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2026 European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam

Overview

The 2026 European Cyclocross Championships, held in Zeddam, Netherlands, on 7 and 8 November, concluded with significant performances from Dutch and Belgian athletes. The event featured a technical course including long grass stretches, a sand pit, and a modified 99-step staircase designed to meet UEC regulations by being wider and less steep.

In the women's elite category, Lucinda Brand claimed the title. The victory followed the disqualification of Luxembourg's Marie Schreiber by the race jury. Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado secured the bronze medal in this category.

In the men's elite race, Belgium's Thibau Nys took the European title. The highest-placed Dutch rider, Joris Nieuwenhuis, finished fourth, supported by teammates Mees Hendrikx and Ryan Kamp.

The junior categories saw mixed results for the favorites. Belgium's Lars Peers won the junior men's title, leaving reigning junior world champion Delano Heeren with a silver medal. In the junior women's category, Nynke Jochems earned a bronze medal, while Damy van den Bogaard finished tenth. Other notable Dutch results included top-ten finishes from Inge van der Heijden, Aniek van Alphen, Noï Moes, Loek Hovers, and Jop van den Biggelaar.

Entities

Zeddam · Joris Nieuwenhuis · Delano Heeren · Lucinda Brand · Union Européenne de Cyclisme

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    European Cyclocross Championships conclude in Zeddam

    The European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam saw Lucinda Brand win the elite women's title, while Delano Heeren secured silver in the junior men's category.

  2. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Zeddam prepares to host 2026 European Cyclocross Championships

    Zeddam, Netherlands, will host the 2026 European Cyclocross Championships, featuring a technical course with a rebuilt 99-step staircase and significant sand sections.

  3. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Zeddam to host 2026 European Cyclocross Championships

    Zeddam, Netherlands, will host the 2026 European Cyclocross Championships on November 7–8, featuring 299 riders from 25 countries across six categories.

  4. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Cyclist Joris Nieuwenhuis prepares for European Championships in Zeddam

    Cyclocross rider Joris Nieuwenhuis prepares for the European Championships in Zeddam, Netherlands, a home race featuring a unique 100-step obstacle.

Sources

bicidastrada.it · brabantcycling.nl · brujulabike.com · ciclismoaldia.es · cicloweb.it · cyclinguptodate.com · esciclismo.com · gld.nl · indeleiderstrui.nl · nieuwsuitberkelland.nl · omroepgelderland.nl · omroepzeeland.nl · procyclinguk.com · rtv.be · solobike.it · wielerkrant.be · wielernieuws.be

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history