Steeplechase on wheels
The Belgian heartland
Crossing the Atlantic
Modern machines and Olympic dreams
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Master of The history of cyclocross
dave Cyclocross events in Belgium resemble giant winter festivals, complete with massive crowds, tents, and local delicacies.
dave The Koppenbergcross is one of the sport's most iconic and punishing races, featuring a legendary, bone-shattering climb.
dave Steer through muddy farm fields to discover how Belgium became the heartland of cyclocross.
Chainsaw fans: Belgian fans remove the chains from chainsaws to safely rev the engines and cheer on their favorite riders!
A Dutch-speaking region located in northern Belgium. Flemish racer Eric De Vlaeminck won seven world titles here between 1966 and 1973.
Which rider holds the all-time record of seven individual Men's Elite Cyclocross World Championship titles?
What tool do some enthusiastic Belgian fans modify to make noise at races by removing the cutting chain?
What iconic Belgian climb features a brutal 22% gradient cobbled slope used in a major annual cyclocross race?
Why do Belgian farmers traditionally allow cyclocross races to cross their agricultural fields?
What fast food item is most famously consumed by thousands of spectators at Belgian cyclocross races?
What is the name of the prestigious, season-long Belgian cyclocross series founded in 1982?
Which Belgian region is considered the historic and cultural heartland of modern cyclocross?