📍 Diekirch 🗓️ 11 January 2026
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📅 The 2026 FSCL National Cyclocross Championships for Luxembourg are scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 11, 2026
The event will be hosted in Diekirch by the local club VC Diekirch. The course is traditionally set around the area of the municipal swimming pool (Piscine Municipale).
Event Schedule
The championships feature races across various categories throughout the day:
| Time | Category | Duration |
| 11:00 | Masters (m) | 40 min |
| 12:00 | Débutants (m/f) | 30 min |
| 13:00 | Juniors (m) | 40 min |
| 14:00 | Elites (f), Espoirs (f), Juniors (f) | 50/45/40 min |
| 15:15 | Elites (m), Espoirs (m) | 60/50 min |
Key Details
- Location: Rue Joseph Merten, Diekirch (near the Sports Complex).
- Registration: Usually closes a few days before the event (around January 7, 2026).
- Defending Champions: Riders will be competing to succeed the 2025 winners, notably Marie Schreiber (Elite Women) and Loïc Bettendorff (Elite Men).
The Diekirch course is known for being technically demanding, often featuring steep grass banks and stairs, which should provide a spectacular atmosphere for spectators.
The 2025 Luxembourgish National Cyclocross Championships (FSCL) took place on January 12, 2025
The titles were decided across several categories, with Marie Schreiber and Loïc Bettendorff securing the top honors in the Elite races.2
2025 FSCL National Champions
| Category | Champion |
| Men Elite | Loïc Bettendorff |
| Women Elite | Marie Schreiber |
| Men Under 23 | Mathieu Kockelmann |
| Women Under 23 | Liv Wenzel |
| Men Junior | Jonah Flammang-Lies |
| Women Junior | Kylie Bintz |
| Men Masters | Oli Paderhuber |
| Women Masters | Suzie Godart |
| Men Beginners | Tun Sinner |
| Women Beginners | June Nothum |
Race Highlights
- Marie Schreiber secured her third consecutive Elite title, dominating the women’s race from the start.3
- Loïc Bettendorff won his first Elite title, pulling away early in the race after an initial battle with U23 winner Mathieu Kockelmann.4
- Mathieu Kockelmann successfully defended his U23 title, finishing high up in the combined Elite/U23 field.
The 2026 Luxembourgish National Cyclocross Championships (Championnats Nationaux de Cyclo-Cross 2026) are scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Diekirch.
The event is organized by VC Diekirch and the course is located near the Municipal Swimming Pool (Piscine Municipale) on Rue Joseph Merten. According to the official FSCL (Fédération du Sport Cycliste Luxembourgeois) guidelines, registration closed on January 7, 2026.
The full, finalized startlist with specific bib numbers is typically published by the FSCL in the 48 hours leading up to the race. Based on the registration lists and current rankings, the following top contenders are expected to lead the field:
Projected Elite & U23 Men
Start Time: 15:15
- Loïc Bettendorff (Global 6 United) – Two-time defending Elite champion.
- Mathieu Kockelmann (Lotto Dstny Development) – Former U23 champion, top challenger for the Elite title.
- Ken Conter (Team Snooze-VSD)
- Raphaël Kockelmann (Seb Motobikes CX Team)
- Alexandre Kess (Philippe Wagner/Bazin)
- Mil Morang (Lotto-Kern Haus)
- Noé Ury (Team Snooze-VSD)
- Scott Thiltges (LG Alzingen)
Projected Elite & U23 Women
Start Time: 14:00
- Marie Schreiber (Team SD Worx – Protime) – The heavy favorite and defending champion.
- Liv Wenzel (Hess Cycling Team) – Defending U23 champion.
- Nina Berton (EF-Oatly-Cannondale)
- Maïté Barthels (Hess Cycling Team)
- Layla Barthels (Hess Cycling Team)
- Gwen Nothum (UC Dippach)
Event Schedule (Diekirch)
| Time | Category | Duration |
| 11:00 | Masters (m) | 40 min |
| 12:00 | Débutants (m/f) | 30 min |
| 13:00 | Juniors (m) | 40 min |
| 14:00 | Elites (f), Espoirs (f), Juniors (f), Masters (f) | 50/45/40 min |
| 15:15 | Elites (m), Espoirs (m) | 60/50 min |
Note: As it is currently January 8th, the FSCL usually posts the “Liste de Départ” (Official Start List) on their official news page between now and Saturday.
