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Michael Vanthourenhout claimed a muddy victory after a thrilling duel in Overijse

20/11/22

Michael Vanthourenhout claimed a muddy victory after a thrilling duel in Overijse

A strong Michael Vanthourenhout triumphed in the Druivencross after a thrilling race. The European champion and the world champion battled it out for victory in a nail-biting duel.

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Pieterse balances with an amazing solo to victory in Overijse

20/11/22

Pieterse balances with an amazing solo to victory in Overijse

Puck Pieterse claimed victory in the ‘Mother of all Crosses' in Overijse after an amazing solo. The young Dutch rider from the Alpecin-Deceuninck team set off in a blaze, eventually beating her rivals by more than a minute.

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Two in a row for Sweeck in the World Cup

13/11/22

Two in a row for Sweeck in the World Cup

Laurens Sweeck firmly took control of the brand new World Cup in Beekse Bergen. On a fast course, and after some unexpected twists and turns, five riders launched into the final lap. In the end, Sweeck was the strongest, before van der Haar and Vanthourenhout.

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First World Cup victory for van Anrooij in Beekse Bergen

13/11/22

First World Cup victory for van Anrooij in Beekse Bergen

It was a thrilling battle between three young Dutch riders in Beekse Bergen. Van Empel, who won the first four rounds of the World Cup, Pieterse and van Anrooij were well matched. In the end, van Anrooij was able to secure the victory, her first one ever in the World Cup.

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Laurens Sweeck wins his first World Cup race in Maasmechelen

30/10/22

Laurens Sweeck wins his first World Cup race in Maasmechelen

Laurens Sweeck won the first edition of the latest round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Maasmechelen. The man from the Crelan – Fristads team took to his heels midway through the race to notch up his very first World Cup success.

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Four in a row for Fem van Empel in Maasmechelen

30/10/22

Four in a row for Fem van Empel in Maasmechelen

None other than Fem van Empel has won the latest round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Maasmechelen. The young Dutch rider has thus won her fourth World Cup race in a row.

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Sustainability as a core value in Maasmechelen

28/10/22

Sustainability as a core value in Maasmechelen

Maasmechelen wants to showcase its sustainable side, with own initiatives such as vacuum toilets, reusable cups, and suggestions to the audience. Moreover, Flanders Classics will donate 1 euro for every ticket sold to the National Park Fund, which was set up to protect the park’s nature.

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Discover the sport and fringe programmes in Maasmechelen

26/10/22

Discover the sport and fringe programmes in Maasmechelen

The wait is almost over. On Sunday 30 October, Maasmechelen will host a brand-new UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup race. The city in Limburg is touting its sports assets, in addition to guaranteeing a lively atmosphere and lots of entertainment around the course. Check out the extensive programme below because there is so much more to see and experience in addition to exciting races during the fourth round of the 2022-2023 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup.

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