Belgium 03 May 2026 Class 1.1 – 1 day – Class 1
Website http://famenneardenneclassic.be/
Lotto Famenne Ardenne Classic One Day Race
The 2026 Lotto Famenne Ardenne Classic is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026 . As a UCI 1.1 category race, it is a one-day event on the professional calendar .
Here is a detailed overview of the confirmed program and key details for this year’s edition.
📅 Event Overview at a Glance
🗺️ 2026 Route and Profile
The 2026 edition will retain the same route as the previous year, featuring a demanding profile that often leads to a reduced-bunch sprint .
- Course Layout: Riders will face a hilly course with multiple categorized climbs. After an opening section of approximately 70 km, the race enters a final 24 km circuit that is tackled four times .
- Key Climbs: The early part of the race includes the Côte du Crawy (2 km at 6.8%), Côte de Nassogne (4 km at 4.5%), and Côte de Waharday (3 km at 5%). The decisive phase centers on the Côte de Roy (2.3 km at 4.8%), which is climbed a total of five times, with the final ascent located 16 km from the finish line .
- Finish: The race concludes with a slightly uphill finish in Marche-en-Famenne .
Lotto Famenne Ardenne Classic Startlist
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Noé Ury, Mats Berns and Mathieu Kockelmann
Listed on the provisional startlist for the 2026 Lotto Famenne Ardenne Classic on May 3.
Here is where they are slotted in:
Luxembourgish Talents on the Startlist
| Rider | Team | Note |
| Mathieu Kockelmann | Lotto Intermarché | Racing alongside Arnaud De Lie; a key part of the home team’s strategy. |
| Noé Ury | Team Storck – MRW Bau | Listed as bib number 134 for the German continental squad. |
| Mats Berns | Team Storck – MRW Bau | Listed as bib number 137, joining his countryman Ury on the roster. |
It is a strong showing for the Luxembourgish contingent this year. Kockelmann in particular is one to watch, as he’ll likely be tasked with late-race positioning or covering breaks to set up De Lie for the finale.
