Brand takes first CX win in rainbow bands, and confirms road debut at Strade Bianche

Lucinda Brand has taken her first win in the rainbow bands of CX world champion at Exact Cross Sint-Niklaas, which marks the 36-year-old's 20th win of the 2025-26 season.

This landmark victory comes as Brand transitions into the road season, her debut with Lidl-Trek apparently set for Strade Bianche Donne on the first weekend of March.

"If you see what she's already done this week in road training ... Those were five- to six-hour workouts," team manager Sven Nys told Sporza on Saturday, explaining what was a bit of a tricky start for Brand. "That will also have an impact at the end of a long cyclocross season, but hey, Strade Bianche is coming up."