Thibau Nys wins second European cyclocross title in Zeddam

Belgian rider Thibau Nys won the European cyclocross title for a second time in Zeddam on Sunday, beating compatriot Joran Wyseure after nine laps. Dutch rider Joris Nieuwenhuis finished fourth, just outside the medals.

Nys made his move on the fourth lap and opened a gap, with Wyseure setting off in pursuit. Swiss rider Kevin Kuhn briefly threatened to catch them, but could not stay with the two Belgians.

On the final lap, Nys and Wyseure held a lead of about 10 seconds over a group of four that included Nieuwenhuis. Nys edged ahead of Wyseure at the top of a flight of 99 steps and held on to win. Nieuwenhuis was first of the chasing group onto the tarmac, but Niels Vandeputte passed him to take third.

Nys also won the title in 2024. He finished second last year, when Toon Aerts took the crown; Aerts was absent from this year’s championship.