Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne 2026 - Prediction

Sunday March 1st 2026 - Kuurne - Brussels - Kuurne: Kortrijk - Kuurne (196.4 km) 

On Sunday, 1 March, Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne sticks to its familiar formula in 2026. Over a distance of 196.4 kilometres, the riders tackle thirteen climbs and four cobbled sectors, with a compact hill section in which seven climbs are packed into roughly forty kilometres. After the final ascent, the Kluisberg, there are still around sixty flat kilometres left to the finish.

From the start in Kortrijk, the peloton covers seventeen kilometres before reaching the Tiegemberg. With similar gaps between them, the route then continues over the Volkegemberg, Lepelstraat and Bossenaarstraat, by which point almost seventy kilometres have been completed. Shortly after, Berg Ten Houte and La Houppe appear. This trio serves as a preview of what is to come, because eighteen kilometres later the key section of the race begins.

In quick succession, the riders face Hameau des Papin, Le Bourliquet and Mont Saint-Laurent, three climbs featuring sections with double-digit gradients. Around ten kilometres after Mont Saint-Laurent, the Kruisberg follows, with Hotond, Côte de Trieu and Kluisberg rounding off the hilly zone. The stretch between Hameau des Papin and Kluisberg is less than forty kilometres, making it a critical phase of the race.

Many sprinters are likely to struggle here. Those who can limit their losses may still have a chance to come back in the flat run-in, especially if the wind plays a role. This could create an intriguing chase scenario between reduced front groups and returning sprinters’ teams.

From the top of the Kluisberg, 61.3 completely flat kilometres remain to the finish on Brugsesteenweg in Kuurne.

 

📺 Kuurne–Brussel–Kuurne 2026 – Broadcast
🇧🇪 Sporza (ca. 13.30)
🇪🇺 Eurosport 1 (ca. 13.30)
⏰12.05 u
🏁17.00 u
⛅️Clouded, light wind, 8 degrees

🧢Become part of our community, receive tips and rejoice together in the community (250 members) https://petjeaf.com/wielerorakel.
📸Follow us for unique content on Instagram
🎙️Listen to the WielerOrakel Podcast atSPOTIFY or APPLE PODCAST