On 16 October the Eneco Tour starts at Tom Dumoulin Bike Park in Sittard. Before the pros roll out, Watersley Sports & Talentpark hosts a handbike race as part of the National Handbike Competition (NHC). Everyone with a handbike is welcome.
While you race, the pro team buses gather on the central field of the bike park.
- Date: Friday 16 October 2026
- Location: Tom Dumoulin Bike Park, Sittard
- Who: Everyone with a handbike
- Entry: Sign up on the day
How the race works
All riders start together, across all categories. You race for a set time. The first rider across the finish line wins.
Program
- 9:00 – Registration (in the canteen)
- 9:30 – Course opens for warm-up
- 10:00 – Race starts
Race, meet, enjoy
Take on your rivals. Meet other riders. Spot the pros of the peloton up close. See for yourself how fun and easy it is to start racing on a handbike. Above all, we make it a sporty and social day.
How to enter
Come to Sittard and sign up on the spot. Racing on a day licence? Create your free KNWU ID before you come, at mijn.knwu.nl.
What you need
- A bumper on your handbike
- A KNWU licence or a day licence (available on site)
Learn more about handbiking
Questions about the event? Email mitchvalize@live.nl
