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At the legendary Balenberg, the Sven Nys Cycling Center is all about cyclo-cross and the experience of racing. You can admire bikes from icons such as Liboton, Herygers and Niels Albert and discover the changing exhibits of 'KOERS. Museum of Cycling'. Outside awaits the mythical course of the Sven Nys Grand Prix, freely accessible to those who want to ride for themselves. The center is also an ideal starting point for road and gravel rides through the Hageland. Afterglow can be enjoyed on the terrace of Velo Food & Drinks.

Practical

Opening hours Open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on Mondays
Standard price Free
Visitability As an individual and in group
Groups

Group visits possible upon reservation. Maximum 25 people per guide.

Velo Food&Drinks

Stop by for a drink or a bite to eat in the first-floor eatery with a view of the cross-country course and surroundings.

Bike rental

Rent a gravel bike or e-city bike and head out into the Hageland. Or rent a mountain bike, e-mountain bike or cyclocross bike and venture onto the Sven Nys Grand Prix course. Use of changing rooms and showers is included.

Introductory courses and fields days

Challenge yourself to an initiation cyclocross or mountain biking, sign up for a guided bike ride or come along for an unforgettable school field day.

Balenberg Off-Road

Take on the track of the Sven Nys Grand Prix.

Location and accessibility

Parking Parking nearby
Child-friendly Child-friendly
Accessibility label A+

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When is the best time to visit it?

TODAY

21° 3 Bft

TUE

20° 2 Bft

WED

21° 2 Bft

THU

19° 3 Bft

FRI

20° 2 Bft

SAT

23° 2 Bft

SUN

26° 3 Bft

MON

24° 2 Bft