VIDEO: Alarming early crash leaves Joran Wyseure in visible pain at Maasmechelen World Cup

The men’s World Cup race in Maasmechelen was overshadowed by a heavy crash at the very start, with Joran Wyseure left in visible pain on the asphalt following an early incident.

Wyseure crashed just seconds after the start when he slipped out of his pedals on the tarmac, bringing down Pim Ronhaar in the process. The Belgian remained on the ground for several minutes, clearly distressed, as medical staff attended to him while the race continued.

The incident occurred before the race had the chance to settle, immediately disrupting the opening phase and forcing the peloton to fragment as the leading riders pushed on. Wyseure was eventually treated at the roadside, with concerns inevitable given the timing of the crash just one week before the cyclocross World Championships.

No official update on Wyseure’s condition was immediately available during the race, but the severity of the fall was clear from the extended attention he required on the course.

Watch the moment of the crash in the video below.