Conditions of participation

The following are eligible to take part in the Retroronde:

Retro cyclists on with a vintage racing bike

Retro cyclists on standard vintage bikes

Retro cyclists on modern classic steel vintage bikes

Retro cyclists on steel fixed-gear bikes (fixies) and steel singlespeeds

Special vehicles such as original Solex mopeds, dernys, etc

Only standard pedals or toe clips with straps are permitted. So no clipless pedals. Always wear a retro outfit, or a replica outfit without any modern accessories


Cannot not participate in the Retroronde:

Road bikes with clipless pedals

Mountain bikes or electric bikes

Non-retro looking bikes

Carbon frames or parts

A retro bike, but no retro-looking outfit


By registering, you confirm that you have read the above rules and agree to abide by them. If in doubt, please send an email with a photo to info@retroronde.be.

General Regulations Retroronde

  • The Retroronde rides are not races. No rankings are compiled.
  • Registration is voluntary. 
  • A participant is officially registered once they have completed and submitted the registration form in full, and the registration fee has been transferred to the bank account number.​
  • The participant declares in good conscience that he is in excellent health and takes part at his own responsibility.
  • The participant must follow the traffic rules.
  • Each participant is expected not to damage nature or other people's property and not to leave waste behind.
  • New material (tubes, brake cables...) possibly applicable in case of repairs by the technical assistance is at the participant's expense.
  • The participant is personally liable for all damages caused by his/her own actions, negligence and/or carelessness.
  • Participants indemnify the organization, and persons working for or on behalf of the organization, from all liability.
  • The participant should follow the instructions of the organization and guidance when necessary.
  • The organization has the right to disqualify and remove a participant from the bike ride if deemed necessary.
  • Participants’ details will be stored in a database. This database may be used for mailings by the Retroronde or the organiser, Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen VZW.
  • Participants agree with the possible use of images in print, on photo, film, video, etc. for promotional purposes of the Ronde without claiming compensation.
  • If a participant cancels their booking for the cycle tour before 24 May 2026, they will be refunded their personal contribution; after 24 May, no refund of the personal contribution will be granted. In the event of serious illness or family circumstances, the organisers will decide whether or not to refund the personal contribution.
  • The organization reserves the right to change the route on certain parts or to cancel the entire Retroronde due to extreme weather conditions or other calamities, whereby the event cannot reasonably go ahead. In case of cancellation there will be no refund of entry fees.
  • By participating in this event the participant declares to have taken note of these regulations.
  • In all cases not covered by these regulations, the organization will decide.