Wout van Aert claims first cyclocross victory in a year at Superprestige Gullegem
cyclingnews.com — January 4, 2025, 04:01 PM UTC
Wout van Aert won his first cyclocross race of the season at the Superprestige Gullegem, defeating Eli Iserbyt after a close contest. This victory marks Van Aert's return to form following a crash that ended his road season early. In the eight-lap race, Van Aert faced strong competition from Iserbyt and Michael Vanthourenhout. A mistake by Iserbyt on the final lap allowed Van Aert to secure the win, with Iserbyt finishing second and Vanthourenhout third. Niels Vandeputte maintained his lead in the Superprestige series, finishing fifth. He heads into the final round with a 10-point advantage over Lars van der Haar, who faced difficulties during the race.