South African cycling fans will have the rare opportunity to watch one of Belgium’s rising endurance stars when Thibaut Bernard lines up at the Cape Town Track International at Bellville Velodrome on Friday, 13 November, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
At just 23 years of age, Bernard has already established himself as a regular member of the Belgian national track cycling programme, competing at European Championships, UCI Nations Cups and World Championship level. Born in Liège, Belgium, he combines road and track racing, but has earned particular recognition as an endurance specialist on the velodrome.
European Champion in the Madison
The biggest result of Bernard’s career to date came in 2025 when he won the Under-23 European Championship Madison title, earning the coveted European champion’s jersey in one of track cycling’s most prestigious endurance events. The Madison is widely regarded as one of the sport’s most tactical races, demanding speed, endurance, timing and perfect teamwork between riding partners.
UCI Nations Cup Silver Medallist
Bernard also helped Belgium claim silver in the Team Pursuit at the 2024 UCI Track Nations Cup in Milton, Canada. The Team Pursuit sits at the heart of Olympic track cycling and is one of the discipline’s ultimate tests of power, aerodynamics and teamwork. His performance confirmed his status as one of Belgium’s leading pursuit riders.
Multiple Belgian National Champion
On the domestic front, Bernard has enjoyed considerable success. He became Belgian Individual Pursuit Champion in 2022 before adding the Belgian Scratch Race Championship and Belgian Elimination Race Championship in 2024. These victories demonstrate his versatility across multiple endurance disciplines.
A Rider with International Experience
Bernard has represented Belgium at both the U23 and Elite European Championships and has competed at the UCI Track World Championships. His results include European Championship medals in the Team Pursuit, Individual Pursuit and Points Race, highlighting his ability across the full range of endurance events.
Why You Should Attend
Opportunities to watch an European champion compete in South Africa are exceptionally rare. The Cape Town Track International gives spectators the chance to experience world-class track cycling from only metres away from the action.
Fans can expect:
- International-level racing featuring athletes from Europe and South Africa.
- The incredible speed and spectacle unique to track cycling.
- Close-up views of riders who compete regularly on the world stage.
- An exciting evening of racing in one of South Africa’s most iconic cycling venues.
Whether you are an avid cyclist, a sports enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable evening of action, the Cape Town Track International promises entertainment at the highest level.
Event Details
📍 Bellville Velodrome, Cape Town
📅 Friday, 13 November
🕖 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
🎟️ Tickets: R200 per person
📞 Available from Chris or Annerika (see event poster for contact details)
Come and witness the speed, tactics and excitement of international track cycling as Thibaut Bernard, European champion and Belgian national star, takes to the boards in Cape Town. With world-class athletes racing in an intimate velodrome atmosphere, the Cape Town Track International promises to be one of the cycling highlights of the year.
About the Author
Jaco is a Masters Track Cyclist, coach at MAX VELO Coaching and organiser within the South African track cycling community. He specialises in helping busy masters athletes maximise performance through structured, evidence-based training.
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