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
Last Sunday we could all see how Thibau Nys was able to make a real match against Mathieu van der Poel for the first time. A small slide ultimately prevented him from really competing for the win. This was much to the pride of father Sven, who also had less news. READ ALSO: Sven Nys … Read more
The thriller in Namur made people dream of an exciting cross-winter, but Bart Wellens quickly dashed those hopes. The former cyclo-cross world champion sees a bleak future for Wout van Aert and expects Mathieu van der Poel to call the shots again in the coming weeks. READ ALSO: Zonneveld surprises with statement about Van Der … Read more
Greg Van Avermaet and Mathieu van der Poel seem to have found each other more than ever before. In recent months, the two top athletes have regularly spent time together on the Spanish coast. Returns on Sunday December 14th MVDP back in the field, to be precise in the Citadel-cross in Namur. His preparation for … Read more