Belgium's team for European Cyclocross Championships

With less than two weeks until the European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam, Netherlands, Belgian Cycling has announced its selection for various categories. The men's elite category will feature several riders capable of playing leading roles, including Thibau Nys, Michael Vanthourenhout, Niels Vandeputte, and Joran Wyseure. Additional participants include Laurens Sweeck, Gerben Kuypers, Jente Michels, and Witse Meeussen. Toon Aerts, the winner of the previous edition, is injured and will not defend his title.

Absence in women's elite category

In the women's elite category, the Belgian team will include Julie Brouwers, Alicia Franck, and Sterre Vervloet. The Belgian champion Marion Norbert-Riberolle will be absent due to a cardiac rhythm disorder. She had experienced difficulties during races in Dendermonde and Ardooie and underwent several medical examinations before the issue was identified.

Junior category participants

Belgium will also have several participants in the junior category, including Giel Lejeune, who has recently competed against professionals, alongside Mats Vanden Eynde, Arthur Van Den Boer, Viktor Vandenberghe, Sil De Brauwere, Lars Daelmans, Lars Corsus, and Yordi Corsus. In the women's junior category, Zita Peeters, Sanne Laurijssen, and Xenna De Bruyckere will represent Belgium.

Key riders in junior category

Lars Peers will be one of the main riders to follow in the junior category, selected alongside Tijl Vanhaverbeke, Bas Vanden Eynde, and Emiel Osaer. His performance is expected to be closely watched as he competes against other top junior talents in the event.