Practical Info

Program

Saturday 19 September 2026
Cycle Flanders Fields: 45 km, 90 km or 180 km

Cycle Flanders Fields is part of Long Course Weekend Belgium, a three day multisport event.

In addition to cycling on Saturday, you can also swim on Friday and run on Sunday. You can take part in one or multiple disciplines and create your own race weekend.

You can also choose the FULL LCW or HALF LCW. With these challenges, you will receive an exclusive XL Goodie Bag and be included in a separate ranking. Participants in the FULL LCW will also receive an extra fourth medaent

Location

Nieuwpoort, Belgium.
Click here for directions.

Accessibility & Parking

We recommend coming on foot, by bike or by public transport. Parking is available within walking distance.
You can easily add a parking ticket during registration. More information will follow soon.

Deelnamepakket

Personalised bike plate*
Helmet stickers
Unique medal for every finisher
Refreshments along the course and at the finish
Free bag drop
Timing
Full results available on the websi

The participant pack can be collected at the athlete check in at the Fish Market in Nieuwpoort (Kaai 2, 8620 Nieuwpoort).

* Personalised bike plate only valid for participants who register before 1 September.

Course & start procedure

The course is fully signposted and available in three distances: 45 km, 90 km and 180 km.

The start takes place in waves to ensure a smooth and safe flow.

The routes will be announced soon. GPX files will be shared shortly before the event.

Cut off times

45 km: 3h
90 km: 8h
180 km: 9h

Refreshments

45 km: refreshments at the finish
90 km: one refreshment station on the course and at the finish
180 km: three refreshment stations on the course and at the finish

A mix of sports drinks, water, snacks and fruit will be provided. More details will follow soon.

Changing rooms, bag drop & showers

Changing rooms and a secure bag drop are available at the Long Course Weekend festival area. Showers are available at the Nieuwpoort Sports Complex.

Medal ceremony

Every finisher receives a medal. Participants in the FULL Long Course Weekend are eligible for an extra fourth Long Course Weekend medal during a special ceremony on Sunday at 16:00.

Name or distance change

Name and distance changes can be made directly via your personal account.

Name change: €5
Distance change: €5 (any price difference will be charged)
No refund when switching to a cheaper distanced

Cancellation

Cancellation protection is offered via a third party and covers various reasons such as illness, injury and family emergencies.

You will receive a 100 percent refund if you are unable to participate for a covered reason. The price depends on the selected race.

For full details and conditions, visit Refundable.me.

Without cancellation protection, refunds are not possible.

Photo service

FinisherPix is the official photo service of Long Course Weekend. You can order your photos during registration or afterwards.

Click here for more details.

Stay up to date with all important information before and during the event.
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Important to know

Cycle Flanders Fields is a cycling tour, not a race. Participants must always follow the official traffic rules. There is no timing for the full course.

Timing may be provided on specific segments. These will be clearly indicated on the course.t.

APP

Download the Long Course Weekend Belgium app:

Any questions? Chat with Eddy in the bottom right corner of the website and get an instant answer.