The Flandrien 0.0 Classic is a Belgian one-day cycling race that captures the character of racing in Flanders, where exposed roads, short climbs and relentless changes of direction reward positioning and resilience. Its identity draws directly from the “Flandrien” tradition, the name associated with the tough riders who became symbols of Belgian cycling.
Around the Peloton explores the race through the landscapes and communities of Flanders, uncovering local history, cycling culture and the roads that have made this corner of Belgium one of the defining territories of professional cycling.
The name is new, but the race underneath it belongs to a much older Belgian cycling culture. In 2026 the former SUPER 8 Classic becomes the Flandrien 0.0 Classic, yet the route still begins in Brakel, still finishes at the gates…
