At the World Championships in Hoogerheide in Dutch, the two cross giants of the previous years fought a battle to the goal that 28-year-old van der Poem won after 32.15 km in the sprint.
For the timeless professional from Team Alpecin-Deceuninck, it is the 5th World Cup title after 2015, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The 28-year-old Belgian van Art (Jumbo-Visma), winner of the green jerseys at last year’s Tour de France
the World Cup crown protected from 2016 to 2018.
The British protecting champ Thomas Paddock waives his involvement, instead he is getting ready for the street season.
It is really tough to explain, said van der Poem after his triumph.
I think that’s how everybody would say ahead of time how the race need to be-a sprint with me versus Out. It is truly amazing. I believe that was certainly among the top three of my most lovely success ever.
I will definitely remember for a very long time.
For women, the regional fans had the ability to eagerly anticipate a demonstration in Orange on Saturday.
The 20-year-old Fem van Expel led a Dutch triple success in front of Puck Pie terse and Lucinda Brand.
The ranks 5 to eight also went to chauffeurs from the host nation.