# Tiesj Benoot and Renewi Tour 2026 racing programme

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> Updated: 2026-08-14T12:02:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3.

Belgian cyclist Tiesj Benoot has announced his racing schedule for the second half of the 2026 season, which includes the Renewi Tour in Belgium from August 19 to 23. His planned itinerary also features the Bretagne Classic in France, WorldTour events in Canada, and a potential season finale at the Tour of Guangxi in China.

Regarding the Renewi Tour, the five-day event will begin in Diest and conclude in Leuven, featuring diverse terrains such as cobbled stages and short climbs around Geraardsbergen. The provisional start list includes prominent sprinters Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, Jonathan Milan, and Olav Kooij, while defending champion Arnaud De Lie is also set to return. Notably, the 2026 edition will not include an individual time trial, which increases the importance of positioning and bonus seconds.

In a significant development for the race, four-time winner Tim Wellens has withdrawn from the event. Racing for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Wellens is unable to compete due to illness following his participation in the Tour de France.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Renewi Tour 2026 start list announced as Tim Wellens withdraws

The 2026 Renewi Tour will run from August 19–23 in Belgium. While defending champion Arnaud De Lie returns, record-holder Tim Wellens has withdrawn due to illness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renewi-tour-2026-start-list-announced-as-tim-wellens-withdraws

### 2026-08-12: Renewi Tour 2026 schedule and sprinter interest

The 2026 Renewi Tour will run from August 19–23 in Belgium. Top sprinters are favoring the race over the Vuelta a España due to more favorable opportunities for mass sprints.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renewi-tour-2026-schedule-and-sprinter-interest

### 2026-07-27: Tiesj Benoot Announces 2026 Autumn Racing Programme Including Renewi Tour and Tour of Guangxi

Tiesj Benoot unveiled his 2026 autumn schedule: Renewi Tour in Belgium, Bretagne Classic in France, Canadian WorldTour races, and a potential season finale at the Tour of Guangxi in China.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tiesj-benoot-announces-2026-autumn-racing-programme-including-renewi-tour-and-tour-of-guangxi

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