On Saturday 7 March 2026, the Ename Classic will kick off the new cycling season in style with the opening ride of the Proximus Cycling Challenge. This is the event for every cycling enthusiast who wants to test their legs after the winter months. Whether you have been training all winter or are just waking up from your cycling hibernation, the Ename Classic is the ideal start to a new season full of cycling fun. Because Ename stands for connection. It reunites all cycling fans in what they love to do most: cycling!
The tour combines everything a successful ride needs: a few lesser-known but challenging climbs, smooth intermediate sections and beautiful views of the Flemish countryside along the way. A varied route that invites you to build up your pace, test your fitness and, above all, enjoy cycling.
The start and finish are in Oudenaarde, a city with a rich cycling history and a fixture on the Flemish cycling map. Participants can choose from four distances: 65 km, 90 km, 120 km or 150 km, so that both recreational and more athletic riders can find their ideal challenge.
And as if that weren't enough, a well-deserved reward awaits at the finish line: Brewery Roman treats every participant to a free bottle of Ename or Ramon — the perfect way to end a successful opening ride.
The tour combines everything a successful ride needs: a few lesser-known but challenging climbs, smooth intermediate sections and beautiful views of the Flemish countryside along the way. A varied route that invites you to build up your pace, test your fitness and, above all, enjoy cycling.
The start and finish are in Oudenaarde, a city with a rich cycling history and a fixture on the Flemish cycling map. Participants can choose from four distances: 65 km, 90 km, 120 km or 150 km, so that both recreational and more athletic riders can find their ideal challenge.
And as if that weren't enough, a well-deserved reward awaits at the finish line: Brewery Roman treats every participant to a free bottle of Ename or Ramon — the perfect way to end a successful opening ride.
