Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne Cycling Competition
Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne is a one-day road cycling race in Belgium. It is held one day after Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, on the last Sunday of February or the first of March, and completes the opening weekend of the Belgian cycling season. It is ranked as a 1.HC event on the UCI World Tour.
The race starts in Kuurne and finishes in Kuurne, with a detour to Brussels in the middle. The course is 202 kilometers long and includes 11 cobbled sectors. The last climb of the race comes at 53 kilometers from the finish, making it a sprinters’ classic.
Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne was first held in 1945. It has been won by some of the biggest names in cycling, including Eddy Merckx, Rik Van Looy, Tom Boonen, and Fabian Cancellara. The most recent winner is Tiesj Benoot, who won in 2023.
The 2024 edition of Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne will be held on Sunday, February 25th. The race will start in Kuurne at 12:30 PM CET and finish in Kuurne at approximately 4:00 PM CET.
Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne’s Features
- It is one of the oldest and most prestigious one-day races in Belgium.
- It is a sprinters’ classic, with the final sprint coming after a long and flat run-in to the finish.
- The course includes 11 cobbled sectors, which can make the race unpredictable.
- It is a popular race with fans, with over 1 million spectators lining the course each year.
Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne — 25 teams at the start, including 17 WorldTeams, details the participating teams for the upcoming edition of the classic Flemish cycling race.
Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne 2024 Lineup is Official
Get ready for an exciting field at the 2024 Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne! The organizers have officially announced 25 teams that will be battling it out on the famous cobbled roads on February 25th.
Big Names Roll Up
Cycling fans, prepare to be thrilled! Top WorldTeams like UAE Team Emirates, INEOS Grenadiers, and Soudal Quick-Step will be vying for the coveted title. They’ll be joined by strong ProTeams such as Lotto-Dstny, TotalEnergies, and Israel-PremierTech.
New Home for the Race
A reminder that the race will take place in the charming city of Courtrai for the first time, marking a new chapter for Kuurne-Bruxelles-Kuurne.
Get Ready for Thrills
With a stellar lineup and a revamped course, the 2024 edition promises to be an unforgettable race. Mark your calendars for February 25th and buckle up for an exciting day of cycling action!
