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When not to leave the couch: the key moments in the Amstel Gold Race 2026

The Amstel Gold Race rarely follows a script, but with its relentless sequence of Limburg climbs and a technical finale around Berg en Terblijt, timing your viewing matters. The race starts in Maastricht around 11.10, while live coverage kicks off between 14.45 and 15.00. From there, it builds steadily toward a chaotic final hour.

April 19 2026 - 3:15 PM

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Key moments Amstel Gold Race 2026

Section	How far to go	Time
Official start	255 km	11.10
Cauberg first passage	84.4 km	15.03 to 15.26
Geulhemmerberg	79.8 km	15.10 to 15.33
Keerderberg	72.5 km	15.19 to 15.43
Bemelerberg	69.3 km	15.24 to 15.48
Loorberg	53.5 km	15.45 to 16.11
Gulperberg	46.8 km	15.54 to 16.21
Kruisberg	42.2 km	16.00 to 16.28
Eyserbosweg	40.0 km	16.03 to 16.31
Fromberg	35.4 km	16.09 to 16.38
Keutenberg	31.3 km	16.14 to 16.44
Cauberg second passage	21.6 km	16.27 to 16.58
Finish line second passage	21.6 km	around 16.29
Geulhemmerberg	17.0 km	16.33 to 17.05
Bemelerberg	10.2 km	16.42 to 17.15
Cauberg final	1.7 km	16.54 to 17.27
Finish Berg en Terblijt	0 km	16.56 to 17.29

How it will unfold

The race starts to come alive once the riders hit the Eyserweg and Vrakelberg. That is where positioning becomes crucial and the peloton begins to stretch. By the first passage of the Cauberg, the tension will be already visible, with teams fighting to control the race before the circuits begin.

From the Loorberg onwards, it turns into a war of attrition. The climbs come in rapid succession and there is barely any time to recover. This is typically where the stronger teams start isolating rivals and setting up moves.

The decisive phase begins around the Keutenberg. It is steep, irregular and perfectly placed to launch attacks. By the second passage of the finish line, the race is fully on.

Then comes the finale. Geulhemmerberg and Bemelerberg often see late moves, but more often than not, it all comes down to the final Cauberg. With just 1.7 kilometers to go, this is where the winning move is made or at least where the race is decided before the run in to Berg en Terblijt.