Breaking News:Van der Poel and Van Aert Just Announce Schedules For…

Breaking News:Van der Poel and Van Aert Just Announce Schedules For…

Cyclocross fans have much to look forward to this season as Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert, two of the sport’s biggest names, have revealed their competition schedules. While Van der Poel plans to participate in 11 events, Van Aert will compete in six. Both riders are adjusting their cyclocross calendars to balance their preparations for the 2025 spring Classics on the road.

Mathieu van der Poel’s Schedule

Van der Poel is set to kick off his campaign on December 22 at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Zonhoven. Over the course of seven weeks, he aims to contest 11 events, culminating in the World Championships in Liévin on February 2. With a potential seventh world title in sight, Van der Poel looks to match Erik De Vlaeminck’s record.

However, he will not be racing in the World Cup round in Benidorm, opting instead for other key events.

Van der Poel’s Key Races:

December 22: World Cup Zonhoven

December 23: Superprestige Mol

December 26: World Cup Gavere

December 27: Exact Cross Loenhout

December 29: World Cup Besançon

January 1: X2O Trofee Baal

January 3: X2O Trofee Koksijde

January 5: World Cup Dendermonde

January 25: World Cup Maasmechelen

January 26: World Cup Hoogerheide

February 2: World Championships in Liévin

Van der Poel’s fierce rivalry with Van Aert will see them go head-to-head in four races: Superprestige Mol, Exact Cross Loenhout, World Cup Dendermonde, and World Cup Maasmechelen.

Wout van Aert’s Schedule

Van Aert, returning from a knee injury sustained during the Vuelta a España, has carefully crafted a six-race cyclocross program. His first appearance will be at the Superprestige in Mol on December 23. Unlike Van der Poel, Van Aert will skip the World Championships in February, focusing instead on recovery and road season preparations.

Van Aert’s Key Races:

December 23: Superprestige Mol

December 27: Exact Cross Loenhout

January 1: X2O Trofee Baal

January 5: World Cup Dendermonde

January 19: World Cup Benidorm

January 25: World Cup Maasmechelen

Anticipated Showdowns

While both riders have limited their cyclocross commitments, their duels in the selected events are highly anticipated. Fans will witness the clash of these titans, with both aiming to showcase their prowess on the cyclocross circuit before shifting their focus to road racing.

This season promises a mix of strategic racing, rivalries, and high-stakes competition, making it an unmissable spectacle for cyclocross enthusiasts worldwide.