The Cyclo-cross Maasmechelen race, sometimes called Cyclocross Maasmechelen or Wereldbeker Maasmechelen is a
cyclo-cross
Cyclo-cross (cyclocross, CX, cyclo-X or cross) is a form of bicycle racing. Races typically take place in the autumn and winter (the international or "World Cup" season is October–February), and consist of many laps of a short (2.5–3.5&nb ...
race held in
Maasmechelen
Maasmechelen (; ) is a municipality located on the Meuse in the Belgian province of Limburg.
It comprises the former municipalities of Mechelen-aan-de-Maas, Vucht, Leut, Meeswijk, Uikhoven, Eisden, Opgrimbie, Boorsem, and Kotem.
As a result ...
, in the Province of
Limburg in
Belgium
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeas ...
. The race has been held since 2022 and has been part of the
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is a season-long competition in cyclo-cross, organised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Flanders Classics. First held in the 1993–1994 season, there are currently six awards, tailored to the different ...
since then. The race is held in
Hoge Kempen National Park on the location of the former coal mines of Eisden. The course has some steep down ramps and a longer
off-camber section.
Part of the course runs alongside large mirrors belonging to the Ecotron Lab of
Hasselt University.
History
The Cyclocross Maasmechelen was first held in 2022 replacing
Cyclo-cross Rupchen in the world cup program.
The first edition attracted some criticism due to presence of pebbles and stone on the course, which was the result of the venue being a former mining site.
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Past winners
Elite Men
Elite Women
External links
2025 World Cup Website2025 Local Website
References
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
Cycle races in Belgium
Cyclo-cross races
Recurring sporting events established in 2022
2022 establishments in Belgium
Maasmechelen
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