The Rapencross Lokeren race 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

Lokeren Lokeren () is a City status in Belgium, city and Municipalities in Belgium, municipality located in the Belgian Provinces of Belgium, province of East Flanders, and belongs to the Waasland, also called ''Land van Waas'', of which it is the second ...

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 for professional elite riders has been held since 2018. The race is held in ''Park ter Beuken'' near the city center of

and on the banks of

Durme The Durme is a 23.8 km river in Belgium. A left tributary of the Scheldt, it is created by the confluence of the Zuidlede and the Moervaart near Daknam, Lokeren. It passes through Lokeren, Waasmunster and borders Zele, before merging in the Sche ...

. The literal translation of the local name of the race is ''Turnip cyclo-cross race''; turnip root is present on the flag and the coat of arms of

. The first 3 editions in 2018, 2020 and 2021 were part of the

Exact Cross The Exact Cross is a season-long cyclo-cross competition, formerly known as the Ethias Cross and the Brico Cross, consisting of 8 rounds throughout the season in Belgium and the Netherlands. It is one of five season-long competitions, alongside t ...

series. In 2023 there was no Rapencross, instead the

Belgian National Cyclo-cross Championships The Belgium, Belgian National Cyclo-cross Championships were first held in 1910, and have been held annually since 1921 (with a break in 1940 due to World War II) by the Royal Belgian Cycling Federation (KBWB/RLVB). Races are run for elite men, el ...

were organized in this venue. The 2024 race was part of the

X²O Badkamers Trophy The Cyclo-cross Trophy (), also known as X²O Badkamers Trophy (), is a Belgian cyclo-cross racing series currently sponsored by X²O Badkamers (X²O Bathrooms). It is one of the three major season-long competitions in Cyclo-cross, the other two ...

Past winners

Elite Men

Elite Women

External links

Official Website

References

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