A late-season Belgian one-day race where positioning and timing matter more than the route profile suggests.
SUPER 8 Classic
The SUPER 8 Classic rewards riders who can shape a race before the final acceleration, not just survive to the sprint.
Next edition Sep 18, 2027
- Location
- ๐ง๐ช Belgium
- When
- Third Saturday in September
- Course
- One Day
- Most recent winner
- ๐ฉ๐ฐ Henrik Pedersen (2026)
- Also known as
- Flandrien 0.0 Classic
- Category
- Menโs 1.Pro
About SUPER 8 Classic
The SUPER 8 Classic is a Belgian one-day bike 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.
Also known as: Flandrien 0.0 Classic
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.
SUPER 8 Classic winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | ๐ฉ๐ฐHenrik Pedersen |
| 2025 | ๐ง๐ชArnaud De Lie |
| 2024 | ๐ฎ๐นFilippo Baroncini |
| 2023 | ๐ณ๐ฑMathieu van der Poel |
2027 edition
Sep 18, 2027.
SUPER 8 Classic route
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.
What shapes the race
Flemish Terrain
Rolling Flemish roads with short climbs and narrow sections that create positioning battles.
ProSeries One-Day
Part of the ProSeries calendar, the SUPER 8 Classic draws strong Belgian and WorldTour riders in the early autumn.
History
Eras and records
Former name
Previously known as Grand Prix Impanis-Van Petegem
Recent winners
Van der Poel (2023) and De Lie (2025) show the race attracts top-level talent
