LAST SPRING CLASSIC ON FLEMISH SOIL!
Brabantse Pijl Cyclo
15.04.2023
Presented by Deloitte
Brabantse Pijl Cyclo
Want to join us for the last Flanders spring classic of 2023 on Saturday 15 April?
During the Brabantse Pijl Cyclo, you can hit the cobbles one last time and slog away on the short, steep climbs before heading to the Ardennes for the second part of the season. Explore the Grape Region and the Zenne Valley and the roads on which the pros contest the Brabantse Pijl every year, and on which Julian Alaphilippe hurtled towards the world title in 2021!
Ride your own Brabantse Pijl 3 days after the pros and choose between 74, 110 or 150 kilometres. Which climb will you choose to make life difficult for your cycling friends? Discover the circuit below.
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Course
We start on Saturday 15 April in Heverlee, just outside Leuven. There you can choose whether you want to ride 74, 110 or 150 kilometres on the hilly roads of Flemish and Walloon Brabant.
Have you opted for the 74-km circuit? You will get to ride on some of the steep hills that are a determining factor in the final of the Brabantse Pijl and which were also included in the circuit of the 2021 world championship in Leuven. The circuit includes Raffelberg and Smeysberg (a decisive obstacle in the World Cup), among others, with a total of about 750 metres of elevation. The medium distance (110 km) is a little more challenging, with a number of additional climbs such as Hollestraat and Pellenberg, with 1,050 metres of elevation.
The famous Moskesstraat, the steep cobblestone climb that riders had to contend with during the Brabantse Pijl and the World Cup, will definitely work your calf muscles. Will you unleash your inner Magnus Sheffield or Demi Vollering, the winners of last year’s pro race, during the last Flanders spring classic of the year? Then choose the longest route of 150 km. Besides Speelberg, Vlierbeekweg and Bekestraat, the circuit also takes you through Tervuren past the famous Royal Museum for Central Africa. With 1,400 metres of elevation during the longest distance, this route is a great way to prepare for the Ardennes!
74 km +750m |
 Paardenstraat |
| Jan Vranckxstraat |
| Raffelberg |
| Veeweidestraat |
| Smeysberg |
| Holstheide |
| S-Bocht |
 Tenotsberg |
 Loensdelleweg |
| Hertstraat |
| Moskesstraat |
| Terlaenenstraat |
110 km +1050m |
| Paardenstraat |
| Jan Vranckxstraat |
| Raffelberg |
| Veeweidestraat |
| Smeysberg |
| Holstheide |
| S-Bocht |
| Tenotsberg |
| Loensdelleweg |
| Hertstraat |
| Moskesstraat |
| Terlaenenstraat |
| Hollestraat |
| Pellenberg |
150 km +1400m |
| Paardenstraat |
| Jan Vranckxstraat |
| Raffelberg |
| Veeweidestraat |
| Smeysberg |
| Holstheide |
| S-Bocht |
| Speelberg |
| Vlierbeekberg |
| Kouterweg |
| Bekestraat |
| Sint-Annastraat |
| Tenotsberg |
 Loensdelleweg |
| Hertstraat |
| Moskesstraat |
| Terlaenenstraat |
| Hollestraat |
| Pellenberg |
Courses via RouteYou:
Online registrations
Have you chosen your event? Great! Please see below all rates for the Brabantse Pijl Cyclo.
Tarieven | 74 km | 110 km | 150 km |
Voordeeltarief (t.e.m. 4/4) | 17 € | 20 € | 22 € |
Standaardtarief (na 4/4) | 20 € | 23 € | 25 € |
Early bird registration is definitely worth your while!
Get off to an early start and register before 4 April 2023. This puts you in the breakaway group and you can benefit from a discounted price.
Please note: Your registration includes a €5 deposit for the use of your number plate. This is refunded at the finish or you can exchange it for an original T-shirt.
Members of Cycling Vlaanderen/FCWB benefit from a special rate, regardless of the time of registration.
Practical info
The organisation has provided sufficient parking near the start and the finish line. Follow our stewards and parking arrows to find a spot.
Make sure to park only in the dedicated parking zones.
Please leave the car parks clean and take your rubbish with you after leaving.
Adresse: Sporthal UCLL – Hertogstraat 178, Heverlee.
- 150 km: 7.30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- 110 km: 7.30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- 74 km: 7.30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Plenty of refrechment points on the route
- Accident insurance (no helmet = no insurance)
- Technical assistance at the start, at the refreshment points and along the course
- Medical service at the start and at the refreshment points
- Signallers along the course
- Perfect signposting along the parcours
- Course sticker showing the hills along the way & GPX
- Number plate
- Free coffee at the start
Scan & ride
Register online, we’ll email you your ticket. That way you can immediately pick up your frame plate after presenting your ticket at the Scan & Ride desks. No need to get off your bike again!
Registration on the day itself
Would you prefer to register on the spot? Park your bicycle in the secure bicycle shed!
The registration stand in Heverlee opens on 15 April 2023.
- 150 km: 7.30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
- 110 km: 7.30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
- 74 km: 7.30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Enjoy plenty of refrechment points en route, including Etixx sports nutrition and drinks, water and a wide choice of fruit and biscuits.
Number of refrechment points*:
- 150 km: 3 refrechment points
- 110 km: 2 refreshment points
- 74 km: 1 refrechment point
The last provision point closes at 4.30p.m.
* Refrechment points given upon presentation of frame plate only!
The last provision point closes at 4.30p.m. If you arrive here later, you will not be an official participant anymore and you will be forced to take the shortest route to the finish.
Changing rooms and showers
Changing rooms and showers are provided in the sports hall at the start/finish. Follow the signs at the event for this!
At the end of your ride, don’t forget to exchange your frame plate for your €5 deposit or exchange it for an original T-shirt.
There will also be a fun après-bike where you can sit back and unwind after your ride.
Breakdown assistance?
Technical assistance is provided at the start and supply stations. If you can’t make it there, call the emergency number on the back of your frame plate to speak to our mobile breakdown service.
Medical assistance is available at the start and supply stations. In case of urgent medical assistance, call 112.
Exclusief voor vrouwen! Start in groep en laat je begeleiden door de specialisten van The Women Peloton, een initiatief van Elke Bleyaert. Met de Proximus Women Rides willen we nog meer vrouwen het plezier van de fiets laten beleven. Deelnemen? Klik bij jouw inschrijving het vakje ‘Ja ik neem deel’ aan bij ‘Women Peloton’ en fiets mee.
Afstanden
- 74 km
- 110 km
Beide groepen vertrekken om 9u15. Gelieve te verzamelen om 8u45. Alle deelneemsters ontvangen nog een infomail.
ETIXX SPORTS NUTRITION
Etixx fuels your goal
Etixx Sports Nutrition offers athletes healthy support for sustainable sport performances. Thanks to our collaboration with Etixx Sports Nutrition, you will be able to enjoy a quality supply of Etixx products (Isotonic, Energy Gel, Energy Sport Bar,…) during your spring classic. In addition, you will also be able to enjoy exclusive promotions and discounts on the Etixx range when you register and after the event. This way we can guide all sportsmen and women with their preparation and in reaching the finish line.
In a higher gear with Etixx
Sufficient training is the key to success, but without a healthy diet and the right sports nutrition before, during and after every ride, it will never be possible to achieve your full potential with training alone.
Athletes in general – because of their physical efforts – have a higher need for vitamins and minerals. Additional supplements are therefore highly recommended. The complete range of Etixx sports nutrition and supplements supports you fully at this point, all products comply therefore with the highest quality requirements and have the Informed Sports quality label.
In order to optimally guide the participants in choosing the most suitable sports nutrition in the preparation and during the spring classics, Etixx has developed a page with specific sports nutrition advice for cyclists.
Ride with us and support Younited Cycling
Besides being a relaxing activity, cycling is also a powerful tool. Under the flag of ‘My Team, My Home’, Younited Cycling builds cycling teams where everyone is welcome and included.
Their participants are experts in daily survival who fight against vulnerability in housing, mental health, well-being, poverty, migration or addiction.
In their peloton, they find more than just teammates, they find a home. They are coached by social workers who give them a warm welcome and individual attention, to guide them both on and off the bike.
Additional funding is needed to help Younited Cycling grow. Your contribution can also help. When registering online, you have the option to donate 5, 10 or 15€ for Younited Cycling.
Health
The organisers advise everyone to avoid any form of strenuous physical activity for which they are not adequately prepared. Make sensible choices about the distance you ride and/or the pace you set for yourself.
Anyone who aims to improve performance and compete at a high intensity should see a (specialised sports) physician annually for a check-up. There is no requirement to produce a medical certificate.
It is up to the participant to decide how to use the information resulting from a medical check-up. The organisers cannot be held liable in this respect.
The essential guide for cycling in Flanders
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Discover imposing routes, cool events, challenging bucket lists and tips for your stay!
Visit the most historic cities of Flanders and quench your thirst with one of our famous beers.
Good cause: vzw Stop Darmkanker
The not-for-profit organisation vzw Stop Darmkanker (Stop Bowel Cancer) is a young, dynamic and independent NGO whose motto is: sharing knowledge can save lives.
vzw Stop Darmkanker wants to convince everyone that early detection of polyps and bowel cancer will drastically reduce the number of deaths from bowel cancer. Bowel cancer is a silent killer.
Every year more than 8,500 Belgians are diagnosed with bowel cancer. Every day 9 people die of bowel cancer. Bowel cancer is the second most commonly occurring cancer in women and the third most commonly occurring in men.- If bowel cancer is detected at an early stage, there is over a 90% chance of recovery. Knowledge about bowel cancer is still not adequate. Extra resources are needed to fight the disease.
Your contribution can also be life-saving. When you register, you have the chance to donate 5, 10 or 15 € to vzw Stop Darmkanker.
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