Kortrijk to host start of next three editions of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne to disappoint of Kuurne mayor: "We have done everything. That hurts"
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The hashtag #kbk may continue to exist, but in 2024, 2025 and 2026 the first "k" will stand for Kortrijk. The West Flemish city entered into an agreement with the organizers of Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne to act as the starting point for 3 years. The name of the semi-classic will not change, but there is great dissatisfaction in Kuurne.
"As a municipality, we have done everything we can to hold the start of Kuurne - Brussels - Kuurne here, but we were unable to do so. And that hurts. Yet Kuurne, as a stubborn donkey, continues to commit to turning this spring classic into a popular festival," Kuurne mayor stated on Facebook.
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On the other hand, they're over the moon in Kortrijk. The city is portraying itself as a cycling city and wants to do so even more with this new deal. From next year, the peloton will start on the main market of the West Flemish city. An anchor that makes the organizers dream of more.
"The move of the start provides added value in various areas," Kortrijk chairman convinced. "It will be as logistically possible to add a women's race to the program. We will also focus more on extra experience at the starting event."
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Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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