Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026Mathieu van der Poel won the 81st edition of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. He was joined on the podium by Tim van Dijke and Florian Vermeersch. The race, which covered 207.6 kilometres and featured twelve climbs, was held on Saturday 28 February 2026.
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Kuurne – Brussels – Kuurne 2026: Route

Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne 2026
Sunday 1 March – Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne remains true to its tried-and-tested formula. Within the space of just under 40 kilometres, the riders tackle seven climbs and, after the last of them, the Kluisberg, there are still 60 kilometres of flat roads to the finish. In total, the 194.9-kilometre course features thirteen climbs and four cobbled sectors.
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Kuurne – Brussels – Kuurne 2026: Riders

Paul Magnier - Kuurne - Brussels - Kuurne 2026: RidersPaul Magnier, Christophe Laporte and Biniam Girmay are eager to add another win to their tally in this still young season. Who else is on the start list for Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne?
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Kuurne – Brussels – Kuurne 2026: Favourites

Jonathan Milan - Kuurne - Brussels - Kuurne 2026: FavouritesFor years now, Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne has offered a course on which everyone can fancy their chances. The demanding hilly section invites the attackers to ply their trade, while the flat run-in plays perfectly into the hands of the fast men. So what will it be this time, sprinters or attackers?
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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026: Van der Poel solos to triumph

Mathieu van der Poel omloop - Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026: Van der Poel solos to triumphOn the Molenberg, Mathieu van der Poel kicks things off alongside Florian Vermeersch and Tim van Dijke. By the time they hit the Muur van Geraardsbergen, the Dutchman leaves his companions behind and powers solo to the win. Van Dijke outsprints Vermeersch for second place.
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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026: The Route

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026
Saturday 28 February – The Classics season opens with a 207.6-kilometre race. Eight cobbled sectors and twelve climbs spice up the course. The finale features the iconic Muur van Geraardsbergen and the Bosberg before a flat run-in to the line.
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Cycling Calendar 2026

Matthew Brennan - Cycling Calendar 2026Throughout the year, Cyclingstage.com covers the races we are passionate about – including the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España, but there's so much more… Please take a look at our 2026 cycling calendar!
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