The first edition was in 1932 and since 1992 the event also includes a women's race.

[1][2] Source:[1] Source:[2][3][4] Since 1971 the competition was organized by Theo van der Westerlaken (1949 – 14 July 2020), the son of the founder of Acht van Chaam.

For his works he was awarded by the Royal Dutch Cycling Union with the "Gouden Wiel" (translated: Golden Wheel) in July 2020.

[5] A week later van der Westerlaken died on 14 July due to an illness, aged 71.

A plaque on the cycling monument opposite his house in the center of Chaam will be placed by the board of Acht van Chaam.