The Cyclo-cross Trophy (Dutch: Trofee veldrijden), also known as X²O Badkamers Trophy (Dutch: X²O Badkamers Trofee), is a Belgian cyclo-cross racing series currently sponsored by X²O Badkamers (X²O Bathrooms). It is one of the three major season-long competitions in Cyclo-cross, the other two being UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup and Cyclo-cross Superprestige. Many races are held in the province of Antwerp with others being held across Belgium.
 2024–25 X²O Badkamers Trophy | |
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| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region |  Belgium |
| Local name(s) | Trofee veldrijden |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| Type | Series |
| History (men) | |
| First edition | 1987 |
| Editions | 38 (as of season 2024-25) |
| First winner | Rudy De Bie (BEL) |
| Most wins | Sven Nys (BEL) (9 wins) |
| Most recent |  Lars van der Haar |
| History (women) | |
| First edition | 2007 |
| Editions | 18 (as of season 2024-25) |
| First winner | Daphny van den Brand (NED) |
| Most wins | Sanne Cant (BEL) (6 wins) |
| Most recent | Fem van Empel (NED) |
History and Name Changes
editThe first ever event was held on 1 November 1987 in Putte-Peulis and it was sponsored by the Flemish newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen. Between 1987-2012 the event was known as Gazet van Antwerpen Trofee. After that it changed the sponsor several times. Between 2012-2016 it was known as BPost Bank Trophy and between 2017-2019 it was known as the DVV Trophy. Since 2020 the event is known as X²O Badkamers Trophy. The Elite Women final classification is known as Soudal Ladies Trophy while the Under-23 Men classification is known as Trimetal Rookie Trophy.[1][2]
In Belgium and the Netherlands the event is called Trofee veldrijden.
Classification System
editIn 2012–2013, the way that the general classification was calculated was changed from a points system to using the riders' finishing times of each race (like a road racing stage race) with time 'bonuses' also available at an intermediate 'sprint' at the end of the first lap with 15, 10 and 5 seconds being awarded. The maximum time a rider can lose in the general classification is 5 minutes, excluding the bonus seconds. When a rider does not finish or does not start, they are handed a 5-minute time loss, excluding bonus seconds.
Results
editMen Elite
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Women Elite
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Men Under 23
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Women Junior
edit| Season | Winner | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| X²O Badkamers Trophy | |||
| 2022–2023 |  Isabella Holmgren (CAN) |
Ava Holmgren (CAN) |
Lore De Schepper (BEL)
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| 2021–2022 | Leonie Bentveld (NED) |
Ava Holmgren (CAN) |
 Katherine Sarsikov (USA)
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| DVV Trophy | |||
| 2019–2020 | Fem van Empel (NED) |
Leonie Bentveld (NED) |
Ilse Pluimers (NED)
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See also
editExternal links
edit- Official Website (in Dutch)
- Cyclocross24
References
edit- ^ "Soudal Ladies Trophy". x2otrofee.be. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Trimetal Rookie Trophy". x2otrofee.be. Retrieved 10 November 2024.