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Discover the calendar of the 2026–2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup

30/01/26

Discover the calendar of the 2026–2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup

Flanders Classics and the UCI have announced the calendar for the new season of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup. The Czech city of Ostrava will host the opening round of the sport’s most important classification on Friday, 27 November 2026. Hamme and Hoogerheide will make up the final weekend, on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January 2027 respectively.

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Mathieu van der Poel breaks World Cup wins record in Hoogerheide

25/01/26

Mathieu van der Poel breaks World Cup wins record in Hoogerheide

Mathieu van der Poel has broken the record for the most victories in World Cup races. The world champion rode to his 51st win in the sport’s most important regularity criterium in Hoogerheide after a long solo effort. Tibor Del Grosso and Niels Vandeputte were the strongest in the sprint from a large chasing group.

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Two out of two for Pieterse in the final weekend after victory in Hoogerheide

25/01/26

Two out of two for Pieterse in the final weekend after victory in Hoogerheide

Puck Pieterse has also won the race in Hoogerheide after taking victory in the World Cup round in Maasmechelen the day before. The Dutch rider prevailed in a tactical race against Kristýna Zemanová and Amandine Fouquenet, achieving a perfect two out of two in the final weekend of the most important regularity criterium.

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Van der Poel reigns supreme despite misfortune in Maasmechelen

24/01/26

Van der Poel reigns supreme despite misfortune in Maasmechelen

World champion Mathieu van der Poel endured a tough day at the office in Maasmechelen. Despite suffering two punctures, the Dutchman still claimed his 50th UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup victory, finishing ahead of his teammates Del Grosso and Vandeputte.

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Pieterse solos to victory in Maasmechelen

24/01/26

Pieterse solos to victory in Maasmechelen

Dutch rider Pieterse proved the strongest in Maasmechelen, claiming her first UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup victory of the season. Alvarado sprinted to second place, finishing 10 seconds behind the winner and ahead of Fouquenet.

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Fan zones tailored to every cyclo-cross fan in Maasmechelen

21/01/26

Fan zones tailored to every cyclo-cross fan in Maasmechelen

Experience the first race of the closing weekend of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup on site? Join us on Saturday 24 January in Maasmechelen. It’s not only your last chance to see the heroes of cyclo-cross in action in Belgium in the World Cup, with four fan zones, the atmosphere is set to be top-notch once again!

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How do you easily get to the World Cup round in Maasmechelen?

20/01/26

How do you easily get to the World Cup round in Maasmechelen?

On Saturday 24 January, Maasmechelen will host the penultimate round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup. As no youth races are scheduled that day, many supporters will arrive at the same time. In addition, the proximity of Maasmechelen Village will cause extra traffic congestion. Find out below what you need to know to reach the course on time.

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Van der Poel remains unbeaten after victory in Benidorm

18/01/26

Van der Poel remains unbeaten after victory in Benidorm

Mathieu van der Poel claimed his sixth World Cup victory of the season in Benidorm. The world champion launched an impressive solo attack at the end of the opening lap. Thibau Nys and local rider Felipe Orts joined Van der Poel on the podium.

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