Veenendaal-Veenendaal Classic
The Veenendaal-Veenendaal Classic, originally established in 1985, is a Dutch cycling race that annually attracts both professional and emerging cyclists. Having undergone several name changes and route adjustments over the years, it returned to its original name and route in 2017, with both the start and finish in Veenendaal. This event traditionally serves as a precursor to the Amstel Gold Race, featuring a challenging course that spans the picturesque Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the Gelderse Vallei. The race is part of the UCI Europe Tour, categorized as 1.1, and has seen a notable dominance by sprinters, among whom Dutch cyclist Dylan Groenewegen stands out with the most victories in recent years.
Most recent winners of the Veenendaal-Veenendaal Classic
2023: Dylan Groenewegen
2022: Dylan Groenewegen
2021: Not held
2020: Not held
2019: Zakkari Dempster
2018: Dylan Groenewegen
2017: Luka Mezgec
2016: Dylan Groenewegen
2015: Dylan Groenewegen
2022: Dylan Groenewegen
2021: Not held
2020: Not held
2019: Zakkari Dempster
2018: Dylan Groenewegen
2017: Luka Mezgec
2016: Dylan Groenewegen
2015: Dylan Groenewegen
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- - I’m still learning how cyclocross works: when he says he messed up the start at the Europeans, can a bad start really make that much difference?patriciaw14-11-2026
- - Love that he’s honest about the pressure. Hopefully he can carry this form through the winter.lindae14-11-2026
- - Beating different competition is the key now. Nys is already in the mix, and Van der Poel could make the next step a much tougher one.jennifer1914-11-2026
- - About time—Mason’s been knocking on the door for years. That Niel win could really open things up for him.cadencekingm14-11-2026
- I’m still learning how cyclocross works—does leading the Superprestige mean Mason is top of that race series, rather than the World Cup? Either way, winning in Belgium sounds like a massive result.cadencekingm13-11-2026
- Calling Onley a contender for an overall Tour win already feels a bit premature, especially after the injury setbacks. Still, the depth of talent is exciting.robert6513-11-2026
- Great to see Dickson’s route from triathlon to the WorldTour getting recognition. Scottish cycling has plenty to be proud of, and the 2027 Grand Départ could give the next generation a real lift.patriciaw13-11-2026
- The article makes a good case for clubs and small teams doing the groundwork, rather than one big development pipeline. Thornley’s Vuelta time trials were seriously impressive too; missing a stage win by two seconds is brutal.davidm13-11-2026
- Mason winning in Niel is huge—beating that kind of Belgian field in the mud takes serious class. The Kelvingrove World Cup could be an unforgettable homecoming.breakawaybikerd13-11-2026
- I’m not sure how WorldTour licences work—could these reports affect whether the team gets one next year, or is that decision based on other criteria?velodromevirtuoso113-11-2026