Ride Leuven
23.08.2026
Ride Leuven
Would you like to ride on the course where the pros battle later in the day and where world champions have made history?
On August 23, Ride Leuven is on the programme. An accessible and atmospheric cycling event in and around Leuven, where experience and sport go hand in hand. The absolute eye-catcher is the 15 km traffic-free city loop through the heart of Leuven.
This city loop is included in every distance. If you choose the 20 km ride, you cycle safely through the city, completely free of traffic, and enjoy a lively and carefree course. Ideal for families, recreational riders, and anyone who wants to soak up the cycling atmosphere in a relaxed way.
Those looking for something extra can opt for the 70 km route, which extends the city loop with a loop through the beautiful Hageland region. This is no ordinary region. Later that same day, it will form the setting for the pros during the final of the Renewi Tour, finishing in Leuven. A unique opportunity to discover the roads of the peloton yourself.
For the real flandriens, there is the 125 km route, which goes one step further. In addition to the Hageland and the Leuven city loop, this route also heads towards the Grape Region over the iconic 2021 World Championships loop. This extra section takes you through the rolling landscapes around Huldenberg and Overijse, with the Smeysberg as a tough highlight. A course steeped in cycling history, where you can feel like a true cycling hero for a moment.
In short, whether you want to enjoy a relaxed ride or push yourself more sportively, Ride Leuven offers a unique cycling experience for everyone. In the footsteps of world champions, on the course of the pros—experience it all yourself!
Discover the course
20 km
Start & finish: Leuven
 Keizersberg |
Leopold-Decouxlaan |
Wijnpers |
70 km
Start & finish: Leuven
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Varenberg |
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Pellenberg |
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Muur van Houwaart |
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Kriesberg |
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Chartreuzenberg |
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Heideberg |
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Keizersberg |
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Leopold-Decouxlaan |
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Wijnpers |
125 km
Start & finish: Leuven
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Varenberg |
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Pellenberg |
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Muur van Houwaart |
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Kriesberg |
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Chartreuzenberg |
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Heideberg |
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Keizersberg |
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Leopold-Decouxlaan |
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Wijnpers |
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Weeberg |
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Smeysberg |
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Mommaerstraat |
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Kleinwaverstraat |
Courses via RouteYou:
Online registrations
Scan & Ride
Register online and receive your ticket by email. With this ticket, you can quickly and easily collect your bike pass at the Scan & Ride desks and set off straight away. No queuing, just hop on your bike straight away!
Early registration is worth it!
Join the breakaway and register before 12 August to benefit from a reduced rate.
Challenge chosen? Time to secure your spot! Discover the Ride Leuven rates below.
Prices | Early Bird (until 11/08/26) | Regular (from 12/08/26) |
20 km | Free | Free |
70 km | € 20 | € 24 |
125 km | € 25 | € 29 |
Are you a Cera member? If so, please check your inbox first for further details. You should already have received an email from Cera. Then sign up using the unique link you’ve already received!
Group registrations
Would you like to take on the challenge together with colleagues and friends? If so, you can register as a group up to and including Tuesday 11 August (11:59 pm).
Would you rather register on site?
That is possible. After registering and paying, you will receive your frame plate. The registration desk at the Heverlee Sports Hall will be open on Sunday 23 August 2026:
- 125 km: between 7:30 am – 8:45 am
- 70 km: between 7:30 am – 8:45 am
- 20 km: between 9:15 am – 10:15 am*
Practical info
Start & finish location
Heverlee Sports Hall
Hertogstraat 182
3001 Leuven
Start times
- 20 km: 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- 70 km: 7:30 am – 8:45 am
- 125 km: 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Please note: the traffic-free city loop is only accessible from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
- Make sure to complete this part of the route (15 km) within this time window
- Adjust your start time in Heverlee according to the pace you intend to ride
- From 11:00 am sharp, the city loop will be closed for the final stage of the Renewi Tour
Plan your ride carefully so you don’t miss this unique experience!
Finish
The official finish closure is scheduled for 2:00 pm. But feel free to stay a little longer afterwards and enjoy a cosy après-bike.
- Closed and traffic-free 15 km city loop
- Extensive feed stations (1 for the 70 km, 2 for the 125 km)
- Signallers on the route and at the start/finish location
- Extensive route signage
- Accident insurance (no helmet = no insurance)
- Technical assistance at the start and feed stations
- Breakdown assistance on the route itself
- Medical assistance at the start and feed stations
- A cosy après-bike at the finish
- Secure bike parking
- Changing Rooms & Showers
- Free coffee at the start
Scan & ride
When you register online, you will immediately receive an e-ticket from us. By showing your e-ticket (printed or on your smartphone), you can collect your frame plate on site at the Scan & Ride desks. Thanks to Scan & Ride, you do not even need to get off your bike, and you won’t lose any time at the start of your favourite cycling ride!
On-site registration
Would you rather register on site? Then simply park your bike in the secure bike parking area and head to the designated registration desk. Once your payment has been completed, you will receive a frame plate to attach to your bike. Then you are all set to start!
The registration desk at Heverlee Sports Hall will be open on Sunday 23 August 2026:
- 20 km: 9:15 am – 10:15 am
- 70 km: 7:30 am – 8:45 am
- 125 km: 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Please note: the traffic-free city loop is only accessible from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
- Make sure to complete this part of the route (15 km) within this time window
- Adjust your start time in Heverlee according to the pace you intend to ride
- From 11:00 am sharp, the city loop will be closed for the final stage of the Renewi Tour
Plan your ride carefully so you don’t miss this unique experience!
Enjoy extensive supplies during your ride, offering sports nutrition and drinks, water, and a wide selection of biscuits and fruit.
- 70 km: 1 supply
- 125 km: 2 supplies
Supplies are only accessible on presentation of your frame plate! Participants without a frame plate will not be allowed onto the route.
Showers will be available at the finish in Heverlee Sports Hall.
Breakdown?
Technical assistance is available at the start and at the feed stations. Can’t make it that far? Then call the emergency number shown on the back of your frame plate to use our mobile breakdown assistance service.
Medical assistance is available at the start and at the feed stations. In the event of urgent medical assistance, please call 112.
The organisers will provide plenty of parking close to the start and finish, allowing you to securely park your car.
The exact parking map will be published here soon.
FAQ
Can I transfer or resell my registration to someone else?
This is possible on your own initiative. Please contact info@peloton.be no later than 11 August.
Can I change distance?
If you would like to switch to a shorter distance, you can contact info@peloton.be no later than 11 August.
If you would like to switch to a longer distance, we will be happy to assist you on site at the info desk. You will be able to pay the difference there.
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Photo service
Sportograf is the official photo service of Ride Leuven! Thanks to their many years of experience as photographers, and as athletes themselves, they always capture the perfect action shots of your achievement. The photos will be available online one day after your participation.
More information about Sportograf’s privacy policy can be found here.
Photos
Health
The organiser advises everyone to avoid strenuous efforts for which they are not physically well prepared. Make sensible choices regarding the distance you want to cover and/or the pace you want to set for your body.
If you want to perform sports at a high intensity, you should have yourself checked annually by a (sports) doctor. It is not compulsory to submit medical certificates.
It is up to the athlete to decide how to deal with the information provided during a medical check-up. The organiser bears no responsibility in this respect.
Do you feel sick, have a cough, sneeze, or a fever? In that case, we recommend that you stay at home and do not come to the event.
Follow the highway code & keep clean
You are on public roads where the highway code applies.
The organisers and the police will monitor compliance with the highway code. Violations will be sanctioned.
Respect the instructions of police and signallers so as not to compromise your own safety, and that of other road users.
Take care when crossing railway tracks on the course! As soon as the lights turn red you must stop immediately, under no circumstances cross the tracks.
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.
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