Labour revealed: Velodrome

Players racing on bikes in the Velodrome tent at Hercules Trophy 2025 in Mechelen, cheered on by colleagues

Belgium is a cycling country, so this labour needs little introduction. For Hercules Trophy 2026 in Mechelen, the Velodrome is back.

The brief

This is how the labour reads for every player in the app:

Velodrome. Sounds fast? It's faster. This is speed, leg-burn, and pure cycling fury packed onto two wheels.

You, a bike, and a track that begs you to push harder with every lap. No coasting, no excuses: just you versus the clock and the screaming in your thighs.

It's a battle of stamina and willpower. Your legs will burn, your lungs will gasp, and the crowd will roar with every pedal stroke.

One goal: chase down that finish line and leave nothing behind, like a sprinter born for the saddle.

Ready to ride like a legend? Then clip in, dig deep, and pedal like your title depends on it, because it does.

What it asks of your team

  • Endurance ★★★★★
  • Teamwork ★★★☆☆
  • Guts ★★★★☆
  • Skills ★★★☆☆

Five stars for endurance: this is the labour where the legs decide. But look at the photo above. The rider pedals, and the rest of the team decides how hard. More about that in what the Velodrome does to a team.

Three players racing side by side on bikes in the Velodrome, with their supporters behind them

The next labour follows soon. Want your team in the saddle? See the packages on our pricing page or get in touch.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need a racing bike or cycling gear?
No. Everything you need for the labour is there on the day. Sports clothes and good shoes are enough.
Which other labours are on the programme in 2026?
We reveal them one by one on this blog in the weeks before the Trophy.
How many people are in a Hercules Trophy team?
A team has 5, 6 or 7 colleagues.
How do we register a team?
See the packages and prices on https://herculestrophy.be/pricing, or ask us anything via https://herculestrophy.be/contact-us.

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