Stage 1 - 17.06.2026

Scherpenheuvel-Zichem - Scherpenheuvel-Zichem

Program

Wednesday 17 June – Official start of the Baloise Belgium Tour 2026

Program

11:40 – 12:50: Team presentation
13:00: Unofficial start
13:08: Official start stage 1
14:05: 1st passage at the finish
15:07: 2nd passage at the finish
16:10: 3rd passage at the finish
17:10: Finish stage 1
17:25: Podium ceremony

The team presentation for stage 1 will take place at the Basilica.

The unofficial start will be given at the Basilica. The finish is in Diestsestraat.15u07: 2de passage aan de finish

Course

Start list

Discover the start list of the Baloise Belgium Tour 2026 here.

Technical guide

Discover the technical guide of the Baloise Belgium Tour 2026 here.

Hospitality

On the general Hospitality page, you will find all the information about our hospitality packages.

Mobility

Find more information about transport options for the first stage in Scherpenheuvel-Zichem.

Host cities

Scherpenheuvel-Zichem is a place where nature, heritage and experience come together. Between rolling hills, vast forests and the winding river Demer, you discover a landscape that invites walking, cycling and relaxation.

Our city has been a popular destination for centuries. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady, discover Averbode Abbey or enjoy an ice cream along the Lekdreef. From historic sites to hidden gems and cosy terraces, and from a peaceful walk to a sporty cycling tour: there is always something to experience here.

Stage result

After the 1st stage in Scherpenheuvel‑Zichem, you will find the stage result here.

1.	GIRMAY Biniam NSN CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 4:05:50
2.	MERLIER Tim SOUDAL QUICK-STEP	4:05:50 -
3.	KANTER Max XDS ASTANA TEAM	4:05:50 -
4.	DE SCHUYTENEER Steffen LOTTO INTERMARCHÉ	4:05:50 -
5.	WÆRENSKJOLD Søren UNO-X MOBILITY	4:05:50 -
6.	DE KLEIJN Arvid TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
7.	GIDDINGS Joshua LOTTO INTERMARCHÉ	4:05:50 -
8.	JEANNIERE Emilien TOTALENERGIES	4:05:50 -
9.	TEUNISSEN Mike XDS ASTANA TEAM	4:05:50 -
10.	ALVES OLIVEIRA Rui Filipe UAE TEAM EMIRATES XRG	4:05:50 -
11.	KUBIŠ Lukáš UNIBET ROSE ROCKETS	4:05:50 -
12.	BIESTERBOS Frits TEAM PICNIC POSTNL	4:05:50 -
13.	URCAREGUI SANZ Eñaut LIDL-TREK	4:05:50 -
14.	LIEPINS Emils PINARELLO-Q36.5 PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
15.	TEUTENBERG Tim Torn LIDL-TREK	4:05:50 -
16.	DE CLERCQ Naud PAUWELS SAUZEN - ALTEZ INDUSTRIEBOUW CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
17.	DEKKER David BEAT CC P/B SAXO	4:05:50 -
18.	TURGIS Anthony TOTALENERGIES	4:05:50 -
19.	CRABBE Tom TEAM FLANDERS - BALOISE	4:05:50 -
20.	PAGE Hugo COFIDIS	4:05:50 -
21.	BERCKMOES Jenno LOTTO INTERMARCHÉ	4:05:50 -
22.	KOOIJ Olav DECATHLON CMA CGM TEAM	4:05:50 -
23.	PHILIPSEN Jasper ALPECIN-PREMIER TECH	4:05:50 -
24.	KERCKHAERT Jochem BEAT CC P/B SAXO	4:05:50 -
25.	DUPONT Timothy TARTELETTO - ISOREX	4:05:50 -
26.	BAGUELIN Jocelyn AARCO	4:05:50 -
27.	DEPUYDT Daan BALOISE VERZEKERINGEN -HET POETSBUREAU LIONS	4:05:50 -
28.	NUYENS Wies PAUWELS SAUZEN - ALTEZ INDUSTRIEBOUW CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
29.	BOIVIN Guillaume NSN CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
30.	GATE Aaron XDS ASTANA TEAM	4:05:50 -
31.	MILESI Lorenzo MOVISTAR TEAM	4:05:50 -
32.	VAN HEMELEN Vincent TEAM FLANDERS - BALOISE	4:05:50 -
33.	KORTLEVE Bart METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL	4:05:50 -
34.	AERTS Toon LOTTO INTERMARCHÉ	4:05:50 -
35.	MELLAERTS Robbe BALOISE VERZEKERINGEN -HET POETSBUREAU LIONS	4:05:50 -
36.	GODFROID Olivier BALOISE VERZEKERINGEN -HET POETSBUREAU LIONS	4:05:50 -
37.	ARANBURU DEVA Alex COFIDIS	4:05:50 -
38.	STUYVEN Jasper SOUDAL QUICK-STEP	4:05:50 -
39.	DELETTRE Alexandre TOTALENERGIES	4:05:50 -
40.	KIRSCH Alex COFIDIS	4:05:50 -
41.	DEL GROSSO Tibor ALPECIN-PREMIER TECH	4:05:50 -
42.	GARCIA CORTINA Ivan MOVISTAR TEAM	4:05:50 -
43.	KONINGS Roan METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL	4:05:50 -
44.	GIAIMI Luca UAE TEAM EMIRATES XRG	4:05:50 -
45.	SHEEHAN Riley NSN CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
46.	ASKEY Lewis NSN CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
47.	VAN MOER Brent PINARELLO-Q36.5 PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
48.	HERREGODTS Rune UAE TEAM EMIRATES XRG	4:05:50 -
49.	ALVAREZ MARTINEZ Hector LIDL-TREK	4:05:50 -
50.	VAN HAUTEGEM Leander TEAM FLANDERS - BALOISE	4:05:50 -
51.	GAL Ryan METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL	4:05:50 -
52.	SANTY Arne TARTELETTO - ISOREX	4:05:50 -
53.	VAN VLIET Michiel METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL	4:05:50 -
54.	VANDENBERGHE Viktor PAUWELS SAUZEN - ALTEZ INDUSTRIEBOUW CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
55.	CANAL BLANCO Carlos MOVISTAR TEAM	4:05:50 -
56.	GACHIGNARD Thomas TOTALENERGIES	4:05:50 -
57.	KOPECKÝ Matyáš UNIBET ROSE ROCKETS	4:05:50 -
58.	GEERAERTS Ferre TEAM FLANDERS - BALOISE	4:05:50 -
59.	DE BRUYCKERE Kay PAUWELS SAUZEN - ALTEZ INDUSTRIEBOUW CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
60.	JOHANSEN Julius UAE TEAM EMIRATES XRG	4:05:50 -
61.	LAMBRECHT Michiel TEAM FLANDERS - BALOISE	4:05:50 -
62.	ARTZ Huub LOTTO INTERMARCHÉ	4:05:50 -
63.	MACIEJUK Filip MOVISTAR TEAM	4:05:50 -
64.	VANTHOURENHOUT Michael PAUWELS SAUZEN - ALTEZ INDUSTRIEBOUW CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
65.	BIERMANS Jenthe COFIDIS	4:05:50 -
66.	VERMEERSCH Florian UAE TEAM EMIRATES XRG	4:05:50 -
67.	STEWART Jake NSN CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
68.	TONEATTI Davide XDS ASTANA TEAM	4:05:50 -
69.	VAN DEN BOSSCHE Fabio SOUDAL QUICK-STEP	4:05:50 -
70.	EEKHOFF Nils TEAM PICNIC POSTNL	4:05:50 -
71.	LANHOVE Milan TEAM FLANDERS - BALOISE	4:05:50 -
72.	NEILANDS Krists NSN CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
73.	DEGENKOLB John TEAM PICNIC POSTNL	4:05:50 -
74.	COPPENS Michiel BEAT CC P/B SAXO	4:05:50 -
75.	HVIDEBERG Jonas Hem UNO-X MOBILITY	4:05:50 -
76.	ABRAHAMSEN Jonas UNO-X MOBILITY	4:05:50 -
77.	L'HOTE Antoine DECATHLON CMA CGM TEAM	4:05:50 -
78.	PLUIMERS Rick TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
79.	TILLER Rasmus UNO-X MOBILITY	4:05:50 -
80.	VAN BAARLE Dylan SOUDAL QUICK-STEP	4:05:50 -
81.	TEUNS Dylan COFIDIS	4:05:50 -
82.	DE GENDT Aime PINARELLO-Q36.5 PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
83.	HERMANS Quinten PINARELLO-Q36.5 PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
84.	MARCHAND Gianni TARTELETTO - ISOREX	4:05:50 -
85.	GEENS Jonas ALPECIN-PREMIER TECH	4:05:50 -
86.	BROEX Victor METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL	4:05:50 -
87.	MOURIS Wessel UNIBET ROSE ROCKETS	4:05:50 -
88.	VERGAERDE Otto LIDL-TREK	4:05:50 -
89.	KUYPERS Gerben PAUWELS SAUZEN - ALTEZ INDUSTRIEBOUW CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
90.	RICKAERT Jonas ALPECIN-PREMIER TECH	4:05:50 -
91.	KOPECKÝ Tomas UNIBET ROSE ROCKETS	4:05:50 -
92.	MERIS Sergio UNIBET ROSE ROCKETS	4:05:50 -
93.	INGEBRIGTSEN Storm UNO-X MOBILITY	4:05:50 -
94.	DEWULF Stan DECATHLON CMA CGM TEAM	4:05:50 -
95.	LOUVEL Matis NSN CYCLING TEAM	4:05:50 -
96.	BLOEM Joren UNIBET ROSE ROCKETS	4:05:50 -
97.	RESELL Erik Nordsaeter UNO-X MOBILITY	4:05:50 -
98.	LEVY William UNO-X MOBILITY	4:05:50 -
99.	SÖDERQVIST Jakob LIDL-TREK	4:05:50 -
100.	VAN LERBERGHE Bert SOUDAL QUICK-STEP	4:05:50 -
101.	VAN DEN BERG Julius TEAM PICNIC POSTNL	4:05:50 -
102.	ROMELE Alessandro XDS ASTANA TEAM	4:05:50 -
103.	MARSMAN Tim ALPECIN-PREMIER TECH	4:05:50 -
104.	BOL Cees DECATHLON CMA CGM TEAM	4:05:50 -
105.	DAUPHIN Florian TOTALENERGIES	4:05:50 -
106.	GHYS Robbe DECATHLON CMA CGM TEAM	4:07:31 0:01:41
107.	KELEMEN Petr TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:08:06 0:02:16
108.	LIENHARD Fabian TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:08:06 -
109.	APPEL Stijn BEAT CC P/B SAXO	4:08:06 -
110.	DAELMANS Lars PAUWELS SAUZEN - ALTEZ INDUSTRIEBOUW CYCLING TEAM	4:08:06 -
111.	MALECKI Kamil PINARELLO-Q36.5 PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:08:06 -
112.	WANG Gustav XDS ASTANA TEAM	4:08:06 -
113.	DE BUYST Jasper LOTTO INTERMARCHÉ	4:08:06 -
114.	NORSGAARD Mathias LIDL-TREK	4:09:23 0:03:33
115.	SENECHAL Florian ALPECIN-PREMIER TECH	4:09:37 0:03:47
116.	VAN BYLEN Liam DECATHLON CMA CGM TEAM	4:10:32 0:04:42
117.	TOWNSEND Rory UNIBET ROSE ROCKETS	4:11:39 0:05:49
118.	BAERS Arne BALOISE VERZEKERINGEN -HET POETSBUREAU LIONS	4:13:50 0:08:00
119.	LAURYSSEN Yorben TARTELETTO - ISOREX	4:13:50 -
120.	HANNES Victor AARCO	4:14:54 0:09:04
121.	PLACE Maxence AARCO	4:14:54 -
122.	MEENS Johan AARCO	4:14:54 -
123.	DORUSSEN Johan METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL	4:15:11 0:09:21
124.	DOCKX Gilles AARCO	4:15:11 -
125.	VERMOOTE Jelle TARTELETTO - ISOREX	4:15:11 -
126.	BLAISE Arthur AARCO	4:16:05 0:10:15
127.	BRUNEL Alexys TOTALENERGIES	4:16:05 -
128.	VAN REES Christiaan TEAM PICNIC POSTNL	4:16:05 -
129.	MARCEROU Nicola TOTALENERGIES	4:16:05 -
130.	HILLEN Michiel BALOISE VERZEKERINGEN -HET POETSBUREAU LIONS	4:16:05 -
131.	MOONEN Zeno TARTELETTO - ISOREX	4:16:05 -
132.	DE VYLDER Lindsay ALPECIN-PREMIER TECH	4:16:05 -
133.	HESTERS Jules TEAM FLANDERS - BALOISE	4:16:05 -
134.	VAN SINTMAARTENSDIJK Daan BEAT CC P/B SAXO	4:16:05 -
135.	HOOGENDOORN Roy METEC - SOLARWATT P/B MANTEL	4:16:05 -
136.	MORO Manlio MOVISTAR TEAM	4:16:05 -
137.	FRETIN Milan COFIDIS	4:16:05 -
138.	KILLY Jonah TARTELETTO - ISOREX	4:16:05 -
139.	KRAGH ANDERSEN Søren LIDL-TREK	4:20:58 0:15:08
140.	FUGGER Heimo UAE TEAM EMIRATES XRG	4:20:58 -
141.	ZABELINSKIY Bogdan AARCO	4:20:58 -
142.	BELLENS Jarno BALOISE VERZEKERINGEN -HET POETSBUREAU LIONS	4:20:58 -
143.	EISING Tijmen BEAT CC P/B SAXO	4:20:58 -
144.	KROONEN Max BEAT CC P/B SAXO	4:20:58 -
145.	BASTIAENS Ayco SOUDAL QUICK-STEP	4:20:58 -
146.	FRISON Frederik PINARELLO-Q36.5 PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:20:58 -
147.	VAN DER HOORN Taco LOTTO INTERMARCHÉ	4:20:58 -
148.	ROOSEN Timo TEAM PICNIC POSTNL	4:20:58 -
149.	PEDERSEN Rasmus DECATHLON CMA CGM TEAM	4:20:58 -
150.	PEDERSEN Casper SOUDAL QUICK-STEP	4:20:58 -
151.	SYRITSA Gleb XDS ASTANA TEAM	4:23:23 0:17:33
152.	VAN DER WERFF Thom TEAM PICNIC POSTNL	4:23:23 -
153.	BENNETT Sam PINARELLO-Q36.5 PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:23:23 -
154.	ALLEGAERT Piet COFIDIS	4:23:23 -
155.	MOZZATO Luca TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:23:23 -
156.	ZIJLAARD Maikel TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:23:23 -
157.	VAN DEN BOER Arthur BALOISE VERZEKERINGEN -HET POETSBUREAU LIONS	4:23:23 -
158.	KOLZE CHANGIZI Sebastian TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM	4:24:22 0:18:32