Summary

  • Use play icon at the top of the page to re-watch coverage from Tabor, Czech Republic

  • RESULTS:

  • Women's U23 race: GB's Zoe Backstedt wins gold by 44 seconds

  • Men's Elite race: Netherlands' Mathieu Van Der Poel wins sixth world title, GB's Cameron Mason finishes in twenty-fourth place

  • Britain's Tom Pidcock - world champion in 2022 - is not competing in Tabor

Live Reporting

  1. 'It's fun, it's muddy'

    BBC Sport

  2. Who to watch out for

    BBC Sport

    Scotland's Cameron Mason wears the national jersey as a two-time British champion.

    "There's a big list of Dutch and Belgian names and I'm kind of the joker card that could slip under the radar and do something special," he told BBC Sport.

    Joining Mason in the men's elite will be Thomas Mein, who previously won the Under-23 event.

    Anna Kay of Gateshead is the only Brit in the women's elite, fresh off the back of her debut British title.

    "It gives you confidence in yourself, and I'm happy to wear the jersey with pride. GB cyclo-cross is in a really good place, we have a lot of younger riders moving up," she said.

    One of those is Wales' Zoe Backstedt in the Under-23 race, who won silver last year and has shown promise both in cross and on the road.

    "I don't have any expectations, it's my second year pro. If I can go to worlds this year, great. If I can do Europeans, also great. If I can do Olympics, that would be a dream come true," she said.

    Cameron Mason became the first British man to win an elite medal at the European Championships last year by claiming silverGetty Images

  3. Where can I watch the Cyclo-cross World Championships?

    All times GMT

    BBC iPlayer

    Sunday 4th February

    11:20 – 12:45 GMT – Women’s U23s – Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

    13:30 – 15:00 GMT – Men’s Elite Race – Red Button, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

  4. What is Cyclo-cross?

    BBC Sport

    Cyclo-cross is bike racing over varying terrain, which can include grass, dirt, gravel or sand. Riders also have to negotiate obstacles, some of which can be ridden over, while others require them to dismount and carry their bike.

    Races usually take between 40 minutes and an hour, depending on the course.

    The bikes used are very similar to road bikes with thicker tyres, though there are subtle differences. The sport is popular in the Netherlands and Belgium, where huge crowds turn out to watch races.

    The cyclo-cross season runs from October to February.