Cycling: Mathieu van der Poel has won the Cyclocross World Championships, celebrating his seventh title. Also celebrating gold today are junior Mattia Agostinacchio from Italy and Great Britain's Zoe Bäckstedt in the U23 category. Van der Poel had no competition. As all experts predicted, Mathieu van der Poel secured his next world championship title… read more
Cycling: Mathieu van der Poel has been crowned Cyclocross World Champion for the sixth time. The Dutchman gave his competitors no chance in Tabor, Czech Republic, in the absence of Wout van Aert and Thomas Pidcock. His compatriot Fem van Empel triumphed just as convincingly in the women's race. Van der Poel established a clear lead early on. As expected… read more
Cycling: Mathieu van der Poel has become Cyclocross World Champion for the fifth time in his career. The Dutchman defeated his long-time rival Wout van Aert of Belgium in a thrilling race in Hoogerheide. Van der Poel & Van Aert engage in an epic duel. It was expected that Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert would battle for the title in Hoogerheide… read more
Cycling: At the Cyclocross World Championships in Hoogerheide, the Dutch women achieved a historic home sweep. Fem van Empel, at just 20 years old, became Cyclocross World Champion for the first time. Fem van Empel takes the World Championship title. It was a spectacular performance by the Dutch women at their home World Championships in Hoogerheide. As almost expected – or for the… read more
Cycling: Thomas Pidcock lived up to his favorite status in the men's Cyclocross World Championship race. The Briton won gold ahead of Dutchman Lars van der Haar. Swiss rider Jan Christen triumphed in the junior category. In the women's U23 race, Dutch rider Puck Pieterse celebrated victory. Pidcock wins convincingly as a soloist. After the withdrawals of Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Haar… read more
