Toon Aerts only sees himself as an outsider for the BK title

Toon Aerts already became Belgian cyclo-cross champion among the elite riders in 2019 and today gets another chance to get his second tricolor jersey. However, the 31-year-old rider from Deschacht-Hens-Maes does not exaggerate too much in the run-up to the title battle.

Aerts has put the finishing touches to his BC preparation in Calpe, Spain. “I went to Calpe to recover after a period of illness and to recover from the tough matches we have already completed so far,” he said. The Latest News on. “The good weather is good. After the Belgian Championships, we will continue to focus on the World Cup and the remaining cross-country races in Spain.”

Difficult course to read
The rider also talked about the Belgian Championship during a press moment, but what can we actually expect from him? “I have ridden in Heusden-Zolder many times, but have never been on the podium there. It is difficult for me to estimate this BK. “You can drive very tactically and the course change will also have an influence.”

“I count Laurens Sweeck and Thibau Nys as the top favorites for the Belgian title. Below that are a whole bunch of riders, among whom I can place myself. I learned to enjoy cyclo-cross. As a top athlete I always aim for the highest. If it doesn’t work, I always try to take the positive with me.”