Ride your racing bike on the iconic Zolder racing circuit. Experience the speed and adrenaline of the race track on your own two-wheeler. From the moment you click into your pedals and mash the powerful revolutions, to the heart-pounding rush as you navigate the corners. Every second on the Zolder circuit is a testament to the pure thrill of high-speed racing.

As you grab the handlebars and lean into the first corner, the smooth asphalt of Zolder unfolds before you like a ribbon of possibilities. Known for its challenging layout and elevation changes, the circuit requires precision and skill, making every lap a captivating dance between man and two- wheeler.

Stomping over the long straights, Stepping on your own breath, the rattle of the gearbox, the heart rate to unprecedented heights... All the wheels of the peloton like a symphony of power resonating through the air. The wind rushes past you and the feeling of speed becomes an addictive force, pushing you to test your limits of what you thought possible.

No traffic lights, no dangerous intersections, no traffic bollards or high speed bumps anywhere. Ride your bike in complete safety through the same corners that were once tackled by racing gods Niki Lauda or Jackie Stewart. The 4 kilometers of asphalt with its 10 bends including 3 chicanes, a daring Sacrament Hill and 2 long straights form the perfect backdrop for the very first Cycling Championships for real estate.

As cyclists embark on the Circuit Zolder in Heusden-Zolder, Limburg, they are greeted by the challenge and excitement that each turn and slope presents. Let's delve into a detailed description of this iconic circuit, segment by segment:

0./ Start

The journey begins with a burst of adrenaline as cyclists accelerate down the start/finish straight, building momentum for the challenges ahead. This initial stretch offers a relatively flat surface, allowing riders to settle into their rhythm and position themselves strategically for the upcoming chicane. There is space, there is room, but start pushing those pedals and power up.

1./ Earste Linkse

Turn 1 introduces riders to a challenging downhill section, with a steep gradient reaching up to 8%. Negotiating this ascent requires a delicate balance of power and finesse to maintain momentum while conserving energy. Turn in left and keep pushing.

2./ Sterrenwachtbocht

Following Turn 1, cyclists embark on a thrilling descent towards Turn 2, utilizing gravity to carry speed through the corner. The downhill slope demands focus and composure as riders navigate the twisty descent, preparing for the upcoming sequence of corners. Dive towards the Albertkanaal (and not into it please).

3./ Kanaalbocht

We’re at the lowest point of the circuit. Keep the speed up, use Newtons laws to keep going. Use the full width of the circuit and keep the perfect line here.

4./ Lucien Bianchibocht

Honor the 1968 Le Mans winner from Belgium and push those pedals hard. The circuit turns right, uphill with percentages of approximately 4%. Keep the big gear and generate power, straight lane ahead.

5./ Kleine Chicane

The first of 3, the Kleine Chicane, comprise a sweeping combination of corners that require smooth, fluid transitions to maintain speed and momentum. The terrain remains undulating, with subtle changes in gradient challenging riders to maintain optimal positioning and balance through the corners.

6./ Butte

Is it straight or is a turn ? We don’t care as long as you keep pedalling. A bit to the left, full speed ahead. Try to keep up with the group and go into the second part of circuit.

7./ Gilles Villeneuvechicane

We’re in the technical part now. Be careful on the chicane, take the right-left-right action with care. Don’t do like Gilles, we don’t want another chicane with your name on it.

8./ Terlamenbocht

A right turn with the possibility to get some speed. The corner ends into a straight with a leg-killing slope of only 1-2 %. Try to keep the pace, let those legs explode, almost there.

9./ Bodlerberghaarspelbocht

Hit the brakes, a short right one. It’s better to focus on the circuit then to have a look at the Bolderberg on your left. An inlier, a single small hill in its surroundings,… No time for geology, time to push after the brake, relaunch !

10./ Jochen Rindtbocht

A straightforward and fast S-turn towards the final straights. Almost there, pit lane and finish line just a few 100m’s away.

11./ Jackie Ickxbocht

If you want to swap with a team member, keep right and enter the pit. Keep your speed low and watch out for other contestants. If you want to keep pushing, take a quick left-right and go. It’s (almost) flat towards the finish line. Gear down, push harder, build up the speed, go for glory !