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Elite sprinters ready to compete - 2026 Baloise Belgium Tour start list

The 2026 edition of the Baloise Belgium Tour is on June 17 and concludes after five stages on June 21.

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There are set to be 19 teams on the start line, each fielding 7 riders, resulting in a total field of 133 riders. 11 WorldTour teams feature alongside 5 ProTeams and 3 Continental teams.

The field is headlined by Tim Merlier (Soudal Quick Step) and Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin Premier Tech), all of whom are using the race as preparation for the Tour de France. Olav Kooij (Decathlon CMA CGM) is also on the start list, although his participation in the Tour remains uncertain.

Other notable names for the race include Tibor Del Grosso (Alpecin-Premier Tech) and Jonas Abrahamsen (Uno-X Mobility).

2026 Baloise Belgium Tour start list

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