Final Startlist Brabantse Pijl 2026 | Riders: Benoit Cosnefroy, Tim Wellens, Tibor del Grosso, Romain Gregoire and more

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Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:41
Benoit Cosnefroy at the 2026 Vuelta Murcia
The startlist for Brabantse Pijl 2026 is beginning to take shape, with a punchy and unpredictable contest expected on Friday, 17 April as the race bridges the cobbled Classics and the Ardennes week.
Known for its relentless rhythm and short, sharp climbs, the Belgian one-day race traditionally suits aggressive, versatile riders capable of handling repeated efforts and finishing from reduced groups. This year’s line-up reflects that profile, bringing together a mix of Classics specialists, fast-finishing climbers and opportunists who thrive on rolling terrain.
Leading the billing are Benoit Cosnefroy, Tim Wellens, Tibor del Grosso and Romain Gregoire, all riders well suited to the race’s explosive demands. Each has the ability to force selections on the climbs and deliver in small group finishes, setting up the prospect of an aggressive and tactical race from distance.
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Multiple race scenarios in play

What makes Brabantse Pijl particularly difficult to control, however, is the number of different rider profiles capable of shaping the outcome. If the race becomes selective but not completely fragmented, fast finishers such as Fernando Gaviria and Bryan Coquard could emerge as serious contenders, provided they remain in contact over the final climbs.
A more aggressive scenario would favour riders willing to attack before the finale. Dries De Bondt fits that mould, while Alessandro Covi and Mauro Schmid have already shown they can convert long-range moves into victories at this level.
There is also a group of riders who sit between those two extremes, capable of following accelerations and exploiting tactical moments late in the race. Attila Valter is one such rider, alongside a wider supporting cast across multiple teams who could take advantage if the main favourites hesitate.
With so many overlapping strengths across the peloton, Brabantse Pijl once again looks set to reward instinct and timing over hierarchy. In a race where control is often an illusion, the winning move is just as likely to come from opportunism as it is from the headline favourites.

Startlist Brabantse Pijl 2026

Soudal - Quick-Step
1Schachmann, Maximilian
2Eenkhoorn, Pascal
3Gelders, Gil
4Raccagni, Andrea
5Reinderink, Pepijn
6Svrček, Martin
7Vervaeke, Louis
Alpecin - Premier Tech
11Del Grosso, Tibor
12Debruyne, Ramses
13Belmans, Lennert
14Dockx, Aaron
15Remijn, Senna
16Riesebeek, Oscar
17Houle, Hugo
Lotto - Intermarché
21Berckmoes, Jenno
22Aerts, Toon
23Artz, Huub
24Braet, Vito
25Dolven, Halvor
26Menten, Milan
27Boven, Luca Van
Bahrain Victorious
31Zambanini, Edoardo
33Miquel, Pau
34Miholjević, Fran
35Valter, Attila
36Borremans, Kasper
37Feldhoffer, Bálint
EF Education - EasyPost
41Agostinacchio, Mattia
42Battistella, Samuele
43Baudin, Alex
44Honoré, Mikkel
45Nerurkar, Lukas
46Hlady, Gavin
47Lee, Jardi van der
Groupama - FDJ United
51Grégoire, Romain
52Costiou, Ewen
53Geniets, Kévin
54Germani, Lorenzo
55Madouas, Valentin
56Molard, Rudy
57Pacher, Quentin
NSN Cycling Team
61Neilands, Krists
62Tricht, Floris Van
63Frigo, Marco
64Martí, Pau
65Gilmore, Brady
66Verbrugghe, Jens
67Kretschy, Moritz
Team Jayco AlUla
71Schmid, Mauro
72Conca, Filippo
73Covi, Alessandro
74Pooter, Dries De
75De Pretto, Davide
76Foldager, Anders
77Hellemose, Asbjørn
UAE Team Emirates XRG
81Wellens, Tim
82Baroncini, Filippo
83Bjerg, Mikkel
84Cosnefroy, Benoît
85Giaimi, Luca
86Vermeersch, Florian
87Wijngaert, Matteo Vanden
Uno-X Mobility
91Dalby, Simon
92Bugge, Martin Urianstad
93Charmig, Anthon
95Dversnes, Fredrik
96Leknessund, Andreas
97Skaarseth, Anders
Team Flanders - Baloise
101Lambrecht, Michiel
102Lanhove, Milan
103Maris, Elias
104Thonnon, Senne
105Hemelen, Vincent Van
106Deweirdt, Siebe
107Geeraerts, Ferre
Burgos Burpellet BH
111Bouglas, Georgios
112Fajardo, Adrián
113Koyama, Tomoya
114Kmínek, Vojtěch
115Macías, César
116Mayer, Alexandre
Caja Rural - Seguros RGA
121Gaviria, Fernando
122Barceló, Fernando
123Lopez, Joseba
124Molenaar, Alex
125Bou, Joan
126Oldani, Stefano
127Prades, Eduard
Cofidis
131Teuns, Dylan
132Coquard, Bryan
133Charret, Camile
135Ferron, Valentin
136Izquierdo, Clément
137Maisonobe, Sam
Pinarello - Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
141Bennett, Sam
142Azparren, Xabier Mikel
143Camprubí, Marcel
144Parisini, Nicolò
145Hermans, Quinten
146Meurisse, Xandro
TotalEnergies
151Dujardin, Sandy
152Bonnet, Thomas
153Burgaudeau, Mathieu
154Jousseaume, Alan
155Retailleau, Valentin
156Delbove, Joris
157Grellier, Fabien
Unibet Rose Rockets
161Stockman, Abram
162Bloem, Joren
163Christophersen, Cedrik
164Johannink, Jelle
165Loockx, Lander
166Toupalík, Adam
167Venturini, Clément
Tarteletto - Isorex
171Lefevre, Fabrice
172Killy, Jonah
173Moonen, Zeno
174Sterck, Joppe
175Vermoote, Jelle
176Teugels, Lennert
177Petegem, Axandre Van
BEAT CC pb Saxo
181Appel, Stijn
182Coppens, Michiel
183Dekker, David
184Kerckhaert, Jochem
185Dissel, Bram
186Kroonen, Max
187Maas, Marijn
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