Brussels Classic 2026
07.06
The 2026 Brussels Cycling Classic takes place on Sunday, 7 June. Covering 206.3 kilometres, the one-day race starts in Etterbeek and finishes in Brussels, with the route featuring 10 classified climbs and four cobbled sectors before a slightly uphill finish in front of the Atomium.
How to watch?
Curious about how to watch the 2026 Brussels Cycling Classic? Discover it in our complete how to watch guide, featuring a full overview of all broadcasters and streaming options.
Route
The 2026 Brussels Cycling Classic covers 206.3 kilometres from Etterbeek to Brussels, finishing in front of the Atomium. The route includes 10 classified climbs and four cobbled sectors, with little flat road across the course.
The Muur van Geraardsbergen and Bosberg are the key landmarks, both tackled as part of a repeated circuit that also includes the Congoberg. The final climb comes with 47 kilometres remaining, leaving time for the sprinters’ teams to regroup. A cobbled section inside the final 20 kilometres adds one last complication before a slightly uphill finish in Brussels.
Read all about the route in our preview.
Favourites
Biniam Girmay starts as the leading favourite, with the uphill finish in Brussels well suited to his strengths. The Eritrean was second in 2024 and arrives with the speed and resilience needed for a race that can become difficult to control.
Jordi Meeus is another major contender after a strong start to 2026 and victory on the opening stage of the Tour de Wallonie. Other fast men to watch include Tom Crabbe, Alberto Dainese, Paul Penhoët, Martin Malucelli and Marijn van den Berg,
Read all about the favourites in our preview and explore the start list via this link.
