Berencross

A sharp early-winter test in the Low Countries.
LocationMeulebeke, 🇧🇪 Belgium
WhenThird Saturday in October
CourseMeulebeke keeps the pace high from the first lap.
Also known asExact Cross
CategoryRace
Why watch?

Berencross: Meulebeke keeps the pace high from the first lap.

Overview

Berencross

An HG Cross round is part of a compact Belgian and Dutch cyclocross sequence that places fast, technical racing at the heart of the winter calendar. Meulebeke is built for sharp changes of speed, rewarding riders who can accelerate repeatedly without giving away control in the turns.

Also known as: Exact Cross | HG Cross

The series links a distinctive group of Low Countries venues, each with its own crowd, ground conditions and local identity.

An HG Cross round is part of a compact Belgian and Dutch cyclocross sequence that places fast, technical racing at the heart of the winter calendar.

Meulebeke is built for sharp changes of speed, rewarding riders who can accelerate repeatedly without giving away control in the turns.

Race Notes
UpdatedSeptember 18, 2026
MarketUnited States
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Why this race matters

These races invite immediate racing. Courses tend to reward quick starts, clean transitions and the ability to keep pace when the terrain changes lap by lap.

Route DNA

Meulebeke is built for sharp changes of speed, rewarding riders who can accelerate repeatedly without giving away control in the turns. The strongest rides combine a measured opening lap with the ability to repeat the key effort when the race starts to split.