Belgium • One-day Classic
Known as the 'Donkey Race,' this is a gritty test of survival where the peloton grapples with the biting winds of early spring and the steep, cobbled soul of the Oude Kwaremont. It is a tactical masterpiece of the Opening Weekend, pitting the raw power of the classics specialists against the frantic, high-speed desperation of the sprinters' teams.
Total Editions
1
Latest Winner
TBD
First Edition
2026
Race Type
One-day
The course features a punishing mid-section through the Flemish Ardennes, including the iconic Oude Kwaremont and Kluisberg, before transitioning to flat, wind-exposed plains. It is famously known as the 'sprinter's classic,' though the unpredictable Belgian weather and late-race crosswinds often shatter the peloton before the final local laps in Kuurne.
Browse all historical editions and their results
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD |
The race was established as Omloop der beide Vlaanderen before eventually becoming the second half of Belgium's 'Opening Weekend.'
The event officially transitioned to its iconic name, Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, reflecting its start and end in the town of Kuurne.
Bobbie Traksel won a legendary edition defined by a horrific cyclonic storm that left only 26 riders standing at the finish.
Wout van Aert secured a career-first victory here, reinforcing the race's shift from a pure sprinter's classic to a battleground for the world's elite hardmen.