Jasper Philipsen maps out 2026 Classics spring as San Remo and Roubaix headline ambitious plan

Jasper Philipsen has revealed his 2026 spring schedule, and it reads like the calendar of a rider no longer content with being labelled just a sprinter.

The Belgian will again build his campaign around a dense block of Flemish one-day races, with Milano-Sanremo and Paris-Roubaix standing out as the defining objectives of his spring.

Philipsen will open his campaign at the Volta ao Algarve, a familiar starting point that offers early sprint opportunities and controlled race intensity before the demands of northern Europe take over.

From there, his focus shifts firmly to Belgium with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne, races that traditionally set the tone for the entire Classics season. Kuurne in particular has proven to be one of Philipsen’s most reliable hunting grounds in recent years.

Further Belgian dates at Nokere Koerse and Ronde van Brugge underline a clear priority: accumulate results, rhythm and confidence before the first Monument of the year.

The centrepiece of Philipsen’s spring remains Milano-Sanremo, the race he conquered in 2024 and the Monument that best reflects his evolution as a Classics rider.

Rather than being a one-off success, San Remo has become a repeatable objective. The long distance, selective finale and reduced sprint scenario align perfectly with his strengths, and his return to the Italian Monument confirms it remains a cornerstone of his ambitions.

After San Remo, Philipsen’s schedule stays dense and deliberate. In Flanders Fields Middelkerke-Wevelgem, Dwars door Vlaanderen and Scheldeprijs form a block that balances endurance, positioning and outright speed.

The inclusion of Paris-Roubaix once again is the clearest statement of intent. Philipsen has already shown he can survive and thrive on the cobbles, and returning to the race signals unfinished business rather than experimentation.

This is not a token appearance. Roubaix is a target.

What stands out most about Philipsen’s 2026 spring is how coherent it is.

There is no Tour of Flanders overload, no Ardennes distraction, and no unnecessary detours. Instead, the schedule protects sprint speed while repeatedly placing him in races where reduced groups and positioning decide the outcome.

It is the calendar of a rider who knows exactly where he can win, and is doubling down on it.

For Philipsen, spring 2026 is not about redefining himself. It is about turning proven Classics potential into defining results.