Gent–Wevelgem
Gent-Wevelgem In Flanders Fields (rebranded for 2026) is a 250km Belgian classic from Middelkerke to Wevelgem along the coastal-and-Flemish-hill route. The race features multiple ascents of the iconic Kemmelberg cobbled climb plus the new Plugstreets gravel section — a mixed-terrain finale that suits sprinter-classics riders and puncheurs equally.
Where to watch
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Gent-Wevelgem
Where the race is made
Who to watch
Narratives to watch
- In Flanders Fields rebrand for 2026: race now called In Flanders Fields, honoring the WWI memorial significance of the Plugstreets gravel sectors.
- Wind + Kemmelberg + Plugstreets: three distinct race-shaping variables make this a tactical chess match.
- Coastal echelon risk: the opening 100km along the Belgian coast can flip the race if onshore wind blows.
Form book & lore
Gent-Wevelgem dates to 1934 — one of the oldest Belgian classics. The Plugstreets gravel sectors were introduced in 2017 to honor the WWI memorial significance of the Heuvelland region. The 2026 edition starts the In Flanders Fields rebrand emphasizing the war memorial heritage of the route.
When to tune in
Decisive moments: the second-to-last Kemmelberg ascent + Plugstreets gravel sections. Sprint finish in Wevelgem expected unless a solo attacker has timed it perfectly. Disable autoplay; avoid sidebar.