Free access to Scheldeprijs cycling classic in Terneuzen: meet the stars up close
Experience the thrill of the Scheldeprijs cycling race on April 8, as top cyclists kick off from Terneuzen. Free entry lets you witness the action live, with rider presentations and the start just steps away. Don’t miss this chance to see the peloton up close!
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Scheldeprijs (8th edition) |
| Date | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 |
| Start Location | Terneuzen, Zeeland |
| Distance | ~200 kilometres |
| Key Stops | Westerscheldt Tunnel, Schoten (Flanders) |
| Rider Presentations | 11:30 AM at the Markt |
| Start Time | 1:00 PM next to the town hall |
| Admission | Free |
| More Info | scheldeprijs.be |
The municipality of Terneuzen, in collaboration with event organizers, facilitates the start of the Scheldeprijs to promote local engagement in sports and tourism. This event highlights the region’s infrastructure, such as the Westerscheldt Tunnel, while fostering community spirit.
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Mark your calendar for the Scheldeprijs!
On Wednesday, April 8, the 8th edition of the major cycling classic, the Scheldeprijs, will start from the heart of Terneuzen. You can be there at the start and see famous cyclists up close. Everyone is welcome to experience this spectacle—admission is free.
The schedule is as follows:
- 10:30 AM: Rider buses arrive at Stadhuisplein
- 11:30 AM: Rider presentations on the podium at the Markt
- 1:00 PM: Starting shot next to the town hall
Along and under the Scheldt
The roughly 200-kilometre route begins in Terneuzen, passing through the new lock complex and the Westerscheldt Tunnel, heading toward Schoten in Flanders. The peloton literally rides along and under the Scheldt, living up to the Scheldeprijs’s name. Who will succeed Tim Merlier as the winner on April 8 and be the first across the finish line? For more information about the Scheldeprijs, visit scheldeprijs.be.
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