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Discover the calendar for the 2025-2026 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup

07/02/25

Discover the calendar for the 2025-2026 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup

Flanders Classics and the UCI have announced the calendar of the 2025-2026 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup. The most important regularity criterium will once again feature 12 rounds in six countries the coming season.

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Van der Poel wins twice in the World Cup season’s closing weekend

26/01/25

Van der Poel wins twice in the World Cup season’s closing weekend

Just as in Maasmechelen, Van der Poel was also the best in Hoogerheide. For the second day in a row, the world champion rode solo to victory. Michael Vanthourenhout finished second and secured his overall victory in the World Cup. Lars van der Haar took third spot on the podium.

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Brand reasserts overall victory with win in Hoogerheide

26/01/25

Brand reasserts overall victory with win in Hoogerheide

Lucinda Brand had already secured the overall victory in the classification after the penultimate World Cup round in Maasmechelen. By winning in Hoogerheide, she gave her overall victory yet more lustre. She finished ahead of Vas and Pieterse.

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Van der Poel shows his mastery in Maasmechelen

25/01/25

Van der Poel shows his mastery in Maasmechelen

Mathieu van der Poel has claimed another World Cup victory, this time in Maasmechelen. The world champion capitalised on Wout van Aert’s fall in the second lap, upped the pace and, by the end of the race, saw his lead grow to over a minute.

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Kata Blanka Vas wins after thriller in Maasmechelen

25/01/25

Kata Blanka Vas wins after thriller in Maasmechelen

Kata Blanka Vas claimed victory in the UCI World Cup round in Maasmechelen. On a very tough course, she engaged in a hard-fought battle with Zoe Backstedt and Lucinda Brand.

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How to get smoothly to the World Cup round in Maasmechelen?

20/01/25

How to get smoothly to the World Cup round in Maasmechelen?

On Saturday, January 25, Maasmechelen will set the stage for the final showdown between Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert. Naturally, this will attract a large audience. No youth races will take place, meaning many people will arrive at the same time. Head to Maasmechelen on time and buy your ticket online in advance to avoid long queues at the ticket counter. Find out below what you need to know to reach the course on time!

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Which fan zone will you choose to follow the World Cup round in Maasmechelen?

20/01/25

Which fan zone will you choose to follow the World Cup round in Maasmechelen?

On Saturday, January 25, the riders will start the first round of the final weekend of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup. With a battle between Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert and a penultimate fight for the overall standings, there will be plenty of excitement around the mine shafts in Maasmechelen. Add to that a great atmosphere and cosiness with four fan zones around the course, and you have the perfect formula for a fantastic cross afternoon.

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Nys rushes to win in Benidorm

19/01/25

Nys rushes to win in Benidorm

With a fantastic acceleration, European champion Nys won the race in Benidorm. In the finale, he left the rest of the pack behind. He made it ahead of Iserbyt and Van der Haar.

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