The Cyclo-cross Namur, also called the Citadelcross, is a cyclo-cross race in Namur, Belgium. The track is on the hills around the citadel there. First held in 2009, it was originally part of the Gazet van Antwerpen Trophy but became part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in the 2011–2012 season.[1]
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region | Namur, Belgium |
| English name | Cross of the Citadel |
| Local name(s) |
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| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| Competition | UCI World Cup |
| History | |
| First edition | 2009 |
| Editions | 14 (as of 2023) |
| First winner |  Niels Albert (BEL) |
| Most wins |  Mathieu van der Poel (NED) (5) |
| Most recent |  Tom Pidcock (GBR) |
The track is considered one of the heaviest[2] and sometimes compared to a mountain-bike track.
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References edit
- ^ a b "Namur, Cyclo-cross". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
- ^ Video. "Verslag van de WB in Namen bij de vrouwen" (in Dutch) ("Report of the World Cup for women in Namur"). Sporza. 23 December 2012. At 1 minute in. "misschien wel het allermoeilijkste parcours van het hele jaar" ("possibly the hardest track of the year") — Paul Herygers
- ^ Namur hosted the UEC European Championships
- ^ Namur hosted the UEC European Championships
- ^ "Namur, Cyclo-cross (F)". Cycling Archives. Retrieved 24 December 2012.
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