On the fourth day of Advent today, the fourth World Cup will take place in Namur, Belgium. On the difficult course, all classes from the U19 to the men's elite will fight for more points for the overall ranking.
The women can be seen live in the live stream from 13.30 p.m. and the men from 14.55 p.m.
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In the women's category, the overall leader Sanne Cant is put under pressure by world champion Marianne Vos for the first time. After a mixed road season, the strong Dutchwoman is now entering the cross season and, alongside Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, will be the strongest opponent for the Belgian champion Cant.
Pauwels against the rest
In the men's race, alongside overall leader Kevin Pauwels, last year's winner Francis Mourey is also among the favourites. But this also includes Pauwel's teammate Klaas Vantornout, the Fidea driver Tom Meeusen, as well as the Dutchman Lars van der Haar.
It remains to be seen how the Germans will fare. Philipp Walsleben has been getting better and better in recent weeks and could also play a role on the difficult course.
The serial winner of the last few weeks, Wout van Aert, will start today in the U23 race and will therefore not be able to annoy the elite men again. The same goes for the young Dutchman Mathieu van der Poel, who will be the strongest opponent for Wout van Aert.