Van der Poel

Van der Poel storms to seventh world title as Van Aert fights back for silver

Mathieu van der Poel secured his seventh elite men's cyclocross world title in Liévin with a dominant performance, matching the long-standing record set by Belgian great Erik De Vlaeminck....

Brand wins Hoogerheide & World Cup; van der Poel entertains in the men’s race

Lucinda Brand put on a masterclass in muddy conditions at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Hoogerheide, securing her solo victory in the GP Adrie van der Poel and...

Blanka Kata Vas wins thrilling Maasmechelen World Cup race; Mathieu van der Poel comfortably beats Wout van Aert

Blanka Kata Vas emerged victorious at the Maasmechelen World Cup on Saturday, claiming her first win of the season after an intense and chaotic race in heavy mud. Zoe...

E3 Saxo Classic secures sponsorship deal through 2027

The E3 Saxo Classic, a key cobbled race on the spring cycling calendar, will continue its partnership with title sponsor Saxo Bank until at least 2027. The news was...

Van der Poel withdraws from Koksijde with rib injury, uncertain for next World Cup comeback

Mathieu van der Poel, the reigning cyclocross world champion, has had to withdraw from the X2O Trophy Koksijde race scheduled for the 3rd of January. The Dutch cyclist is...

Van Empel takes 8th win of season in Besançon, Van der Poel dominates the men’s race once again

The women’s race at the Besançon World Cup saw a decisive performance from world champion Fem van Empel, who secured her eighth victory of the season. From the moment...

Norbert Riberolle claims victory in women’s race at Exact Cross Loenhout; Van der Poel extends run with Van Aert 4th

The women’s race at Exact Cross Loenhout unfolded under cold, misty skies, with Marion Norbert Riberolle securing her first win since October after a decisive error by teammate Sanne...

Van Empel shines in Gavere as Van der Poel extends winning run

On Boxing Day in Gavere, Fem van Empel once more put on a commanding display in her return to cyclocross after a bruised knee forced her off the bike...

Alvarado shines in women’s Superprestige Mol victory; Van der Poel dominates the men’s race once more

The women’s Superprestige race in Mol showcased a fascinating battle in the heavy sand sections surrounding the Zilvermeer. With some of the sport’s top riders absent, including Fem van...

Alvarado storms to Zonhoven victory ahead of Backstedt’s career-best second place; Mathieu van der Poel dominates his cyclocross come-back

The women's race in Zonhoven unfolded in dramatic fashion, with Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado claiming her second UCI Cyclocross World Cup victory of the season after a commanding performance...

Mathieu van der Poel outlines 2024/25 cyclocross race plans, with his season to begin in Zonhoven

Mathieu van der Poel has confirmed his cyclocross schedule for the 2024-2025 season, beginning with the World Cup round in Zonhoven on 22nd December and culminating at the World...

Mathieu van der Poel hints at possible Tour de France absence amid return to mountain biking in 2025

Mathieu van der Poel, a prominent figure from the Alpecin-Deceuninck team, has hinted at the possibility of skipping the 2025 Tour de France to revisit mountain biking. This decision...