Sun November 5, 2023
13:52
European Cyclocross Championships
2:00 PM Pontchâteau
Both the European title and the world title went to Fem van Empel last year, a double that the Dutch would like to repeat. Who will keep the top favorite in Pontchâteau from a second European jersey?
- Trap Sausage on the stairs. A painful blow means the end of the podium chances for Worst, who has to swallow the pain for a while. The Dutch rider finished in 5th place. . 2pm 23.
fall Trap Sausage on the stairs
A painful blow means the end of the podium chances for Worst, who has to swallow the pain for a while. The Dutch rider finished in 5th place.
- 14:22. Casasola also wants to join the battle for the other medals. Alvarado and Van der Heijden must try to ensure a completely Dutch podium. .
Casasola also wants to join the battle for the other medals. Alvarado and Van der Heijden must try to ensure a completely Dutch podium.
- 14 hours 19. Van Empel has already started flying, can Alvarado hold on to second place?
Van Empel has been flying for a while, can Alvarado hold on to second place?
- 2:18 PM. 2 laps down. A new acceleration from Van Empel at the end of the circuit ensures a lead that approaches half a minute. Van der Heijden is getting closer to Alvarado again. .
2 rounds down
A new acceleration from Van Empel at the end of the circuit ensures a lead that approaches half a minute. Van der Heijden comes closer to Alvarado again.
- 2:15 PM. The entire field has been shattered, with Van Empel of course still leading the pack. She has a 5 count bonus on Alvarado and already 15 on Van der Heijden. .
The entire field has been shattered, with Van Empel of course still leading the pack. She has a 5 count bonus on Alvarado and already 15 on Van der Heijden.
- 14 hours 14. Technically Alvarado finds her course here, but the difference in horsepower with Van Empel is too big. . Ruben Van Gucht.
Technically Alvarado finds her path here, but the difference in horsepower with Van Empel is too great.
Ruben Van Gucht
- 2 p.m. 1 p.m. Sanne Cant has now moved up to 10th place after the mediocre Belgian start. Worst has also recovered and is 4th. .
Sanne Cant has now moved up to 10th place after the mediocre Belgian start. Worst has also recovered and is 4th.
- 2:00 PM. No one, seems to be the answer. Has the match already been decided after not even a full round? Alvarado and Van der Heijden are the only ones who remain close to Van Empel. .
Nobody, seems to be the answer. Has the match already been decided after not even a full round?
Alvarado and Van der Heijden are the only ones who remain close to Van Empel.
- 14:00 09. World champion Van Empel goes out alone, can the rest still catch up?
World champion Van Empel is going out alone, can the rest still catch up?
- 2 pm 08. Van Empel acceleration. On one of the tough spurs at the end of the circuit, Van Empel pushes hard for the first time. Who can still join us now? .
Acceleration Van Empel
On one of the tough spurs at the end of the circuit, Van Empel pushes hard for the first time. Who can still join us now?
- 14:06. The Belgian women are currently in a provisional 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th place, far in the background. They missed their start a bit. .
The Belgian women are currently in a provisional 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th place, far in the background. They missed their start a bit.
- 2:00 PM. The start for the women goes without much damage.
The start for the women goes without much damage
- 2:05 PM How does Van Empel deal with the fact that for the first time this season she is not in the lead after 5 minutes? . Ruben Van Gucht.
How does Van Empel deal with the fact that for the first time this season she is not in the lead after 5 minutes?
Ruben Van Gucht
- 14 hours 03. World champion Van Empel does not panic and is already in Alvarado’s wheel. Van der Heijden is also along. .
World champion Van Empel does not panic and is already in Alvarado’s wheel. Van der Heijden is also along.
- 14 hours 02. Alvarado’s start is already excellent, she puts Van Empel under pressure and opens a gap. Norbert Riberolle initially also makes a good start, but is knocked back after a collision. .
Alvarado’s start is already excellent, she puts Van Empel under pressure and creates a gap.
Norbert Riberolle initially also makes a good start, but is knocked back after a collision.
- 2pm match started
start time Here we go!
We start the women’s European Championship with the Dutch women in the front row. Is a compatriot putting a stop to Van Empel’s wheels?
- 14 hours . We see 21 participants from 7 different countries, with the French women as the second largest group at the start, of course after the Netherlands. Hélène Clauzel is the home rider we should keep an eye on most in the battle for a top 10 ranking. .
We see 21 participants from 7 different countries, with the French women as the second largest group at the start, of course after the Netherlands.
Hélène Clauzel is the home rider we should keep an eye on most in the battle for a top 10 ranking.
- 13 hours 59. Just like last year, Fem van Empel is the sky-high favorite, with compatriots Ceylin Alvarado and Annemarie Worst the likely closest attackers. From a Belgian point of view, we are looking forward to the performances of Marion Norbert Riberolle, Sanne Cant, Laura Verdonschot and Alicia Frank. With already 2 podium places in Ardooie and Ruddervoorde, Norbert Riberolle is one of the surprises of the start of the season. .
Just like last year, Fem van Empel is the sky-high favorite, with compatriots Ceylin Alvarado and Annemarie Worst as likely closest attackers.
From a Belgian point of view, we are looking forward to the performances of Marion Norbert Riberolle, Sanne Cant, Laura Verdonschot and Alicia Frank. With already 2 podium places in Ardooie and Ruddervoorde, Norbert Riberolle is one of the surprises of the start of the season.
- More showers. Just like with the promises just now, it is also pouring rain at the women’s start. That’s going to make a difference. . 13 hours 58.
rain More showers
Just like with the promises just now, it is also pouring rain at the women’s start. That will give something again.
- 13 hours 52. Fem van Empel: “I’m quite nervous”.
Fem van Empel: “I’m quite nervous”
- 05-11-2023.
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