Belgium hopes to dominate the men's World Cup in Maasmechelen
Cyclocross
Belgian Cycling has announced the selections for Sunday's Maasmechelen World Cup. Thibau Nys, Eli Iserbyt, Michael Vanthourenhout and Laurens Sweeck are the most strking names among men. The women are looking forward to Sanne Cant and Laura Verdonschot, among others.
After the first World Cup of the season in Waterloo, America, the cross will move to Maasmechelen in Belgium for the second round. The still only 20-year-old Nys will be looking to add to his lead he brings from overseas on Sunday.
Belgian women lineup for Maasmechelen:
Julie Brouwers, Sanne Cant, Kiona Crabbé, Lore De Schepper, Jana Dobbelaere, Alicia Franck, Marion Norbert-Riberolle, Jinse Peeters, Xaydée Van Sinaey, Laura Verdonschot and Suzanne Verhoeven
Belgian men lineup for Maasmechelen:
Jens Adams, Arne Baers, Eli Iserbyt, Gerben Kuypers, Witse Meeussen, Jente Michels, Thibau Nys, Laurens Sweeck, Toon Vandebosch, Niels Vandeputte, Michael Vanthourenhout, Emiel Verstrynge and Joran Wyseure
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