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Cyclocross Social PodcastVan der Poel can't continue like this | Cyclocross Social Podcast S6E66Noah and Issam are back! After a brief break, they cover the MTB world cup weekend in Nove Mesto. They discuss the preparation of Van der Poel towards the race, and what he needs to change to prevent such crashes. Further, they cover Puck Pieterse's XCC win and the Giro of Wout van Aert!2025-06-0441 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastVan Aert's spring & Van der Poel's MTB plans | Cyclocross Social Podcast S6E62Noah and Issam cover the spring classics campaign of Wout van Aert. They discuss his preparation, results and lasting effects from the crash. They also cover Van der Poels MTB plans00:00 opening00:58 Van Aert's spring24:00 Van der Poel MTB32:55 Ending2025-04-2333 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastChristmas Period Preview | Cyclocross Social Podcast S6E31The christmas period is here! Noah and Issam are joined by Eurosport commentator Jez Cox to preview all the racing. The three discuss the schedules of Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert and the wide open womens races!
00:00 opening
01:20 Is the schedule too busy?
10:20 The return of Van der Poel
20:22 Van Aerts schedule
28:15 Womens racing preview
38:35 Predictions
46:37 ending2024-12-1947 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastJules van Kempen: Coming to Europe as a first year U23 during covid | Cyclocross Social Podcast S6E25
Latest edition of Inside Cyclocross: https://cyclocrosssocial.substack.com/p/inside-cyclocross-17?r=4e2m42
In the latest episode of the cyclocross social podcast Noah is joined by American Cervelo Orange Living rider Jules van Kempen. The two visit about his season so far, and reminiscing his trip to Europe as a first year U23 during the Covid pandemic.
2024-12-0530 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastKoppenbergcross X2O Trophy | Cyclocross Social Podcast S6E14You can find the latest edition of inside cyclocross here:
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The X2O Trophy kicked off with the mythical Koppenbergcross. Noah recaps the mens and the womens race for you! He goes over the tactics Lars van der Haar used, the implosion of Nys and the hooligan who threw beer at Iserbyt.
Noah also recaps the womens race which was won by Van Empel. What dynamics does this create for the European championship?
2024-11-0138 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastNacht van Woerden & more news | Cyclocross Social Podcast S6E10Mid week racing under the floodlights in Woerden! Noah and Issam discuss the racing there, but also cover several other news stories!
00:00 Intro
00:45 Nacht van Woerden
16:05 Koppenberg vs EC
21:23 Coupe de France & AS Bike Team
30:55 Seasonal planning WVA, MVDP, Pieterse & Backstedt
34:00 Pidcock transfer?
39:50 Ending2024-10-2441 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastVan Aert misses Ronde as Pieterse flourishes | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E52)The second off season report brings Noah and Issam together to talk about the latest state of cyclocross riders on the road.
Of course there is no way to avoid talking about the bad crash of Wout van Aert during Dwars door Vlaanderen. They talk about the crash, season planning and Van der Poel.
Then the attention goes to the womens peloton where Pieterse is doing very well, but they question the seasonal planning. 2024-03-2830 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Benidrom | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E41)
Noah and Issam talk about the Benidorm worldcup from Benidorm! They talk about a great mens race with a lot of action. They talk about the crash of Van der Poel, the day of Tom Pidcock and the hectic win of Wout van Aert.
They then talk about the womens race where there was a great battle between Pieterse and Van Empel. They talk about tactics, drones and other riders!
2024-01-2150 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastX2O Trophy Koksijde | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E38)More cross in the busy new years period! Noah and Issam talk about the X2O Trophy in Koksijde where Van der Poel and Van Empel took the win! Noah also goes on a rant against a lack of Junior womens races.2024-01-0433 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Worldcup Hulst | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E36)Noah and Issam talk about the 11th round of the Cyclocross world cup! They go over the win of Van der Poel, but above all the incidents. Van der Poel spitting, Van Aert's chain and Pidcocks headbutt.
A lot also went down in the womens race, where Van Empel crashed (again) whilst Pieterse took the win after a tense race.2023-12-3138 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Gavere | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E33)Noah and Issam come to you on Boxing day to talk about the worldcup in Gavere. Just before their dinner they go over the win of Van der Poel, comeback of Pidcock & the state of Ronhaar, Nys and Mason.
They then talk about the womens race there Fem van Empel for once didnt win! They analyse the win of Pieterse, the mistakes by Alvarado and Noah mumbles on about so called cyclocross heritage. 2023-12-2739 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastExact Cross Mol | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E31)Noah and Issam talk about the first battle between Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert which took place in the Exact Cross of Mol.
They also talk about Brand and Van Anrooij who scored a 1-2 in the womens race2023-12-2319 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastMathieu van der Poel is back! X2O Trophy Herentals | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E29)Noah and Issam discuss the X2O Trophy in Herentals where Mathieu van der Poel & Tom Pidcock started their cyclocross seasons. They also discuss the close womens race between Van Empel and Brand.
2023-12-1731 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastThe Cyclocross Worldcup Debate | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E20)The debate surrounding the Cyclocross World Cup has completely exploded in recent weeks. Van der Haar and Nys don't race entire series, Lappartient says he wants to ban riders from the world championships & a couple of Belgians want the worldcup to shrink.
Noah and Issam take almost an hour so analyze the situation through a couple of quotes from Sven Nys, Erwin Vervecken, Lars van der Haar and Bart Wellens.
For any questions or comments: noah@cyclocrosss.com2023-11-1655 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastX2O trofee Koppenberg | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E13)The X2O trophy kicked off with an ultramythical edition of the Koppenbergcross. Noah and Issam discuss that win of Thibau Nys on holy family gound. They talk about his technical skills, his placing plan and where his teammate Pim Ronhaar went. Iserbyt, Van der Haar and Vanthourenhout are also discussed.
Ofcourse they also talk about the womens race. It was another easy win for Fem van Empel, but the story of the day was Anna Kay getting a third place after a battle with Kim van de Steene.2023-11-0228 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E12)The second round of the cyclocross world cup took place in Maasmechelen. Noah and Issam talk about the win of Lars van der Haar, the mistakes by Iserbyt, The puncture of Sweeck and the crash of Nys.
They then praise Van Empel who won the womens race ahead of Alvarado and Van Alphen. They spend a bit of time talking about the great ride of Casasola.
You also hear from Manon Bakker in this weeks Noah in the Field segment coming to you from the Nacht van Woerden.
The Dutch word of this...2023-10-3040 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastSuperprestige Ruddervoorde | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E11)Noah and Issam discuss the second round of the cyclocross superprestige which took place in Ruddervoorde. They start by breaking down the mens race. They analyse what was a trademark victory by Iserbyt, and the decision of Van der Haar to run most sections. They then pay attention to Kuypers, Orts and Mason who were all on flyers after having punctures.
They then talk about the womens race which was an elegant win by Alvarado. They talk about her, but also about Worst, Riberolle, Van der Heijden and Van Alphen! 2023-10-2936 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Worldcup Waterloo Preview with Jules van Kempen | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S5E7)The worldcup is starting in Waterloo this weekend! Noah and Issam take a look ahead at the race!
The podcast starts with a short talk about the calendar, which is followed by a short interview with Jules van Kempen. The American rider talks about his goals for Waterloo. He also shares some anecdotes about racing in Europe during the covid seaon.
When that is done Noah and Issam take a look ahead at the worldcup in Waterloo. They predict both the mens and the womens races.2023-10-1149 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastMTB Worldcup Lenzerheide & Leogang | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E61)The cyclocross social podcast is finally back! Noah and Issam talk about the MTB worldcups in Lenzerheide & Leogang. Most talk is about the star of the moment: Puck Pieterse. THey discuss her MTB campaign and what is going on with Fem van Empel. They also talk about Van der Poel, Van Aert and Pidcock who are training for the Tour de France.2023-06-2224 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastThe big Cyclocross World championships preview | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E51)Get 25% discount on your GCN+ subscription here: gcn.eu/cxsocial
The worldchampionships are here! Noah and Issam take a look ahead at the cyclocross worldchampionships in Hoogerheide.
They start by analyzing the expected battle between Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel. They talk game plans, strategy and a possible big block of riders trying to benefit from the battle.
They then dive into Pieterse vs Van Empel in the womens category. They talk about how Pieterse can beat Van Empel who has the superior sprint. They also talk...2023-02-021h 09
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Besancon | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E49)The worldcup season is over! Noah and Issam discuss the fianl day of racing in Besancon.
They talk about the big attack of Van der Poel which lead to him taking the win. They spend more time on the big battle for second. Noah is critical of Venturini, whilst Issam is happy for Niewenhuis who got a podium! They also talk about iserbyt, Kuhn and Boros.
They then talk about the womens race which was won by Pieterse. They talk about her charge through the field, but also about the battle for second between Worst a...2023-01-3032 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastX2O Trofee Hamme 2023 | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E48)The 6th round of the X2O trophy took place in Hamme today! Noah and Issam talk about the double win for Jumbo Visma.
They start with a chat about the win of Wout van Aert. They create some context about it, but also talk about the battle for second. Iserbyt took that place, but got some nice help from Ronhaar, who even lost out to Vanthourenhout.
They then talk about the womens race, which was a long solo by Fem van Empel. They dive into some training data from her and Shrin van Anrooij...2023-01-2929 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Zonhoven | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E44)The last race in the Christmas period was a good one! The modern classic Zonhoven took place. Noah and Issam talk about that 12th round of the cyclocross worldcup. They talk about the win of Van Aert, the back of Van der Poel, the battle for third between sweeck/vanthourenhout and some other things Noah saw in Zonhoven.
They also talk about the womens race. The crash of Fem van Empel, the ride of Van Anrooij, the choice of Pieterse and the battle for 4th are all discussed!
Listen to this and much more in...2023-01-0936 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastX2O Trofee Koksijde 2023 | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E42)Noah and Issam talk about another X2O trophy race! Today they talk about the racein Koksijde. Topics that are discussed are: The win of WVA, the back of VDP, the strong ride by Sweeck and the battle for the X2O trophy between Iserbyt and Van der Haar.
The duo also discusses the womens race in which Shirin van Anrooij took her 5th win of the season. They then dive into the knee issues of Van Empel, the comeback of Vos and the battle for the overall between Brand, Alvarado and Betsema.
Listen to...2023-01-0634 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastX2O Trofee Herentals 2023 | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E41)More racing this christmas period with the 4th round of the X2O Trophy taking place in Herentals. Noah and Issam talk about the home race of Wout van Aert. They talk about the puncture of Van Aert, the new tactics of Van der Poel, and the strong race of Jens Adams. They also talk about the race of Mason, Iserbyt and Van der Haar.
After that they talk about the womens race where Betsema lost the lead in the overall due to a puncture. They discuss that, aswell as the win of Pieterse, the podium of B...2023-01-0437 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastX2O Trofee Baal 2023 | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E40)New year, new podcast! Noah and Issam talk about the racing on Newyears day in Baal. They talk about the crash of Tom Pidcock in the final lap, which lead to Iserbyt and Vanthourenhout taking a 1-2. They also talk about the decision of Pidcock to skip the world championships.
The second part of the podcast is about the womens race. Noah and Issam talk about the Jumbo Visma debut of Fem van Empel. She did not have any trouble adapting to the new bike. They also talk about Brand, Alvarado and Betsema.
Listen to...2023-01-0236 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastExactcross Loenhout 2022 | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E39)More epic cyclocross racing in Loenhout! Noah and Issam talk about ANOTHER battle between Van Aert, Pidcock and Van der Poel. They talk about the tactic of Van der Poel, Pidcocks pitbox, Van Aerts sprint and the general state of the form. It was a good day for the brits as mason and mein ended 4th and 6th respectively.
They also talk about the womens race, but that wasnt to entertaining as Van Anrooij was simply the best. They discuss her performance, and her plans for the rest of the season. The young talents that ended in t...2022-12-3145 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastSuperprestige Diegem 2022 | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E38)The best race of the season took place under floodlights in Diegem. Noah and Issam talk about the 6th round of the Superprestige. Of course most time is spents on thalking about THAT battle between Van Aert, Van der Poel and Pidock. They talk about some weird bike changes, the mental strength of Van Aert and the explosion of Van der Poel. They also talk about nys, Iserbyt and Haverdings.
The womens race was also pretty enteraining. They talk about Pieterse, but also about the comeback of Van Anrooij, which eventually failed. The race of Betsema is...2022-12-2943 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastSuperprestige Cyclocross Heusden-Zolder | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E37)Noah and Issam talk about the fifth round of the superprestige in Heusden-Zolder. They talk about the duel between Van Aert and Van der Poel. They analyse the race, and the sprint which wasnt really a sprint. They also talk about the issues of Sweeck and Iserbyt whilst the strong race of Van der Haar is also mentioned.
They also talk about the womens race in which Alvarado took the win. They dive into how Persico messed up the race, but also the good form of Brand and Betsema.
Listen to this and much more in...2022-12-2837 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Gavere | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E36)Epic racing in a muddy Gavere today! Noah and Issam talk about the epic mens race which was a battle between Van der Poel, Van Aert and Pidcock. They talk about the mindset of Van der Poel, the mistakes of Pidcock, the mentality of Van Aert and some other trends at the front of the race. The performances of Nys, Mason and Kuypers also caught their eye.
The womens race was also a very fun one! Noah and Issam dive into what Van Anrooij and Brand did. They also talk about the mechanical of Pieterse, the running i...2022-12-2740 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastExactcross Mol 2022 | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E35)The christmas period is underway! Noah and Issam talk about the cyclocross race around the Zilvermeer in Mol! They talk about the first proper battle between Wout van Aert and Matheiu van der Poel which was won by Van Aert. They talk about Pidcock, Sweeck, Hermans and give some free advise to Tormans for transfers.
They also talk about the impressive win of Shrin van Anrooij in the womens race. They look into the results of Brand, Worst and Backstedt whilst having eye for Kastelijn and Verdonschot.
Listen to this and much more in this e...2022-12-2439 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Val di Sole | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E33)Snow racing in Val di Sole for the 10th round of the cyclocross world cup! Noah and Issam talk about all the news! Noah was on the ground in val di sole and bring some extra insights. They talk about Vanthourenhout and Pieterse who won the races, but also about Iserbyt and Van Empel who both crashed and were forced to withdraw from the race. They also talk about Kuhn, Persico, Sweeck and Ruegg.
Listen to this and much more in this episode of the cyclocross social podcast! 2022-12-1943 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Val di Sole Preview | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E32)Get 25% discount on your GCN+ subscription here: gcn.eu/cxsocial
The cyclocross worldcup is back in the snow! Noah and Issam take a look ahead at the second running of the Val di Sole worldcup.
For the mens race they see a clear favourite in Mathieu van der Poel, but cant agree on what comes behind him. Noah thinks Sweeck and Kuhn, but Issam back the pauwels sauzen duo Vanthourenhout/Iserbyt
They also preview what promises to be an exciting womens race. Pieterse or Van Empel is the main question for the win, b...2022-12-1529 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Dublin | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E31)The cyclocross worldcup went to Dublin for the first time ever! The racing was good! Noah and Issam discuss the epic racing. They talk about the mens race, which was much faster than it looked. They talk about the win of Van Aert, the tactics of Pidcock, Iserbyt and Sweeck and the comeback of Van der Haar.
They spend more time talking about the womens race, which was an epic battle between Pieterse and Van Empel. They talk about the switchbacks, the dummies, the tricks and the final lap!
Listen to this and much more...2022-12-1245 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Dublin Preview | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E30)Get 25% discount on your GCN+ subscription here: gcn.eu/cxsocial
The worldcup goes to Ireland! Noah and Issam take a look ahead at the worldcup in Dublin where Wout van Aert looks to get his first win of the season, but can Pidcock maybe stop him? And what about Vanthourenhout, Iserbyt, Van der Haar and Sweeck?
They also talk about the womens race where they predict another battle between Fem van Empel and Puck Pieterse. They also talk about the lack of depth in the startfield.
Listen to this and much more in t...2022-12-0826 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Antwerp | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E29)Wout van Aert is back in cross! He started his cross campaign in Antwerp where the 8th round of the world cup took plake. Noah and Issam discuss his comeback, the win of Van der Poel, the bad start of Pidcock and the strong ride of Michael Vanthourenhout.
They also talk about the womens race where Van Empel won ahead of Pieterse and Van Anrooij. Some riders that had a very good race like Bakker, Verdonschot and Cant are also mentioned.
Noah ends by looking at racing elsewhere in Europe.
Listen to this a...2022-12-0538 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastSuperprestige Boom 2022 | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E28)The 4th round of the Superprestige took place in Boom today. Noah talks you through the mens race where Tom Pidcock won, despite crashing with Mathieu van der Poel. And the womens race, where Aniek van Alphen caused a huge upset by winning the race, ahead of Betsema and Van Anrooij.
Noah also gives his thoughts on Jente Michels, Ryan Kamp, Lars van der Haar, Eli Iserbyt, Lucinda Brand, Blanka Vas and some racing in the rest of Europe!
Listen to this and much more in this episode of the cyclocross social podcast!2022-12-0432 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Antwerp Preview | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E27)Get a 25% discount on GCN+ by going to gcn.eu/cxsocial
The Cyclocross world cup goes into the 8th round in Antwerp this weekend. Noah and Issam take a look ahead at the season debut of Wout van Aert!
Wout van Aert is starting his cyclocross season in Antwerp this weekend. Will he come in just like in Boom last year? Or will Mathieu van der Poel win again, just like in Hulst? And what with World cup leader Laurens Sweeck and world champion Tom Pidcock?
They also take a look ahead at t...2022-12-0138 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Hulst | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E26)Mathieu van der Poel is back, and so is Twan! Noah and Twan talk about the racing in Hulst, whilst Issam enjoys Belgium-Morocco. 4
They talk about the win and overtakes of Van der Poel, the mechanical of Pidcock, the fight back of Iserbyt, the podium streak of Van der Haar and another great race by Orts.
They also talk about the womens race where Puck Pieterse took another win ahead of Fem van Empel. They talk about the crahs of Van Empel and risks she took. The race of Van Anrooij also doesnt go unnoticed, a...2022-11-2839 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Hulst Preview | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E24)Get 25% discount on your GCN+ subscription here: gcn.eu/cxsocial
Mathieu van der Poel is back! The 4x world champion is back in action after a failed 2021/22 cross season. Noah and Issam take a look ahead at his season debut in the world cup in Hulst! They talk about his spot on the grid, as well as how he can overtake in Hulst. They also talk about how he will go up against riders like Pidcock, Van der Haar and Sweeck. They briefly go over the situation of Iserbyt before they talk about the womens race.
2022-11-2440 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastSuperprestige Merksplas 2022 | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E21)The superprestige is into its 3rd round in Merksplas! Noah and Issam discuss the mens and womens races. In the mens race Sweeck took his third win in a row, beating Lars van der Haar who had a poor start.
They talk about some training news around Sweeck, the bad start of Van der Haar and the Pauwels Sauzen battle for 3rd. They also talk about the season start of Pidcock.
The womens race was won by Alvarado. She attacked in the first lap, and easily won the race. Betsema ended second, but was involved in...2022-11-2039 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastPidcock is back! Cyclocross World Cup Overijse Preview with Brook Watts | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E20)Get 25% discount on your GCN+ subscription here: gcn.eu/cxsocial
The cyclocross worldcup rolls on into Overijse for the 6th round. Noah takes a look ahead at the season start with Brook Watts. They of course talk about cyclocross world champion Tom Pidcock who starts his season this weekend. They talk about his usual rustieness going into the field, and if that will open chances for Vanthourenhout, Sweeck, Van der Haar, Iserbyt and Nieuwenhuis.
They also discuss the womens race where they go over Van Empel, Pieterse, Van Anrooij and Betsema, but also talk about t...2022-11-1736 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Beekse Bergen | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E19)The worldcup is back on a new venue in the Beekse Bergen. Noah and Issam talk about the mens and womens race.
In the mens race they talks about the the win of Laurens Sweeck who has a great form at the moment. They also talk about Iserbyt, Vanthourenhout and Van der Haar. The historic performance of Orts is also discussed.
In the womens race they talk about the win of Shirin van Anrooij as well as Fem van Empel, Puck Pieterse and Lucinda Brand. They also discuss Marianne Vos who has a good race.2022-11-1441 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E12)A new race in the worldcup on a completely new course is Maasmechelen. Noah and Issam discuss the racing where Iserbyt was beaten for the first time this cross season. Sweeck took the win, but was this course made for racing in the first place with this many punctures? They also give attention to Kuhn, Vandeputte and Nieuwenhuis.
They also talk about the womens race where Fem van Empel took the win again. Noah and Issam give their opinion on how Pieterse and others can compete with here.
Listen to this and more in this ep...2022-10-3140 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastVos is back! Cyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen Preview | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E10)The Cyclocross Worldcup heads to Maasmechelen this weekend. Noah and Issam take a look ahead at the mens and womens race!
Who can beat Eli Isebyt, who has won all 3 worldcups this season? Noah and Issam give their thoughts on how Van der Haar and Sweeck should tackle the race. They also talk about Nieuwenhuis and Dubau.
The attention then goes to the womens race, where Marianne Vos makes her return. They talk about the Nacht van Woerden, Van Empel, Pietere and Vas. Who will take the win this weekend? Its going to be exciting!2022-10-2728 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Tabor | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E9)With a bit of a delay, the cyclocross social podcast brings you the latest from the Tabor worldcup.
Noah, in the car back from Tabor, and Issam talk about the mens race for a short while. The race wasnt too interesting, with a sneaky Iserbyt attack being enough for him to take the win. Sweeck's decision to race Ardooie is discussed, as well as Lars van der Haar who was sick earlier this week.
There is more time spent on the womens race. Van Empel took another win, but could the others have done more? A...2022-10-2448 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross World Cup Preview | Cyclocross Social Podcast S4E5The Cyclocross Worldcup is starting this weekend with the world cup in Waterloo. Noah and Tom take a look ahead at this worldcup. They discuss the calendar and the main contenders.
Will someone be able to beat Eli Iserbyt? Vanthourenhout, Sweeck and Van der Haar look to be the main challengers. But when does Mathieu van der Poel start his season, and could he be a factor?
Will we see more from Brand and Van Empel on the womens side? Will those 2 battle it out for the overall win, or can Worst and Betsema do...2022-10-0627 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastExact Cross Meulebeke 2022 | Cyclocross Social Podcast S4E4Todays episode of the cyclocross social podcast is brought to you by Big Bobble Hats. Stay warm this winter and use the code CXSOCIAL15 for 15% discount of your Big Bobble Hats!
The Exact Cross series marches on into Meulebeke, where the third round of the series took place. On a slightly muddy course we saw 2 entertaining races. Noah and Issam discuss the mens race where Vanthourenhout won after a battle with Iserbyt, Van der Haar and Sweeck. They discuss the crash of Sweeck, the start of Van der Haar and some other riders.
The womens...2022-10-0241 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastExactcross Beringen & Road World Championships 2022 | Cyclocross Social Podcast S4E3After the season opener in Kruibeke, the cyclocross season continues in Beringen! The course on the 'Avonturenberg' provided us with some amazig racing to talk about.
In the mens race Eli Iserbyt took his first win of the season, beating Vanthourenhout and Van der Haar. The strength of Iserbyt is discussed, aswell as the improvements seen at the end of van der haar. Meanwhile there was a pack of young riders ending behind the top 3 that certainly deserved some attention. Ronhaar put in a great effort to end 4th, but Meeussen, Nys, Michels and Kamp all deserve...2022-09-2649 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastExactcross Kruibeke 2022 | Cyclocross Social Podcast S4E2The Cyclocross season is well and truly underway with the first televised crosses of the year taking place in Kruibeke.
Noah and Issam discuss the mens race in which Venthourenhout was able to take the win. They discuss the win, but also the transfer of Sweeck, and how that effected him. Iserbyt, and new dad Van der Haar also get attention, aswell as some riders further down the result.
The womens race, won by Van Empel, is also discussed. Does this win mean Van Empel will dominate the season, or did worst and betsema show en...2022-09-1945 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Vos, Persico, Van Aert and Pidcock impress in Tour de France (Femmes)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan to talk about the Tour de France!
The podcast opens with a section on the womens Tour de France. The win of Vos is discussed, as well as the second place in GC of Persico. After that Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock are discussed, as both won stages in the mens tour de france!
Listen to this, and much more, in this episode of the cyclocross social podcast!2022-07-3032 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Van Aert domminates in first days of the Tour de France! (episode 80)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Issam to talk about the first 5 days of the Tour de France!
The main talking point of the episode is Wout van Aert. The Belgian of team Jumbo Visma domminated the first 5 days. He claimed 3 second places, a win and had the yellow jersey for 4 stages! We discuss his results, the attention it got and all the rest around it. His main rival, Mathieu van der Poel, is also discussed as he is lacking form.
Listen to this, and much...2022-07-0733 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Pink Panther Van der Poel smashes opposition during Giro Start (episode 76)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan to talk about the first 3 days of the Giro!
The main talking point of the episode is Mathieu van der Poel, who started his giro with a first and second place. They briefly discuss the opening stage, and TT on day 2 before looking ahead at the rest of the giro.
After Van der Poel there is also a short while to look at Ben Tulett, and Gianni Vermeersch who was good in Dunkirk.
Finally there is a lo...2022-05-1020 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Van Aert and Hermans podium Liege Bastogne Liege (episode 75)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan to talk about the Liege Bastogne Liege, Paris Roubaix and the Amstel Gold Race!
After a couple of weeks of absence, the cyclocross social podcast is back today! We talk about the man of the hour, Quinten Hermans coming hot off his second place in Liege Bastogne Liege. We talk about his race, aswell as Wout van Aert who ended third. We dive into his results in Roubaix aswell, after coming off an covid infection.
We also look back at...2022-04-2530 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Van der Poel wins the Tour of Flanders, Pidcock extends with Ineos (episode 74)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan to talk about the The Tour of Flanders!
The main topic of today is obviously the ride of Mathieu van der Poel. Noah and Twan talk through the race. They discuss the dangerous group with Vermeersch, the attack of pogacar, the counter of Van der poel and some other interesting things during the race.
There is also a bit of time to talk about Dwars door Vlaanderen, where van der poel also won and Pidcock was on the podium.2022-04-0535 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Van Aert domminates E3, Van der Poel shows off in Coppi e Bartali (episode 72)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan to talk about E3, Gent Wevelgem, Brugge de Panne and Coppi e Bartali!
The first part of the podcast is about the domminance of Wout van Aert. We talk about the win in E3, his ride in Gent Wevelgem and what we expect in Flanders! After that we dive into Merlier, Vermeersch and Van der Poel.
The womens races are also discussed! There Van Anrooij and Persico kept performing. At the same time Kastelijn and Cant impressed in Gent...2022-03-2924 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Van der Poel is back with a podium in San Remo! (episode 71)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twanto talk about Milan San Remo and some other (Italian) races!
The first part of the podcast is about the successful comeback of Mathieu van der Poel. After long suffering from backpain he was able to return to racing in Milan san Remo, and how!! After almost 300km he ended 3rd!
That is discusses, aswell as Van Aert's performance in MSR and Paris-Nice. Riders like Turgis, Merlier, Pidcock and Vermeersch are also discussed!
The womens races are also di...2022-03-2127 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Van Aert and Pidcock animate opening weekend (episode 70)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twanto talk about the first races of the road season!
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The main focus is on 4 riders: Van Aert, who won omloop, Pidcock who animated both races, Merlier who has been struggling and Van Anrooij who impressed. We talk about these 4 riders, but also have attention for other riders like Turner and Vermeersch
Listen to this, and m...2022-02-2820 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Superprestige Gavere (Episode 66)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Issam to talk about the final round of the superprestige in Gavere
On todays podcast you will hear about the win of Lars van der Haar, the overall win of Iserbyt and the strong rides of Kuhn and Ruegg. We also talk about the win of Brand, and the others in the womens race
Listen to this, and much more, in this episode of the cyclocross social podcast!
Any comments, reactions and feedback can be sent to Noah...2022-02-1327 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Drama around the Tormans cyclocross team (episode 65)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Issam to talk about the drama surrounding the tormans team.
A lot has happened in the cyclocross world this week. Tormans parted ways with wanty, to set up a new team with quickstep. However;Hermans, Van Kessel, Wyseure and Verstrynge will all be trading the Tormans team for Alpecin Fenix. Noah and Issam update you on all the latest news. They explain what lead to this happening, aswell as how this could have been prevented. They look into what this schok departure m...2022-02-1044 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Cyclocross Worldchampionships day 2 : Men Elite/Junior + Women U23 (episode 63)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about talk about the second day of racing at the worldchampionships in Fayetteville!
The main talking point of the day is the mens race. We talk about the great and historic win of Tom Pidcock, but also talk about the comments of some Belgians who thought they could have won. We also discuss the battle for silver between Iserbyt and Van der Haar, aswell as the results of White and Kuhn.
After the mens elite...2022-01-3153 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: UCI Worldcup Hoogerheide (Episode 59)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the Worldcup in Hoogerheide!
The main talking point of today is the win of Eli Iserbyt. We talk about how he did it, and what happened with his opponents. We look into Pidcock, van der Haar, Aerts and Hermans. We also discuss what this means for the world championships next week.
In the second part of the podcast we talk about the womens race. We talk about the win of Vos, but also about...2022-01-2432 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: X²O Badkamers Trofee Hamme (episode 58)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the x2o trophy in Hamme!
The main topic of the day is the battle in the mens race. We talk about the crash of Pidcock, the sprint between Aerts an Sweeck for the win, what this means for the worldchamps and what Iserbyt was doing today. We also talk about Venturini and Van der Haar.
Also the womens race gets attention, but it wasnt the most exiting one. We talk about Brand and B...2022-01-2330 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: UCI Worldcup Flamanville (Episode 56)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Tom and Issam to talk about the Worldcup in Flamanville!
The main talking point of today is the win of Eli Iserbyt. We talk about how he did it, and what happened with his opponents. We also talk about other riders in the top 10 like Kuhn, Ruegg and Dubau.
In the second part of the podcast we talk about the womens race. We talk about the great battle between Pieterse and Van Empel. But was also talk about Vas, Realini a...2022-01-1731 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Belgian/Dutch/British/French/Spanish National championships (episode 53)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Issam to talk about the National championships!
Its a long and filled podcast today, which starts off with talking about the Belgian nationals in Middelkerke. We talk about Van Aert who won, but also Hermans, Sweeck, Aerts and Iserbyt.
The Belgian womens race is next then. We talk about the 13th title for Cant, and the other riders on the podium.
Following that, we talk about the Dutch nationals. We talk about the 'easy' win of Lars van...2022-01-1057 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: X²O Badkamers Trofee Herentals (episode 52)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the x2o trophy in Herentals!
The main topic of the day is Wout van Aert his announcement to skip the worlds in Fayetteville. We talk about what lead to this decision and what this means for the future of cyclocross.
We also talk about the racing. Van Aert was simply the best, but we also talk about the others; Pidcock, Aerts, Iserbyt, Van der Haar and Van Kessel.
Also the womens r...2022-01-0632 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Hexiacross Gullegem (Episode 51)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Issam to talk about the Hexiacross in Gullegem!
Gullegem is only one of a few non classified crosses of the season, and unfortunately it showed in the participants. Both categories had clear favorites, and not a lot of depth in the startfields.
We talk about the riders who were there however, so we talk about the win of Pidcock, the podium of Wyseure and the strong ride by orts. We also talk about Van Anrooij who won the womens race, and...2022-01-0521 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: UCI Worldcup Hulst (Episode 50)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the Worldcup in Hulst!
The main talking point of today is the win of Tom Pidcock. We talk about he capitalized on the bad luck of Wout van Aert, who had a chaindrop in lap 1. We also talk about the strong ride of Eli Iserbyt which secured him the overall win in the worldcup. Van der haar also gets a mention, he ended third.
In the second part of the podcast we talk about...2022-01-0330 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: UCI Worldcup Hulst (Episode 50)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the Worldcup in Hulst!
The main talking point of today is the win of Tom Pidcock. We talk about he capitalized on the bad luck of Wout van Aert, who had a chaindrop in lap 1. We also talk about the strong ride of Eli Iserbyt which secured him the overall win in the worldcup. Van der haar also gets a mention, he ended third.
In the second part of the podcast we...2022-01-0342 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast with Jens Dekker: X²O Badkamers Trofee Baal (episode 49)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Jens Dekker to talk about the X2O Trofee in Loenhout!
The main talking point of the day is again Wout van Aert. The Belgian champion put in another crazy performance. Even a shoe change couldnt stop him today, but due to that Pidcock could make a real battle. We talk about that battle, the change and a bit more.
We also talk about some other riders, like Iserbyt, Van kessel and Aerts
The second part of...2022-01-0242 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: X²O Badkamers Trofee Loenhout (episode 48)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the X2O Trofee in Loenhout!
The main talking point of the day is again Wout van Aert. The Belgian champion put in another crazy performance. He was in control of the race, so we obviously talk about that. But we also talk about the likes of Michael Vanthournhout, Toon Aerts and go into the back issues of Mathieu van der Poel.
The second part of the podcast is about the womens race. We t...2021-12-3138 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Superprestige Heusden Zolder (Episode 47)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the Superprestige in Heusden Zolder!
The 2 main talking points of the episode are Van Aert and Van der Poel. Should Van Aert go to the worlds? And what was up with Van der Poel today? Should he be worried. and change his approach towards the worlds?
We also walk about Pidcock, Iserbyt and Aerts!
The second part of the podcast is about the womens race. We talk about the battle between Van Empe...2021-12-2839 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast UCI Worldcup Dendermonde, The return of Van der Poel! (Episode 46)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the 12th round of the Worldcup in Dendermonde!
Dendermonde is a relatively new race in the worldcup, this year marked the second worldcup there. The parcours gets some mixed reactions in the podcast, but the main focus is obviously on the return of Mathieu van der Poel. We discuss his start, his bike changes and comapre his ride to how WVA did. We also talk about Toon Aert, Michael Vanthournhout, Tom Pidcock and a bunch of other riders including...2021-12-2745 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast UCI Worldcup Dendermonde preview, Van der Poel is back! (Episode 44)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to take a look ahead at the worldcup in Dendermonde.
The main focus is obviously on the comeback of Mathieu van der Poel. What can he do at his (delayed) return? We discuss that, along with ''the big 3'' and the stories surrounding the back and knee of Van der Poel. Besides that, we discuss Van Aert. Can he claim his second victory in Dendermonde?
The worldcup itself could get decided this weekend in Dendermonde. Iserbyt has...2021-12-2229 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast with Nathan Smith: UCI Worldcup Namur preview (Episode 41)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Junior cyclocross rider Nathan Smith to talk about his season and the worldcup in Namur.
In the first part of the podcast Nathan talks about himself, his season and his goals for the remainder of t he season. He is very happy with how its going, and hopes to consolidate his second place in the worldcup standings this weekend. He also hopes to become British champion, and get a good result at the worlds.
The second part of the podcast...2021-12-1629 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: UCI Worldcup Val di Sole (Episode 40)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the 8th round of the Worldcup in Val di Sole!
Todays main talking point is the domminant ride by Wout van Aert. nobody could stop him today, but we do also talk about the riders behind him. Michael Vanthourenhout did a good race, just like pidcock recovered from a bad start. We also dive into the ride of Kuhn, and some people outside of the top 10.
For the womens race we mainly talk about...2021-12-1333 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Superprestige Boom, Van Aert impresses at return to cyclocross (Episode 38)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the Superprestige in Boom, where Van Aert and Pidcock made their long awaited cyclocross return!
Obviously the main talking point is the strong comeback of Van Aert. He wonthe race by 1.40min, despite a crash. Where does this leave us for the rest of the season? Can Iserbyt and Aerts do something later on? And what was Aerts doing this race? Also attention for the strong rides of Lars van der Haar, Pim Ronhaar and Ben...2021-12-0637 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Superprestige Boom Preview, the return of Van Aert and Pidcock (Episode 37)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to take a look ahead at the Superprestige in Boom, where Van Aert and Pidcock make their long awaited cyclocross return!
The return of Van Aert and Pidcock is obviously the main talking point. What can they do on their reutrn, and what will the rest of their season look like? Where will they stand in comparison with Iserbyt and Aerts?
We also take a look ahead at the womens race where Brand is the big favourite, b...2021-12-0225 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: UCI Worldcup Koksijde (Episode 33)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the Worldcup in Koksijde!
Todays main talking point is the win of Eli Iserbyt, who took another win. How did he do it this time, and how did he beat sand specialist Laurens Sweeck? Could Hermans and Aerts have done anything to prevent this victory? And what did Van der Haar do in todays race?
We also touch upon Vincent Baestaens who is out contract, and Hendrickx who put in a great performance.
For the womens race we talk...2021-11-2233 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: UCI Worldcup Tabor (Episode 30)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by Twan and Issam to talk about the Worldcup in Tabor!
Todays main talking point is the win of Lars van der Haar, who won his first worldcup since 2017! We dive into what made the difference today for him, why Iserbyt didnt win for once, and what Hermans could have done without his puncture.
We also talk about Vincent Baestaens, David van der Poel and the Italian duo of Bertolini and Dorigoni.
For the womens race we talk about t...2021-11-1532 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast with Anna Kay and Felipe Orts: Ethias cross Leuven (Episode 29)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season. In todays episode Noah and Issam talk about the Ethias cross in Leuven. However, the episode also features 2 short interviews with Anna Kay and Felipe Orts!
They first part of the podcast is about the womens race. The winner, Anna Kay, tells about her race and her recovery prior to this injury on the podcast. She also talks about the rest of her season. Noah and Issam then proceed to talk about the rest of the womens race.
The second part of the podcast is a...2021-11-1432 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast with Petr Dlask: UCI Worldcup Tabor preview + the state of Czech cyclocross (Episode 27)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by former Czech champion, Petr Dlask and Issam to take a look ahead at the Worldcup in Tabor!
First Petr talks about what makes Tabor special. He talks about the fans, the new and old parcours and his experiance at the 2001 worldchampionships held in Tabor
After that we take a look ahead at the womens race. Can Brand claim the win, or will Betsema bounce back? And what can youngsters Pieterse and Vas do? And we shouldnt forget the riders from...2021-11-1150 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: European championships Elite Men, Women U23 & Men Junior (Episode 26)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah isby Issam and Twan to talk about the second day of the european championships on Col du Vam!
The main talk is about the great mens race. Hermans an Van der Haar certainly entertained us, but did Belgium throw away (another) win? And what was up with Iserbyt today?
The second part of the podcast is about the Womens U23 and Mens Womens race. Would Pieterse have won without a crash? What is up with Van Empel? And what about the other riders i...2021-11-0831 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast with Jens Dekker: European championships cyclocross preview (Episode 24)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 season! Today Noah is joined by former Junior world champion Jens Dekker and Twan to take a look ahead at the european championship!
Who can beat Eli Iserbyt, and how? Those are the 2 main questions for the mens race. Can Toon Aerts do it? Or Lars van der Haar? And who are the other contenders for the podium?
For the womens race the main question is if Vas can beat the Dutch women again after her win in Overijse. How will the Dutch women play the r...2021-11-0437 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: UCI Worldcup Zonhoven (Episode 18)The cyclocross social podcast is back for the 2021-22 cyclocross season! In this episode Noah, Issam and Twan talk about the fourth round of the UCI Worldcup in Zonhoven, Belgium!
The mens race was and absolute thriller, where 6 riders fought hard for the win. Toon Aerts eventually took the win, but there was a lot to discus about that win. Did Iserbyt gift the win? Could Van der Haar have won? And what was Hermans doing today?
Ofcourse there was more than just the fight for the win, like good performances by Ronhaar and Van K...2021-10-2539 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Mathieu van der Poel takes yellow in stage 2!! (S2 E7)With a stunning attack it is Mathieu van der Poel who takes the yellow jersey after stae 2 in the Tour de France!! Noah and Issam dive into the stage. What happened with Alaphilippe? How long can Van der Poel keep the jersey? And what about Van Aert? Can he still do anything this tour? Find it out here!2021-06-2819 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Van Aert and Pidcock dominate the Amstel Gold Race (S2 E5)Noah, Twan and Issam talk about the 2021 Amstel Gold Race. A wild race in which Van Aert and Pidcock showed themselves. It ultimately came down to a mm sprint in which Van Aert took the win! We discuss our thoughts about it.
Also attention for Ben Tullet, Quinten Hermans and Clement Venturini who road good races.
We end the Podcast with a short mention of Orts2021-04-1921 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Van der Poel and Van Aert show themselves in the classics (S2 E4)Noah talks with Twan and Tom about the classic road season. We cover the races between Tirreno and Ronde. All races in which Van der Poel, Van Aert and Vermeersch have shown themselves once more. Listen to our take on their races here!2021-04-0829 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Strade Bianche, cyclocross on road bikes(S2 E2)Noah, Twan and Issam sit together and talk about the road race that comes the closes to cyclocross, the strade Bianche.
White roads, cyclocross riders and a fantastic race more then enough to talk about.
How insane was the attack of Van der Poel? and why cant he do this on the Koppenberg? How come Van Aert was struggling a bit? and what did the race of Pidcock tell him?
This, and a part about Merlier and Vermeesch all just under 25min2021-03-0822 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: X²O Trofee Brussels (Episode 55)Noah talks about the last X20 Trofee race of the season in Brussels with Noah and Twan. On the program today: The win of Tonn Aerts and the once again strong showing by the Tormans duo Hermans and van Kessel. Also an interesting debate about races after the worldchampionships. Do they add something to the season? Or should the season perhaps end with the Worldchampionships?
Also on the program: Discussion about the womens race where Brand and Betsema fought for the overall win, but ALvarado took the stage win. What was there to say about the performances o...2021-02-1520 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Superprestige Middelkerke (Episode 52)Noah talks about the last race of the Superprestige in the 2020/21 season in Middelkerke. Todays hot topic: The team tactics that were imprelemted today by both Pauwels Sauzen and Bingoal Trek. Was it right to make Sweeck, Vanthourenhout and Van der Haar wait? Find out what we think! We also talk about Kuhn, Orts and Van Kessel.
The second part of the podcast focuses on the womens race. A race where Betsema easily won and Brand almost still lost the Superprestige. Hear our thoughts about that, and a lot more by listening to the podcast!2021-02-0722 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Superprestige Middelkerke preview (Episode 51)Noah and Issam take a brief look ahead at the last round of the Superprestige cyclocross 2020/21.
Who will grab the victory in absence of the likes of Van der Poel, Van Aert and Pidcock? Will it be Aerts, or one of the Pauwels-Sauzen Bingoal riders? Or will Tormans perhaps grab their first podium of the season?
And what about the womens race? Will Alvarado take revenge for her defeat last weekend? Or will it be Brand who claims the win? And of course, we cant forget about the other like Worst, Honsinger and Bakker. Listen to i...2021-02-0517 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Worldchampionships cyclocross Men elite + Women U23 (Episode 50)Noah talks about the second day of racing at the UCI Cyclocross worldchampionships in Ostend/Oostende 2021.
The day of the much anticipated mens elite race. It turned out to be an anticlimactic race due to a crash of Van der Poel and a puncture of Van Aert. Both are discussed in the podcast. Also enough attention for the battle for third between Pidcock and Sweeck.
The second part of the podcast is dedicated to the Womens U23 race where Fem van Empel took home the worldtitle making it 4 out of 4 for The Netherlands. But could Va...2021-02-0129 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Worldchampionships cyclocross Men elite + Women U23 preview (Episode 47)Noah takes a look ahead at the worldchampionship cyclocross in Oostend with Tom, Issam and Twan.
In this second part they take a look ahead at the Mens elite and Womens U23 race.
What do we know about the parcours today after the first official training? The mens race looks to be a titanic battle between Van Aert and Van der Poel? Who has the upperhand, who finds the perfect parcours and who will ultimately win? Also attention for the riders on the second row like Vanthourenhout, Sweeck and Pidcock. And how could we almost fo...2021-01-2926 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Worldcup Overijse (episode 45)Noah talks about the latest cyclocross with Issam and Twan. Today they talk about the last round of the Worldcup cyclocross in Overijse. The last race before the worldchampionships in Oostend. A race in which we couldnt see a true battle between Van Aert and Van der Poel because of a puncture. But what did this race tell us about their form? And what about the U23 riders like Kamp and Ronhaar?
In the womens race we saw a wide open race. A lot to discuss about that one because Alvarado won again, but Bakker, Brand and B...2021-01-2523 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Check in with Michael van den Ham (episode 42)Noah checks in with Canadian champion Michael Van den Ham. They talk about his career. From fram, to a pro cyclocross riders in Europe. How was it for him to start cycling, and how was he able to make that step to Europe?
More in depth talk about this current season with the standout performance in Dendermonde where he got 17th and the DSQ in Baal. Finally a short look ahead at the rest of his goals! 2021-01-2028 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Zilvermeercross Mol (episode 41)Noah talks about the latest cyclocross race with Issam. On todays program, the zilvermeercross in Mol.
Belgian champion Wout van Aert was there to do business and he took home the win infront of Sweeck and Van der Haar. Further behind there were some interesting battles for the remaining places and the worldchampionship selection between the likes of Soete, D Sweeck and Adams.
The womens race brought us a battle between Brand and Betsema. How did this battle go and what did it tell us for the worldchampionships in Oostende? Find it out here!2021-01-1719 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Gullegem, Troyes and Hittnau (Episode 35)A busy episode where Noah talks cyclocross with Issam and Tom. Today 3 races on our program.
First of all the Hexia cross in Gullegem with van der poel at the start to battle it out with Pidcock for the win. Cant VS Vas VS Van der Heijden in the womens race.
A Wide open C1 race in Troyes, France, with David van der Poel V Venturini but also a wide open womens race with Zoe Backsted participating.
Final race on the program is the EKZ Cross in Hittnau with a Suisse battle for...2021-01-0326 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast: Worldcup Dendermonde (episode 32)Noah talks the latest cyclocross with Issam. On todays program, the almost cancelled Worldcup in Dendermonde where Wout van Aert showed his raw power by winning the race with almost 3min on Van der Poel. In third place we found a suffering Toon Aerts. How did these riders play out there race? and what about WC Leader Vanthourenhout?
In the womens race there was an impressive ride by Brand to make it 3/3 in the WOrldcup with Honsinger again in second and Alvarado in third. But a lot more happened in that race, such as a 4th place fo...2020-12-2825 min
Cyclocross Social PodcastCyclocross Social Podcast with Brook Watts: X²O Kortrijk preview (Episode 16)Noah and Twan have a special guest on in the podcast in the person of race organiser, Brook Watts. Together with brook noah and twan talk about what to expect in the X²O badkamer trofee held in Kortrijk this Saturday.
Main topic ofcourse is the comeback of Wout van Aert who starts his season in Kortrijk. They also talk about the cancelled american races and how this effects the american riders who race in Europe. 2020-11-2731 min