BXL TOUR

The BXL TOUR is Brussels like you've (almost) never seen it before: freed avenues, tunnels open to cyclists, and thousands of riders rolling together through the heart of the capital. For its 10th edition, the event takes place on Sunday 14 June 2026 at the place des Palais for a mass start heading towards the Atomium.

 

Semi-pro chasing the podium, seasoned cyclist ready to push the watts, amateur here to enjoy the closed roads, or e-bike enthusiast: everyone finds their place in the peloton here.

 

What you'll find on the day:

• A route of 40 km (or 32 km in the Ride category) entirely closed to traffic through 8 municipalities of the Brussels Region;
• An iconic start at the place des Palais and a finish at the foot of the Atomium, with a festival village open to supporters;
• Practical services to ride with peace of mind: water fountains, technical stands for minor repairs, toilets and mobile lockers to collect your belongings at the finish.

 

Route spotlight:

Cycling through Brussels without cars around you changes everything.

 

The BXL TOUR route takes you through several iconic landmarks of the capital. Along the way: the Brussels tunnels, the Bois de la Cambre, a pass in front of the Château Royal de Laeken, not to mention those long urban avenues that make you want to stretch your stride… sorry, your pedal stroke.

 

The 40 km route strings together fast descents, demanding climbs and false flats, to keep your legs well and truly awake from start to finish. And just before completing the loop, a final sprint in front of the Château Royal de Laeken spices up the end of the race. Save a little energy — you might need it.

 

For those who prefer to ride at their own pace, the Ride category offers a 32 km route, accessible and without rankings. The idea remains the same: enjoy a unique morning on a bike in Brussels.

 

The route is available here. 👈

 

3 (very) good reasons to take part:

• Riding through the Brussels tunnels surrounded by thousands of cyclists: a sensation as rare as it is addictive;
• Crossing 8 municipalities of the capital on a route completely closed to traffic;
• Crossing the finish line at the foot of the Atomium before enjoying the atmosphere of the village with friends, family and fellow cycling enthusiasts.

 

The BXL TOUR is a morning where Brussels changes its pace. The cars disappear, the bikes take over the city and the streets become one giant playground for cyclists.

 

So, ready to join the peloton? 🚴‍♂️