The 2026 Dwars door Vlaanderen one-day race takes place on the roads of Belgium. The route of this prestigious race starts in the city of Roeselare and finishes in Waregem. The total distance is 185 kilometers. Cyclists tackle 12 steep climbs and 8 cobblestone sectors. The Knokteberg and Nokereberg hills will be the key challenges for the peloton. This competition is considered the main dress rehearsal before the monumental Tour of Flanders. The race features the world's top stars and the best masters of the one-day classics.