Kortrijk and Kuurne extend Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne partnership until 2031. Mayors Vandenberghe and Benoit announce. Kortrijk €90-100K, Kuurne €100-110K funding. Alderman Jan Deprez welcomes support for riders and spectators.
As VRT News reported, Kortrijk and Kuurne have extended their partnership with the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne cycling race until 2031. In a playful video on YouTube, mayors Ruth Vandenberghe of Kortrijk and Francis Benoit of Kuurne made the announcement. The race will continue to start in Kortrijk and finish in Kuurne for the next 6 years.
What makes Kortrijk and Kuurne extend Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne to 2031?
Jan Deprez, Alderman for Sports in Kuurne (CD&V), welcomed the strengthened partnership between Kortrijk and Kuurne for the Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne cycling race. He said both cities are also increasing their financial support for the event.
“Kuurne remains the beating heart of this classic cycling event: the junior race takes place here, and we honour the winners with a cuddly donkey. It took some getting used to moving the start of the elite riders to Kortrijk, but we believe that the partnership with them will strengthen the race for the future.”
“For two years now, the race has started on Kortrijk’s Grote Mark, and it’s been a huge success,”
said Kortrijk Alderman for Sports Wouter Allijns (TBSK).
“We are very proud to extend our partnership.”
Under the new agreement, Kortrijk will contribute €90,000 in 2026. From 2027, the city will raise its annual support to €100,000. Kuurne will provide €100,000 in 2026 and increase its contribution to €110,000 per year starting in 2027. The additional money will cover organisation costs, improve logistics for riders and teams, and enhance the experience for spectators.
The Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne cycling race was first held in 1946. At that time, the route went from Kuurne to Brussels and back. In the late 1960s, the course was changed because the race could no longer reach Brussels, and it was renamed Omloop der Beide Vlaanderen. The original name returned in 1979.
Since 2005, the race has been part of the professional European cycling calendar as a ProSeries event, attracting top teams and riders. Held each year in late February or early March, it has become a key race in Belgium’s “Opening Weekend” and one of the most important early-season classics in Northwest Europe.
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22 responses to “Kortrijk and Kuurne Extend Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne Until 2031”
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Oh joy, another thrilling decade of watching cyclists whizz by while we all pretend to be excited about cuddly donkeys and the “beating heart” of Kuurne. Can’t wait for the next six years of budget meetings disguised as a cycling classic! 😏🚴♂️
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Brilliant move extending this cycling saga until 2031! Nothing like pouring more euros into a race that keeps going round and round — like a classic Belgian roundabout! 🚴♂️💸
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Typical, isn’t it? Just when I thought we’d finally run out of excuses to throw money at cyclists, Kortrijk and Kuurne decide to keep the wheels turning until 2031. 🚴♂️💸 Guess the cuddly donkey needs a bigger stable! 🐴
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Oh joy, more budget to throw at a bike race! Can’t wait to see those elite riders zoom past while we all celebrate with a cuddly donkey. 🐴💸
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Ah, the thrill of cycling between two towns that just can’t seem to let go of each other—like that one relationship everyone knows should’ve ended ages ago! 🚴♂️💰 Just what we need: more cycling and a cuddly donkey to celebrate the “winners.” Cheers to 2031! 🥳
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Looks like Kortrijk and Kuurne are really committed to making those cyclists feel like royalty… or at least giving them a cuddly donkey to cuddle with after a long ride. €100K for a race and a stuffed animal? Now that’s some serious budget management! 😂🤑
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So, we’re locked in for another 8 years of watching cyclists whizz by while we sip our €4 coffees? Brilliant! 🚴♂️💸
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Oh, brilliant! Because who wouldn’t want to watch cyclists pedal their way through Kuurne for another six years? I mean, it’s not like we have anything else to do on a Sunday, right? 🚴♂️💰
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Oh, fantastic news! Just what we needed—more rounds of cycling and cuddly donkeys until 2031. I can already hear the applause from the spectators… or is that just the sound of wallets opening? 😂🚴♂️
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Looks like Kortrijk and Kuurne are planning a long-term commitment to their cycling romance—nothing says “forever” quite like a cuddly donkey and a couple of hundred grand. 🐴💸 Cheers to their love story, may it roll smoothly till 2031!
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Oh great, just what we needed—another six years of cyclists zooming past while we sip our coffees. Can’t wait for the cuddly donkey awards, they’re a real game changer! 🚴♂️💰
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So, let me get this straight: Kortrijk and Kuurne are spending a fortune just to keep a bunch of cyclists entertained while we all pretend it’s not just a glorified Sunday ride? Classic! 🚴♂️💸
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Oh, brilliant! Just what we needed—six more years of watching cyclists pedal back and forth while we all pretend to care about the cuddly donkey award. 🐴💸 Classic Belgian entertainment, eh?
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Oh, splendid! Just what we needed—more money down the drain for a bike race that’s been going on since the dinosaurs roamed. I mean, who doesn’t love watching folks pedal like mad for a cuddly donkey prize? 🐴💸
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Oh, brilliant! Just what we need—a cycling race partnership that’s as permanent as a bad haircut. Can’t wait for the cuddly donkey awards to get their own reality show! 😄🚴♂️
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Oh brilliant, just what we needed—another six years of watching cyclists race while we sip our café au lait! 🥳 Let’s throw in a cuddly donkey for good measure, eh? 😂
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Oh, fantastic! Another six years of watching cyclists zoom by while we shell out a small fortune—who needs more than a cuddly donkey for motivation, right? 🚴♂️💸
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Nice to know Kortrijk and Kuurne are keeping the wheels turning for another six years – I suppose nothing says “innovation” like sticking to the same old route and throwing in a cuddly donkey for good measure. 🚴♂️🐴
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Looks like Kortrijk and Kuurne are really committed to making cycling as exciting as watching paint dry for another eight years. Who knew €100K could stretch so far? 🚴♂️💸
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Oh, splendid! Just what we need—another six years of watching cyclists race while we sip our overpriced lattes. Can’t wait for 2031 when I can say, “I was there for the cuddly donkey awards!” 🐴💸
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Oh joy, another six years of watching cyclists whizz by while we proudly wave our cuddly donkeys. Just what we needed to elevate the sporting event to new, uncharted heights of excitement. 🚴♂️🦙
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Oh, splendid! Because who wouldn’t want to extend a cycling race partnership until 2031? Nothing says “progress” like pouring more cash into a tradition of men in lycra pedaling around! 🚴♂️💰
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