Belgian national team coach Sven Vanthourenhout has little hope of success in the battle for the World Cyclocross Championship title, which will take place this Sunday, January 4 in Tábor, Czech Republic. According to the former driver, Mathieu van der Poel will not wait long for his first attack.
The race can be over in 3 minutes
The relatively muddy route in Tábor contributes to this. “When I see the route, I realize that everything could end after three minutes. I will be satisfied if everyone gives their best, based on their individual strengths and we do as much as possible”, revealed Vanthourenhout in an interview with the Dutch website wielerflits.
Although the Belgians are not necessarily dissatisfied with the more difficult path. “The athletes are very ambitious, but also realistic. Winning seems like a difficult story, but if second place is as high as possible, then they will certainly fight for it.”
Watch the interview