Koppenbergcross

A Belgian winter classic with every second counted.
LocationOudenaarde, 🇧🇪 Belgium
WhenFirst Sunday in November
CourseThe Koppenberg climb gives this race its unmistakable Flanders character.
CategoryRace
Why watch?

Koppenbergcross: The Koppenberg climb gives this race its unmistakable Flanders character.

Overview

Koppenbergcross

An X²O Badkamers Trofee round is a Belgian cyclocross classic raced within a season-long time classification, where small gains carry from one venue to the next. The Koppenbergcross is defined by the cobbled climb and its steep, rough approach. Positioning before the ascent and the ability to remount cleanly shape the race.

The Trofee’s time-based format gives Belgium’s established venues a different rhythm from a simple one-day points race.

An X²O Badkamers Trofee round is a Belgian cyclocross classic raced within a season-long time classification, where small gains carry from one venue to the next.

The Koppenbergcross is defined by the cobbled climb and its steep, rough approach. Positioning before the ascent and the ability to remount cleanly shape the race.

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

The overall classification rewards aggression and clean execution. A short gap, a costly crash or one difficult sector can shape both the day and the broader series.

Route DNA

The Koppenbergcross is defined by the cobbled climb and its steep, rough approach. Positioning before the ascent and the ability to remount cleanly shape the race. The strongest rides combine a measured opening lap with the ability to repeat the key effort when the race starts to split.