Bad luck again for Wout van Aert. The crash in the Zilvermeercross in Mol, which resulted in a broken ankle, not only put an end to his remaining cross winter, but also creates uncertainty heading into the spring. This is not the first setback for the leader of Visma | Lease a Bike. In the … Read more
His winter seemed to go completely smoothly, until an ice spot on the Zilvermeercross course in Mol decided otherwise. Wout van Aert fell and broke a bone in his ankle. Bart Wellens also witnessed the unfortunate moment. READ ALSO: BK stunt in the making? Wellens: “He will be close” Wrong (re)action Van Aert Wellens himself … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel has proven once again this season that he is the absolute cyclo-cross emperor. But the question has been hanging around the 30-year-old Dutchman for some time: how long will he continue racing? Previously gave MVDP already knew that this may be his last cross season. ”With the World Championships in Hulst … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel has also won his seventh cyclocross of this season. Despite a small crash on the fourth lap, he was supreme in Baal and defeated Emiel Verstrynge by 37 seconds. Among the women, Lucinda Brand won her thirteenth cross in a row. The 36-year-old rider broke away early in Belgium and eventually … Read more
We all celebrate the transition from old to new, and for the cycling fans among us this also means a nice spectacle on January 1 with De Grote Prijs Sven Nys. Although unfortunately we will not get a titanic duel between Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. READ ALSO: Van Gucht: “I have … Read more
The cross in Loenhout brought with it many striking moments. There was the double flat tire Wout van Aert, but the moment that will still be talked about was the supporter who took the wheel of Mathieu van der Poel touched. Even if it turned out to be unconscious. READ ALSO: Visma openly challenges Van … Read more
At first glance, cyclo-cross seems alive and kicking. Crosses such as Hofstade and Gavere have attracted approximately 17,000 and more than 10,000 spectators respectively in recent weeks. Good figures, which suggest that the sport is in good shape. Yet, according to Philip Roodhooft, there is a different reality behind those full meadows. READ ALSO: Once … Read more
The ‘vape attack’ on Mathieu van der Poel in Hofstade has once again raised questions about inappropriate behavior along the cross course. The incident caused a stir, not only within the peloton, but also outside it. Professor of sports sociology Jeroen Scheerder analyzes the incident and sees a clear break with what has already happened … Read more
Van der Poel Dominates Cyclocross: Is He the Unrivaled King of Mud and Grit? Hofstade, Belgium – The Belgian cyclocross scene, a cauldron of mud, grit, and roaring crowds, has a new undisputed monarch, and his name is Mathieu van der Poel. Since december 14th, the Dutch phenom has been a force of nature, sweeping … Read more
We are gradually preparing for a very interesting weekend in crossland. On Saturday there will be the World Cup Cross in Antwerp, the next day the fight for the same classification will take place in Koksijde. Can Thibau Nys repeat his feat from last week in Namur? READ ALSO: Hopeless Van Aert? Ex-world champion is … Read more