Although the series will kick off in Waterloo in the US state of Wisconsin, there is no doubt about where the sport has its roots and where its stronghold is: six races will take place in Belgium, two each in the Netherlands and France and one competition each in Ireland, Italy and Spain. This also makes it clear what role the former cross-country nation of Germany still plays in the international concert: namely none.
Cyclocross World Cup: These are the rules
The participating national cycling federations can enter up to eight starters and two substitute riders per race. The best 50 cyclo-cross riders from the previous season are automatically qualified for the World Cup; nations that have more than six riders in the top 50 can send additional riders according to a fixed formula, but the upper limit is twelve riders in total. At World Cup events that do not offer separate competitions for the junior classes, individual U23 or junior racers can also start in the elite races - separately categorised, of course.
The only highlight in Germany: the Masters World Championships
The World Cup season will be rounded off with the Cross World Championships, which will take place from 2-4 February in Tabor, Czech Republic. The only international cross-country highlight on German soil is the Masters World Championships for age group racers over 35 on 1 December in Hamburg's Volkspark.
Cyclocross World Cup 23/24 - the calendar
- 15 October 2023 Waterloo (USA)
Categories: Elite men and women - 29 October 2023 Maasmechelen (BEL)
Categories: Elite men and women - 12 November 2023 Dendermonde (BEL)
Categories: Elite men and women - 19 November 2023 Troyes (FRA)
Categories: Elite men and women, U23, juniors - 26 November 2023 Dublin (IRL)
Categories: Elite men and women, U23, juniors - 3 December 2023 Flamanville (FRA)
Categories: Elite men and women - 10 December 2023 Val Di Sole (ITA)
Categories: Elite men and women - 17 December 2023 Namur (BEL)
Categories: Elite men and women, U23, juniors - 23 December 2023 Antwerp (BEL)
Categories: Elite men and women, U23, juniors - 26 December 2023 Gavere (BEL)
Categories: Elite men and women - 30 December 2023 Hulst (NED)
Categories: Elite men and women - 7 January 2024 Zonhoven (BEL)
Categories: Elite men and women - 21 January 2024 Benidorm (ESP)
Categories: Elite men and women, U23, juniors - 28 January 2024 Hoogerheide (NED)
Categories: Elite men and women, U23, juniors
