Sport Vlaanderen Heusden-Zolder Velodroom Limburg

Sport Vlaanderen Heusden-Zolder Velodroom Limburg opened in 2023 and welcomed an UCI approved cycling track for championships, a gymnasium, fitness, testing lab, bistronomy, etc. It will be the official start location for the UEC Road championships (Limburg 2024) in september. The sports facility will also be the base for several European Championships and World Championships in track cycling in the coming years, organised by Circuit Zolder.

It is said to be one of the fastest tracks in the world, and everyone can ride it on fixed hours. You can rent a (Ridley) track bike as well, to discover it yourself or with an experienced initiator. Facilities like showers, toilets, changing rooms and a parking make it a good base to explore the region as well. Afterwards, you can have a drink or a bite in the bar and eatery Odiel Bistronomy.

Did you know that the adjacent Circuit Zolder has been the home of many cycling championships already? Rik Van Looy, Mario Cippolini, Philippe Gilbert and Tom Boonen are just a few of the names from the Circuit’s glorious past. The first sporting event ever held here was the 1969 Belgian Cycling Championship, followed by many international cycling championships such as the World Championships on the road and in cyclo-cross. 

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. you can test your own limits at Circuit Zolder. Cycle together with many other racers and enthusiasts in the peloton on the legendary asphalt. The track is fully lit, so you can also cycle safely during the winter months. A day ticket costs 4 euros. With a timing chip, subscribers can time and analyze their lap times, as well as compare them with their friends.