Sun November 5, 2023
2:40 PM
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?
- 2:39 PM. Something must have happened to Verdonschot. . Ruben Van Gucht.
Something must have happened to Verdonschot.
Ruben Van Gucht
- 14 hours 39. Verdonschot has dropped a bit in lap 4 to place 10 and sees Norbert Riberolle passing by. So we have 3 compatriots in the first 10. .
Verdonschot has dropped a bit in round 4 to place 10 and sees Norbert Riberolle passing by. So we have 3 compatriots in the first 10.
- 14 hours 38. Casasola passes Van Der Heijden and takes the option for bronze.
Casasola takes over Van Der Heijden and takes the option for bronze
- 14 hours 36. Strong Casasola on his way to bronze. The difference between Casasola and Van der Heijden is growing, which suddenly brings the Italian closer to Alvarado than to Van der Heijden. Is there more in store for Casasola? .
Strong Casasola on his way to bronze
The difference between Casasola and Van der Heijden is growing, which suddenly brings the Italian closer to Alvarado than to Van der Heijden. Is there more in store for Casasola?
- 14 hours 36. The battle between Casasola and Van der Heijden seems to be the only one that can provide some suspense. For the Belgian women, places 6 and 7 seem to be the highest possible. Laura Verdonschot and Sanne Cant are doing a great job of catching up after a collective missed start. .
The battle between Casasola and Van der Heijden seems to be the only one that can provide some suspense.
For the Belgian women, places 6 and 7 seem to be the highest possible. Laura Verdonschot and Sanne Cant are doing a great job of catching up after a collective missed start.
- 14 hours 34. I suspect Casasola will be 3rd. . Paul Herygers.
I suspect Casasola will come 3rd.
Paul Herygers
- 2:31 PM. The Italian Sara Casasola takes over Inge van der Heijden to the virtual bronze medal. Alvarado, in turn, seems unthreatened on his way to silver. .
The Italian Sara Casasola takes over Inge van der Heijden to the virtual bronze medal. Alvarado, in turn, seems unthreatened on his way to silver.
- 1 minute. Halfway through the cross, at the start of round 4, Van Empel has already passed the one-minute mark. She could easily win the European Championships by more than 2 minutes. . 2pm 28.
time difference 1 minute
Halfway through the cross, at the start of round 4, Van Empel has already passed the one-minute mark. She could easily win the European Championship by more than 2 minutes.
- 14 hours 26. Nice overtaking hunt for Verdonschot. The Belgian has already advanced to 6th place and passes Kay. Sanne Cant is in 10th place, the 2nd compatriot among the best 10 for the time being. .
Nice overtaking yacht Verdonschot
The Belgian has already advanced to 6th place and passes Kay. Sanne Cant, in 10th place, is the 2nd compatriot among the best 10 for the time being.
- 14 hours 25. Battle for second place between Alvarado and Van der Heijden, Worst falls on the steps.
Battle for second place between Alvarado and Van der Heijden, Worst falls on the steps
- 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?
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