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Sunday, January 4, 2026
UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven–Women Elite
The women tackle the same iconic Zonhoven course with its legendary sand pit. Dutch dominance is expected but the technical demands can produce surprises.
§ Watch
Where to watch
YouTube
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§ 02 — Route Schematic placeholder
UCI Cyclocross World Cup Zonhoven - Women Elite
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 · ELITEDUTCH
Fem van Empel
№ 02 · ELITEDUTCH
Puck Pieterse
№ 03 · ELITEDUTCH
Lucinda Brand
№ 04 · RISINGSTAR
Zoe Backstedt
№ 05 · CONSISTENT
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado
§ 05 — Storylines
Narratives to watch
- Dutch dominance continues
- Can anyone break the Dutch monopoly?
- Young British talent Backstedt emerging
§ 07 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
The Dutch riders dominate but technical errors in the sand can change everything.