VIDEO: Was this the moment Wout van Aert lost the CX World Championships?
CyclocrossMonday, 03 February 2025 at 14:10
Wout van Aert was unable to truly test Mathieu van der Poel in Lievin at the 2025 Cyclocross World Championships, finishing a somewhat distant 2nd behind his arch nemesis. In this newly revealed video though, the reason why Van Aert was so far back early on comes to light.
Having started in the 4th row, the Belgian already at a disadvantage. Whilst Van der Poel took to the front after the first couple of corners, staying out of trouble, Van Aert was caught in traffic. That might have proved fatal too as Van Aert was pushed into the post as he looked to move up on an early corner, being forced to unclip and losing numerous positions as a result. “I was completely boxed in and almost hung in the fences in the first corner. It took a long time before there was space and I could start moving up. Of course I had hoped for a different scenario, but I also knew that this possibility existed. I tried to stay calm and start my race,” said about it post-race.
See the incident for yourself down below!
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🇧🇪 Wout van Aert: "I was on the outside in the first turn. They almost crashed on the inside so there was a domino effect. I almost got into the fences. Then I was even further back than my start position." #Lievin2025 pic.twitter.com/Ji49ZE10kX
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There’s only so much top level cycling anyone can do per year, especially in between injuries, how do you suggest he lives up to your wish, sacrifice a part of the road season? Hope you also get to ride enough to achieve your full potential all year round after satisfying the wife, boss, kids, taxman, clients, etc.
He started from 4th yest came 2nd. Some riders are talented enough that no matter where they start they finish on the podium. if a wildcard is given to the top 2 road riders for one spot on the 1st and 2nd row, its not going to be unfair but rather make it competitive and not boring
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