News

For the fourth consecutive year, the Cyclo-cross World Cup event in Gavere takes place on December 26. A date that has already become a Christmas classic, regardless of the day of the week it falls on.

Course

Mud is often a key feature on the Gavere circuit, and riders frequently have to dismount and run for significant sections of the course. It’s a very demanding track that pushes cyclists’ endurance to the limit.

Women's Race: Favorites

Fem Van Empel (1200) is expected to make her return in Gavere. Alongside her, Lucinda Brand (1000), Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (1200), Puck Pieterse (1200), Zoe Backstedt (600), Marie Schreiber (800), and Kata Blanka Vas (800) are the main favorites.

Men's Race: Favorites

After demonstrating overwhelming dominance in Zonhoven, Mathieu Van Der Poel (1000) is once again the top favorite. Other contenders for victory, should Van der Poel have an issue, include Eli Iserbyt (1200), Lars Van Der Haar (1200), Michael Vanthourenhout (1200), Niels Vandeputte (1000), Laurens Sweeck (1200), Pim Ronhaar (800), Thibau Nys (600), Felipe Orts (600), or Toon Aerts (200).

Photo: © UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup