Dwars Door Vlaanderen (Women)
Dwars door Vlaanderen joined the Women's WorldTour in 2026 for its inaugural WWT edition, a major milestone for the race. The course took the peloton across the Flemish Ardennes with six cobbled sectors and eight sharp climbs. The Hellestraat was the only new climb added to the 2026 route. Key climbs include Berg Ten Houte, Knokteberg-Trieu, Hotond, Eikenberg, and the Nokereberg (climbed twice in the finishing circuit). The cobbled sectors include Holleweg, Mariaborrestraat, Doorn, Huisepontweg, and the Herlegemstraat (also twice). The finish takes place in Waregem after a double loop of the Nokereberg-Herlegemstraat circuit.
Where to watch
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Dwars Door Vlaanderen (Women)
The decisive pavé
Where the race is made
Who to watch
Narratives to watch
- First edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen as a full Women's WorldTour event - a landmark moment for the race
- Mid-week test before the Tour of Flanders on Sunday - teams use Dwars to refine tactics and test form
- Staple of the Spring Classics since 2017 - the race has been building toward WWT status for years
- The Nokereberg-Herlegemstraat circuit finish creates unpredictable late racing
Form book & lore
Dwars door Vlaanderen Women has been a staple of the women's calendar since 2017. In 2026 it was elevated to the Women's WorldTour - a significant milestone reflecting the race's growing prestige. It occupies the same mid-week pre-Flanders slot as the men's race and serves as a form indicator for the Monument on Sunday. Previous editions have produced a wide range of winners from classics specialists to punchy sprinters.
When to tune in
Tune in for the final hour when the Flemish Ardennes climbs begin. The race typically opens up on the second pass of key climbs and the finishing circuit in Waregem. The Nokereberg-Herlegemstraat combination in the final 20km is usually where the decisive move goes. Spoiler caution: this race concluded on April 1 - avoid YouTube sidebar, autoplay, and results-focused content.