Historic Olympia’s Tour returns to Gelderland: route, road closures and celebration details
Cycling fans can witness the oldest Dutch cycling race, Olympia’s Tour, on March 27 in Kerkdriel. The event features top amateur riders and scenic routes but includes road closures. Plan ahead to enjoy the race and festivities without disruption.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Olympia’s Tour (oldest Dutch cycling race, since 1909) |
| Date | Friday, March 27, 2026 |
| Start Time & Location | 12:00 PM, Waalkade, Zaltbommel |
| Finish Time & Location | 3:47 PM, Kerkstraat, Kerkdriel |
| Celebration Time & Location | 4:00 PM, Parking lot of De Delkant shopping center, Gasthuisstraat, Kerkdriel |
| Distance | 145 kilometers (3 laps through Bommelerwaard) |
| Participating Teams | Visma-Lease a Bike, Metec-Solarwatt (Tiel) |
| Road Closure | Kerkstraat, Kerkdriel (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM) |
| Parking | Available along or near the route |
The municipality of Maasdriel organizes and facilitates local events like Olympia’s Tour to promote sports, tourism, and community engagement. It ensures public safety and accessibility by managing road closures and logistics for such events.
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Finish and celebration of Olympia’s Tour: Friday, March 27 in Kerkdriel
Attention sports enthusiasts! On Friday, March 27, Olympia’s Tour will come to Maasdriel. Olympia’s Tour is the oldest cycling race in the Netherlands. The first edition was already held in 1909. With its long and important history in Dutch cycling, the stage race has become a cornerstone of the sport. Traditionally, this race serves as the premier training ground for the best amateur cyclists in the Netherlands and beyond. National and international riders from teams such as Visma-Lease a Bike and Metec-Solarwatt from Tiel will be competing. Over three laps, they will cover a total distance of 145 kilometers, passing through the scenic Bommelerwaard region.
Finish in Kerkdriel
The tour starts at 12:00 PM on the Waalkade in Zaltbommel and finishes at 3:47 PM in Kerkstraat in Kerkdriel. The celebration will take place at 4:00 PM on the parking lot of shopping center De Delkant on Gasthuisstraat.
Parking
Planning to watch the tour? Parking is available at regular parking spots along or near the route.
Kerkstraat closed
Due to the cycling tour, Kerkstraat in Kerkdriel will be closed on March 27 between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
More information about the cycling tour?
Check out olympiastour.com (This link leads to an external website).