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2022–23 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
The 2022–23 Telenet UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup was a season-long cyclo-cross competition, organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup took place between 9 October 2022 and 29 January 2023. This season the number of races was expanded to 14, whereas in regular seasons most recently only about 9 were organized. The defending champions were Eli Iserbyt in the men's competition and Lucinda Brand Lucinda Brand (born 2 July 1989) is a Dutch Cycle sport, racing cyclist, who rides for UCI Women's Team, UCI Women's WorldTeam in road racing, and UCI Cyclo-cross Pro Team in cyclo-cross. After four years with , in August 2016 announced that B ... in the women's competition, they were succeeded respectively by Laurens Sweeck and Fem van Empel, who both clinched the overall victory following the penultimate race, held in Benidorm Points distribution Points were awarded to all eligible riders at each race. From this season, the points awarded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is a season-long competition in cyclo-cross, organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Flanders Classics. First held in the 1993–1994 season, there are currently six awards, tailored to the different categories of riders: Elite Men, Elite Women, Under 23 Men, Under 23 Women, Junior Men and Junior Women. The World Cup is not to be confused with the World Championship A world championship is generally an international competition open to elite competitors from around the world, representing their nations, and winning such an event will be considered the highest or near highest achievement in the sport, game ..., also organised by the UCI, which is a single one day race that awards the winner with a rainbow jersey to be worn in every race till the next World Championship. Typically the World Championships are held a week or two after the end of the World Cup at the end of January or early February. In November 2014 the first round ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyclo-cross Maasmechelen
The Cyclo-cross Maasmechelen race, sometimes called Cyclocross Maasmechelen or Wereldbeker Maasmechelen is a cyclo-cross race held in Maasmechelen, in the Province of Limburg in Belgium. The race has been held since 2022 and has been part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is a season-long competition in cyclo-cross, organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Flanders Classics. First held in the 1993–1994 season, there are currently six awards, tailored to the different ... since then. The race is held in Hoge Kempen National Park on the location of the former coal mines of Eisden. The course has some steep down ramps and a longer off-camber section. Part of the course runs alongside large mirrors belonging to the Ecotron Lab of Hasselt University. History The Cyclocross Maasmechelen was first held in 2022 replacing Cyclo-cross Rupchen in the world cup program. The first edition attracted some criticism due to presence of peb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scheldecross Antwerpen
The Scheldecross Antwerpen is a cyclo-cross race held in Antwerp (Antwerpen), Belgium Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeas .... Since 2015 it is part of the DVV Trophy, but in 2021 it moved to the UCI World Cup. Past winners References Men's resultsWomen's results Cyclo-cross races Cycle races in Belgium Recurring sporting events established in 2006 2006 establishments in Belgium Sport in Antwerp {{Belgium-cycling-race-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mathieu Van Der Poel
Mathieu van der Poel (born 19 January 1995) is a Belgian-born Dutch professional Cycle sport, cyclist who rides for the UCI WorldTeam . He competes in the cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, mountain biking, Gravel cycling, gravel and road bicycle racing, road racing disciplines of the sport. Van der Poel has won seven UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, Cyclo-cross World Championships (2015 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, 2015, 2019 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, 2019, 2020 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, 2020, 2021 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, 2021, 2023 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, 2023, 2024 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, 2024, 2025 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, 2025), one UCI Gravel World Championships, Gravel World Championship (2024 UCI Gravel World Championships, 2024) and one Road World Championship (2023 UCI Road World Championships – Men's road race, 2023), becoming the only Men's World Champion in three different cycling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hulst
Hulst () is a Municipalities of the Netherlands, municipality and city in southwestern Netherlands in the east of Zeelandic Flanders. History Hulst received City rights in the Netherlands, city rights in the 12th century. Hulst Siege of Hulst (1591), was captured from the Spanish in 1591 by Maurice of Orange but Siege of Hulst (1596), was recaptured by Albert VII, Archduke of Austria, Archduke Albert in 1596. In 1640, the Dutch forces tried to conquer the city, but they were defeated in Siege of Hulst (1640), battle by the Spanish Army under Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand, and Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, Frederick Henry was forced to retreat. In 1645, the Siege of Hulst (1645), Siege of Hulst (to control the left bank of the Schelde river) occurred. It was led by Prince of Orange Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, Frederick Henry, during the Eighty Years' War (1568–1648) with Spanish Empire, Spain. In 1702 Vauban attacked the town, but Siege of Hulst (1702), failled t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vestingcross
The Vestingcross is a cyclo-cross race held in Hulst, Netherlands. From 2017 to 2020 it was part of the Ethias Cross, formerly known as the Brico Cross. From the season 2020-2021 it is part of the Worldcup. Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever ... pandemic in 2021 the race was held on an alternative location in Perkpolder and not on and around the city walls in Hulst as usual. Past winners References {{reflist Men's resultsWomen's results Cycle races in the Netherlands Cyclo-cross races Recurring sporting events established in 2016 2016 establishments in the Netherlands ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Puck Pieterse
Puck Pieterse (; born 13 May 2002) is a Dutch cyclist specializing in road, cyclo-cross and mountain biking. She currently rides for . In 2024 as under 23 world champion in the road race. Pieterse is known for her ability to bunny hop the plank barriers in cyclo-cross races. Career In March 2020, Pieterse signed with Alpecin–Fenix with the initial focus being on cyclo-cross and mountain biking. She became the U23 European cyclo-cross champion in 2020, and won the Elite Women's National Cyclocross Champion of the Netherlands in 2023 and 2024. In 2024, she won the world mountain bike championship in the Cross-country Olympic category. At the 2024 Tour de France Femmes, Pieterse won stage 4 and took the white jersey of the young rider classification. At the 2024 UCI Road World Championships, she became under 23 world champion after finishing 13th overall. In 2025, Pieterse won her first UCI Women's World Tour event, winning La Flèche Wallonne Femmes. Major results ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Vanthourenhout
Michael Vanthourenhout (born 10 December 1993) is a Belgian cyclo-cross and road cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Continental team . He represented his nation in the men's elite event at the 2016 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in Heusden-Zolder. He is the brother of racing cyclist Dieter Vanthourenhout. In August 2021 Michael Vanthourenhout married Kelly Van den Steen Major results ;2010–2011 : Junior Superprestige ::2nd Ruddervoorde : 2nd Junior Aigle : Junior Fidea Classics ::3rd Tervuren ;2011–2012 : Under-23 Gazet van Antwerpen ::1st Ronse : UCI Under-23 World Cup ::3rd Liévin ;2012–2013 : Under-23 Superprestige ::1st Middelkerke : 1st Kalmthout : 3rd Overall Under-23 Bpost Bank Trophy ::1st Ronse ::1st Koppenberg ::2nd Hasselt : UCI Under-23 World Cup ::3rd Plzeň ;2013–2014 : 1st UEC European Under-23 Championships : UCI Under-23 World Cup ::1st Cauberg ::3rd Nommay : Under-23 Superprestige ::2nd Ruddervoorde ::2nd Middelkerke ::3rd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overijse
Overijse () is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is a suburb of the wider Brussels metropolitan area. The municipality comprises the town of Overijse proper, and the communities of Eizer, Maleizen, Jezus-Eik, Tombeek and Terlanen. On January 1, 2023, Overijse had a total population of 25,962. The total area is , which gives a population density of . Overijse is surrounded by an extensive woodlands ( Sonian Forest), with paths for walking and cycling. The official language of Overijse is Dutch. The municipality is home to a minority of French-speaking residents and, according to a 2023 census, to 4,389 expatriates including 716 Dutch, 402 French, 389 Romanians, 306 Polish and 281 Germans. In 1952, Albert Lootvoet, a local brewer started brewing Leffe beer. The Leffe beers were brewed in Overijse from 1952 until 1977, when the Artois breweries bought out the local brewer. History Overijse draws its name from the nearby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vlaamse Druivenveldrit Overijse
The Druivencross, also known as Vlaamse Druivenveldrit, is a cyclo-cross race held in Overijse, Belgium. The race is organised by the VZW Sportvrienden Overijse and was first held in 1960. The race is regarded as a Cyclo-cross classic and has a difficult and dangerous parcours that often results in crashes. History Two members of the Overijse cycling club, Frans Vanhoey and Joris Bergiers, originally organized the event in 1960. Up until 1989 the race was usually held twice a year and was held three times in 1975. In addition the Belgian national cyclo-cross championships have been held on the course on five occasions in 1965, 1976, 1983, 1990 and 1996 and were organized by the same organizations. On two occasions a two-man cyclo-cross race or Koppelveldrit was also run on the same course and disputed by professional or elite cyclo-cross riders. In 1974, Roger De Vlaeminck and Frans Verbeeck (cyclist), Frans Verbeeck won and in 1984 Adri van der Poel and Hennie Kuiper won. The 1984 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirin Van Anrooij
Shirin van Anrooij (born 5 February 2002) is a Dutch professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI Women's WorldTeam . and UCI Cyclo-Cross Pro Team Baloise Trek Lions. She is the current under 23 UCI Cyclo-cross World Champion. History Shirin van Anrooij started out riding cyclo-cross in the 2010s, winning the junior race at the 2020 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, as well as the National Junior Championship. In November 2022, she won her first race in the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, surprising the "Big Two" Fem Van Empel and Puck Pieterse to form what is now often referred to by commentators as "The Big Three"..https://plus.globalcyclingnetwork.com/watch/4965118 She came third overall in the 2022–2023 World Cup season. In February 2023, van Anrooij became the under 23 Cyclo-cross world champion. On the road, van Anrooij joined the team in 2020 as a stagiaire. In 2022, she took the young rider classification at the 2022 Tour de France Femmes, and won t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilvarenbeek
Hilvarenbeek () is a municipality and a town in the south of the Netherlands, along the border with Belgium. The biggest tourist attraction is called Beekse Bergen, consisting of a safari park, amusement park/playground, holiday bungalow park, and camping parks. In the centre of the town the Sint-Petrus'-Banden is a Gothic church from the 14th and 15th centuries. The tower is a highlight of the Kempen Gothic. Population centres The municipality of Hilvarenbeek also includes the following villages with their own churches: In addition, the following parts were historically separate, but are nowadays more like neighbourhoods: Topography ''Dutch Topographic map of the municipality of Hilvarenbeek, June 2015.'' Notable people * Johannes Goropius Becanus (1519 in Gorp – 1573) a Dutch physician, linguist, and humanist * Martinus Becanus (1563 in Hilvarenbeek – 1624) a Jesuit priest, theologian and controversialist. * Jacques Thomassen (born 1945 in Diessen) a Dutch or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
