WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
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WORLDS
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Sunday, February 1, 2026
UCI Cyclocross World Championships–Men Elite
Hulst's World Championship course offers Van der Poel home advantage in his quest for another rainbow jersey.
§ Watch
Where to watch
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§ 02 — Route Schematic placeholder
UCI Cyclocross World Championships - Men Elite
Schematic built from sector/climb count — not geographically accurate. Real map coming later.
§ 02 — Key Sectors
The decisive pavé
—km in
3
Hulst sand pits
0.3 km
★★★★★
—km in
2
Off-camber grass sections
0.8 km
★★★★★
—km in
1
Technical wooded singletrack
0.5 km
★★★★★
§ 04 — Favourites
Who to watch
№ 01 · MVDP
Mathieu van der Poel
№ 02 · BELGIANCHALLENGERS
Michael Vanthourenhout
№ 03 · BELGIANCHALLENGERS
Thibau Nys
№ 04 · BELGIANCHALLENGERS
Toon Aerts
№ 05 · EXPERIENCEDDUTCH
Lars van der Haar
§ 05 — Storylines
Narratives to watch
- Can anyone stop Van der Poel on home soil?
- Belgian challenge for Dutch dominance
- Young Belgian talents emerging
§ 07 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Van der Poel is the heavy favorite but Worlds always delivers drama. Watch early pacing and late attacks.