Wout van Aert headlines Belgians at Zonhoven World Cup, Sweeck and Vanthourenhout battle for World Cup lead
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Belgian Cycling has announced the names of riders for the UCI World Cup Zonhoven. Wout van Aert will lead the team in the 12th round of the World Cup, whilst his compatriots Laurens Sweeck and Michael Vanthourenhout will fight for the cup lead.
Wout van Aert is in great shape, He secured three consecutive victories against his rival Mathieu van der Poel over the busy Christmas period. In the eight cross races he participated in, he won five and earned silver in the rest. European champion Michael Vanthourenhout will also be competing alongside van Aert. Other notable riders include Eli Iserbyt, Quinten Hermans, and Laurens Sweeck.
Belgian Elite Men for UCI World Cup Zonhoven: Michael Vanthourenhout, Niels Vandeputte, Toon Vandebosch, Wout van Aert, Laurens Sweeck, Jens Adams, Eli Iserbyt, Quinten Hermans, Daan Soete, Gerben Kuypers, Tim Kielich and Vincent Baestaens.
Belgian Elite Women for UCI World Cup Zonhoven: Fauve Bastiaenssen, Julie Brouwers, Sanne Cant, Kiona Crabbé, Julie De Wilde, Jana Dobbelaere, Alicia Frank, Marion Norbert-Riberolle, Jinse Peeters, Marthe Truyen, Ellen Van Loy, Laura Verdonschot and Suzanne Verhoeven.
Belgian Elite U23 Men for UCI World Cup Zonhoven: Arne Baers, Aaron Dockx, Ward Huybs, White Meussen, Jente Michels, Thibau Nys, Victor Van de Putte, Luke Vanderlinden, Emiel Verstrynge and Joran Wyseure.
Belgian Junior Women for UCI World Cup Zonhoven: Lore, Shanyl, Fleur Moors, Lore Sas, Anna Vanderaerden, Jana Van der Veken and Xaydee Van Sinaey.
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