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Van Aert Kicks Off Cyclocross Season Against Van der Poel

12/1/2025

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Wout van Aert begins his cyclocross season on December 20 at the Antwerp World Cup, facing Mathieu van der Poel five times.
He is scheduled for eight races, two more than last year, with the Belgian National Championships on January 11.
Van Aert aims to balance cyclocross with spring classics.
Van der Poel seeks a record eighth world title in the Netherlands, after six of the last seven championships.

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Wout van Aert begins his cyclocross season on December 20 at the Antwerp World Cup, facing Mathieu van der Poel five times.
He is scheduled for eight races, two more than last year, with the Belgian National Championships on January 11.
Van Aert aims to balance cyclocross with spring classics.
Van der Poel seeks a record eighth world title in the Netherlands, after six of the last seven championships.