Cycling race - World Tour Men
A True Classic of Strength, Strategy and Spirit
The E3 Saxo Classic is the ultimate proving ground in the heart of Flanders — a race where pure strength, relentless endurance, and sharp race intelligence come together.
Part of the prestigious World Tour calendar, this iconic Spring Classic challenges the world’s top riders with a brutal mix of cobbled sectors, explosive climbs, and technical twists that demand absolute precision. Every meter counts, every attack matters, and every second can decide the outcome.
From legendary bergs to narrow village roads lined with passionate fans, the E3 Saxo Classic offers a uniquely intense race rhythm. It’s a place where riders test their legs before the monuments, where early-season form becomes undeniable, and where tactical brilliance can turn into career-defining moments.
Year after year, the best riders in the world push themselves to the limit in a battle of power, grit, and sheer determination. This is racing at its rawest. This is the E3 Saxo Classic.
Discover the new course
A fresh route. A stronger ride. Welcome to our new course.
Numbers that challenge. A course that defines.
The E3 Saxo Classic course is a demanding blend of sharp climbs, rugged cobblestones, and technical sections that challenge even the strongest riders. Every kilometer tests power, precision, and endurance, making it one of the purest racing battlegrounds in the Spring Classics.
Kilometers
Meters of elevation gain
Hills
Passages over the E3-col
Edition
Cobblestone sections
Last Year’s Podium
Last year’s podium showcased pure talent, fierce drive, and stand-out performances.
M. Van der Poel
M. Pedersen
F. Ganna
X2O Col Trophee
First rider on top of The Tiegemberg.
2025 | M. VAN DER POEL |
2024 | W. VAN AERT |
2023 | W. VAN AERT |
CAPS Hero Trophee
Combativeness is rewarded — not for speed, but for courage and perseverance.
2025 | M. VAN DER POEL |
2024 | M. VAN DER POEL |
2023 | M. VAN DER POEL |
2022 | D. OSS |
2021 | K. ASGREEN |
Hall of Champions
Our honor roll is more than a list of names—it is a celebration of excellence, determination, and the moments where true champions rose above.
2024 | M. VAN DER POEL | J. Stuyven | W. Van Aert |
2023 | W. VAN AERT | M. Van der Poel | T. Pogacar |
2022 | W. VAN AERT | C. Laporte | S. Kung |
2021 | K. ASGREEN | F. Sénéchal | M. Van der Poel |
2020 | / | / | / |
2019 | Z. STYBAR | W. Van Aert | G. Van Avermaet |
2018 | N. TERPSTRA | P. Gilbert | G. Van Avermaet |
2017 | G. VAN AVERMAET | P. Gilbert | O. Naesen |
2016 | M. KWIATKOWSKI | P. Sagan | I. Stannard |
2015 | G. THOMAS | Z. Stybar | M. Trentin |
2014 | P. SAGAN | N. Terpstra | G. Thomas |
2013 | F. CANCELLARA | P. Sagan | D. Oss |
2012 | T. BOONEN | O. Freire | B. Eisel |
2011 | F. CANCELLARA | J. Roelandts | V. Gusev |
2010 | F. CANCELLARA | T. Boonen | J.A. Flecha |
2009 | F. POZZATO | T. Boonen | M. Iglinskyi |
2008 | K. ARVESEN | D. Kopp | G. Van Avermaet |
2007 | T. BOONEN | F. Cancellara | M. Bughardt |
2006 | T. BOONEN | A. Ballan | A. Vierhouten |
2005 | T. BOONEN | A. Klier | P. Van Petegem |
2004 | T. BOONEN | J. Kirsipuu | A. Nauduzs |
2003 | S. DE JONGH | S. Wesemann | S. Devolder |
2002 | D. PIERI | J. Planckaert | J. Museeuw |
| 2001 | A. TCHMIL | S. Wesemann | M. Hvasija |
| 2000 | S. IVANOV | G. Van Bondt | C. Peers |
| 1999 | P. VAN PETEGEM | A. Tchmil | F. Vandenbroucke |
| 1998 | J. MUSEEUW | M. Bartoli | M. Celestino |
| 1997 | H. VAN DIJCK | P. Fornaciari | B. Holm |
| 1996 | C. BOMANS | P. Van Petegem | W. Nelissen |
| 1995 | B. LEYSEN | S. Wesemann | C. Bomans |
| 1994 | A. TCHMIL | V. Ekimov | S. Martinello |
| 1993 | M. CIPOLLINI | O. Ludwig | J. Nijdam |
| 1992 | J. MUSEEUW | W. Veenstra | E. Vanderaerden |
| 1991 | O. LUDWIG | P. Anderson | U. Raab |
| 1990 | S. LILHOLT | F. Roscioli | A. Van der Poel |
| 1989 | E. PLANCKAERT | A. Van der Poel | M. Sergeant |
| 1988 | G. BONTEMPI | A. Peiper | E. Planckaert |
| 1987 | E. PLANCKAERT | J. Nijdam | M. Sergeant |
| 1986 | E. VANDERAERDEN | F. Pirard | J. Lammertink |
| 1985 | P. ANDERSON | J. Liekens | E. Planckaert |
| 1984 | B. OOSTERBOSCH | E. Planckaert | L. Van Vliet |
| 1983 | W. TACKAERT | B. Oosterbosch | J. Jonckers |
| 1982 | J. BOGAERT | R. De Vlaeminck | D. Willems |
| 1981 | J. RAAS | L. Delcroix | F. Dewolf |
| 1980 | J. RAAS | S. Kelly | R. Van Linden |
| 1979 | J. RAAS | F. Hoste | M. Pollentier |
| 1978 | F. MAERTENS | J. Raas | R. Dewitte |
| 1977 | D. THUREAU | P. Sercu | E. De Vlaeminck |
| 1976 | W. PLANCKAERT | W. Godefroot | D. Verplancke |
| 1975 | F. VERBEECK | F. Maertens | C. Bal |
| 1974 | H. VAN SPRINGEL | F. Maertens | F. Verbeeck |
| 1973 | W. IN 'T VEN | A. V. Vlierberghe | W. Planckaert |
| 1972 | H. HUTSEBAUT | E. Merckx | W. Godefroot |
| 1971 | R. DE VLAEMINCK | G. Pintens | E. Merckx |
| 1970 | D. VANRYCKEGHEM | R. De Vlaeminck | R. Rosiers |
| 1969 | R. VAN LOOY | G. Van Coningslo | W. Vekemans |
| 1968 | J. DEBOEVER | J. Huysmans | H. Van Springel |
| 1967 | W. BOCKLANDT | J. Huysmans | A. Desmet |
| 1966 | R. VAN LOOY | W. Bocklandt | J. Spruyt |
| 1965 | R. VAN LOOY | G. Van Coningslo | R. Thysen |
| 1964 | R. VAN LOOY | N. Kerckhove | E. Sorgeloos |
| 1963 | N. FORE | P. Post | J. Planckaert |
| 1962 | A. MESSELIS | L. Schaeken | F. Demulder |
| 1961 | A. DECABOOTER | F.Aerenhoudts | A. Noyelle |
| 1960 | D. DOOM | O. Vanderlinden | P. Oelibrandt |
| 1959 | N. KERKHOVE | J. Zagers | N. Van Tieghem |
| 1958 | A. DESMET | L. Demunster | A. Schotte |
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