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Cyclocross Racing

European Cyclocross Championships Hit by Controversy, Hints of Legal Action

‘Disrespectful to steal the biggest moment of my career’: Marie Schreiber beats Brand to the line but is stripped of European title.

Shane StokesNovember 8, 20261

Road Racing

Giro d'Italia Women Stage 7: 20 Year Old French Phenom Denies Sprinters with Breakaway Win

Géry fastest as breakaway raid stays clear, Van der Breggen survives crash and keeps pink ahead of climbing showdown over Finestre on Saturday.

Jim CottonJune 5, 2026

Mountain Racing

Big MTB Win for Tom Pidcock, Yet Juggling Disciplines Is a Tough Ask for the Stars

Combining a road career with off-road racing harder than expected for Pidcock, Van der Poel and others.

Shane StokesMay 25, 20262

Road Racing

LeBron's Curse, Tadej's Tires, and More Paris-Roubaix Randoms You Might Have Missed

What's basketball legend LeBron James got to do with Paris-Roubaix? That's what we were wondering, too.

Jim CottonApril 13, 2026

Cyclocross Racing

Lucinda Brand Makes History in Hulst, Racing to Sublime Cyclocross World Championships Gold

Brand shrugs off crash and beats Alvarado to become oldest women’s cross world champion ever.

Shane StokesFebruary 1, 2026

Cyclocross Racing

Puck Pieterse Dazzles with Big World Cup Win Prior to World Championships Showdown

Pieterse triumphs ahead of Alvarado and Fouquenet in Maasmechelen, Brand’s stunning two year run of form ends.

Shane StokesJanuary 24, 2026

Cyclocross Racing

Brand Bounces Back to Triumph in Benidorm and Seal Overall World Cup Victory

Lucinda Brand shrugs off two rare defeats to retain favorite tag for upcoming world championships.

Shane StokesJanuary 18, 2026

Cyclocross Racing

Ceylin Alvarado Wins Zonhoven World Cup Thriller, Ending Brand’s Winning Streak

Alvarado triumphs through consistency as Lucinda Brand makes a number of errors in daunting conditions.

Shane StokesJanuary 4, 2026

Cyclocross

Can Anyone Stop Brand, Van der Poel in Cyclocross?

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.

Andrew HoodJanuary 1, 20261

Cyclocross

Van der Poel Survives Spectator Swiping at Handlebars, Denies Unlucky Van Aert in CX Drama

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

Jim CottonDecember 29, 2025

Cyclocross Racing

Brilliant Brand Continues Her Cyclocross Reign with Another Big World Cup Success

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

Shane StokesDecember 28, 2025

Cyclocross

Cyclocross: Nys Keeps It Close Until Small Mistake Opens Door for Another Van der Poel Win

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

Andrew HoodDecember 26, 2025

Cyclocross

Van der Poel Gets Vaped as He Smokes Van Aert in CX Blowout

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

Andrew HoodDecember 22, 20252

Cyclocross Racing

8th Consecutive Win for Lucinda Brand as Sand Domination Brings First Koksijde Success

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

Shane StokesDecember 22, 2025

Cyclocross Racing

Lucinda Brand Extends Remarkable Podium Streak in Winning Antwerp World Cup

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

Shane StokesDecember 22, 2025

Cyclocross

Cyclocross World Cup: Lucinda Brand Unstoppable as Comeback Kid Pieterse Stalls at 4th

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.

Andrew HoodDecember 14, 2025

Cyclocross Racing

Cyclocross World Cup: An Emotional Brand Blitzes Rivals in Sardinian Sand

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

Shane StokesDecember 7, 20251

Cyclocross Racing

Cyclocross World Cup: Lucinda Brand Darts to Victory in Fast, Frozen Race in Tábor

Brand outsprints the Italian Sara Casasola in thrilling last-lap tussle, seizing early lead in the cyclocross World Cup series.

Shane StokesNovember 23, 2025

Cyclocross

Cyclocross World Cup Opens This Weekend: Is the 'Big 3' Era Over and Done?

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?

Andrew HoodNovember 21, 20251

Cyclocross Racing

Van der Poel vs. Van Aert, and a Dutch Women’s Armada: 2025 Cyclocross World Championships Mega-Preview

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.

Jim CottonJanuary 29, 2025