Michael Vanthourenhout looked set to claim his first victory at the Koppenbergcross on Sunday before Thibau Nys erased his lead, Wielernieuws reported. A mid-race crash involving Nys handed the Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal rider a clear opening, allowing him to pull clear of the field alone while the Belgian champion mounted a long chase. Tactical Execution Received … Read more
Belgian champion Thibau Nys is entering his upcoming cyclocross campaign with a mix of anticipation and a brief moment of pre-season anxiety. The Koppenbergcross Deadline The Koppenbergcross, held in Oudenaarde, Belgium, serves as the definitive starting point for Nys’s winter calendar. With the race date set for November 1, Nys has approximately three weeks to … Read more
Cyclist Thibau Nys has reflected on his performance at the World Championships, admitting to sleepless nights and addressing the criticism that followed the race. The 2025–2026 racing calendar marks a distinct transition for the Belgian rider, who will scale back his winter appearances to 17 or 18 cyclo-cross events while balancing ongoing commitments on the … Read more
Jurgen Mettepenningen has indicated that top-tier riders Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, and Thibau Nys are expected to compete in the upcoming World Cup round in Hamme on January 23. Speaking in a report covered by Wielernieuws, Mettepenningen let slip that elite participants have informally committed to the event, which is scheduled just … Read more
As the new cyclocross season prepares to launch in Dendermonde, team manager Jurgen Mettepenningen has moved to reassure fans about the winter schedules of Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel, even as questions persist over the world champion’s participation. While Mettepenningen expressed strong confidence that Van der Poel will race during the winter, … Read more
The 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal reach their climax on Sunday with the men’s elite road race, sending a 200-rider peloton across a demanding 273.3-kilometer course that promises a fierce battle for the iconic rainbow jersey. With two-time defending champion Tadej Pogačar sidelined following a severe crash at the Vuelta a España, the … Read more
While sweltering temperatures forced numerous domestiques from teams like UAE Emirates-XRG and Movistar to deliberately ease up and conserve energy for upcoming stages, the late arrival of Nys and Double did not appear to be a tactical maneuver. Thibau Nys and Paul Double Drift Home 31 Minutes Back Sweltering Heat and Contrasting Fortunes Nys, riding … Read more
Cyclist Thibau Nys has faced a challenging test at the Vuelta a España, dealing with physical setbacks, high temperatures, and illness before finding his rhythm in the grand tour. According to reports from Sporza and Het Laatste Nieuws, the young Belgian rider suffered from a fever and intense heat during the race, leading to a … Read more
As the professional cycling peloton pivots away from the Tour de France Femmes, attention shifts quickly toward the upcoming men’s Vuelta a España. Yet preparations for the final Grand Tour of the season have hit a severe roadblock for several prominent Belgian riders. Wout van Aert Heads to Spain Amid Cautious Optimism Amid the growing … Read more
The Ronde van Burgos 2026 runs from August 4 to August 8, 2026, serving as the definitive early-August preparation race for the upcoming Vuelta a España. Featuring a demanding five-stage profile across northern Spain, the race draws a competitive international start list headlined by climbers and Grand Tour contenders looking to test their form ahead … Read more