A Belgian one-day race where positioning and timing matter more than the profile suggests
Heistse Pijl
A Belgian one-day race that rewards sharp positioning and well-timed accelerations over pure climbing power.
- Location
- 🇧🇪 Belgium
- When
- First Saturday in June
- Course
- One Day
- Most recent winner
- 🇬🇧 Noah Hobbs (2026)
- Also known as
- Heylen Vastgoed Heistse Pijl
- Category
- Men’s Continental
About Heistse Pijl
Heistse Pijl, officially the Heylen Vastgoed Heistse Pijl, is a men's one-day bike race held in Belgium each June. The race typically features a course that demands tactical awareness and the ability to handle repeated changes of pace rather than sustained climbing.
Also known as: Heylen Vastgoed Heistse Pijl
This is the kind of Belgian race where the profile looks manageable on paper but the racing rarely is. The course rewards riders who can read a peloton, position themselves through technical sections, and respond when the pace lifts without warning. It's a useful proving ground for younger riders and a tactical puzzle for experienced ones, and the finish often comes down to who stayed alert longest.
Heistse Pijl winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 🇬🇧Noah Hobbs |
| 2025 | 🇫🇷Paul Magnier |
| 2024 | 🇳🇴Alexander Kristoff |
| 2023 | 🇳🇱Olav Kooij |
| 2022 | 🇧🇪Arnaud De Lie |
| 2021 | 🇳🇱Pascal Eenkhoorn |
2026 results
This edition is complete.
Heistse Pijl route
The course typically features rolling terrain around Heist-op-den-Berg, with enough short climbs and technical sections to fracture the peloton but not enough sustained climbing to let pure climbers ride away. Positioning through the final circuits matters more than raw power, and the race often comes down to a reduced sprint or a late attack from a rider who stayed near the front through the closing accelerations. Weather can add another variable, particularly if wind splits the field before the finale. The winner is usually someone who combined good legs with better positioning.
What shapes the race
Race type
Belgian one-day race near Heist-op-den-Berg in Antwerp province. A sprint-oriented race on rolling terrain.
Typical winner
A fast finisher who can handle the rolling approach and position well for the finale.
Signature landmarks
Rolling roads around Heist-op-den-Berg.
History
Iconic victories
Alexander Kristoff
Won in 2024, using his experience and sprint power.
Arnaud De Lie
Won in 2022 early in his professional career.
Eras and records
A Belgian one-day race in Antwerp province.
Location
Held in the Antwerp province near Heist-op-den-Berg.