Golden Cross The Belgian Cyclocross Championships are scheduled for next weekend in Meulebeke. In the absence of Wout van Aert, there is no real favorite. Which knights can dream of the tricolor? An overview.
1. Eli Iserbyt (26 years old, Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal)
Iserbyt has had a very consistent season and has reached first place six times, but things often go wrong in championships. He has already become European champion, but the Belgian title is still missing. The rider from West Flanders presents himself at the start – after his illness – with doubts.
2) Michael Vanthourenhout (30 years old, Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal)
The ultimate championship driver. He has been little involved this season, but the Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal player became European champion for the second time in a row in Pontchâteau. Vanthourenhout defends his Belgian tricolor in Meulebeke. The course is tailor-made for him. After the victory in Gullegem, he seems ready to succeed himself.
Michael Vanthourenhout explored BC’s path on Wednesday, wearing the tricolor jersey. © BELGIAN
3) Laurens Sweeck (30 years old, Crelan-Corendon)
The former Belgian champion is having a bad season. Nonetheless he is one of the main contenders for victory on Sunday. Above all, third place in Zonhoven gave him a boost of confidence.
Laurens Sweeck © Photo News
4) Thibau Nys (21 years old, Baloise Trek Lions)
Nys Jr. started the season like a rocket with some big wins, but then the engine started to sputter a bit. The promising world champion is gradually returning to his best form, but bad luck has thrown a spanner in the works in recent weeks. He seems ready to challenge Iserbyt and co.
5) Niels Vandeputte (23 years old, Alpecin-Deceunick)
Vandeputte has achieved a place of honour, but winning is still too ambitious for the friendly Antwerp native. According to our analyst Niels Albert, Sunday could be a success. “If it’s still cold and the course freezes, I really value Vandeputte. Technically he is good and on the snow and ice of Val di Sole he came second.”
Niels Vandeputte © Photo News
6) Gianni Vermeersch (31 years old, Alpecin-Deceunick)
He scored well in Loenhout and Koksijde. Vermeersch hopes to assist Mathieu van der Poel for as long as possible, especially in the spring classics, but the West Flemish is already more than fine. On Sunday he will have an excellent opportunity to become Belgian champion.
Joran Wyseure, Jens Adams, Toon Vandebosch and Quinten Hermans are also – rightly – at the start with ambition.
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2024-01-12 19:05:32
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