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In the front row at the start of each race? For that, you need to be in Heusden-Zolder. All 14 championships are going to start in the shadow of the brand-new Velodrome. Of course, you can watch the races each day on a big screen and we provide drink and food stands. For each race day, check out the programme below for the fan zone at the start.

Location: near Sport Vlaanderen Heusden-Zolder Velodrome Limburg
How do I get there? Check all mobility info here.

Individual time trials

  • 08:30: fan zone opens
  • 09:00: start first race - Women U19
  • 16:00: start apero party
  • 16:30: start last race - Men Elite
  • 19:00: end
The kids can enjoy fun entertainment all afternoon while you try to set your best time on the rollers.

Mixed team time trials

  • 11:00: fan zone opens
  • 11:30: start race Juniors
  • 14:20: start race Elite
  • 17:00: end
From 9:00 until 15:00, there is a sports fair for all primary schools in the municipality. Discover more about the initiatives for the schools here.

Road races U23s

  • 07:45: fan zone opens
  • 08:15: team presentation Women U23
  • 09.00: start Women U23
  • 12:35: team presentation Men U23
  • 13:30: start Men U23
  • 15:00: end
From 9:00 until 15:00, there is a sports fair for all primary schools in the municipality. Discover more about the initiatives for the schools here.

Road races Men U19 and Women Elite

  • 07:45: fan zone opens
  • 07:50: team presentation Men U19
  • 09:00: start Men U19
  • 12:15: team presentation Women Elite
  • 13:30: start Women Elite
  • 15:00: end

Road races Women U19 and Men Elite

  • 07:45: fan zone opens
  • 08:00: team presentation Women U19
  • 09:00: start Women U19
  • 11:15: team presentation Men Elite
  • 12:30: start Men Elite
  • 14:30: end

Also on the programme on Saturday and Sunday

European Championships bingo
Children are introduced to the sport of cycling through our European Championships bingo and they get to find out what is involved in a major cycling event.

Track cycling initiations
In the velodrome, members of cycling clubs from Heusden-Zolder learn the intricacies of track cycling.

Visit velodrome
The velodrome takes centre stage during these European Championships. Have you had a chance to take a look for yourself yet? Explore the velodrome using a mapped route. More info to follow later.