Fem van Empel Archives

Stars of Women’s Cyclocross: The Season’s Top Talents

February 16, 2024 at 7:55 am5 min reading

In the early 20th century, when Tour de France riders sought ways to maintain their fitness during the off-season, they inadvertently birthed a thrilling discipline known as cyclo-cross. Fast forward to the present day and this exhilarating autumn and winter sport has captured the hearts…

Highlights from the 2024 UCI Cyclo-Cross Worlds Women’s Events in Tabor

February 5, 2024 at 12:23 pm5 min reading

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In the picturesque town of Tabor, Czech Republic, from February 2-4, the 2024 UCI Cyclocross World Championships unfolded as a testament to the grit, skill, and sheer determination of the world’s top women cyclists. The women’s events, brimming with excitement, were headlined by the sensational…

Van Empel and Van Der Poel Strong Favorites in Tábor World Championships

February 2, 2024 at 4:23 pm4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

The UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships at the Czech town of Tabor kicked off on Friday with a bang as France’s final rider, junior rider Aubin Sparfel, held off Britain’s Cameron Mason by a whisker in the final sprint to win a famous victory for his…

Van Empel Wins Second Successive European Cyclo-cross Titles

November 6, 2023 at 7:28 pm4 min reading

Outdoor/Mountain

Fem van Empel of the Netherlands and Belgium’s Michael Vanthourenhout defied rain and lots of mud to win their second UEC European Cyclo-cross Championships in succession on Sunday. The competition, which was held in the western French commune of Pontchâteau, was disrupted by an unusually…