Danilith Nokere Koerse presents its poster. This year’s slogan is ‘Another lap of cobblestones!’. For several years, the organization has been profiling itself as a cobblestone race. With 24 km for men and 15 km for women, Danilith Nokere Koerse is, after the Tour of Flanders, the Belgian race with the most cobblestones on the track. Chairman Robrecht Bothuyne: ‘At the same time, Danilith Nokere Koerse is also synonymous with one big party. Hence the image on the poster: we are serving the riders a general tour of cobblestones, while treating our audience to one big cycling party, with more than just one lap…’

Danilith Nokere Koerse aims to make March 15 a grand celebration. We will be looking for the successors to Belgian champion Tim Merlier and European champion Lorena Wiebes. Both will be back and starting with the ambition to win again.

The races start in Deinze, where, together with the city, breakfast will be offered, DJs from the riders’ presentation will create a party atmosphere, and Agristo will once again provide free fries. And of course, there is plenty of ambiance along the course. But especially in the finish village of Nokere, the organization is pulling out all the stops to make it a real public festival. Bothuyne: ‘Together with Aarova, a public village will be set up, with the podium where the podium ceremony takes place, with large screens, with the possibility to enjoy a nice meal in the afternoon and evening, and of course with a large terrace where cycling enthusiasts can enjoy the races from the front row. Spectators in Nokere are really being pampered. In fact, everyone who comes to Nokere will feel like a VIP.’

At the presentation of the poster, it was also announced that the main and title sponsor is signing a new agreement for 5 years. Building company Danilith has been associated with Nokere Koerse since 2013. Managing Director Rony De Sloovere: ‘Danilith Nokere Koerse has become a household name. We are pleased that this is a sustainable partnership and that we can continue to work together in the long term. In economically challenging times, this is a boost for the organization.’