The “Boucles Impériales” of Waterloo

25 May

  • On Whit Monday, Waterloo shifts into cycling mode with the big return of the Imperial Loops 🔥
    Whether you’re coming with family, friends or you’re simply a cycling enthusiast, everything is set for a dynamic and festive day. Varied routes, a friendly atmosphere, food trucks, entertainment… all that’s left to do is hop on your bike and enjoy 🚴‍♀️

    📍 Where? Start at Hotel Waterloo Van der Valk – Chaussée de Tervuren 198, 1410 Waterloo

    🚴 Routes

    This year, Waterloo Tourism offers several marked and secured routes, supervised by volunteers and accessible to everyone:

    • Family Loop: 15 km 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
      With a possible extension to 20 km.
      Through the small streets of Waterloo and Braine-l’Alleud, with scenic countryside sections and a view of the Lion’s Mound (celebrating its 200th anniversary).
    • Kids Loop: 8 km 👦👧
      Possibility to shorten to 5 km.
      Through residential streets of Waterloo.

    🎉 Entertainment

    • Milcycle stand – last-minute bike repairs.
    • Police stand – road safety awareness and goodies for kids.
    • Food trucks – to refuel after your ride.
    • Bouncy castles – for extra fun after the ride (weather permitting).
    • DJ – for a festive atmosphere.

    🎁 Raffle

    Each registration includes one ticket 🎟️

    Prizes:

    • 🎁 2 x €250 vouchers at Milcycle.
    • 🎁 4 x 5 entries to Nausicaa swimming pool.
    • 🎁 2 x buffet for 2 people at Hotel Waterloo Van der Valk.

    🕐 Draw at 1 p.m.
    Presence required to claim your prize

    📝 Registration

    Online pre-registrations are now open:
    👉 https://wkf.ms/4b2zwsD

    •  Fill in the form.
    • Receive confirmation by email.
    • Transfer the amount due.
    • And all that’s left is to enjoy your day on the event day 🚴‍♀️✨

    On-site registration available: cash or electronic payment
    Pre-registration closes Friday, May 22 at 3 p.m.

    🔥 For the more sporty participants…

    The brand-new cycling club WTT Cycling offers 2 additional routes:

    👉 40 km (no refreshment stop)
    👉 85 km (with refreshment stop)

    Prices:
    40 km: €2 FFBC members | €3.50 non-members
    85 km: €5 FFBC members | €6.50 non-members

    On-site registration | More info: Facebook event “Boucles Impériales de Waterloo 25 mai 2026”
    Contact: wttcycling@gmail.com

    ! No drink ticket or raffle for these routes.
    You can also book breakfast via the link above.

    Additional info

    By participating, you agree to respect traffic rules and the environment
    Please do not leave any waste, respect local residents and stay on marked paths

    Opening hours

    Monday, May 25

    Schedule

    • Departures between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
    • Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.

    Rates

    • €3 per bike.
      One registration includes 1 drink ticket + 1 raffle ticket.
    • Breakfast buffet (pastries, juice, hot drinks): €7.50 in presale | €8 on site.
    • Registration required to benefit from the event insurance.