Cyclocross

Rain and mud tests riders, conditions delight third-placed Backstedt

Fresher legs help Dutchman overcome series leader Izerbyt, Sweeck takes second after puncture

Otis Engel learns that routines aren't only for race-day, but also for life beyond the bike.

When Alyssa Sarkisov snapped her chain on the start line of her first World Cup, her focus immediately shifted forward.

There's so many new experiences for Lidia Cusack this winter, but comfort can be found in a few familiar things.

US rider Calvin Conaway on gaining experience in the cyclocross fields with the EuroCrossAcademy.

Van der Haar strong but Belgian rival proves even stronger, taking World Cup overall lead.

Dutchwoman extends series lead with victory over teammate.

UK star will skip CX worlds ahead of an ambitious 2024 season that includes the Tour de France and Olympic Games.

Jumbo-Visma star tapping the 2023-24 cyclocross brakes and drops Giro d'Italia hint: 'I don't want to leave anything to chance for the spring classics.'

David Lappartient frustrated by World Cup absences, but big names disagree.

Van Aert reported to race very selective five-race program this winter, participation at 'cross worlds to be confirmed.

Fresher legs sees teammates vanquish rivals on taxing mud-logged course.

Brand returns from injury to snag second, Backstedt scoops first elite WC podium of career

The Belgian never had a big gap after going early in the race, but held on in torrid conditions. Cameron Mason takes silver for Britain with Lars van der Haar in third.

The 21-year-old took the lead on the opening lap and blasted her way to victory, leading home a Dutch 1-2 with Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado.

The Dutchman will contest 13 races across six weeks, culminating with the defence of his world title in February.

The final weekend of the North American cyclocross series saw two sweeps as the top riders prepare for the European calendar. 

Iserbyt puts in big drive for second place, Nys loses World Cup lead after late crash.

World champion extends lead in series with near flawless ride.

The 23-year-old from Italy fell in love with cycling as a six-year-old after watching Ivan Basso winning the 2006 Giro d'Italia.

Belgian puts in masterclass exhibition on Waterloo course as runner-up Iserbyt recovers from broken shoe.

Puck Pieterse takes second in US race after number of errors cost her time.

A three-part love letter.

Rochette has distanced her rivals all series, while Vincent Baestaens held onto his overall lead with a pair of top-five finishes.

Round two saw men’s and women’s sweeps of the C1 and C2 races.

The first race of the USCX Series produced a tight battle in the men’s race while Maghalie Rochette finished nearly a minute up on her closest rival. 

The third annual USCX Series opens this weekend. Here's the race times, streaming information, start lists, and more you need to watch the first U.S. pro cyclocross race of the season.

Michael van den Ham calmly 'fixed' the dislocated finger and carried on racing.

Madigan Munro was the best of the US cycling contingent, with 11th in the U23 women's race. The mixed relay team was sixth.

Organizers report some 50,000 tickets were sold across weekend as Dutch stars Van der Poel, Van Empel light up Hoogerheide.

Mathieu van der Poel brings brains and brawn to score fifth rainbow jersey in Hoogerheide world championship prizefight.

Van Aert admits he 'f*cked up' final sprint after being maneuvered into position by Dutch nemesis.

Cyclocross worlds runner-up Pieterse rues overcooking corner in crucial error that opened the door for Van Empel's victory.

Youngster Van Empel captures emotional first world title in front of home crowds: 'There’s a massive weight coming off my shoulders.'

Van Empel roars clear when season-long nemesis Puck Pieterse slides out midway through greasy Hoogerheide race.

Top favorite Van Aert racing ‘for honor’ in headline cyclocross clash with Van der Poel as Belgian waits on bigger goals in spring.

Van der Poel hunts first cyclocross world title on Dutch soil as father and course-designer Adrie insists he's not rebuilt the circuit for his son.

The Van Empel-Pieterse and Van Aert-Van der Poel duels, the specialists looking to surprise, the Hoogerheide circuit, and more.

The Ineos Grenadiers rider believes Van Aert is the favorite to take the cyclocross world title.

Little to separate two cyclocross titans in eighth elite world title clash when counting recent form, historical records, Dutch crowds.

Van der Poel, Pieterse reconfirm world championship favorites status with two dominant victories.

Jumbo-Visma pair Van Aert, Van Empel makes pre-world championship statement with huge solo wins in the Flandriencross.

None of Van Aert, Van der Poel, Van Empel, Pieterse share startines this weekend in anticipation-building final round of racing.

Fem van Empel overcomes Puck Pieterse after four-rider throwdown in scintillating women's race.

Wout van Aert, Tom Pidcock, Mathieu van der Poel headline debut race at tourism hotspot in first Spanish World Cup in a decade.

Sixteen racers across the Junior, U23 and Elite levels will be headed to the Netherlands February 2-5

Riders head back home to the United States after an intense and rewarding racing block in Belgium.

Ben Stokes writes in the team's latest blog that getting back up from disappointment is more than half the battle.

Shirin van Anrooij delivers masterclass on notoriously tough sandy circuit to top fellow Gen-Z sensations Pieterse, Van Empel.

Finley Aspholm writes in the team's latest blog that patience is key to going fast in Europe.

Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado dominates women's race, closes in on Superprestige title

Ellen Davis shares how learning to adapt to adversity helps her ride better.

Pidcock may not beat Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel at the February worlds, but all of cyclocross loses if he doesn't start.

Racing against the elite women, Jorja Bond learns that being comfortable with the uncomfortable is an important milestone.

Dutchman finishes second to Wout van Aert in sandy race.

Shirin van Anrooij masters Koksijde sand dunes to take convincing win ahead of Fem van Empel.

Miles Mattern explains how riders are preparing for Koksijde and its infamous sand pit.

Cyclocross is measured by individual results, but there's a strong team behind every ride.

Pieterse rides away with another victory and Brand nudges into series lead in women's race.

Henry Rapinz reveals how riders try to maximize rest and recovery during the frantic ‘kerstperiode’ in Belgium.

Ineos Grenadiers star will race only one more CX race before pivoting to the road and the spring classics.

Elsa Westenfelder on the balancing act between racing in Europe and planning her collegiate future.

Cyclocross: Two of the 'Big Three' sat out, and a familiar cast of characters filled the void.

US junior racer Ian Brown discovers the Europeans 'wake up and breathe just like all of us.'

US junior racer Haylee Johnson feels the adrenaline of racing in front of the supportive Belgian fans.

Shirin van Anrooij cruises to her third victory in a week.

US junior racer Leif Bryan shares his experiences of his European cyclocross debut on the famous course in Belgium.

Pidcock on his best race yet against the 'Big Three': 'I got a new sauna. I haven't used it yet'

Belgian cyclocross star denies knowingly taking banned substances, and vows to legally challenge a ban.

Puck Pieterse holds lead wire to wire in the women's elite race.

Twelve US junior riders will race some of the iconic races on the cyclocross calendar. Check VeloNews for rider diaries in the coming days.

Cyclocross: Clash of the titans lights up the Superprestige race at Zolder as Alvarado wins to narrow gap in series lead.

Shirin van Anrooij beats back teammate Lucinda Brand in women's race as young talents continue to dominate CX peloton.

Pidcock on sandy podium at Zilvermeercross: 'It will always be difficult for me in the sand. I train on it, but I'm not getting any better at it.'

Cyclocross: Shirin van Anrooij wins with Clara Honsinger riding into the top-10 with eighth.

Cyclocross: Jumbo-Visma's top stars map out calendars on the way to worlds at Hoogerheide in February.

A broken hand hampered Brand's cyclocross season but she's still hopeful of hitting form for the worlds in Hoogerheide.

Four-time US national 'cross champ talks race commentary, and the challenges facing CX in the wake of huge growth of gravel.

Horror day for Pauwels SauzenBingoal's other two toppers as Fem van Empel and Eli Iserbyt both crash heavily and abandon.