18.08.2026 | TEAMS PRESENTATION DIEST

Stage 1

Program & Location

On Tuesday 18 August 2026, the Renewi Tour 2026 officially gets underway with the traditional team presentation in Diest. On the eve of the opening stage, cycling fans will have the opportunity to meet all participating teams and riders up close during the official presentation of the peloton.

With all 18 UCI WorldTeams and 4 UCI ProTeams at the start, it promises to be a festive evening where the biggest names in international cycling are introduced to the public for the first time. The team presentation also marks the start of six days of cycling excitement surrounding the Renewi Tour.

Program

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Official Renewi Tour 2026 Teams Presentation

Location

Grote Markt, Diest

Team presentation

  • 17:30 Tudor Pro Cycling Team
  • 17:34 Team Flanders – Baloise
  • 17:38 Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
  • 17:42 Unibet Rose Rockets
  • 17:46 Groupama – FDJ United
  • 17:50 XDS Astana Team
  • 17:54 Movistar Team
  • 17:58 Team Jayco AlUla
  • 18:02 Uno-X Mobility
  • 18:06 Decathlon CMA CGM Team
  • 18:10 NSN Cycling Team
  • 18:14 Bahrain – Victorious
  • 18:18 EF Education – EasyPost
  • 18:22 Team Picnic PostNL
  • 18:26 Netcompany INEOS
  • 18:30 Team Visma | Lease a Bike
  • 18:34 Red Bull – Bora – hansgrohe
  • 18:38 UAE Team Emirates – XRG
  • 18:42 Lidl – Trek
  • 18:46 Lotto Intermarché
  • 18:51 Soudal Quick-Step
  • 18:56 Alpecin – Premier Tech

Start list

All participating teams and riders of the Renewi Tour 2026 will be presented during the official team presentation in Diest. You will be able to find the start list via the button below.

DISCOVER THE PROVISIONAL STARTLIST

Roadbook

Would you like to be fully prepared for your visit to the team presentation in Diest? The official roadbook contains all practical information about the event, including the presentation schedule, location details and accessibility information.

Host cities

Diest will host the Grand Départ of the Renewi Tour in 2026 and will also provide the setting for the opening stage. The historic Demer city is a familiar host of major cycling events and offers the ideal backdrop to launch the 21st edition of the Renewi Tour. On Tuesday evening, all teams and riders will be presented to the public before the peloton sets off from Diest on Wednesday for its first day of racing.

“Welcome to Diest, a city built on centuries-old foundations yet the perfect place to enjoy the present. Explorers and bon vivants alike will discover a unique blend of impressive heritage, a vibrant town centre and beautiful natural surroundings. Visit the UNESCO-listed Beguinage, explore the Webbekoms Broek nature reserve or discover how the former military citadel site is being transformed into a lively hub of new businesses. Finish your visit with a local beer and a delicious meal.”

More info about Diest