Team Picnic PostNL
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Jakobsen | Netherlands |
| 2 | Milan De Ceuster | Belgium |
| 3 | Thom van der Werff | Netherlands |
| 4 | Frits Biesterbos | Netherlands |
| 5 | Henri-Francois Haquin | France |
| 6 | Timo Roosen | Netherlands |
| 7 | Casper van Uden | Netherlands |
Nokere Koerse 2026 - Startlist
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Jasper Philipsen won the 2026 Nokere Koerse with a perfectly timed sprint after Alec Segaert was caught inside the final 300 metres following a long solo attack. Segaert looked set for victory after building a significant lead, but a late chase from the peloton brought him back just before the finish. Philipsen proved the strongest in the sprint and claimed his first victory of the 2026 season.
Startlist
UAE Team Emirates-XRG
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | António Morgado | Portugal |
| 12 | Sebastian Molano | Colombia |
| 14 | Julius Johansen | Denmark |
| 15 | Luca Giaimi | Italy |
| 16 | Vegard Stake Laengen | Norway |
| 17 | Rui Oliveira | Portugal |
Lidl-Trek
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Albert Withen Philipsen | Denmark |
| 22 | Max Walscheid | Germany |
| 23 | Thor Michielsen | Belgium |
| 24 | Tim Torn Teutenberg | Germany |
| 25 | Kristian Egholm | Denmark |
| 26 | Otto Vergaerde | Belgium |
XDS Astana Team
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Max Kanter | Germany |
| 32 | Aaron Gate | New Zealand |
| 33 | Alessio Delle Vedove | Italy |
| 34 | Arjen Livyns | Belgium |
| 35 | Gleb Syritsa | Russian Federation |
| 36 | Lev Gonov | Russian Federation |
| 37 | Gustav Wang | Denmark |
Soudal Quick-Step
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Alberto Dainese | Italy |
| 42 | Yves Lampaert | Belgium |
| 43 | Cériel Desal | Belgium |
| 44 | Gil Gelders | Belgium |
| 45 | Warre Vangheluwe | Belgium |
| 46 | Stan Van Tricht | Belgium |
| 47 | Jonathan Vervenne | Belgium |
Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Jordi Meeus | Belgium |
| 52 | Arne Marit | Belgium |
| 53 | Davide Donati | Italy |
| 54 | Jarrad Drizners | Australia |
| 55 | Haimar Etxeberria | Spain |
| 56 | Sebastian Putz | Austria |
| 57 | Gianni Vermeersch | Belgium |
Alpecin-Premier Tech
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Jasper Philipsen | Belgium |
| 62 | Jonas Rickaert | Belgium |
| 63 | Gerben Thijssen | Belgium |
| 64 | Florian Sénéchal | France |
| 65 | Sente Sentjens | Belgium |
| 66 | Oscar Riesebeek | Netherlands |
| 67 | Edward Planckaert | Belgium |
Bahrain Victorious
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Alec Segaert | Belgium |
| 72 | Alberto Bruttomesso | Italy |
| 73 | Zak Erzen | Slovenia |
| 74 | Matevz Govekar | Slovenia |
| 75 | Pau Miquel Delgado | Spain |
| 76 | Alessandro Borgo | Italy |
| 77 | Seth Dunwoody | Ireland |
Uno-X Mobility
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Erlend Blikra | Norway |
| 82 | Carl-Frederik Bevort | Denmark |
| 83 | Martin Urianstad Bugge | Norway |
| 84 | Jonas Hem Hvideberg | Norway |
| 85 | Storm Ingebrigtsen | Norway |
| 86 | Henrik Pedersen | Denmark |
| 87 | Tobias Svarre | Denmark |
NSN Cycling Team
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 91 | Hugo Hofstetter | France |
| 92 | Itamar Einhorn | Israel |
| 93 | Nadav Raisberg | Israel |
| 94 | Rotem Tene | Israel |
| 95 | Floris Van Tricht | Belgium |
| 96 | Jens Verbrugghe | Belgium |
| 97 | Kiaan Watts | New Zealand |
Team Jayco-AlUla
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | Pascal Ackermann | Germany |
| 102 | Amaury Capiot | Belgium |
| 103 | Mattia Sambinello | Italy |
| 104 | Dries De Pooter | Belgium |
| 105 | Ben Wiggins | United Kingdom |
| 106 | Hamish McKenzie | Australia |
| 107 | Luka Mezgec | Slovenia |
Groupama-FDJ United
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 111 | Thibaud Gruel | France |
| 112 | Paul Penhoët | France |
| 113 | Lewis Bower | New Zealand |
| 114 | Titouan Fontaine | France |
| 115 | Bastien Tronchon | France |
| 116 | Axel Huens | France |
| 117 | Cyril Barthe | France |
Lotto-Intermarché
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | Steffen De Schuyteneer | Belgium |
| 122 | Lionel Taminiaux | Belgium |
| 123 | Joshua Giddings | United Kingdom |
| 124 | Mathieu Kockelmann | Luxembourg |
| 125 | Milan Menten | Belgium |
| 126 | Roel van Sintmaartensdijk | Netherlands |
| 127 | Baptiste Veistroffer | France |
Tudor Pro Cycling Team
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 133 | Fabian Lienhard | Switzerland |
| 134 | Sebastian Kolze Changizi | Denmark |
| 135 | Aivaras Mikutis | Lithuania |
| 136 | Mathias Guillemette | Canada |
| 137 | Seppe Van Den Boer | Belgium |
Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 141 | Matteo Moschetti | Italy |
| 142 | Frederik Frison | Belgium |
| 143 | Aimé De Gendt | Belgium |
| 144 | Kamil Malecki | Poland |
| 145 | Emils Liepins | Latvia |
| 146 | Joseph Pidcock | United Kingdom |
| 147 | Sam Bennett | Ireland |
Cofidis
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | Stanislaw Aniolkowski | Poland |
| 152 | Piet Allegaert | Belgium |
| 153 | Jenthe Biermans | Belgium |
| 154 | Jan Maas | Netherlands |
| 155 | Hugo Page | France |
| 156 | Camille Charret | France |
Team TotalEnergies
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 161 | Alexys Brunel | France |
| 162 | Emilien Jeannière | France |
| 163 | Lorrenzo Manzin | France |
| 164 | Nicola Marcerou | France |
| 165 | Jason Tesson | France |
| 166 | Pierre Thierry | France |
| 167 | Baptiste Vadic | France |
Caja Rural-Seguros RGA
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 171 | Jakub Otruba | Czech Republic |
| 172 | Sergi Darder | Spain |
| 173 | Javier Ibanez | Spain |
| 174 | Ellande Larronde | France |
| 175 | Iúri Leitão | Portugal |
| 176 | Gorka Sorarrain | Spain |
| 177 | Iker Villar | Spain |
Unibet Rose Rockets
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 181 | Lukas Kubis | Slovakia |
| 182 | Joren Bloem | Netherlands |
| 183 | Hartthijs de Vries | Netherlands |
| 184 | Matyas Kopecky | Czech Republic |
| 185 | Martijn Rasenberg | Netherlands |
| 186 | Ronan Augé | France |
| 187 | Adam Toupalik | Czech Republic |
Team Flanders-Baloise
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 191 | Tom Crabbe | Belgium |
| 192 | Siebe Deweirdt | Belgium |
| 193 | Michiel Lambrecht | Belgium |
| 194 | Milan Lanhove | Belgium |
| 195 | Elias Maris | Belgium |
| 196 | Vincent Van Hemelen | Belgium |
| 197 | Dylan Vandenstorme | Belgium |
Modern Adventure Pro Cycling
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 201 | Sean Christian | United States |
| 202 | Cole Kessler | United States |
| 203 | Brody McDonald | United States |
| 204 | Ben Oliver | New Zealand |
| 205 | Samuel Boardman | United States |
| 206 | Hugo Scala Jr | United States |
| 207 | Paul Wright | New Zealand |
Tarteletto-Isorex
| # | Rider | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 211 | Timothy Dupont | Belgium |
| 212 | Jelle Harteel | Belgium |
| 213 | Zeno Moonen | Belgium |
| 214 | Arne Santy | Belgium |
| 215 | Jonah Killy | United States |
| 216 | Iben Rommelaere | Belgium |
| 217 | Jelle Vermoote | Belgium |
How to watch?
Curious about how to watch the 2026 Nokere Koerse? Discover it in our complete how-to-watch guide, featuring a full overview of all broadcasters and streaming options.
Route
Nokere Koerse is one of those races that looks manageable on paper but rarely is in reality. The 186 kilometre route starts in Deinze and heads into the Flemish Ardennes, where the peloton is immediately tested by rolling roads and early cobbled sectors. Nothing decisive happens there, but the constant need to stay sharp starts to take its toll.
The race really opens up once it returns to Nokere. After a first passage over the Nokereberg, the riders face two local laps of around 31 kilometres and a longer final lap of roughly 38 kilometres. These circuits are filled with narrow roads and cobbled sections that follow each other quickly, making it hard to control and ideal for attacks. The finish on the Waregemstraat, a 700 metre uphill drag, comes after a long day of effort and favours riders who still have something left in the legs.
Read more in our preview
Favourites
This is a race for sprinters, but not for pure sprinters. It takes more than just speed to win here. Jordi Meeus (Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe) ticks a lot of boxes. He has been consistent all spring and his win in Le Samyn showed he can handle this type of final. With a stronger team around him, this is a big opportunity.
Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin–Premier Tech) is the obvious rival. He knows how to win these races and was already one of the strongest riders here last year before his crash. If he makes it to the final in position, he will be hard to beat.
Behind them, it becomes more open. Lukáš Kubiš (Unibet Rose Rockets) and Pau Miquel (Bahrain Victorious) both benefit from a harder race, while Antonio Morgado (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) has the punch to surprise. Riders like Alberto Dainese and Matteo Moschetti will hope it still comes down to a sprint.
Explore all riders in our start list and read more about the favourites in our preview.
