RESULTS

Men Elite

What a final! The men’s elite race became a true spectacle right down to the final meters. In a thrilling battle between Europe’s best riders, Toon Aerts ultimately came out on top. On a course where technique, power, and sand skills made the difference, he delivered a dream ending with an all-Belgian podium.

1		Toon Aerts
2		Thibau Nys
3		Joran Wyseure

Women Elite

Unstoppable from start to finish. Inge van der Heijden dominated the elite women’s race. The Dutch champion rode flawlessly in Middelkerke and earned the European champion’s jersey for the very first time.

1		Inge van der Heijden
2		Lucinda Brand
3		Aniek van Alphen

Men U23

The Italian revelation Mattia Agostinacchio confirmed his talent by stepping straight from junior champion to U23 European champion. On the demanding sandy course, he stayed composed, timed his effort perfectly, and rode solo from the penultimate lap to claim the title.

1		Mattia Agostinacchio
2		David Haverdings
3		Kay De Bruyckere

Women U23

In the U23 women’s category, it was once again Leonie Bentveld who showed her class. The Dutch rider delivered an impressive solo performance, leaving her rivals behind early on. In the dunes of Middelkerke, she proved she’s ready for the next step toward the elite ranks.

1		Leonie Bentveld
2		Célia Gery
3		Amandine Muller

Men Junior

Under a beautiful autumn sun, fans witnessed an intense battle in the junior men’s race. Italy’s Filippo Grigolini proved to be the strongest in the sand, taking a convincing victory after a powerful solo effort.

1		Filippo Grigolini
2		Patrik Pezzo Rosola
3		Giel Lejeune

Women Junior

The first European title of the weekend went to the Czech Republic. Barbora Bukovská delivered an outstanding performance in the junior women’s race, riding solo to victory. She made history as the first-ever Czech winner of the European Cyclo-Cross Championships.

1		Barbora Bukovská
2		Nynke Jochems
3		Nicole Azzetti