20.08.2026 | BLANKENBERGE – ARDOOIE | STAGE 2

Program

On Thursday 20 August 2026, the Renewi Tour peloton travels from the Belgian coast to West Flanders for a stage between Blankenberge and Ardooie. Just like last year, this stage offers the sprinters in the peloton an excellent opportunity to battle for victory. For cycling fans, it is also a unique chance to experience both the seaside start and the finish in Ardooie up close.

Locations

Team presentation: Félicien Ropshelling, Blankenberge
Stage start: Zeedijk, Blankenberge
Finish: Stationsstraat, Ardooie

Program

Team presentation at the start: 11:55 AM – 1:05 PM
Official stage start: 1:15 PM
First passage at the finish: 3:45 PM
Second passage at the finish: 4:05 PM
Third passage at the finish: 4:26 PM
Fourth passage at the finish: 4:46 PM
Expected finish: 5:07 PM
Podium ceremony: 5:17 PM

Course

The second stage connects the North Sea with the heart of West Flanders. Here you can discover all available route information.

Start list

Who will line up at the start of the Renewi Tour 2026? You can find the complete startlist here.

Roadbook

Would you like to be fully prepared for your visit to the Renewi Tour? The official roadbook contains all practical information about the event, including the complete schedule, route information and technical details, mobility information and all regulations.

Host cities

Blankenberge welcomes the peloton on the Belgian coast for the start of Stage 2.

Looking for a great day out or a relaxing seaside holiday? In Blankenberge, you can enjoy the very best of the Belgian coast all year round. Stroll along the seafront promenade and marina, discover the charm of the town’s maritime heritage and the Belle Epoque Centre. Stay active with a sea view or explore nature in the Uitkerkse Polder and the Fonteintjes nature reserve. Browse the lively shopping streets and enjoy the many restaurants and beach bars. With vibrant events, hidden gems and activities for all ages, there is always something new to discover in Blankenberge.

The race then heads towards Ardooie, a longstanding fixture on the Renewi Tour calendar and a familiar finish location for spectacular bunch sprints.

Ardooie, a vibrant municipality where sport and entrepreneurship go hand in hand

, proudly hosts this magnificent cycling event for the 18th time. For a relatively small municipality, it is a great honour that this finish attracts such a wide audience. Cycling fans, sports enthusiasts and visitors alike will discover Ardooie from a different perspective. Our rich cycling heritage comes to life during the Renewi Tour. This year, the Championship of Flanders — better known as the famous Koolskamp Koers — will be organised for the 110th time, a tradition we are rightly proud of.