Cyclocross

Eli Iserbyt extends lead in World Cup with win at Flamanville

Eli Iserbyt extends lead in World Cup with win at Flamanville

Eli Iserbyt emerged triumphant at the Flamanville World Cup, marking his second victory of this year’s World Cup series. The Belgian rider, representing Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal, showcased a remarkable comeback, overcoming a poor start to ultimately outclass his competitors. Initially lagging in 14th place, Iserbyt faced a challenging start, falling ten seconds behind the leading group …

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Lucinda Brand on top again in the World Cup at Flamanville

Lucinda Brand on top again in the World Cup at Flamanville

Lucinda Brand secured her second victory of the cyclo-cross season at the World Cup in Flamanville, showcasing her dominance by breaking away in the second round and maintaining her lead to the finish. Marie Schreiber finished second, with Leonie Bentveld claiming a surprising third-place finish. The absence of leading riders like Fem van Empel and …

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Joris Nieuwenhuis takes another Superprestige win at Boom

Joris Nieuwenhuis takes another Superprestige win at Boom

Joris Nieuwenhuis triumphed in the Superprestige Boom, marking his second consecutive win in the series. He established an early lead, maintaining a small but consistent gap over Britain’s Cameron Mason, who followed closely but couldn’t quite bridge the gap. Eli Iserbyt secured third place, further solidifying his lead in the Superprestige standings. Mason, living near …

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Van Empel goes 9 from 9 this cyclocross season with another win at Boom

Van Empel goes 9 from 9 this cyclocross season with another win at Boom

Fem van Empel, the world champion, emerged victorious in the Superprestige Boom, extending her unbeaten streak this season. Despite her initial uncertainty about the race, she executed a flawless performance. “Before the start, I wasn’t sure how it would go. I lacked focus and made some errors in the first lap,” Van Empel admitted in …

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Flamanville race organiser hits back against suggestion that Norman dairy products are to blame for Aerts & Bossuyt positives

Flamanville race organiser hits back against suggestion that Norman dairy products are to blame for Aerts & Bossuyt positives

The 6th round of the Cyclocross World Cup, set to take place in the park of the Château de Flamanville (Manche) on December 3rd, is embroiled in controversy stemming from Belgium. The issue arose following positive tests for the metabolite of letrozole by Belgian riders Toon Aerts and Shari Bossuyt in previous races in the …

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Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado to skip Boom and Flamanville due to illness

Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado to skip Boom and Flamanville due to illness

Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, the Dutch cyclo-cross rider, will not be participating in the upcoming races in Boom and Flamanville due to illness. Her team, Alpecin-Deceuninck, confirmed in a press release that she is not feeling fit enough to compete this weekend. The 25-year-old has been having an impressive season so far, finishing on the …

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Marion Norbert-Riberolle extends with Crelan-Corendon for 2 more cyclocross seasons

Marion Norbert-Riberolle extends with Crelan-Corendon for 2 more cyclocross seasons

Marion Norbert-Riberolle has extended her contract with Crelan-Corendon, ensuring her stay with the team until at least the end of the 2025-2026 cyclo-cross season. The 24-year-old Belgian vice-champion expressed delight in continuing with her current team, citing the familial atmosphere combined with a high level of professionalism as key factors in her decision to stay. …

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Toon Aerts to make return with Deschacht-Hens-Maes in February 2024

Toon Aerts to make return with Deschacht-Hens-Maes in February 2024

Toon Aerts, the former Belgian champion in cyclocross, has seen a turnaround in his career with a new contract at the Deschacht – Hens – Maes team. This two-year agreement will commence from 16th February 2024, coinciding with the end of his doping suspension. Two years ago, Aerts faced a career setback when he tested …

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Tom Pidcock confirms 2023 cyclocross race calendar

Tom Pidcock confirms 2023 cyclocross race calendar

Tom Pidcock won’t be participating in the upcoming Cyclocross World Championships in Tábor, Czech Republic, this winter, as confirmed by his team, INEOS Grenadiers. This decision had been looming for some time, but it’s now official. Instead, the British cyclist will focus on competing in ten cyclocross events during the coming season, including six UCI …

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Shirin van Anrooij to make cyclocross return at Flamanville, but no Van Empel/Pieterse

Shirin van Anrooij to make cyclocross return at Flamanville, but no Van Empel/Pieterse

Shirin van Anrooij is set to make a much-anticipated return to cyclocross, joining the fray at the World Cup in Flamanville after a hiatus for a holiday and a solid training period. This season, the 21-year-old Baloise Trek Lions rider has only competed in Beringen, where she finished third, and in Waterloo, where she did …

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