Dutch Headwind Cycling Championships

The Dutch Headwind Cycling Championships (in Dutch: NK Tegenwindfietsen, pronounced [ˈteːxə(ɱ)ʋɪntˌfitsə(n)]) are an annual Dutch cycling time trial championships that takes place during storms of wind force 7 (50 km/h) or higher.

[1][2] The Championships take place on the Oosterscheldekering storm barrier, which faces the North Sea, and have been held in autumn or winter since 2013.

Competitors must ride the 8.5 km course against the wind on upright single-speed bicycles, which are provided by the organization.

Participants start 30 seconds apart from each other and the one with the fastest time wins.

[3] In 2020 both the male and female reigning champions (from 2018) successfully defended their titles.