Mathieu van der Poel’s Near-Victory in Tour de Suisse Time Trial Sparks Tactical Debate Mathieu van der Poel narrowly missed his first career time trial victory at the Tour de Suisse, finishing just 0.3 seconds behind winner Tadej Pogačar. The Alpecin-Deceuninck rider’s performance in the race against the clock, held on a demanding course in … Read more
Sven Nys Highlights Philipsen and Van der Poel as Top Favorites for Belgian Cycling Championship By Daniel Richardson, Editor-in-Chief, Archysport Belgian cycling legend Sven Nys has identified Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel as the leading contenders for the 2024 Belgian Cycling Championship, citing their recent performances in the Baloise Belgium Tour as key … Read more
Huijbergen, Netherlands – Rising Dutch cyclist David Haverdings is making a significant move in his young career, transferring from Baloise – Poetsbureau Lions to the Alpecin-Premier Tech Development Team. The 21-year-ancient will now train with the team led by the Roodhooft brothers, with a focus on developing his potential both in cyclocross and on the … Read more
The World Championships in Hulst produced the expected winner, and you could actually say that the entire podium was also predicted in advance. However, Thibau Nys could easily have moved up one place, if not for a remarkable tire choice. READ ALSO: Wellens is clear: this is the best cyclo-cross rider of all time A … Read more
The Belgian camp at the Cyclo-Cross World Championships in Hulst has been hit by a disease outbreak. Four riders did not start in Zeeland on Saturday, the rest of the riders were given the choice to sleep at home/somewhere else from Saturday to Sunday. The Nys family seized that opportunity with both hands, the rest … Read more
We are preparing for the absolute highlight of the cross season: the World Championships in Hulst. Lucinda Brand dominated almost the entire season among the women, but just before the World Cup there are suddenly doubts. Her team boss Sven Nys makes a few things clear. READ ALSO: Unrest around Lucinda Brand towards the World … Read more
Mathieu van der Poel’s dominance in the field has long raised questions about his future. Before the start of the World Cup Cross in Maasmechelen, Sven Nys looked at that theme. The cyclo-cross legend not only looked at performance, but especially at career planning and mentality. In conversation with Sporza, he shared a remarkably honest … 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 cyclo-cross season is heating up, and a key figure in the sport, Jurgen Mettepenningen, is weighing in on the UCI World Cup calendar. While some competitors might be feeling the pressure of a condensed schedule, Mettepenningen sees it as a strategic move that could elevate the prestige of the series. Mettepenningen, a prominent voice … Read more
Thibau nys, the rising star of cyclocross, is navigating a challenging period, balancing his current cyclocross ambitions with preparations for the upcoming road cycling season. While Nys acknowledges a dip in his typical dominance,he remains confident in his ability to adapt and perform,drawing on a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of his competitors. … Read more