Fem van Empel

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.

The rankings, the rivalries, the route, and the TV guide: Here's all you need to know about a mud-packed 2025 cyclocross world championships.

World champion simply unstoppable in GP Adrie van der Poel race, while Lucinda Brand follows series win with clear victory in women's event.

Fast, dry course leads to thrilling racing, Fem Van Empel continues her Benidorm run of success.

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

Slippery, punchy course in France puts cyclocross riders under pressure with plentiful crashes.

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.'

Alvarado dominates tough, tricky Namur course but drama sees her lose a chunk of time with final-lap tumble.

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

'I was the stronger one': Brand dominates after Van Empel's winning streak derailed by race-defining error.

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

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

European cyclocross season has started, but where are the sports biggest stars? 'We also have to consider preparing for the road.'

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

From the contenders and the course to the storylines and the stakes, this is the ultimate preview of the eight-day tour.

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

Talented Dutchwoman has already shown signs of road promise, but much more is to come.

Lucinda Brand and Puck Pieterse far off gold, but complete Dutch podium sweep.

Forget Mathieu van der Poel: The gold medal push in the women's race will be the most compelling.

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

Dutchwoman in control six days before world championship title defense; under-par Alvarado seals World Cup win.

World Cup series leader Ceylin Alvarado puts in a stubborn display after recent injury, sealing World Cup overall.

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

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

'We will be aiming for the ultimate goal: to win,' declares Dutch team.

Alvarado reels in compatriot on final lap only to see Pieterse drive clear again.

Bettering Merckx, a new Dutch super talent, and a once-mighty team trying to find its way back. These are Shane's tips for 2024.

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

Dutchwoman in tight battle with Lucinda Brand for most of race but gets upper hand: 'I felt really strong.'

Officials confirm that the American star, Jonas Vingegaard, and Fem van Empel all extend contracts to stay at Visma-Lease a Bike for the long-term.

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

Van Empel's absence from five of seven World Cup races thus far is likely to further debate about current 'cross calendar.

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.

World champion extends lead in series with near flawless ride.

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

The cyclocross star is showing that she has several strings to her bow as she sits just outside the top-10 in GC.

The Dutchwoman placed second at 'cross worlds, sixth in her WorldTour debut at Strade Bianche, and now wants to win MTB Olympic gold.

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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.

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

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

So-called 'Greatest Of All Time' to stay with Jumbo-Visma through 2025 as she continues to conquer pro cycling.

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.

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

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

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

Mathieu van der Poel, Fem van Empel, Eli Iserbyt and Co. on course for frozen conditions and deep snow at 1,300m ski town.

Ireland hosted a thriller event as Fem van Empel and Wout van Aert came out on top, providing top-notch entertainment along the way.

Dutch sweep the podium with Puck Pieterse and Denise Betsema in second and third.

The 20-year-old Dutch rider wins her fifth World Cup victory of the season.

Van Aert, Pidcock and Van der Poel cross swords Sunday in Antwerp in action-packed cyclocross weekend.

Pieterse snatched winning gap when rival Fem van Empel crashed and suffered series of mechanical issues.

Shirin van Anrooij wins her first career World Cup race with well-timed late-race attack to fend off favored Fem van Empel.

The 20-year-old rising star suffered a mechanical on lap one but stormed to victory in Namur.

Clara Honsinger takes fourth, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's racing return is hampered by a mechanical problem on second lap.

Sweeck scores first elite World Cup victory, Van Empel makes it four-from-four in new Belgian circuit.

Van Empel makes it three-from-three as World Cup hits European soil, takes dominant lead in series standings.

American Eric Brunner hits fourth in the men's race.

An all-Dutch podium kicks off season opener.

Shirin Van Anrooij and Fem Van Empel round out the Dutch domination in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

There's a bunch of great young riders coming through the ranks in 2022.

A little over month after taking her first career World Cup win at Val di Sole, Fem van Empel now has her second.

Young talents fill the podium in absence of a swathe of top racers as van Empel outsprints Puck Pieterse.

World champion shakes 19-year-old challenger after cagey final-lap battle.

Van Empel takes breakout elite win, Canadian rider Maghalie Rochette finishes third to continue upward progress through the season.

The Dutch took home all four rainbow jerseys from a sandy CX Worlds in Oostende, Belgium.

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Since swapping football for cyclocross, Fem van Empel has been on an impressive trajectory.