Paul Herygers (born 22 November 1962) is a retired
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 ...
cyclist.
Herygers was born in
Herentals
Herentals () is a municipality and city in the province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the city of Herentals proper and the towns of Morkhoven and Noorderwijk. In 2022, Herentals had a total population of 28,455. The total area is . Saint ...
,
Belgium
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. In his second year as a professional he was
Belgian Champion, beating
Danny De Bie
Danny De Bie (born 23 January 1960) is a former Belgian professional cyclist and directeur sportif, who won the men's race at the 1989 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships. His brothers Eddy De Bie and Rudy De Bie also competed professionally.
...
in a sprint. The following year he became
World Champion
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in
Koksijde
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The municipality comprises apart from Koksijde, the v ...
, ahead of
Richard Groenendaal
Richard Marinus Anthonius Groenendaal (born 13 July 1971) is a Dutch former professional cyclo-cross cyclist. Groenendaal won the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in 2000 and the overall titles in the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup 1997–1998, ...
and his compatriot
Erwin Vervecken
Erwin Vervecken (born 23 March 1972) is a Belgian former professional cyclist specializing in cyclo-cross. Vervecken was a professional cyclist for 16 seasons (1995–2010) and has been working since his retirement as an external sportive consu ...
. In 1997 he became Belgian cyclo-cross champion for the second time.
Herygers is a commentator for cyclo-cross for
Sporza
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and cyclo-cross coordinator of the Belgian cycling association, the
KBWB. Paul Herygers was an advisor to World Cyclocross Champion
Fem Van Empel
Fem van Empel (born 3 September 2002) is a Dutch professional racing cyclist. In January 2021, she won the women's under-23 race at the 2021 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships. During the 2022–2023 season she won the women's elite race at t ...
at end of the season 2022–2023.
Major results
Cyclo-cross
; 1983
: 1st Contern Cyclocross
;1992
: 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
: 1st
Cyclo-cross Kalmthout
: 1st
Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
: 2nd
Duinencross Koksijde
The Duinencross Koksijde ("Cyclo-cross of Dunes") is a cyclo-cross race held in Koksijde, Belgium since 1969. From 1996 until 2021 it was part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is a season-long competition in cyclo-c ...
: 3rd Cyclocross Ravels
; 1993
: 1st
National CX Championships
: 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
: 1st
Ziklokross Igorre
: 1st
Superprestige Gieten
The Superprestige Gieten is a cyclo-cross race held in Gieten, Netherlands, which was part of the Superprestige (Cyclo-cross), Superprestige and which was organized until 2021.
Past winners
References
Men's resultsWomen's results
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: 1st Cyclocross Ravels
: 1st Cyclocross Contern
: 1st
Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
: 1st Cyclocross Steinmaur
: 1st
Vlaamse Aardbeiencross Hoogstraten
: 1st Cyclocross Eindhoven
: 1st Cyclocross Eschenbach
: 1st
Krawatencross Lille
:1st General Classification
GvA Trophy
: 2nd
Cyclo-cross Kalmthout
: 2nd
Duinencross Koksijde
The Duinencross Koksijde ("Cyclo-cross of Dunes") is a cyclo-cross race held in Koksijde, Belgium since 1969. From 1996 until 2021 it was part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is a season-long competition in cyclo-c ...
: 2nd
Jaarmarktcross Niel
The Niel Jaarmarkt Cyclo-cross is a cyclo-cross race held in Niel, Belgium.
Until 2008 the race was part of the Cyclo-cross Gazet van Antwerpen
The Cyclo-cross Trophy (), also known as X²O Badkamers Trophy (), is a Belgium, Belgian cyclo-cro ...
:3rd
Azencross Loenhout
:3rd
GP Essen
; 1994
: 1st
UCI World CX Championships
: 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
: 1st
Cyclo-cross Kalmthout
: 1st Cyclocross Silvelle
: 1st
GP Essen
: 1st
Superprestige Gieten
The Superprestige Gieten is a cyclo-cross race held in Gieten, Netherlands, which was part of the Superprestige (Cyclo-cross), Superprestige and which was organized until 2021.
Past winners
References
Men's resultsWomen's results
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: 1st
Duinencross Koksijde
The Duinencross Koksijde ("Cyclo-cross of Dunes") is a cyclo-cross race held in Koksijde, Belgium since 1969. From 1996 until 2021 it was part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is a season-long competition in cyclo-c ...
: 1st
Jaarmarktcross Niel
The Niel Jaarmarkt Cyclo-cross is a cyclo-cross race held in Niel, Belgium.
Until 2008 the race was part of the Cyclo-cross Gazet van Antwerpen
The Cyclo-cross Trophy (), also known as X²O Badkamers Trophy (), is a Belgium, Belgian cyclo-cro ...
: 1st
Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
: 1st Cyclocross Steinmaur
: 1st Cyclocross Harnes
: 1st
Krawatencross Lille
:1st General Classification
UCI World Cup CX
:1st General Classification
GvA Trophy
: 2nd Cyclocross Corva di Azzano
: 2nd
Vlaamse Aardbeiencross Hoogstraten
:3rd
Superprestige Diegem
The Diegem Cross also known as Superprestige Diegem is a cyclo-cross race held in Diegem, Belgium
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Cou ...
:3rd
Ziklokross Igorre
; 1995
:1st
Azencross Loenhout
: 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
: 1st
Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
: 1st
GP Essen
: 1st
Jaarmarktcross Niel
The Niel Jaarmarkt Cyclo-cross is a cyclo-cross race held in Niel, Belgium.
Until 2008 the race was part of the Cyclo-cross Gazet van Antwerpen
The Cyclo-cross Trophy (), also known as X²O Badkamers Trophy (), is a Belgium, Belgian cyclo-cro ...
: 1st Contern Cyclocross
: 1st
Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
: 1st Cyclocross Steinmaur
: 1st
Vlaamse Aardbeiencross Hoogstraten
: 1st
Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle
The Internationale Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle is a cyclo-cross race held in Oostmalle, Belgium, which was part of the Cyclo-cross Trophy until 2014. Since the 2014-2015 season it became an independent race but still with the back-up from the UCI. It ...
: 1st
Krawatencross Lille
: 1st
Cyclo-cross Ruddervoorde
: 3rd Cyclocross Silvelle
: 3rd Cyclocross Ravels
:1st General Classification
GvA Trophy
; 1996
: 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
: 1st
Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
: 1st
Vlaamse Aardbeiencross Hoogstraten
: 1st
Noordzeecross Middelkerke
: 1st
Kermiscross Ardooie
: 1st
Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle
The Internationale Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle is a cyclo-cross race held in Oostmalle, Belgium, which was part of the Cyclo-cross Trophy until 2014. Since the 2014-2015 season it became an independent race but still with the back-up from the UCI. It ...
: 1st Cyclocross Pont-Château
: 1st
Bredenecross
: 1st
Nationale Cyclo-Cross Otegem
The Nationale Cyclo-Cross Otegem (''"Weversmisdagcross"'') is a cyclo-cross race held in Otegem, Belgium
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the L ...
: 1st
Cyklokros Tábor The Cyklokros Tábor is a cyclo-cross race held in Tábor, Czech Republic, which is part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup.
Past winners Men
Women
References
Results
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup
Cycle ...
:1st General Classification
GvA Trophy
: 2nd
National CX Championships
: 2nd Cyclocross Steinmaur
: 2nd
GP Essen
: 2nd Cyclocross Ravels
: 2nd
Krawatencross Lille
; 1997
: 1st
National CX Championships
: 1st
Noordzeecross Middelkerke
: 1st
Kermiscross Ardooie
: 1st
Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle
The Internationale Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle is a cyclo-cross race held in Oostmalle, Belgium, which was part of the Cyclo-cross Trophy until 2014. Since the 2014-2015 season it became an independent race but still with the back-up from the UCI. It ...
: 1st Surhuisterveen
:1st General Classification
GvA Trophy
: 2nd Contern Cyclocross
: 2nd Cyclocross Steinmaur
:3rd
Azencross Loenhout
; 1998
: 1st
Kermiscross Ardooie
: 2nd Surhuisterveen
: 3rd
Noordzeecross Middelkerke
Mountainbike
; 1990
: 1st
National Championships Mountainbike
; 1991
: 1st
National Championships Mountainbike
; 1992
: 1st
National Championships Mountainbike
Honours and awards
*
Crystal Bicycle – Best Professional Cyclist: 1994
* Honorary Citizen of
Koksijde
Koksijde (; ; ) is a town and a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality in Belgium. It is located on the North Sea coast in the southwest of the Flanders, Flemish province of West Flanders.
The municipality comprises apart from Koksijde, the v ...
: 1994
References
External links
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Belgian male cyclists
Belgian cyclo-cross cyclists
Cycling announcers
1962 births
Living people
Cyclists from Herentals
UCI Cyclo-cross World Champions (men)
Belgian cyclo-cross champions
20th-century Belgian sportsmen
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