Cyclocross

Seven-time cyclocross champion rises to top of the worlds pecking-order after dominant cross-discipline autumn.

The Queen of women’s cycling takes a masterful win.

Pauwels Sauzen-Bingoal rider repeats his 2019 win.

Aerts explains how disc brakes have changed cyclocross racing — and his thoughts on hockey.

Here's what Clara Honsinger, Lance Haidet, Lucinda Brand, Quinten Hermans, and others had to say about the muddy World Cup race and a preview of the 2022 worlds course.

A first World Cup win for Hermans and his team.

Denise Betsema is second and Clara Honsinger battles to third, passing Marianna Vos at the end of the final lap.

What riders said after they previewed the course in Fayetteville, Arkansas, which will host the second stop of the World Cup, and later in the season the world championships.

Racers and fans will get a look at the 2022 world championship course.

Arkansas transgender legislation prompted some to call for boycotting of cycling events. Now though, some trans advocates say showing up makes more of a difference.

The world cyclocross champion talks of managing two cycling disciplines, gender parity between road and 'cross, and the pressures of the rainbow jersey.

A rain shower on the second lap dramatically changed the race.

Vos takes the opening World Cup round after an intense battle with Lucinda Brand.

Hyde talks about new bikes, racing while jet-lagged, and more.

The Dutch multi-discipline megastar barely let the mud dry on her road bike before she took to her 'cross bike a week later.

Neff defended her 2019 title, while Soete rode away alone to dominate the men's race.

Riders to watch at the 2021 Trek CX Cup, in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

The national 'cross champion also thinks fans in banana costumes are good for the sport, too.

Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Lucinda Brand, Clara Honsinger, and others highlight a competitive 'cross season.

Van Aert, Jumbo-Visma assessing if trip to Fayetteville for cyclocross worlds is viable soon before classics season kicks off.

After 20 years with the Clif Pro Team as an MTB and 'cross athlete, Nash has what sponsors want: the ability to balance multiple disciplines — and win.

At Go Cross, Rochester, and Charm City, 'cross riders will be going on a points-acquiring bender to increase their chances of World Cup qualification.

The talented Dutch U23 racer is looking to up her game — and podium positions — in the coming 'cross season.

The current European 'cross champion talks about his favorite courses and aspects of racing he likes most.

The 28-year-old Canadian has the top step on the podium in her sights after a summer of solid training.

The 2020 Pan American champion has been dipping his toes into gravel to prepare for the coming cyclocross season.

The 2021 worlds bronze medalist is gearing up for the coming 'cross season.

A guide to cyclocross basics including race formats, bike specifics, and more.

The U.S. national champion talks about her new bike, European road racing, and her favorite 'cross courses.

Katie Compton has said she never intentionally or knowingly took a banned substance after USADA issued her a four-year ban.

Katie Compton has accepted a four-year ban after testing positive for a banned anabolic agent, USADA has announced.

Brook Watts has departed the 2022 UCI cyclocross world championships in Fayetteville, as well as the 2021 cyclocross World Cup.

FloSports has secured the North American rights to broadcast the 2022 UC cyclocross world championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Cyclocross world champ Lucinda Brand returns to the podcast! Plus, our takes on the UCI's decision to ban the super tuck.

Sweeck takes second win of weekend while Alvarado pips world champ Lucinda Brand in two-up sprint.

Lucinda Brand seals Superprestige classification to add to her world title and World Cup overall.

Dutchwoman freed herself of pressure and expectation to score the rainbow jersey she'd repeatedly come close to.

The event is scheduled for October 13, 2021, three and a half months prior to the UCI Cyclocross World Championships at the same venue.

U.S. cyclocross champ Clara Honsinger joins the podcast to discuss her thrilling fourth-place finish at cyclocross worlds.

Triple world champion rolls back the years with resolute ride into 18th at Ostende.

Pidcock ends standout 'cross season with fourth place at Ostende worlds to carry confidence into new chapter with Ineos Grenadiers.

Wout van Aert settles for second after being unable to overcome a front puncture.

Hungarian rider Vas loses out after battling three Dutch riders in second half of race, American rider Munro finishes 11th.

Newly crowned world champion to target Paris-Roubaix, Olympic selection and U.S 'crosses through 2021.

US champion was only non-Dutch rider in the top-6 in Saturday's thrilling race.

Brand takes her first rainbow jersey after tense battle with two Dutch compatriots, U.S. champion Clara Honsinger takes fourth.

Ronhaar leads home Dutch one-two with defending champ Ryan Kamp taking second.

Van Aert chooses to play underdog ahead of cyclocross world championship clash despite history of success on similar courses.

How fans in the U.S. and Canada can watch this weekend's 2021 UCI cyclocross world championships in Ostende, Belgium.

After two months of training and racing in Belgium, the 19-year-old is ready to throw elbows with the world's best.

This weekend's cyclocross world championships will add fresh vigor to the duo's long rivalry ahead of cobblestone clashes in April.

Defending champion has scouted the worlds' course and says he's not concerned by Wout van Aert's strong record on beachy circuits.

Here's a full preview of this weekend's racing, from the curveball sandy course to the American challengers and a broadcaster guide.

Stricter health measures are in place, and event organizer asks fans to ‘enjoy it from the living room.’

The Qhubeka-Assos climber is currently slated to make his road debut at the Tour de la Provence, February 11 - 14.

Three-time cyclocross worlds winner is given leave from Deceuninck-Quick-Step camp to race in championship event this weekend.

Outbreak of new variant of COVID-19 in host city puts this weekend's worlds at risk of closure.

Wout van Aert and Lucinda Brand wrap up World Cup overall with world championships approaching next weekend.

Two world champions take victories in first of a pair of warm-up races ahead of the 2021 world championships next weekend.

'Cross racing returns with low-key race that Alvarado and van der Poel both sat out.

Elite and under-23 world championship events will go on as planned, albeit ‘behind closed doors.’

The Italian climber is hoping his recent foray into cyclocross will help him once he returns to the road.

Honsinger has two podiums in the abbreviated 2020-21 season while 15-time national champion Compton hopes to improve on her fourth-place finish from 2020 worlds.

Van Aert dedicates victory to wife and six-day-old son as he takes fourth national title.

Belgian pro cyclocrosser Justin Laevens says he hopes to be an example for other LGBT+ athletes who are 'still in their shell.'

There was A LOT of cyclocross racing through the holidays, and the world championships are now just three races away. Here's what we learned from the festive 'cross calendar.

Van der Poel unstoppable after going solo from second lap, Betsema betters Lucinda Brand and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado.

Van der Poel and Vas both dominate in races that saw reduced start sheets ahead of Sunday's World Cup round in Hulst.

Alpecin-Fenix doubles up at X20 Trofee Baal.

Reduced startsheet saw Van Aert, Pidcock, Brand, del Carmen Alvarado all sit out the Belgian race.

Organizers defend their decision to push on with the waterlogged Dendermonde race that saw some riders thriving and some just surviving.

Racing played out on a stormswept course with axle-deep mud and standing water that left riders sinking knee-deep into swampy grass.

Chaotic men's race takes several contenders out of contention in opening laps while women's race comes down to tight five-way battle.

US cyclocross champion is riding high through the European winter and looking to carry momentum toward the worlds.

Van Aert hoping there's more success to come as further clashes with Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock loom on the horizon.

Van Aert takes first 'cross victory of the season at X2O Trofee, Del Carmen Alvarado ends unlucky streak with peerless performance.

Stuck in Belgium for the holidays, rising UK star will join new Ineos Grenadiers teammates in January training camp.