Cyclo-cross Dublin
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| Competition | UCI World Cup |
| History | |
| First edition | 2022 |
| Editions | 3 (as of 2025) |
| First winner | Wout van Aert (BEL) |
| Most recent | Michael Vanthourenhout (BEL) |
The Cyclo-cross Dublin was a professional cyclo-cross race held annually in Dublin, Ireland.[1] Since 2022 the event had been part of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, making it the first World Cup cyclo-cross race hosted in Ireland.[2]
Together with Cyclo-cross Benidorm, Cyclo-cross Benidorm debuted on the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup calendar during the 2022–23 season, with the first race held in December 2022.[3]
Despite the enthusiasm about the race from a wide race of cyclo-cross riders, Sport Ireland decided to end the race in February 2025.[4] The organization cited the significant costs and the need to support a range of additional categories as factors in the decision. The last edition also attracted fewer spectators.[5]
"“I really like it, to be honest. This is like a cyclo cross course should be. It’s wide, and the weather is all depending on how the race will evolve and how how hard it is, how difficult the technical parts are."
Winners
Male
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Michael Vanthourenhout (BEL) | Toon Aerts (BEL) | Felipe Orts (ESP) |
| 2023 | Pim Ronhaar (NED) | Laurens Sweeck (BEL) | Eli Iserbyt (BEL) |
| 2022 | Wout van Aert (BEL) | Laurens Sweeck (BEL) | Tom Pidcock (GBR) |
Female
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Lucinda Brand (NED) | Fem van Empel (NED) | Zoe Backstedt (GBR) |
| 2023 | Lucinda Brand (NED) | Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (NED) | Zoe Backstedt (GBR) |
| 2022 | Fem van Empel (NED) | Puck Pieterse (NED) | Denise Betsema (NED) |
References
- ^ "Dublin". FirstCycling.com. 21 December 2025.
- ^ "Ciclocross Dublin - Men Elite". cyclocross24.com. 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Explainer: What is cyclo-cross and how can I watch the World Cup in Dublin?". sportireland.ie. 27 November 2024.
- ^ Vos, Cor (1 December 2024). "Bouwt de Wereldbeker in Dublin voort op het succes van de eerste edities?". wielerflits.be (in Dutch).
- ^ Stokes, Shane (16 February 2025). "Sport Ireland explains decision to end Dublin UCI Cyclocross World Cup". stickybottle.com.
- ^ Stokes, Shane (16 February 2025). "Sport Ireland explains decision to end Dublin UCI Cyclocross World Cup". stickybottle.com.