E3 Saxo Classic 2026
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E3 Saxo Classic27 March 2026 | Harelbeke | WorldTour
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Elite men | Harelbeke - Harelbeke2026-03-27 213km
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E3 Saxo Classic adds new ascent of Oude Kwaremont and extra climbing to 2026 route
By Matilda Price published
News Tweaks to route include an unused way up the Kwaremont as race organisers commit to finishes in Harelbeke for next five editions

How to watch Gent-Wevelgem 2025 – Live streams, TV channels
By Patrick Fletcher last updated
News The Spring Classics continue with a historic race defined by the Kemmelberg – here are the details on how to watch Gent-Wevelgem online, on TV and from anywhere

Visma-Lease a Bike can bounce back at the Classics, but will Matteo Jorgenson or Wout van Aert be the saviour?
By James Moultrie published
Analysis 'It's about staying calm and confident' says Head of Racing Grischa Niermann

'We absolutely do not tolerate this kind of act' - Police open investigation after spectator spits at Mathieu van der Poel
By Peter Stuart last updated
News Police take action after footage emerges of a spectator spitting at Van der Poel during his winning solo attack at E3 Saxo Classic on Friday

Rider behaviour, unsafe routes, or higher competition – why are the Classics so dangerous right now?
By Matilda Price published
Riders weigh in on the recent crashes and incidents, and what can be done to improve safety

'Nothing to regret or feel bad about' – Groupama-FDJ defend tactics at E3 Saxo Classic after criticism from Van der Poel
By James Moultrie published
News 'We had five guys in front, so we started to pull after a while to keep an advantage' says team leader Stefan Küng

'Beaten by a monster' – Mads Pedersen satisfied in defeat behind Van der Poel with Lidl-Trek confident 'he will only get better'
By James Moultrie published
News 'Man against man, it's really difficult at this moment to beat him' admits DS Rast as Dane takes career-best second place at E3 Saxo Classic

'I would like sometimes to win' – Filippo Ganna edges closer at E3 Saxo Classic after dialled Ineos Grenadiers performance
By Matilda Price published
News Door open for Tour of Flanders participation for Italian after another strong Classics ride
Top News on the Race
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'Beaten by a monster' – Mads Pedersen satisfied in defeat behind Van der Poel with Lidl-Trek confident 'he will only get better'
'Man against man, it's really difficult at this moment to beat him' admits DS Rast as Dane takes career-best second place at E3 Saxo Classic -
'I would like sometimes to win' – Filippo Ganna edges closer at E3 Saxo Classic after dialled Ineos Grenadiers performance
Door open for Tour of Flanders participation for Italian after another strong Classics ride -
Mathieu van der Poel angered and calls out teams for unsportsmanlike tactics at E3 Saxo Classic despite solo domination
Dutchman says teams pacing full gas after half the peloton was caught behind early crash 'shows a real problem in cycling'
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Early crash and Taaienberg 'mistake' cost both Matteo Jorgenson and Wout van Aert at E3 Saxo Classic
'It just wasn't a good race' – Visma-Lease a Bike's ambitions totally undone by early crash that troubled both their leaders in different ways -
Early-race crash send four to hospital with concussions and fractures at E3 Saxo Classic
'A process for his treatment and recovery will be decided in the coming hours and days' says Soudal-QuickStep about Dries Van Gestel's fractures to elbow and wrist -
No Kasper Asgreen but same ambitions for EF Education-EasyPost at the Classics
'We're down one really strong rider, but the goals stay the same' says Neilson Powless
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How to watch E3 Saxo Classic 2025 – Streaming and TV information for Tour of Flanders test
All the broadcast information for one of the biggest cobbled Classics on March 28 -
'A tried and tested recipe' – Wout Van Aert hopes altitude training can give him the edge on return to racing at E3 Saxo Classic
Visma-Lease a Bike leader clashes with va der Poel and Ganna on Friday -
E3 Saxo Classic extends title sponsorship deal through 2027
Cobbled race is one of few top-level spring Classics still independently run
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