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Is the World Cup organization hinting that Van der Poel, Van Aert and Pidcock will race cyclo-cross this winter?
CyclingFriday, 15 November 2024 at 08:25
Will Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock compete in cyclo-cross this winter? And if they do, when? This is the big question gripping the cyclo-cross world. The UCI has stirred up excitement, hinting through its official channels that "the big guns" are gearing up to start soon.
Right now, only Van Aert's participation in cyclo-cross this winter seems certain. The Belgian rider from Visma | Lease a Bike will first complete a road training camp but is expected to shift to cyclo-cross by the end of December. The situation is less clear for Van der Poel and Pidcock. The Alpecin-Deceuninck world champion has not disclosed any plans, and Pidcock said after his last road race that he’s still considering whether cyclo-cross fits into his winter schedule.
A new video from the UCI could be a promising sign that the trio will indeed hit the cyclo-cross circuit. The World Cup kicks off on November 24 in Antwerp, Belgium, later than ever. This timing is designed to ensure December sees the top riders facing off in the biggest competitions. Early December will feature races in Dublin and Sardinia. A little too soon for these top-tier racers?
"Winter is coming, and so are the big guns," the UCI posted on X. We can’t wait!
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024