Cycling: Michael Vanthourenhout has finally done it and is crowned European Cyclocross Champion. The Belgian secured the title in Namur on Sunday with surprising ease, ahead of Dutchman Lars van der Haar and fellow countryman Laurens Sweeck. Vanthourenhout becomes European Champion for the first time. Eleven months ago, Michael Vanthourenhout already won the … read more
Cycling: The European Cyclo-cross Championships in Namur have begun. And spectators were treated to cyclocross at its finest. This was a great promotion for the sport, even though, as expected, the pros from the Netherlands and Belgium were unbeatable. Even a puncture doesn't stop Fem van Empel. As expected, Fem van Empel secured the European Championship title. The Dutchwoman was unstoppable in Namur... read more
Cycling: As expected, the Netherlands dominated the European Cyclocross Championships in Rosmalen. While Ceylin Del Carmen Alvarado celebrated in the women's race, Ryan Kamp won the men's U23 category. This means the two current world champions can also celebrate the European Championship title. Dutch Championships at the European Championships: No, it wasn't the Dutch... read more
European Cyclocross Championships: Belgium has dominated the cyclocross scene for years. But even five Belgians ultimately had no chance against the all-powerful Mathieu Van der Poel. The Dutchman upped the pace in the final lap of the European Championships in Silvelle and left everyone behind. Van der Poel celebrates his third consecutive European Championship title. After 2017 and 2018, Mathieu van der... read more
Cycling: In 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, local fans were delighted with numerous medals today. The Dutch celebrated in four of the five competitions. Mathieu Van der Poel won the eagerly awaited duel in the elite men's race ahead of his opponent Wout Van Aert. In the women's race, only the Dutch celebrated. The dominance of the... read more
