Preview Superprestige Diegem 2024 | Without rainbow jerseys, the sun will shine on others
Cyclo-cross
This is a true classic on the calendar. The end of the year is almost here, and Diegem automatically comes to mind. The epic night race in Belgium guarantees entertainment, and you can bet it will be no different without defending champion Mathieu van der Poel at the start on December 30.
The world champion is not coming to Diegem because the day before, he is competing in the World Cup in Besançon, France. The rainbow jersey will be back in Baal on January 1 for the Sven Nys GP, the perfect opportunity for others to succeed.
Latest winners Superprestige Diegem
2023/2024: Mathieu van der Poel / Puck Pieterse
2022/2023 Wout van Aert / Puck Pieterse2021/2022 Canceled2020/2021 Canceled
2019/2020 Mathieu van der Poel / Annemarie Worst
2018/2019 Matieu van der Poel / Sanne Cant
2017/2018 Mathieu van der Poel / Sanne Cant
2016/2017 Mathieu van der Poel / Marianne Vos
2015/2016 Mathieu van der Poel / Ellen Van Loy
2014/2015 Mathieu van der Poel / Marianne Vos
Course, weather and times Superprestige Diegem 2024
The cyclo-cross in Diegem is one of the few races with artificial light, which makes it more impressive on TV. One-third is completed on asphalt, which makes it less difficult and increases the pace. It is also chaotic right away in the sections without asphalt, with a sandbox, all sorts of barriers, bridges, and stairs.
Weather
It's getting winter in Belgium, and so is Diegem. The temperature drops as the rain disappears from the country and the sun takes its chance more often. In the days leading up to the race, the temperature dropped below zero at night, and on December 29, it was only three degrees in the evening. A day later, it gets a lot milder again. The wind picks up (at wind force three from the southwest) and provides a more pleasant temperature of up to 8 degrees.
Times
Start women: 6:00 PM local time (noon EST)
Finish women: around 6:45 PM local time (12.45 PM EST)
Start men: 8:30 PM local time (2:30 PM EST)
Finish men: around 9:30 PM local time (3:30 PM EST)
Favorites men's Superprestige Diegem 2024
So, there will be no Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, or Tom Pidcock. It will be one of those few chances for others to win again, and so many of them are there in Diegem. From Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal, we list World Cup and UCI leader Michael Vanthourenhout and his injured colleague Eli Iserbyt on the start list.
They will be challenged by several squads, starting with Baloise Trek Lions. Lars van der Haar and Thibau Nys are in the game there. From Corelan-Corendon, eyes are on man-in-form Laurens Sweeck, with Joran Wyseure as an interesting joker. Alpecin-Deceuninck, in the absence of Van der Poel, still has a strong card to play with Niels Vandeputte as the overall leader. Other candidates? Toon Aerts, Felipe Orts, and Kevin Kuhn could be with the best on a good day.
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The starting field among the women is also pretty solid, although we are missing world champion Fem van Empel on behalf of Visma | Lease a Bike. With Puck Pieterse, Lucinda Brand, and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, the other three Dutch stars are present. Pieterse won the last two editions in Diegem and is thus a top favorite.
Marion Nobert Riberolle stood out among the Belgians with a win in Loenhout. Can she also stunt against the other riders? The Frenchwoman Perrine Clauzel and the Italian Sara Casasola are confirmed from outside the Dutch and Belgian borders.
TV broadcast Superprestige Diegem 2024
For the cyclo-cross in Diegem, switch on Monday at 5:55 PM local time (11:55 AM EST) on Eurosport via Eurosport 1 and HBO Max Sport. The women's broadcast ends at 7:00 PM local time (1 PM EST) before the men's race begins at 8:40 PM local time (2:40 PM EST). In Belgium, the broadcast rights of the Superprestige lie with Canvas, which broadcasts via Sporza from 5:45 PM local time (11:45 AM EST).
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Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- 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