Thibau Nys will have to learn from Van der Poel to embrace sand
The 2025/26 winter is once again fully controlled by Mathieu van der Poel, who’s yet to be defeated…
Van der Poel is still a few steps ahead; you’re not going to get there
The Christmas block is now over in cyclocross, the most dense and important part of the calendar for…
“It’s been a very busy Christmas period” – Thibau Nys cites fatigue as he’s distanced by Van der Poel and Verstrynge at father’s GP Sven Nys
Third place at the GP Sven Nys Baal came down to restraint for Thibau Nys, who opted against…
Thibau might have to put cyclocross on the back burner
Lidl-Trek have in its ranks a whole host of top talents, strong leaders and experienced domestiques. It makes…
“Without that mistake, it would have been a sprint” – Mathieu van der Poel reflects on Gavere duel with Thibau Nys
Mathieu van der Poel admitted that a single moment proved decisive in his latest victory at the UCI…
VIDEO | “I just rode a bit too close to the barriers”
It looked to be the perfect opportunity for the Belgian champion, however the good moment would not…
For the first time this season, I had back problems
Thibau Nys is one of the most talented cyclocross riders on the planet but also one who has…
We are now heading for a few boring crosses
With the upcoming sand races, he sees little to no competition for the Dutchman and expects Van…
Mathieu van der Poel’s father rubs salt in Thibau Nys’ wound
This past Sunday, Thibau Nys slipped into the background of the 2025/26 cyclocross season. Until then, he had…
Thibau Nys set to headline Lidl-Trek’s Giro d’Italia plans as Belgian makes 2026 debut
Nys’ profile points naturally towards the Giro. His strengths lie in short climbs, aggressive racing and selective…
You know the wins are gone once Van der Poel is there
“I am not really occupied with that,” Van der Haar explained when asked whether Van der Poel’s…
“He can fill Tom Pidcock’s place in the three-way battle” – Thibau Nys backed by Belgian national coach to match Van Aert & Van der Poel this winter
Former world champion Bart Wellens echoed that optimism, while warning against excessive pressure on the 23-year-old. Wellens argued…