CYCLING: Ethias-Tour de Wallonie 2.Pro 2025 (BEL)

Belgium 26 Jul – 30 Jul 2025 Class 2.Pro – Stages – ProSeries

Website www.trworg.be and https://www.instagram.com/tourdewallonie/

Email christophe.brandt@trworg.be; wendy.dessauvages@trworg.be

The Tour de Wallonie is a professional road cycling stage race held in Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium, typically in late July. It has a rich history of evolution and name changes.

Here’s a breakdown of its history:

Early Years and Amateur Status (1974-1995): The race was first held in 1974 under the name Tour du Hainaut Occidental (Tour of Western Hainaut). In its initial years, it was an amateur-only event. Over this period, it underwent several name changes, including Tour du Hainaut, Trois Jours de Péruwelz, Quatre Jours du Hainaut Occidental, and Tour des Régions Wallonnes.
Transition to Professional Ranks (1996): In 1996, the race opened its doors to professional cyclists and became known as the Tour de la Région Wallonne. This marked a significant step in its development and increased its prestige within the cycling world.
UCI Europe Tour and HC Status (2005): In 2005, the race was classified as a 2.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour, further solidifying its position as a prominent multi-day race.
Official Name Change to Tour de Wallonie (2007): The race officially adopted its current name, Tour de Wallonie, in 2007.
UCI ProSeries (2020): In 2020, the Tour de Wallonie was reclassified and became part of the UCI ProSeries, which is the second highest level of international cycling, just below the UCI WorldTour.
Sponsorship and Current Status: Since 2021, it has been known as the Ethias Tour de Wallonie due to sponsorship. The race continues to be a five-stage event that traverses the challenging terrain of Wallonia, often featuring punchy climbs and opportunities for various types of riders. It’s an important race for many teams and riders, especially those preparing for the later parts of the season or looking to hone their form after the Tour de France.

Throughout its history, the Tour de Wallonie has seen a diverse range of winners, from its early amateur champions to well-known professional cyclists. It has evolved from a regional amateur race into a respected professional event on the international cycling calendar.

Startlist

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Biographie

Kevin Geniets – Groupama-FDJ, Luxembourg, 28 years

https://www.instagram.com/genietskevin

Alex Kirsch – Lidl-Trek, Luxembourg, 32 year

https://www.instagram.com/kirschalex92

Result

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