X2O Trophy Brussels + Exact Cross Sint-Niklaas | Cyclocross Social Podcast (S4E56)

In the latest episode of the cyclocross social podcast, Noah sits down with Filip Bezdek. Filip is a photographer and social media creator for the Czech federation. Together, they discuss the current state of Czech cyclocross, covering the racing scene and the most prominent talents.Follow Filip on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filip.bezdek/Cyclocross Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4EdliPzyz4BiG7fQipWZsO?si=54ed3c67ca804acf

In the latest episode of the cyclocross social podcast Noah and Issam cover some road racing! They cover Puck Pieterse's Ardennes campaign, as well as Yara Kastelijn and Silvia Persico. They then shift attention to the future of Charles Liégeois.00:00 Opening01:06 Pieterse's Ardennes classics16:10 Persico & Kastelijn26:49 Charles Liégeois future

Noah and Issam cover the spring classics campaign of Wout van Aert. They discuss his preparation, results and lasting effects from the crash. They also cover Van der Poels MTB plans00:00 opening00:58 Van Aert's spring24:00 Van der Poel MTB32:55 Ending

Noah and Issam discuss the Flemish spring classics before shifting the discussion to a new partnership between Lotto and Deschacht. They discuss the deal, the broader trend this represents and where this leaves Pauwels Sauzen.00:00 Flemish classics19:40 Lotto-Deschacht partnership

Noah and Issam take a seat for a long discussion on the future of cyclocross. They delve into the process of the IOC election, and cover the potential effects it will have on the olympic ambitions of cyclocross. Noah also leverages his marketing degree to discuss how the sport can better position itselfOur substack article: https://cyclocrosssocial.substack.com/p/inside-cyclocross-32-winter-olympics00:00 Opening & San Remo07:20 IOC Elections and impact on CX22:42 Questions about CX at the Winter Olympics46:08 Marketing in Cyclocross

With the cyclocross season now in the rearview mirror, Noah and Issam get back together and discuss the season. They go over the season, covering key dynamics based on a few key races!

Noah and Issam cover the final race of the cyclocross season, the sluitinsprijs Oostmalle! They reflect on the career of Sanne Cant, the win of Nieuwenhuis and the financial aspect of the sport.00:00 opening00:48 Womens race14:30 Mens race27:32 Ending

In this special edition of the cyclocross social podcast Noah and Issam take on the mount rushmore challenge. They discuss several topics in cyclocross history and name their top 4 riders of all time00:00 opening00:59 GOAT men12:43 GOAT women24:28 All time courses38:08 Current courses53:15 World Championships1:21:27 Controversies1:50:01 Celebreations & ending

Noah and Issam cover the final double weekend of racing in Brussels and Sint Niklaas. They discuss the wins of Vanthourenhout, Vandeputte, Brand and Casasola!

Noah and Issam discuss the schedule of the 2025-26 Cyclocross World Cup. Critical as always, they cover the international state of cyclocross and the lack of non dutch-belgian races.