The Cyclo-cross Trophy (), also known as X²O Badkamers Trophy (), is a Belgian

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 ...

racing series currently sponsored by X²O Badkamers (X²O Bathrooms). It is one of the three major season-long competitions in

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 ...

, the other two being

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 ...

and Cyclo-cross Superprestige. Many races are held in the province of Antwerp with others being held across Belgium.

History and Name Changes

The first ever event was held on 1 November 1987 in Putte-Peulis and it was sponsored by the Flemish newspaper

Gazet van Antwerpen The (; ; popularly named ''De Frut'') is a Belgian newspaper in Antwerp and Flanders, published by Concentra. History and profile was established in 1891. Its editor was Jan Baptist Napolitaan Van Os, a Catholic. Shortly afterwards, the compa ...

. Between 1987-2012 the event was known as ''Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee''. After that it changed the sponsor several times. Between 2012-2016 it was known as ''BPost Bank Trophy'' and between 2017-2019 it was known as the ''DVV Trophy''. Since 2020 the event is known as ''X²O Badkamers Trophy''. The Elite Women final classification is known as ''Soudal Ladies Trophy'' while the Under-23 Men classification is known as ''Trimetal Rookie Trophy''. In Belgium and the Netherlands the event is called ''Trofee veldrijden''.

Classification System

In 2012–2013, the way that the general classification was calculated was changed from a points system to using the riders' finishing times of each race (like a road racing stage race) with time 'bonuses' also available at an intermediate 'sprint' at the end of the first lap with 15, 10 and 5 seconds being awarded. The maximum time a rider can lose in the general classification is 5 minutes, excluding the bonus seconds. When a rider does not finish or does not start, they are handed a 5-minute time loss, excluding bonus seconds.

Results

Men Elite

Women Elite

Men Under 23

Women Junior

External links

Official Website
(in Dutch)
Cyclocross24

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:X2O Badkamers Trophy Sports competitions in Antwerp Cyclo-cross races Cycle races in Belgium Recurring sporting events established in 1987 1987 establishments in Belgium Autumn in Belgium