Pim Ronhaar disappointed with his recent performances: "I'm not making any progress and I have no idea why"
Cyclocross
The Koppenbergcross in Oudenaarde turned into a Baloise Trek Lions party on Wednesday. Thibau Nys won on behalf of the formation, Lars van der Haar came second and team manager Sven Nys was over the moon. Only Pim Ronhaar was a bit bittersweet after the race as he tells In de Leiderstrui.
The Dutchman started the race very well. After one lap he was in second position, which, given his performance in recent years, was not even a surprise to those present. Last year Ronhaar finished fifth on the Koppenberg, while the year before he won the U23 race.
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In Wednesday's X2O Trophy round it collapsed after one lap, partly due to bad luck. "I got caught on my shoe, after which I fell at the bottom of the course near the VIP tent," Ronhaar sums up. However, he certainly does not want to blame everything on those incidents.
"Pfff, I have no idea what's wrong," Ronhaar honestly shrouds in mystery. "I'm not making any progress and I have no idea why. I really do not know." When told that his start was strong, he reacts disappointed. "That's right, but normally I should be able to keep this up for an hour. I also showed that in Waterloo, but I don't know what's wrong in recent weeks."
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Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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