Dikke Banden Koers

Come at least 30 minutes before the start with your own ‘fat tyre’ bike and report to the registration desk. Your bike and helmet are checked and you get a number to attach to the front of your handlebars. The race organisers or the speaker will tell you when to be ready at the start line. The speaker tells you how many laps to ride, and you take on the course together with kids your own age. When it’s not your turn, you can watch the boys and girls in the other age groups.

• Taking part is free.
• Anyone aged 3 to 12 can take part.
• You can ride any non-electric bike with tyres at least 28 millimetres wide. The bike must have good brakes. Clipless pedals are not allowed.
• The race jury and race coordinator may move a rider to a different category on the spot.
• Wearing a helmet is compulsory during the Dikke Banden Koers.
• The Dikke Banden Koers organisers have the right means of communication to call the emergency services in case of an accident, if the race organisation considers it necessary.
• Photos may be taken during the races and published on public websites and/or social media. If you object to this as a rider, parent or carer of a rider, or as a spectator, we will of course take that into account. Please let the organisers know. If no objection is made, we assume you agree.
• The organisers are insured for civil liability. Taking part is nevertheless always at your own risk.

Absolutely, that’s exactly what the Dikke Banden Koers is for. Are you twelve or younger and do you have your own bike with ‘fat’ tyres? Sign up and come and join in!

For the Dikke Banden Koers you can ride your normal (city) bike, mountain bike or road bike with tyres at least 28 millimetres wide. Clipless pedals are not allowed. The bike must have properly working brakes and well-inflated tyres. Wearing a helmet is compulsory.

No cycling licence is needed.

Taking part is completely free!

As long as there are places available, you can register on the day.
Of course, it’s better to book your place in advance by registering online. You can do this up to 24 hours before the race.

You can send us any questions by email at dikkebanden@cyclocrossgullegem.be

For us, taking part matters more than winning. A small podium ceremony is held on the day for the top 3 in each category, but the results are not published.

We do keep an internal ranking of the children who ride all three races. The top 10 in each category earn points: 10 for the winner, 9 for second place, … and 1 point for tenth place.