# HG Cross season: Vanthourenhout wins in Meulebeke

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hg-cross-cyclocross-season-opener-in-dendermonde
> Updated: 2026-10-22T09:07:32.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 5.

The second round of the HG Cross season, the Berencross, took place at the Sport- en Recreatiecentrum Ter Borcht in Meulebeke, Belgium. The course featured modifications such as the removal of a large bridge and a change in direction, while retaining sand pits, hills, and stairs.

In the men’s race, Michael Vanthourenhout of the Pauwels Sauzen-Altez team secured his second consecutive victory in the series. Despite a difficult start where his team missed the initial launch, Vanthourenhout caught the leaders mid-race. He utilized a strong acceleration in the final lap to finish one second ahead of Jente Michels and Niels Vandeputte of Alpecin-Premier Tech. This win marked the third consecutive victory for the Pauwels Sauzen-Altez team. The race was characterized by heavy rain and muddy conditions that made the course treacherous.

In the women’s category, Marie Schreiber of Luxembourg took first place with a time of 46:32, finishing ahead of Aniek van Alphen and the season opener winner, Lucinda Brand.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Cyclocross season continues with Overijse and Heerde races

Elite cyclocross competitions continue with the Telenet Superprestige opening in Overijse, Belgium, and the HG Cross in Heerde, Netherlands, featuring top riders like Michael Vanthourenhout and Fem van Empel.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyclocross-season-continues-with-overijse-and-heerde-races

### 2026-10-17: Michael Vanthourenhout wins HG Cross in Meulebeke

Michael Vanthourenhout won the muddy HG Cross in Meulebeke, narrowly defeating Alpecin-Premier Tech riders by one second to secure his second consecutive series victory.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-vanthourenhout-wins-hg-cross-in-meulebeke

### 2026-10-15: Meulebeke hosts second HG Cross cyclocross event

The HG Cross season continues this Saturday in Meulebeke, Belgium, with the Berencross featuring favorites Lucinda Brand and Michael Vanthourenhout on a modified course.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meulebeke-hosts-second-hg-cross-cyclocross-event

### 2026-10-11: Michael Vanthourenhout and Lucinda Brand win HG Cross in Dendermonde

Michael Vanthourenhout and Lucinda Brand won the HG Cross cyclocross season opener in Dendermonde, Belgium, following decisive attacks in the final laps.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-vanthourenhout-wins-season-opener-in-dendermonde

### 2026-10-10: Dendermonde to host HG Cross cyclocross season opener

The HG Cross cyclocross event begins the 2026/2027 season in Dendermonde, featuring Laurens ten Dam’s Bomba Join team and top riders like Lucinda Brand.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dendermonde-to-host-hg-cross-cyclocross-season-opener

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