Ronde van Vlaanderen

De vrouweneditie van Vlaanderens Mooiste vertrekt traditioneel in Oudenaarde, met aankomst op het wielermonument in de Vlaamse Ardennen.

Official schedulerondevanvlaanderen.be ↗Live results here during the event.

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Leverage women's cycling heritage and Flemish regional pride to drive tourism, sponsorships, and local retail engagement around this iconic women's cycling event.

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Celebrate female athletes and cycling empowerment in the Flemish Ardennes
Partner with local tourism boards to promote Oudenaarde and cycling routes
Sponsor gear/nutrition brands targeting competitive cyclists and enthusiasts
Create behind-the-scenes content showcasing the historic cycling monument and regional culture

Programme

The 110th men's edition and 10th women's race of the Ronde van Vlaanderen features a thrilling battle from the sport's top stars and a party atmosphere from cycling-crazed Belgian fans. Defined by its steep cobbled climbs, the race is largely played out in the Vlaamse Ardennen (Flemish Ardennes), and has developed a reputation as a favourite for both spectators and riders alike, such is the atmosphere that accompanies the race as it winds through crowded country lanes and rowdy beer tents. The Tour of Flanders is one of cycling's 5 Monuments and is of huge importance to Belgian riders, teams, sponsors and the massive crowds of Flemish cycling fanatics that line the route each year.

Line-up

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck)Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease A Bike)Remco EvenepoelMads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek)Lotte Kopecky (Women's defending champion)Demi Vollering (Women)Filippo Ganna

Part 1

Saturday, 4 April 2026

Part 2

We Ride Flanders sportive – public can ride iconic Flemish climbs and cobbled sectors (80–240 km routes available)

Part 3

Sunday, 5 April 2026 – Men's Race

Part 4

Team presentation on Antwerp's Grote Markt from 08:15

Part 5

race start at 10:00 from Ernest van Dijckkaai

Part 6

expected finish around 16:30 (278.2 km)

Part 7

Sunday, 5 April 2026 – Women's Race

Part 8

Start/finish in Oudenaarde, 164.1 km

Part 9

expected arrival around 17:25

Part 10

Race Highlights

Part 11

Flat opening phase (~135 km)

Part 12

first cobbles at Lippenhovestraat and Paddestraat

Part 13

Oude Kwaremont at ~halfway point

Part 14

relentless climbs from 130–80 km to go (Eikenberg, Molenberg, Berendries, Valkenberg, Koppenberg)

Part 15

decisive finale on Taaienberg, Oude Kruisberg/Hotond, Oude Kwaremont, Paterberg combo with 13 km flat run-in to finish

The 2026 route covers 278.2 km from Antwerp to Oudenaarde with a clear split between a flat opening and a brutal second half.
The course features 2,250 metres of climbing with 16 cobbled climbs and seven flat cobbled sections.
The race comes down to the last 55 kilometres with the cobbled Kwaremont–Paterberg combo as the final obstacles before a 13-kilometre flat run-in.
Major contenders include Tadej Pogačar, Lotte Kopecky, Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel.
The day before the professional race, a sportive allows the public to share the experience of riding the famous cobbles of Flanders.
The fan zone in Oudenaarde is located at the finish line on Minderbroedersstraat, close to the Markt, and is open from 13:00 to 19:00.
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