Cyclocross: Yesterday we reported that the three Belgians Tom Meeusen, Laurens Sweeck, and Bart Wellens were dropped from the national team for the World Championships due to acute doping suspicions. Now, Tom Meeusen has spoken out, protesting his innocence. As of now, the Cross World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic, will take place without the three Belgians. But at least Tom Meeusen wants to... read more
Cycling: Tom Meeusen (Telenet-Fidea) was one of the best cyclocross riders in the world last season. The Belgian wants to challenge again this year. This video, which shows him on his new Ridley X-Night, proves that he's putting in a lot of effort. [iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/fOhAjveIFHQ?rel=0" width="620" height="349"] … read more
Belgian Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) has had a rather mixed season. While the notable setbacks have been offset by some successes, he's won the World Cup in Koksijde, among others, and today, at the final round of the Bpost Bank Trophy in Oostmalle, he once again proved that he's a clay-court specialist. From the start, he... read more
The Bpost Bank Trophy in Lille not only offered a thrilling course, but also some interesting races. Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) got the best start in the elite category. Initially, Rob Peeters (Vastgoedservice) and Tom Meeusen (Telenet-Fidea) followed on his tail. However, Peeters couldn't keep up with the two-time world champion's pace for long... read more
Just three days after the World Championships in Hoogerheide, a revenge race of sorts was on the agenda for many riders in Maldegem's city park. While the new world champion Zdenek Stybar (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) wasn't in attendance, the former world champion, who now rides in the Belgian champion's jersey, was. And Sven Nys (Crelan-AA Drink) did his jersey proud. Together with... read more
