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| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | January |
| Region | Brussels, Belgium |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| Competition | DVV Trophy |
| History | |
| First edition | 2019 |
| Editions | 6 (as of 2024) |
| First winner |  Mathieu van der Poel (NED) |
| Most wins | Mathieu van der Poel (NED) Eli Iserbyt (BEL)(2 wins) |
| Most recent | Eli Iserbyt (BEL) |
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