Brabantse Pijl
De Brabantse Pijl is a UCI ProSeries one-day race held annually across the provinces of Flemish and Walloon Brabant in Belgium. Nestled in the calendar in the mid-week before the Amstel Gold Race, it serves as a key warm-up event ahead of the Ardennes Classics week and consistently attracts a high-quality field of puncheurs and classics specialists.
When was the first edition of De Brabantse Pijl?
De Brabantse Pijl was first held in 1961, making it one of the longer-standing mid-week classics on the Belgian racing calendar.
How did De Brabantse Pijl come into existence?
The race was born out of Belgium's rich cycling culture and has evolved considerably over the decades. Originally a race more suited to cobbled specialists, the course gradually shifted to favour climbers and punchy riders. In 2008 the start was relocated to Leuven, and in 2010 the finish moved to Overijse, while the race date shifted to the Wednesday before the Amstel Gold Race
Who has won De Brabantse Pijl the most times?
Belgian rider Edwig Van Hooydonck holds the outright record with four victories, his wins spread between 1987 and 1995. Spanish legend Oscar Freire also left his mark on the race, winning three consecutive editions between 2005 and 2007.
What makes De Brabantse Pijl unique?
The race runs through the provinces of Flemish and Walloon Brabant in Belgium, starting from Beersel and finishing in Overijse.
What category race is De Brabantse Pijl?
De Brabantse Pijl holds UCI ProSeries status, sitting one tier below the WorldTour. But is a well-respected and competitive one-day classic in its own right.
Who won the most recent edition?
Remco Evenepoel claimed the 2025 title, outsprinting Wout van Aert in a two-man sprint finish. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 17 April 2026.
