| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Date | October |
| Region | Gieten, Netherlands |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| Competition | Superprestige |
| History | |
| First edition | 1976 |
| Editions | 45 (as of 2021) |
| First winner |  Hans Steekers (NLD) |
| Most wins |  Sven Nys (BEL)(8 wins) |
| Most recent | Toon Aerts (BEL) |
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