Program and Results of 2023 European Cyclocross Championships Pontchâteau | Will the Netherlands and Belgium Dominate medals once again?

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On Saturday, November 4, and Sunday, November 5, the European cyclocross championship will take place in Pontchâteau, France, as long as the weather conditions cooperate. This event will feature various categories vying for the prestigious white and blue jerseys. In this article, IDLProCycling.com provides you with the European Championship program and keeps you updated with the results throughout the weekend!

Latest winners and victors European cyclocross championships

Men's eliteWomen's eliteMen's PromisesWomen's promisesMen juniorsWomen juniors
2022Michael VanthourenhoutFem van EmpelEmiel VerstryngePuck PieterseLeo BisiauxLauren Molengraaf
2021Lars van der HaarLucinda BrandRyan KampShirin van AnrooijAaron DockxZoe Bäckstedt
2020Eli IserbytCeylin del Carmen AlvaradoRyan KampPuck Pieterse
2019Mathieu van der PoelYara KastelijnMickaël CrispinCeylin del Carmen AlvaradoThibau NysPuck Pieterse
2018Mathieu van der PoelAnnemarie SausageTom PidcockCeylin del Carmen AlvaradoPim Ronhaar
2017Mathieu van der PoelSanne CantEli IserbytChiara TeocchiLoris Rouiller

Course European cyclocross championships 2023

Pontchateau is a well-known venue in the world of cyclocross. The French town has hosted numerous major events in the past, including World Cups, European Championships (most recently in 2016), and World Cups. Typically, the course is fast and conducive to tight racing. However, the organizers have introduced some changes to make the French hill course more challenging.

IDLProCycling.com asked the Dutch national coach, Gerben De Knegt, and the Belgian national coach, Sven Vanthourenhout, about their expectations for this circuit. De Knegt, who raced another World Cup there in 2004 and was also the national coach in 2016, highlighted the significance of weather conditions. He mentioned the predictions of heavy rain for the upcoming week, which might turn the course into a mudfest. This would create a fair race, where the best riders would likely prevail.

Vanthourenhout also shared his thoughts about the unpredictable weather in Pontchateau. He acknowledged that the weather conditions could play a crucial role, and as he had never been to Pontchateau in such a capacity, they needed to assess how the course would be affected. In case the race turns out to be slow like the Koppenberg, he anticipated less tactical complexity. However, if they encounter a scenario similar to the 2016 European Championship in Pontchateau, where riders stayed together for an extended period, it would require more strategic thinking.

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Participants European cyclocross championships 2023

As in most other years, the European Championships feature six individual categories: elite men, elite women, U23 men, U23 women, junior men, and junior women. In a new development this year, the Mixed Team Relay will also take place (on Friday). However, many countries do not seem to be enthusiastically participating in this event. The organization has conveniently provided a list of all participants categorized by their respective events, which can be found here

Program European cyclocross championships 2023

Friday, November 3, 2023

15:15 p.m.: Mixed Team Relay.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

11:00 a.m.: Juniors women.

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13:30 p.m.: Promises men.

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15:00 p.m.: Elite women

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

11:00 a.m.: Junior men.

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13:30 p.m.: Promises women.

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15:00 p.m.: Elite men.

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European cyclocross championship 2023 on TV

The European Championship can be followed at both Sporza (VRT1) and Eurosport (Eurosport 1 and online channels). Saturday you can watch the promises men (1:30 p.m.) and the elite women (3 p.m.) live. Sunday follows at 1:30 p.m. the promises women and at 3 p.m. the elite men. 

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