Sun November 5, 2023
12:59
European Cyclocross Championships
12:50 Pontchâteau
At the European Cyclocross Championships in Pontchâteau, the men’s promises are the next riders to be sent to the meadow. Watch the broadcast on this page and on VRT Canvas from 12.45 pm.
- 13:06. 20 seconds behind leader Michels, a group follows with no fewer than 4 Frenchmen. They couldn’t really continue their strong start when the Belgians started. 5 more rounds to go. .
20 seconds behind leader Michels, a group follows with no fewer than 4 Frenchmen. They couldn’t really continue their strong start when the Belgians started. 5 more rounds to go.
- 13 hours 04. Problem for Verstrynge? The outgoing European champion suddenly has to give in a lot to Michels. In the company of Huybs, Verstrynge has to close a gap on the lone leader. .
Problem for Verstrynge?
The outgoing European champion suddenly has to give in a lot to Michels. In the company of Huybs, Verstrynge has to close a gap on the lone leader.
- Val Dockx. Aaron Dockx slips on the slippery stairs. He is the 4th Belgian in the race and is still at the back of the top 10. . 13h01.
fall Val Dockx
Aaron Dockx slips on the slippery stairs. He is the 4th Belgian in the race and is still at the back of the top 10.
- 13 hours . The Belgians are also sliding into the French mud.
The Belgians are also sliding into the French mud
- 12 hours 59. In the background we see one rider after another fall, and a Belgian was also hit. This all happens at a considerable distance from Michels, Verstrynge and Huybs. Our compatriots occupy places 1 to 3 in the cross. Will we get a new Belgian stage in Namur, just like last year? .
In the background we see one rider after another fall, and a Belgian was also hit.
This all happens at a considerable distance from Michels, Verstrynge and Huybs. Our compatriots occupy places 1 to 3 in the cross. Will we get a new Belgian stage in Namur, just like last year?
- 12 hours 59. It is not a little rain, but the apocalypse that passes here. . Ruben Van Gucht.
It is not a little rain, but the apocalypse that passes here.
Ruben Van Gucht
- 12 hours 58. Haverdings finito. For the Dutch leader it is already over and done with after one lap. He has faded into the background. .
Haverdings finito
For the Dutch leader it is already over and done with after one lap. He has faded into the background.
- 12 hours 57. Belgians take the initiative in the pouring rain.
Belgians take the initiative in the pouring rain
- 12 hours 56. It’s a small deluge moving across the course. With 4 Belgians in the first 4 positions, our compatriots did not miss their start on the first passage to the finish line. .
It is a small deluge that passes over the course. With 4 Belgians in the first 4 positions, our compatriots did not miss their start on the first passage to the finish line.
- Showers, showers, showers. One shower after another passes through Pontchâteau, making the mud puddle even bigger. A new shower is the signal for the Belgians to move on to the mud puddle for the first time. . 12 hours 56.
rain Showers, showers, showers
One shower after another passes through Pontchâteau, making the mud puddle even bigger. A new shower is the signal for the Belgians to venture through the mud puddle for the first time.
- 12 hours 55. Verstrynge, Huybs and Michels are always among the top 4 and explore the circuit in an overall cautious manner. .
Verstrynge, Huybs and Michels are always among the top 4 and explore the circuit in an overall cautious manner.
- 12 hours 54. The compatriots have started well. . Ruben Van Gucht.
The compatriots have started well.
Ruben Van Gucht
- 12 hours 54. The French eagerly blast away at the start.
The French eagerly blast away at the start
- 12 hours 53. Home rider Bommenel is leading the pack, we don’t see any cracks developing at the front yet. .
Home rider Bommenel is leading the pack, we don’t see any cracks developing at the front yet.
- 12 hours 51. The French take over and crash through the mud with a lot of risk. Verstrynge remains alert at the front in the company of some compatriots. .
The French take over and rush through the mud with a lot of risk. Verstrynge remains alert at the front in the company of some compatriots.
- 12h50 match started
start time Start!
The promises have started, the Belgians are off to a good start with Verstrynge in the lead. He dives into the field first.
- 12 hours 49. Live footage. From now on you will no longer have to miss a stage of the European Cyclocross Championships at Sporza, starting with the U23 men. You can follow the cross with commentary from Ruben Van Gucht and Paul Herygers on Canvas and via the livestream on this page. .
Live images
From now on you will no longer have to miss a stage of the European Cyclocross Championships at Sporza, starting with the U23 men. You can follow the cross with commentary from Ruben Van Gucht and Paul Herygers on Canvas and via the livestream on this page.
- The busy program for (the rest of) the day. . 12 hours 42.
The busy program for (the rest of) the day.
- 12 hours 34. European titles last year. The 2 European titles for France and Great Britain are in stark contrast to last year’s titles in Namur. Then the Netherlands won three gold medals, all three for women with Lauren Molengraaf, Puck Pieterse and Fem van Empel. Belgium won 2 European titles among the men with Emiel Verstrynge and Michael Vanthourenhout, France was the odd one out with gold among the juniors of Léo Bisiaux. It’s up to the Low Countries to come up with an answer in the afternoon today. .
European titles last year
The 2 European titles for France and that for Great Britain are in stark contrast to last year’s titles in Namur.
Then the Netherlands won three gold medals, all three for women with Lauren Molengraaf, Puck Pieterse and Fem van Empel.
Belgium won 2 European titles among the men with Emiel Verstrynge and Michael Vanthourenhout, France was the odd one out with gold among the juniors of Léo Bisiaux.
It is up to the Low Countries to come up with an answer in the afternoon today.
- 12 hours 29. The French were already partying among the junior men, just like among the junior women. In the women’s promises the prize went to Great Britain. Will we get a first Belgian medal of the day among the promising men? That chance is quite high with top favorite Emiel Verstrynge. .
The French were already partying with the junior men, just like with the junior women. In the women’s promises, the prize went to Great Britain.
Will we get a first Belgian medal of the day among the promising men? That chance is quite high with top favorite Emiel Verstrynge.
| European Cyclocross Championships 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday November 3 | mixed relay | 3:15 p.m | France |
| Sunday November 5 | women juniors | 09.00 am | Celia Gery (Fra) |
| men juniors | 10am | Aubin Sparfel (Fra) | |
| women promises | 11am | Zoe Bäckstedt (GBr) | |
| men promises | 12.50 pm | report | |
| women elite | 14.00 hours | report | |
| men elite | 3:10 p.m | report | |
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