The ‘cross season is now upon us, and as riders swap their trusty road bikes for knobbly-tyred equivalents , the pinnacle of the sport – the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup – kicks off tomorrow.
Staged in Valkenburg in the Netherlands, and finishing on the gruelling ramp of the Cauberg – the traditional end of the Amstel Gold Race – riders including the reigning world road race and cyclo-cross champion, Marianne Vos, will be among those bidding for early season glory.
We have already previewed what to expect from this season, but do not just take our word for it – we have also called in some expert opinion on the courses and the riders to keep an eye on this season.
