Program
The 20th edition of the Renewi Tour will start on Wednesday 20 August. The evening after the team presentation on the Market Square in Terneuzen, the peloton will set off from Spuistraat and ride via Hulst towards the finish in Breskens. After the riders cross the finish line for the first time, there are three more local laps to complete before we find out who will be crowned the first stage winner and leader.
Team Presentation: Market Square, Terneuzen
Start: Spuistraat, Terneuzen
Green Kilometer: N675-Sterreboschweg, Schoondijke
Finish: Scheldekade, Breskens
11:40 – 12:50 | Team presentation
13:00 | Start
15:05 | First passage at the finish | 91.2 km to go
16:05 | Second passage at the finish | 43.9 km to go
16:30 | Green Kilometer | 25.6 km to go
16:35 | Last lap | 22.0 km to go
17:00 | Finish
Stage 1 | Terneuzen – Breskens | 182.7 km
The first stage is a flat sprinter’s stage through the open Zeeland and Dutch countryside. The riders will start in Terneuzen and ride along dykes, windmills and expansive polder roads towards the finish in Breskens, for three more local loops. There is a high chance of wind, so who knows, we may already see some echelon action in the opening stage. Wind and echelons can cause time differences in the results and, who knows, may even play an important role in the final classification right from the start.
Startlist
Discover the complete starting list for the Renewi Tour 2025 here soon.
Technical guide
Discover the technical guide for the Renewi Tour 2025 here soon.
VIP
During the first stage, you can enjoy the arrival of the opening stage to the fullest in the VIP Arrivée in Breskens. An exclusive VIP area with a terrace at the finish line, a large screen to watch the live broadcast, and an open bar combined with street food to enjoy multiple passages of the peloton!
How to get there?
Discover here soon the easiest (and most sustainable) ways to get to the start or finish of the first stage.
Riemst
By bike
The easiest way to reach the start of the Renewi Tour is by bike or on foot.
- Location of the team presentation on Tuesday: at the Bridge of Kanne
- Location of the team presentation on Wednesday: Bridge of Vroenhoven, Riemst
- Start location: Maastrichtersteenweg, Riemst
Bilzen
By bike
The easiest way to reach the finish of the Renewi Tour is by bike or on foot.
- Finish location: Rode Kruislaan, Bilzen
- Podium ceremony location: Rode Kruislaan, Bilzen
The easiest way to reach us for the opening stage of the Renewi Tour? By bike! You`d do best to park it safely and for free in the guarded bicycle parking area.
Train
The brand-new station is right in the city centre and within walking distance of the beach, shopping streets and marina. There are direct trains to Bruges, Ghent, Brussels and Genk. There are also easy connections to Antwerp.
You can find the time schedules and info about tickets online on www.belgiantrain.be.
Bus
From the Station stop, take bus 40 to Bruges. The centrumbus (line 38) takes you out to the more remote city districts and finally, the belbus (line 36) crosses the entire public transport area of Zuienkerke-Blankenberge.
You can find the bus time schedule online on www.delijn.be.
Tram
The De Lijn coast tram takes you from Knokke-Heist to De Panne and stops in all the seaside resorts. Blankenberge has five stops: Markt, Station, Pier, Sea Life/Floreal & Duinse Polders. You can switch to De Lijn buses at the Station stop.
In summer, the tram goes every 10 minutes, in winter every 20 minutes.
You can find the time schedules online on www.delijn.be/nl/kusttram or contact De Lijn on their help number 070 220 200 (0.30 Euros/min).
Take the E40 motorway in the direction of Ostend and take exit 8 (Bruges/Zeebrugge). Then, follow the N31 (direction Blankenberge) and N371 to Blankenberge.
The rugged port city of Terneuzen lies in the heart of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. In the surrounding villages and towns, you will discover the many faces and charms of our historic and water-rich municipality. The surrounding polders form the backdrop to our cycling community. Here you can watch big names set off or take part in a local tour or sneukeltocht (a type of cycling tour). Experience Terneuzen by bike!
Breskens
Breskens is a rugged maritime seaside resort with a rich fishing history. Along the harbour, you can stroll among the boats and fine restaurants. The harbour area of Breskens is being renovated. The location will be given a maritime, rugged and recreational character. The new fishing centre will open its doors in the spring of 2026. It will house the fishing museum, retail shops and restaurants. You will find a wide sandy beach where you can relax and unwind. And on the dike stands an old lighthouse. Whether you come for culture, culinary delights or beach fun, Breskens always surprises.
