DateExpected
Early September 2027
Based on past editions. We'll confirm when the organiser announces.
Venue
OC 't Oud Schooltje, Korte Mooiestraat 7, 8957 Mesen
Mesen - Messines, Ieper
Countdown
September
A proper MTB marathon at Messines Ridge Classic. At 68 km it is a long day on the bike, but one step short of the full 91 km.
Key facts
01Built from optional loops that can be combined, so you choose how much to ride
Create a free training plan for the Messines Ridge Classic 68 km
7-day free trial, no card required
The course
The route
Mesen - Messines
Distance68km
StartElevation
0 kmDrag map to rotate65.8 km
Weather
Early-September, Mesen - Messines
21°CTypical high
12°CTypical low
8°CColdest in 20 years
40%Days with rain
Highs around 21°C and lows around 12°C, but it has dropped to 8°C. Rain on 40% of days.
NASA POWER data, 2006-2025, the week either side of race day
Results
Course verified. Results not yet available.
Organiser
OrganiserWTC De Bosklappers
Websitemessinesridgeclassic.be
Instagram@messinesridgeclassic
Running since2018
Training
Training for the Messines Ridge Classic 68 km
We don't do generic plans. We combine deep knowledge of this race's demands with your recent training, then build a plan with you that progresses as you do.
Beina integrates directly with your existing tools to understand your current fitness, and synchronise your planned sessions.
Intervals.icuWhat a Messines Ridge Classic 68 km plan targets
Typical sessions
68 km
Endurance and fatigue resistance over the full distance
Fuelling and pacing for the whole event
What your weeks look like
Typical sessions
Long endurance rides building toward the full distance
Threshold and sweet-spot work for sustained power
Terrain and skills practice specific to the course
Not a generic schedule
Typical sessions
Built from your current fitness and the time you actually have
Adapts every week as Beina learns how you respond
Syncs your sessions straight to Garmin and Wahoo
One clear next session, never a wall of spreadsheet
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Get your Messines Ridge Classic 68 km plan.
7-day free trial, no card required.
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