Advice from Sven Nys, riding with Tom Meeusen, crashes, frites and mayo. We took Matt to Belgium to get the full 'cross experience.
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Belgium is the place for cyclo-cross. 'Cross is the national sport, with races drawing tens of thousands of spectators and the riders being household names.
Matt jumped right in at the deep end, taking on the race course in Niel, Belgium, speaking to Sven Nys (arguably the greatest 'cross rider of all time) and getting pro tips from up-and-coming star Tom Meeusen.
We got some absolutely stunning shots at this race, so, if you like 'cross, please SHARE this video!
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