Cyclocross

Cyclocross pushes for Olympic status as climate change reshapes the Winter Games and the IOC looks beyond traditional snow-and-ice sports.

After smashing cyclocross records, Van der Poel roars into the spring classics chasing monument history and another epic clash with Tadej Pogačar.

What didn't happen to Marion Norbert Riberolle on Saturday at the UCI Cyclocross World Championships?

With a record eighth worlds win now under his belt, Van der Poel admits he is weighing up his future direction.

Cyclocross star Eli Iserbyt is the latest forced retirement for the health condition that's brought down other pro careers before.

Belgian ace Van Aert showing best form of the season but crashes out in snow-covered Mol cross.

Van der Poel faces off again with Van Aert on Friday while Brand is in a class of her own as both riders remain unstoppable so far in the 2025-26 cyclocross season.

Van der Poel's earnings this winter show there's a lot more to CX than a muddy field and the smell of frites.

Brand continues to bulldozer the women's peloton as spectator questioned by police after incident at X2O Trofee Loenhout.

Wout Van Aert tries repeatedly to dominate his rivals in Dendermonde but Nys gauges tactics just right.

Lucinda Brand best of the field in Dendermonde, Pieterse and Fouquenet tussle for second

Gavere delivered more of the same as Van der Poel and Brand continued their near-total control of cyclocross racing.

Van der Poel look-alike Del Grosso stuns Van Aert in Zolder to seal a breakout Superprestige win: 'Tibor is a top talent.'

Beer, bottles, and now vape smoke: Mathieu van der Poel faced another fan incident during his runaway cyclocross win at Hofstade.

Cyclocross battles will rage between Van der Poel and Van Aert in the weeks ahead, a precursor to the spring classics.

Mathieu van der Poel takes back to back World Cup wins this weekend as his new cyclocross campaign gathers pace.

Brand tightens hold on World Cup leader’s jersey with flawless cyclocross display in Belgium.

Misfortune hampers Van Aert but Van der Poel looked a class above the rest in Antwerp cyclocross World Cup.

Victory for Brand comes after intriguing race-long tussle with another former world champion.

A signature Wout van Aert line and colorful Christmas gear show how $50 million super teams are getting creative with merchandising to build new revenue streams.

Brand overcomes a mid-race puncture to win her 10th race of the season, with Pieterse missing the spark in CX debut, Neff surprises with 5th.

Van der Poel is on track for a record eighth world title, but the sport is already looking beyond the 'Big 3' era just as MVDP makes his CX season debut this weekend.

The countdown to Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel's latest cyclocross matchup is on.

Dutchwoman Lucinda Brand extends remarkable run of results this season, boosting World Cup and world championship prospects.

Van Aert will face off with Van der Poel 5 times, but won't race worlds as part of his compact Christmas cyclocross calendar.

Van der Poel outlines busy race program, with his first cross race looming soon. What does that mean for the bigger picture?

The 2025-26 World Cup cyclocross series kicks off this weekend. With Van der Poel and Van Empel owning the world title stripes, can anyone stop them across the busy CX season?

The world of Belgian cyclocross is set to go wild for the long-awaited return of some iconic X2O podium presents.

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.