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Document NSC/CX-WORLD-CUP
Built 2026-07-04
Calendar/January 2026/UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven - Men Elite
CX.WC ★★★★ Sunday, January 4, 2026

UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven–Men Elite

Zonhoven's iconic 'Kuil' (the pit) features notorious deep sand sections that have become legendary in cyclocross. The 2.8km circuit includes steep drops, off-camber turns, and the famous sand pit that can make or break a race.

§ Watch

Where to watch

🇺🇸United States
FloBikes
streaming · LIVE · $
Full race replay available
🇬🇧United Kingdom
TNT Sports / Discovery+
streaming · LIVE · $
🇧🇪Belgium
Sporza
free · LIVE · free
RTBFLIVE · free
🇳🇱Netherlands
NOS
free · LIVE · free

⚠️ Spoiler warning: live streams and broadcaster home pages may show current standings. Disable autoplay & avoid sidebar recommendations on YouTube.

§ 02 — Route Schematic placeholder

UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven - Men Elite

THE KUIL (SAND PIT Start Finish 00.0 KM 200 KM
Schematic built from sector/climb count — not geographically accurate. Real map coming later.
§ 02 — Key Sectors

The decisive pavé

198.5km in
2
The Kuil (Sand Pit)
0.3 km
★★★★★
198.0km in
1
Sand Drop
0.2 km
★★★★
§ 04 — Favourites

Who to watch

№ 01 · SANDSPECIALISTS
Mathieu van der Poel
№ 02 · SANDSPECIALISTS
Michael Vanthourenhout
№ 03 · POWERRIDERS
Toon Aerts
№ 04 · POWERRIDERS
Laurens Sweeck
№ 05 · YOUNGTALENT
Thibau Nys
№ 06 · YOUNGTALENT
Emiel Verstrynge
§ 05 — Storylines

Narratives to watch

§ 07 — Viewing Notes

When to tune in

Watch for the sand pit - technique and power are equally important. Early laps establish the pecking order.