Wyseure and Van Alphen win Superprestige Middelkerke cyclocross

Joran Wyseure and Aniek van Alphen secured victories at the Superprestige Middelkerke cyclocross event, which was held under floodlights for the first time. The night race served as a key test for riders ahead of the European Championships.

In the men’s elite race, Wyseure of Crelan-Corendon took the win following a competitive battle. Michael Vanthourenhout finished second, though his race was impacted by a collision with Cameron Mason that resulted in a fall and subsequent fine for verbal misconduct toward Mason at the finish line. Swiss rider Kevin Kuhn completed the podium in third.

In the women’s elite category, Aniek van Alphen of 777TV claimed her first victory of the season after a decisive solo attack. She finished 12 seconds ahead of European champion Inge van der Heijden, with Denise Betsema taking third place. The win moves Van Alphen into the lead of the Superprestige standings.