CdM Ciclocross, today in Gavere there is Van der Poel: route, favorites and where to see the race on

Mathieu Van der Poel in action during the Gullegem Cyclocross in 2021 (photo: HexiaCyclocrossGullegem)

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Il cyclocross doesn't stop for Boxing Day: it's scheduled to Gavere the sixth stage of World Cup. He has won on the Belgian circuit in the last two seasons Mathieu Van der Poelwhich also prevailed here in 2016 and 2018, when the event was part of the Superprestige. The world champion will be at the start again todayon the hunt for third victory in as many raceswaiting for the first clash with Wout Van Aert, scheduled Tomorrow a Loenhout.

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Favorites

When at the start of a cyclocross race there is Mathieu Van der PoelDutch is inevitably the number 1 favorite. Even today all eyes will be on the world champion, who has substantially appeared in his first appearances of the season unbeatable. Even if VDP's clear supremacy were to be confirmed, we would still have an interesting outcome fight for podium positions and for the general rankingAt the top of the World Cup we find today Michael Vanthourenhout in front of Toon Aerts, Eli Iserbyt, Pim Ronhaar, Laurens Sweeck e Lars Van der Haar: today everyone will be at the start, ready to compete for precious points.

Among them donneHowever, a challenge is expected between the Dutch Lucinda Brand, Fem Van Empel, Puck Pieterse e Inge Van der Heijdenbut also pay attention to Marie Schreibera Zoe Backstedt and to ours Sara Casasola.

Cyclocross World Cup, times and where to watch the races on

The female test will start at 13.40that male all 15.10. Both races will be broadcast live on TV on Eurosport 1 with commentary by Ilenia Lazzaro and Fabio Panchetti, and streaming on Discovery+. The women's race will also be broadcast live on Rai Sportsthe men's one streaming on RaiPlay.

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