BK Gravel – Campeonato de Bélgica
Key facts
- Date:
- 16 ago 2026
- Type:
- One-day (XC / race)
- Grobbendonk · Amberes (Kempen) · Belgium
- Distances:
- 50/100/150 km
About
Grobbendonk in Antwerp province hosts the Belgian Gravel Championship each August, the most prestigious national gravel title contested on the sandy and gravelly terrain of the Kempen. Three distances of 50, 100 and 150 km open the event to riders of various levels, though the national championship jersey draws Belgium's fastest gravel athletes. The Kempen's characteristic sandy tracks demand specific bike handling and consistent power output, particularly at the speeds typical of a national championship race. Push Rider athletes targeting the 150 km distance benefit from summer training blocks that specifically develop power delivery on variable resistance surfaces, simulating the energy cost of sandy terrain at race pace. The Push Training 360 coach uses the weekly review to verify that watts at high cadence on sand match the demands of championship pace before the Grobbendonk start line.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does BK Gravel – Belgian Championship 2026 take place?
On 16 August 2026 in Grobbendonk, in the Kempen region of the province of Antwerp, Belgium.
What distances are available at BK Gravel?
Three distances: 50 km, 100 km and 150 km.
What is the significance of BK Gravel in the Belgian calendar?
It is the Belgian Gravel Championship. The Kempen terrain features sandy tracks and gravel, characteristic of northern Belgium.
Where is the start?
The start is in Grobbendonk, a town in the Kempen region of the province of Antwerp.
How to prepare for BK Gravel with PUSH Training 360?
The PUSH Training 360 12-week program with weekly review and four phases is ideal for the Belgian Championship in the Kempen. Phase 1 aerobic base builds endurance on sandy tracks and gravel in northern Belgium. Phase 2 threshold development improves the ability to sustain high power on flat terrain with sand resistance. Phase 3 specificity includes competitive pace blocks on sandy tracks similar to the Kempen. Phase 4 tapering reduces load 10-12 days before. Nutrition is organised in three phases: pre-race loading, hourly in-race fuelling strategy, and recovery. Pacing for the 150 km in the Kempen requires even effort distribution, avoiding premature accelerations on sand sectors that raise the energy cost.
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