Mathieu van der Poel Announces Complete Cyclocross Schedule for 2025/26 season
Mathieu van der Poel, the dominant force in cyclocross, has unveiled his racing calendar for the upcoming 2025/26 season. This announcement ends weeks of speculation surrounding the superstar’s winter plans. Notably, his campaign begins slightly earlier this year, kicking off on December 14th.
Last winter, van der Poel achieved a remarkable feat, winning every single cyclocross race he entered. You can expect a similar level of competition and ambition from him this season. His schedule is packed with key World Cup events and races within the X2O Trofee series.
A Highly Anticipated Rivalry
With van der Poel’s plans now public, all eyes turn to when he will clash with his long-time rival, Wout van Aert. The Belgian star is also slated to return to the cyclocross circuit this winter. However, van Aert has yet to release his full race program, though a debut before Christmas is anticipated.
Another prominent name in cyclocross, Tom Pidcock, will not be participating in the discipline this season. He has chosen to focus on other cycling endeavors, meaning the traditional CX trifecta with van der Poel and van Aert won’t be complete.
Mathieu van der Poel’s Full 2025/26 Cyclocross Programme
Here’s a detailed look at van der Poel’s confirmed race schedule,allowing you to follow his journey throughout the season:
* December 14 – UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup,Namur (TBC)
* December 20 – UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup,Antwerp
* december 21 – UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup,Koksijde
* december 22 – X2O Trofee,Hofstade
* December 26 – UCI cyclo-cross World Cup,Gavere
* December 29 – X2O Trofee,Loenhout
* January 1 – X2O Trofee,Baal
* january 2 - Exact Cross,Mol
* January 4 – UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup,Zonhoven
* January 18 – UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup,Benidorm
* January 24 – UCI Cyclo-cross World cup,Maasmechelen
* January 25 – UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup,Hoogerheide
* February 1 – UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships,Hulst
This complete schedule demonstrates van der Poel’s commitment to defending his title and continuing his reign as the king of cyclocross. You’ll want to mark these dates on your calendar to witness some thrilling racing action.
Keep an eye out for updates on Wout van aert’s schedule as it becomes available. The potential for epic battles between these two titans of the sport is what makes cyclocross so captivating.
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