January 1, 2026, Baal, Belgium: Dutch MATHIEU VAN DER POEL celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the men’s elite race of the ‘GP Sven Nys’ cyclocross cycling event in Baal, stage 6/8 in the X2O Badkamers ‘Trofee Veldrijden’ competition. (Credit Image: © David Pintens/Belga via ZUMA Press) #zumapress #photojournalism #belgium #cycling #mathieuvanderpoel