The race is regarded as a Cyclo-cross classic[1] and has a difficult and dangerous parcours that often results in crashes.

Two members of the Overijse cycling club, Frans Vanhoey and Joris Bergiers, originally organized the event in 1960.

The race has been won by many of the top cyclo-cross cyclists with multiple Cyclocross world champion Roland Liboton being the record holder in the event with 15 wins.

Liboton is followed by the De Vlaeminck brothers, Eric and Roger who have nine and six wins each, as well as Sven Nys who also has six.

[4] Several days later after a meeting of the three race commissionaires and the UCI, Wellens was disqualified and Boom was awarded the win.