Berencross race results announced

Michael Vanthourenhout and Marie Schreiber won the Berencross, the second round of the HG Cross, held in Meulebeke. The event took place this Sunday in Meulebeke, Belgium, as part of the HG Cross 2026-2027 series.

Women's race details

At 13:45, the women started for six laps of racing. A light rain just before the start and in the first laps made the course muddy, adding difficulty to the race conditions.

Marie Schreiber's victory

Luxembourg champion Marie Schreiber (Team SD Worx – Protime) won after a race full of twists and turns. She finished ahead of Anniek van Alphen (777 TV CX Team) and the world champion Lucinda Brand (Baloise Verzekeringen – Het Poetsbureau Lions), who returned after falling halfway through the race.

Return to competition

For her return to competition, Fem Van Empel (Specialized TMRW) finished fourth. First French rider, Amandine Fouquenet (Pauwels Sauzen – Altez Industriebouw) took 11th place. Marie Schreiber takes the win at HG Cross Meulebeke! Aniek van Alphen and Lucinda Brand join her on the podium, with Fem van Empel finishing fourth on her return to racing.

Men's race outcome

On the men's race, as last week in Termonde, Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen – Altez Industriebouw) won the sprint. He finished ahead of Alepcin – Premier Tech, Jenthe Michels, and Niels Vandeputte.

Vanthourenhout's second win

At 32 years old, Vanthourenhout won his second victory in two rounds held on the HG Cross, continuing his strong performance in the series.