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The Thrilling Cyclocross World Championship Duel

February 6, 2023 at 3:38 pm5 min reading

When the history of competitive cycling is written, there should be a separate chapter devoted solely to the fierce competition between Belgian Jumbo-Visma rider Wout van Aert and Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin–Deceuninck. Both men are 28 years old, both ride in multiple…

Mathieu van der Poel Wins the Cyclocross World Championships for the Fifth Time

February 6, 2023 at 11:37 am4 min reading

Road cycling

The Dutchman and Wout van Aert were inseparable for the entire race until Mathieu van der Poel made his move. He outsprinted his nemesis and took another rainbow jersey. It was his fifth championships win after already triumphing in the Czech Republic, Denmark, Switzerland, and…

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Mathieu van der Poel Wins Final World Cup in Besançon: ‘I think I will feel my best next week’

January 30, 2023 at 10:03 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

No sign of weakness from the Belgian superstar ahead of the World Championships next week.

Van der Poel Beats van Aert at Benidorm World Cup: ‘To win is always super nice’

January 23, 2023 at 11:38 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

It was the Dutchman against the Belgian once again and this time, the Dutchman came on top. The penultimate World Cup round in Benidorm saw once again a fabulous contest between the two biggest stars of cyclocross.

Wout van Aert Wins the World Cup in Zonhoven Sandpit: ‘It was definitely a hard hike’

January 9, 2023 at 11:03 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

The Belgian rode solo for five laps, claiming the win in a stunning fashion. Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) finished second with time to spare before the rest of the favourites arrived. Laurens Sweeck (Crelans-Fristads) claimed the final podium spot to increase his lead in…

Wout van Aert Wins Dublin World Cup: “This is pure cyclocross”

December 12, 2022 at 11:37 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

The Belgian national champ thrived on the muddy and icy course and won the race despite several mechanicals.

Mathieu van der Poel Wins Antwerp Cyclo-cross World Cup: “I am pretty happy with today”

December 5, 2022 at 11:15 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

The season’s first event where Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock went head to head ended in a comfortable win for van der Poel.

Vanthourenhout Beats Pidcock to Win World Cup in Overijse: “It was very difficult”

November 21, 2022 at 10:51 am4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

The European champ beats the World champ. Van der Haar rounds up the podium.

Pidcock and Vos Win Cyclocross World Titles and Other News from the World of Cycling

January 31, 2022 at 1:42 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here, and so is our news from the world of cycling. So, what did you miss?

What To Look Out For At The 2022 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships

January 28, 2022 at 2:05 pm5 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

It’s been another blistering season of cyclo-cross. Across each race weekend, we have had drama and intrigue, unpredictability and excitement. But it’s time to bring it all to a climax as the riders head across the pond for the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships in Fayetteville,…

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The Thrilling Cyclocross World Championship Duel

Mathieu van der Poel Wins the Cyclocross World Championships for the Fifth Time

Mathieu van der Poel Wins Final World Cup in Besançon: ‘I think I will feel my best next week’

Van der Poel Beats van Aert at Benidorm World Cup: ‘To win is always super nice’

Wout van Aert Wins the World Cup in Zonhoven Sandpit: ‘It was definitely a hard hike’

Wout van Aert Wins Dublin World Cup: “This is pure cyclocross”

Mathieu van der Poel Wins Antwerp Cyclo-cross World Cup: “I am pretty happy with today”

Vanthourenhout Beats Pidcock to Win World Cup in Overijse: “It was very difficult”

Pidcock and Vos Win Cyclocross World Titles and Other News from the World of Cycling

What To Look Out For At The 2022 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships