Cyclo-cross Koppenberg
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The Cyclo-cross Koppenberg is a cyclo-cross
race held in Oudenaarde
, Belgium
, which is part of the Cyclo-cross Gazet van Antwerpen
. The cyclo-cross race uses the Koppenberg
climb that has been used many times in the Belgian Classic
the Ronde van Vlaanderen. This is a very steep and cobbled climb that is part of the course of which the riders do eight laps. Fifteen thousand spectators were reported to have watched the 2006 edition of the event which was won by Belgian
Sven Nys
.
Cyclo-cross
Cyclo-cross is a form of bicycle racing. Races typically take place in the autumn and winter , and consists of many laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and...
race held in Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde is a Belgian municipality in the Flemish province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Oudenaarde proper and the towns of Bevere, Edelare, Eine, Ename, Heurne, Leupegem, Mater, Melden, Mullem, Nederename, Welden, Volkegem and a part of Ooike.From the 15th to the 18th...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, which is part of the Cyclo-cross Gazet van Antwerpen
Cyclo-cross Gazet van Antwerpen
The Gazet van Antwerpen Trophy is a series of cyclo-cross races organised by the Gazet van Antwerpen newspaper. Many races are held in the province of Antwerp with others being held elsewhere in Belgium. The 2010-2011 season comprised eight races. The first ever GvA Trofee event was held on 1...
. The cyclo-cross race uses the Koppenberg
Koppenberg
Koppenberg is a high hill in Oudenaarde, the Flemish Ardennes, Belgium...
climb that has been used many times in the Belgian Classic
Classic cycle races
The classic cycle races are one-day professional cycling road races in the international calendar. Most of the events, all run in western Europe, have been fixtures on the professional calendar for decades and the oldest ones date back to the 19th Century. They are normally held at roughly the same...
the Ronde van Vlaanderen. This is a very steep and cobbled climb that is part of the course of which the riders do eight laps. Fifteen thousand spectators were reported to have watched the 2006 edition of the event which was won by Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
Sven Nys
Sven Nys
Sven Nys is a professional cyclist who has won his most important victories in cyclo-cross races.Nys began racing BMX at the age of 8...
.