Race details | |
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Date | November 11th |
Region | Niel, Belgium |
Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
Competition | Superprestige |
History | |
First edition | 1964 |
Editions | 32 (as of 2023) |
First winner | Pierre Kumps (BEL) |
Most wins | Sven Nys (BEL)(6 wins) |
Most recent | Eli Iserbyt (BEL) |
The Niel Jaarmarkt Cyclo-cross is a cyclo-cross race held in Niel, Belgium.
Until 2008 the race was part of the Cyclo-cross Gazet van Antwerpen. From 2009 to 2017 it was part of the Soudal Classics. From 2018-2019 it was part of the DVV Trophy. In 2020 it moved to the Superprestige series.
Year | Winner |
2023 | Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado |
2022 | Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado |
2021 | Lucinda Brand |
2020 | Lucinda Brand |
2019 | Lucinda Brand |
2018 | Sanne Cant |
2017 | Nikki Brammeier |
2016 | Sanne Cant |
2015 | Sanne Cant |
2014 | Sanne Cant |
2013 | Sanne Cant |
2012 | Nikki Harris |
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