Cyclocross

Brand says last lap swerve ‘blew her move’, lessening any chance of victory.

Error by Brand seconds from the line costs her chance of beating Van Empel.

Former world champion Van Aert dominates men’s race as his condition builds, Brand also blitzes rivals.

Dutchman has now reset his shoulder joint in races at least twice in the past 14 months.

Van Aert prevails in tight battle with Iserbyt, Lucinda Brand gaps Bäckstedt and Alvarado to win.

World champion’s perfect winter season hit by injury and schedule disruption, with Sunday's Dendermonde World Cup the latest race affected.

Respected TV commentator Michel Wuyts suggests cross star isn’t going full gas in his otherwise crushing, Lamborghini-style performances.

Young cyclocross and road star is gathering momentum in advance of his first Ardennes Classics campaign.

Saddle problems, a crash with a fan, and infernal mud made for a wild race in the first face-off of the cyclocross season between Van Aert and Van der Poel.

Van Empel shines with 7th win of season as Van Aert's CX return adds some spark to the men's field: 'Racing against Wout is something I've been doing for more than 10 years.'

Van Aert hit by setback one day before planned first cyclocross race of the season.

World champion finishes streets ahead of Nys and Wyseure in sandy, muddy Zonhoven World Cup.

Pidcock hits pause on CX to ease into Q36.5: 'I want to make sure I have the time to settle into a new environment with my new team.'

Condensed schedule sees Van der Poel chasing many wins but fixating on a record-equaling seventh world title.

Juggling two separate racing calendars in one year is a huge physical ask: Velo speaks to some of those who try.

The son of cyclocross legend Sven Nys has the punch and the engine to make waves on both sides of the sport.

Debut of Sardinian round called off in disaster news for cash-strapped teams traveling from northern Europe.

Nicole Clamann talks about never giving up and chasing goals so that you can leave a race proud.

No world championships, but cross star Van Aert will make long-awaited return with short, intense block of off-road racing.

Finn Westover has been attending college in Europe, putting him close to the cyclocross racing he loves.

Learning valuable life lessons through cyclocross.

'While success is always rewarding, I’m slowly understanding that it’s through failure that you truly grow.'

'Someone rode right over my ankle': Belgian prodigy Nys gets nailed in spectacular crash in Dublin, looks for road reboot after string of cyclocross disappointments.

Former European champion Vanthourenhout swoops on final lap to deny Aerts, Orts and Iserbyt.

'I’m embracing every race, every barrier, and every lesson': The candor of being a first-year U23 female cyclist.

The EuroCrossAcademy riders get the chance to compare their lifestyles with others while racing in Europe.

Eating cold pasta out of plastic bags? All part of the adventure for the U.S juniors racing in Europe.

Juggling school, a social life, and intervals is a tough balancing act, but American juniors like Aida Linton are making it happen.

American junior Graden Daume reflects on becoming part of a global community through racing cyclocross in Europe.

As Belgian works towards recovery, clarity coming this week on what races Mathieu van der Poel will contest.

Sandy course in Antwerp produces superb showings by last season’s UCI series winners.

EuroCrossAcademy cyclists like Oliver Waldron get the chance to ride in the Lichtaart forest, training ground for world-class ‘cross racers.

European and American cyclocross racing are very different, as EuroCrossAcademy racer Tessa Beebe has discovered firsthand.

The 2024-25 UCI cyclocross World Cup series opens this weekend in Antwerp: 'We have put together a good puzzle.'

How Pro racer Niels Vandeputte’s technical strengths as a nieuwelingen helped him win in the Hamme X2O Flandriencross this past weekend.

EuroCrossAcademy and Velo are once again teaming up to bring you journal entries from American juniors racing in Europe.

EuroCrossAcademy and Velo are once again teaming up to bring you journal entries from American juniors racing in Europe.

Emerging star Bäckstedt has reunited with a face from the past to step up to a new level.

Dutch star undergoes successful surgery for iliac artery endofibrosis, but will be sidelined for months.

Belgian prodigy dazzles to take first elite gold medal, while Van Empel doubles up after earlier worlds win

‘The UCI could have solved this differently’: Iserbyt’s team not happy over punishment.

‘My acts don’t belong in this sport’: Iserbyt in hot water with race judges after crash with Ryan Kamp.

Visma-Lease a Bike confirms Van Aert will ride short, select CX campaign after nasty knee injury in build back to spring classics.

The event was the first of four UCI ranked C1 and C2 race weekends in the USCX series. 

No racing in Waterloo, Fayetteville, or Iowa next winter for first time in four years as UCI introduces new round in Sardinia, adds 'protected status' to four races.

A swath of new rules are designed to channel more cyclocross stars into the UCI-backed World Cup series.

To 'cross or not to 'cross? The outcome of MVDP's far-stretching 2024 season could crush or confirm the multi-discipline dream.

Tábor CX worlds podium picks: Everyone knows the favorites for gold, but who will make it a race? Our editors argue it out.

Pidcock's coach is convinced a multi-discipline approach is no waste of time as the Brit wrecking ball quests for Tour de France fame.

Van der Poel steamrollers the CX elite on iconic sandy course for ninth win in nine, fellow world champ Van Empel dominates women's.

Face off: MVDP has won eight from eight this winter, is he taking the stoke out of cyclocross? Velo's editors argue it out.

'I can never imitate this intensity in training': Strava files, rider insights reveal how CX is the ultimate catapult into the spring classics.

18-year-old Canadian Holmgren rounds out podium after performance which takes her by surprise.

World champion puts in corker of a last lap to win as 18-year-old Canadian Ava Holmgreen stuns with third.

The importance of carrying on becomes clear after an early-race setback.

World champion critical of spectators amid suggestions of urine throwing at Hulst World Cup.

Racing through the relentless 'kersteperiode' tests athletes health just as much as their fitness – as Minnesota racer Halverson finds out.

MVDP urges popular cyclocross rider not to quit after high-profile incident in Gavere World Cup: 'He should not give up on his dream.'

'This is the best Mathieu I've ever seen': Alpecin Deceuninck insiders explain how MVDP has gone four-in-four and looks set to go faster.

Gavere CX: Van der Poel untouchable in muddy course, Pidcock mounts late comeback to hit third behind Van Aert: 'Nothing that can be done about Mathieu van der Poel.'

Van Empel pushed back into second, with Carmen Alvarado rounding out the podium in the Belgian World Cup stop.

The famous 'kerstperiode' is full of lessons in both racing and life for the young Americans competing against the world's best.

In the first clash between two of the 'Big Three,' the reigning world champion dances through sandpits of Mol. Brand delivers a controlled victory in the women's race.

Van der Poel and Van Aert face off for the first time this season at Mol: 'You always know that you have to be 110 percent to beat Wout.'

Pidcock rebounds from difficult start to nab second in Herentals, Van Empel edges tight fight in women’s race.

Belgian head and shoulders above his rivals on gloopy waterlogged course in Essen

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.

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.'

CX will play a limited role this winter, and Ineos Grenadiers star believes time is on his side in a bid for the Tour de France: 'I need to be patient.'

A three-part love letter.

Belgian breakout quits factory job, earns world championship selection, gets pro contract in two month turnaround.

Check out Andrew Hood's author page.

Three-time cyclocross world champion knows this weekend's course well after winning rainbows there in 2014.

German veteran predicts fireworks in the elite men's cyclocross worlds: 'My prediction is Van Aert.'

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

The two-time world champion on the new generation of cyclocross stars and how he would like to see the sport grow.

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.