Renewi Tour 2026
19.08-23.08
The 2026 Renewi Tour took place from August 19 to 23, with five stages of racing across Belgium. Jasper Philipsen won the overall classification after also taking three stage victories, including the final stage in Leuven. The Belgian finished ahead of Jenno Berckmoes and Olav Kooij in the general classification.
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Route
The 2026 Renewi Tour features five stages combining sprint opportunities with classic Belgian terrain. After a hilly opening stage around Diest, the peloton heads to Ardooie for the flattest day and a likely bunch sprint. Stage 3 to Geraardsbergen should shape the GC, featuring iconic climbs such as the Paterberg, Kapelmuur and Bosberg. A punchy finish follows in Bilzen-Hoeselt, before a technical and demanding finale in Leuven. The route rewards explosiveness, positioning, endurance and strong recovery.
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Favourites
Defending champion Arnaud De Lie returns as one of the leading favourites for overall victory. Record holder Tim Wellens provides UAE with a major threat alongside Florian Vermeersch, while former winner Matej Mohorič is another strong contender. Several experienced classics specialists add further depth to the GC battle.
The sprint field is equally impressive, featuring Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen, Olav Kooij and Jonathan Milan, with Biniam Girmay, Dylan Groenewegen and Søren Wærenskjold adding even more quality.
Read more about the favourites in our preview and explore the full start list via this link.
