Route
Blankenberge
Ardooie
Distance and type
173.9km
+290 m
Flat
Schedule
Profile
Key points
Stage info AI translated from Spanish, might contain errors
The twisting, and for many dangerous, finish in Ardooie is the most traditional sprint finish in the Benelux Tour. It has been held more than twenty times, with the best riders of the past and present winning there, including Philipsen in 2020 and 2023, Merlier in 2021, Milan in 2024 and Olav Kooij, the latest winner in 2025.
As has also become customary in recent years, the race reaches Ardooie from Blankenberge after a small loop along the coast, then heads continuously south, avoiding Bruges, before completing four final laps of 16 km.
Bonuses
There are 10-6-4" bonuses at the finish and 3-2-1" bonuses at the three Green KM sprints in each stage.