The Koksijde round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup was due to take place in Belgium today. However, due to storms and high winds the event was cancelled.
A statement from the organisers read: “All races World Cup Cyclocross Koksijde cancelled due to heavy wind. Everything is cancelled.”
The decision resulted in a mixed reaction from riders on social media. Belgium’s Wout van Aert said: “Dissapointed to not race today but I think the organisation has made a brave decision to cancel all races. Safety first!”
British cyclo-cross rider Helen Wyman agreed with the decision to cancel the racing: “FYI driving a 3 tonne camper on the motorway in this wind is dangerous the UCI made the right call for rider and spectators safety.”
Als je dit ziet is afgelasting de enige juiste keuze. Jammere zaak, maar veiligheid gaat voor! #TelenetUCICXWC #Koksijde pic.twitter.com/FEFOsVJIyr
— Gianni Vermeersch (@GVermeersch) 20 noiembrie 2016
