On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the Ename Classic will festive open the new cycling season with the opening ride of the Proximus Cycling Challenge. This is the appointment for every cycling enthusiast who wants to test their legs after the winter months. Whether you have trained all winter or just awakened from your cycling winter sleep — the Ename Classic is the ideal starting signal for a new season full of cycling pleasure. Because Ename stands for connection. It reunites all cycling fans in what they love to do most, cycling!

The ride combines everything that is needed for a successful ride: a few lesser-known but challenging climbs, smooth connecting stretches, and along the way, beautiful views of the Flemish landscape. A varied course that invites you to build up the pace, measure your fitness, and above all, enjoy cycling.

The start and finish are located in Oudenaarde, a city with a rich cycling history and a staple on the Flemish cycling map. Participants can choose from four distances: 65 km, 90 km, 120 km, or 150 km, so both recreational cyclists and more competitive riders can find their ideal challenge.

And as if that isn't enough, a well-deserved reward awaits at the finish: Brouwerij Roman treats every participant to a free bottle of Ename abbey beer or Ramon — the perfect ending to a successful opening ride.