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
Wout Van Aert, big favorite for the Heusden-Zolder cyclo-cross in the absence of Mathieu van der Poel, was beaten in the sprint by the young Dutch champion Tibor Del Grosso. Wout Van Aert, big favorite for the Heusden-Zolder cyclo-cross in the absence of Mathieu van der Poel on Tuesday, was beaten in the sprint by … Read more
Emiel Verstrynge managed to cycle to an impressive third place behind the unapproachable Mathieu van der Poel and runner-up (and teammate) Laurens Sweeck in the World Cup round of Antwerp. And the young Belgian was very happy with that! Just over half a minute behind MVDP Third place was a very good achievement for Crelan … Read more
Fem van Empel announced on Friday that she will stop cycling for the time being. The mental issues she was struggling with have clearly not yet been resolved, and the Dutch woman emphasizes that she is making the right decision for herself at the moment. READ ALSO: Fem van Empel gives reason for radical decision: … 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
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
Once again bad news about Wout van Aert. Because, just like in previous years, illness has struck again, as we previously reported. It now remains to be seen how bad this disease has wreaked havoc and what its impact will be. READ ALSO: ‘Van Aert takes a broad brush through spring 2026’ Worries again Van … Read more
Wout van Aert immediately encountered a physical setback in the run-up to his cross-country comeback. The 31-year-old Flemish announced this himself through his personal channels. It was recently announced that Van Aert will make his comeback in cyclo-cross country on Saturday, December 20. Then he will start – and he can immediately compete against Mathieu … Read more
After a period of fruitless waiting, both Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert presented their programs for this winter last week. The biggest difference: the Dutchman is – of course – driving the World Cup, but this is not the case with Van Aert. READ ALSO: Disillusionment Van der Poel? Father Adrie suddenly … Read more
Wout van Aert‘s surprising Football Allegiance: More Than Just a Casual Fan? Bruges, Belgium – For many cycling fans, the name Wout van Aert conjures images of explosive sprints, dominant cyclo-cross performances, and a fierce competitive spirit. Though, a recent revelation has shed light on a less-discussed aspect of the Belgian superstar’s life: his relationship … Read more