Olympia’s Tour returns to Gelderland: historic cycling race to finish in Kerkdriel
On March 27, 2026, the oldest cycling race in the Netherlands, Olympia’s Tour, will conclude in Kerkdriel. Spectators can witness top amateur cyclists from teams like Visma-Lease a Bike compete over 145 kilometers, with road closures and parking adjustments in place.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Olympia’s Tour (oldest Dutch cycling race, since 1909) |
| Date & Time | March 27, 2026; Start: 12:00 PM (Zaltbommel), Finish: 3:47 PM (Kerkdriel) |
| Distance | 145 kilometers over three laps |
| Participating Teams | Visma-Lease a Bike, Metec-Solarwatt (Tiel) |
| Route Highlights | Bommelerwaard region, Waalkade (Zaltbommel), Kerkstraat (Kerkdriel) |
| Road Closures | Kerkstraat closed 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Celebration Location | Parking lot of De Delkant shopping center, Gasthuisstraat, Kerkdriel |
The municipality of Maasdriel facilitates the event by coordinating road closures, parking, and public safety measures. Local governments often support such sporting events to promote regional tourism and community engagement.
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Finish and celebration of Olympia’s Tour: Friday, March 27 in Kerkdriel
March 27, 2026
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. The stage race has a long and important history in Dutch cycling. Traditionally, this race has been the premier training ground for the best amateur cyclists in the Netherlands and far 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 many beautiful spots in the 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
Are you coming 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.
Route
The route of Olympia’s Tour can be viewed via the image below:
Need more information about the cycling tour?
Check out olympiastour.com (This link leads to an external website).