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2026 European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam

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The 2026 European Cyclocross ~~Championships are scheduled to take place~~ Championships, held in Zeddam, Netherlands, on 7 and 8 ~~November. The event is expected to feature 299 riders representing 25 different countries, competing across six categories: elite, under-23, and junior for both men~~ November, concluded with significant performances from Dutch and ~~women. Preparations for the~~ Belgian athletes. The event ~~include local cyclist Joris Nieuwenhuis, who is refocusing his career on cyclocross and preparing for~~ featured a technical course ~~that features a unique staircase obstacle. The obstacle consists of 99 steps rising from~~ including long grass stretches, a sand ~~pit toward the Gildekoat museum area. To comply with UEC regulations, the staircase has been~~ pit, and a modified 99-step staircase designed to be meet UEC regulations by being wider and less steep to facilitate overtaking. Former world champion Erwin Vervecken previously noted that the stairs require nearly thirty seconds of continuous effort. Belgian national coach Angelo De Clercq has described the upcoming event as a “power-based race,” highlighting the demanding terrain and the challenging sand section located near the finish. steep. In the women's elite category, ~~the Dutch national team is considered a strong contender. While~~ Lucinda Brand ~~is noted as a favorite for~~ claimed the ~~Netherlands, she faces threats from riders such as Aniek van Alphen,~~ title. The victory followed the disqualification of Luxembourg's Marie Schreiber by the race jury. Ceylin del Carmen ~~Alvarado, Sara Casasola, Marie Schreiber, and Amandine Fouquenet. Notable international competitors include Belgium’s~~ 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 ~~Michael Vanthourenhout, alongside~~ Ryan Kamp. The junior categories saw mixed results for the ~~Netherlands’ Pim Ronhaar. In~~ favorites. Belgium's Lars Peers won the junior ~~men’s category,~~ men's title, leaving reigning junior world ~~title holder~~ champion Delano Heeren ~~is considered~~ with a ~~leading contender. Spain has confirmed~~ silver medal. In the junior women's category, Nynke Jochems earned a ~~15-rider squad led by national champions Felipe Orts~~ 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 ~~Sofía Rodríguez.~~ Jop van den Biggelaar.

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