The Superprestige in Mol on December 23 was supposed to be the first meeting of the cyclocross season between the legendary rivals Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel. Van Aert has pulled out through illness but Van der Poel will still be on the charge the day after his successful return to cyclocross at the Zonhoven World Cup.
• Date: 23 December, 2024
• Timings: Women Elite 12.40pm GMT / 7.40am ET | Men Elite at 2:10pm GMT / 9.10am ET
• Broadcasters: Flobikes (US) / Discovery+ (UK)
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Van Aert, the three-time world champion, had kept quiet about his plans for the cyclocross season, but after announcing a highly-anticipated comeback in Mol, has had to reduce his calendar to five races starting in Loenhout on December 27. In his absence, world champion Van der Poel is the heavy favourite in the men's race.
In the women's race, Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado, winner of three of the four Superprestige races so far, headlines the field, along with fellow Dutchwoman Lucinda Brand.
The event, also known as the Zilvermeercross, is part of the Superprestige series of races, which sits below the top-tier UCI World Cup series. Many riders will be coming in off the back of a World Cup double header of a weekend, so there'll be some tired legs. But even so, when Van der Poel is around he's always the top favourite.
Read on for all the information you need on live streams, TV channels, and how to watch the cyclocross from anywhere.
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Watch Cyclocross Superprestige Mol in the US
In the US, cycling fans have two options for watching the Zilvermeercross in Mol in the Superprestige series: Flobikes and Max.
Cycling streaming platform Flobikes has the rights to most of the cyclocross season, with subscriptions costing $29.99 a month or $149.99 for the year.
Max, which is part of the Warner Bros. Discover stable, has less cyclocross (but more sports in general) and comes in at $9.99 a month.
Watch Cyclocross Superprestige Mol in Canada
In Canada, Flobikes is also the place to go. A subscription will set you back CAN$150 for the year or CAN$29.99 on a monthly basis.
Watch Van Aert and Van der Poel at Cyclocross Superprestige Mol in the UK
In the UK, you can watch Cyclocross Superprestige Mol on Eurosport 2, or, if you'd prefer to watch online, on the Discovery+ streaming platform.
To get Eurosport on your TV you'll have to add it to your TV package - prices vary by provider. A 'standard' subscription to Discovery+ is priced at £6.99 / €4.99 per month or £59.99 / €49.99 per year. That gets you all the big cyclocross races, in one place.
Watch Cyclocross Superprestige Mol around the world
Across Europe, you can watch Cyclocross Superprestige Mol on Eurosport, Discovery+, and Max. Discovery+ and Max are the two streaming platforms for Eurosport's coverage – which one you have to use will vary depending on your location. Check your region for details on plans and pricing.
In Belgium, the race is is also on the Telenet Play Sports and Proximus Pickx+ streaming platforms, both requiring paid subscriptions.
Is there a free stream for Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel's clash at Superprestige Mol?
As it stands, the Superprestige Mol will not be shown for free anywhere. Unlike the World Cup series, there is no free stream on YouTube, and neither of the free-to-air Belgian broadcasters have live rights to this one.
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Cyclocross Superprestige Mol timings
Men Junior: 9.30am CET / 8.30am GMT / 4.30am ET
Women Junior: 10.30am CET / 9.30am GMT / 5.30am ET
Men U23: 12.00pm CET / 11.00am GMT / 6.00am ET
Women Elite: 1.40pm CET / 12.40pm GMT / 7.40am ET
Men Elite: 3:10pm CET / 2:10pm GMT / 9.10am ET
