The SUPER 8 Classic rewards riders who can shape a race before the final acceleration, not just survive to the sprint.
The SUPER 8 Classic is a Belgian one-day race held each September in Boortmeerbeek. It sits late in the calendar, drawing a mix of riders chasing end-of-season form and those using it as a final tune-up before heading into the off-season.
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This is the kind of race where a controlled buildup can turn quickly into a decisive final hour. The finish in Boortmeerbeek often comes down to positioning and acceleration rather than pure power, which makes it rewarding even if you only follow the closing stages. It sits in that narrow window when the season is winding down but riders still have something to prove.
The course rewards riders who can handle repeated accelerations and sharp positioning battles rather than those who rely on a single defining climb or long solo effort. The race has to be shaped before the final acceleration, not simply left to the last decisive section on its own. Winners typically need clear separation before the finish rather than a sprint from a group that comes back together. The terrain itself is not especially selective, which means the race often hinges on who can force the issue in the final kilometers and who has the legs to respond when it matters. Weather and wind can add another layer, but the fundamental pattern remains: this is a race won by reading the closing moves correctly.
Rolling Flemish roads with short climbs and narrow sections that create positioning battles.
Part of the ProSeries calendar, the SUPER 8 Classic draws strong Belgian and WorldTour riders in the early autumn.
Most recent winner: Arnaud De Lie (2025)
