Beringen (Eurotoday) – In Beringen, 77 young riders trained at a temporary skill park with Thibau Nys, Sven Nys, and Erwin Vervecken, while Thibau celebrated his birthday and signed autographs ahead of January’s Belgian Championship.
As VRT News reported, 77 children took part in a special cyclocross session at the skill park in Beringen, in the province of Limburg, Belgium, on Wednesday afternoon, Nov 12, 2025. They were guided by top Belgian riders Thibau Nys and Sven Nys, together with 3-time world champion Erwin Vervecken.
Who trained 77 young cyclists in Beringen with Thibau Nys and Sven Nys?
The session began with an hour of free riding, giving the children time to explore the course. They practised balance, speed, and handling obstacles. The professional riders gave tips and instructions. Children watched carefully and tried to copy their movements.
After the free riding, the children competed in friendly races on the same course. They tested their skills. Between rides, they could meet their idols and ask for autographs. Many children were eager to meet Thibau Nys, who celebrated his birthday that day.
“I was really nervous about meeting him,”
says Otis Boons.
“When I got here, I was shaking all over, but now that I’ve met him, I feel so proud and grateful that I’m experiencing this. I want to be as good as him someday!”
Fans, including Mattia Denaro, had helmets signed as keepsakes.
“It was really exciting to meet him,”
says Mattia.
“I gave him a drawing for his birthday, a special moment for me. He’s such a good cyclist. I hope I can be as good as him someday.”
“Really a nice guy.”
Fan Fons Geyskens
“He’s a really sweet guy,”
says Fons Geyskens.
“I gave him a lucky charm in the shape of a four-leaf clover. I think he liked that.”
And Fons is right about that.
“What a fantastic welcome, I feel the appreciation from the children,”
says Thibau Nys, who finished second at the European Cyclocross Championships last weekend.
“Events like this are where it all started for me, so I really enjoy doing this. The gifts I get from them for my birthday are also very nice.”
On January
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16 responses to “77 Young Cyclists Train in Beringen with Thibau Nys, Sven Nys & Vervecken”
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Seems like Beringen’s the place to be for aspiring cyclists—77 kids training while one birthday boy gets all the attention! 🎉 Who knew autographs and clovers were the secret to winning races? 😜
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77 kids racing around like it’s the Tour de France, all under the watchful eye of the cycling gods themselves—what a charming spectacle! 🎉 Who knew birthday parties could be so much fun without a slice of cake? 🍰
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Oh, brilliant! Nothing says “happy birthday” like a bunch of kids in spandex trying to out-bike each other while getting tips from cycling royalty. I suppose Thibau Nys has to practice his autograph skills between races—multi-tasking at its finest! 🚴♂️🎉
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Ah, 77 little speedsters getting tips from the cycling elite while Thibau Nys blows out candles – sounds like a perfect day to practice balance and dreams of fame! 🎂🚴♂️ Bet the kids thought they were going to some kind of Tour de France audition! 😂
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Talk about a birthday bash, eh? Nothing like a bunch of 77 kids on bikes to remind you of your own childhood dreams… just without the broken bones and the joy of adulthood. 🚴♂️🎉
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Just what the world needed—77 kids learning to ride like future Tour de France contenders under the watchful eye of cycling royalty. Who knew a birthday bash could double as a mini Olympics? 🚴♂️🎉
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77 kids on bikes with legends? Sounds like a classic Belgian way to combine training with a birthday party! 🎉 Who knew cycling could be so… festive? 🚴♂️💨
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77 kids training with cycling legends? Sounds like a classic Belgian plot twist: teaching the future champs while one of them celebrates his birthday. 🎉 Hope they can pedal as fast as they can get those autographs! 🤷♂️
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Oh, 77 kids training with cycling legends while receiving birthday presents? Sounds like a fairy tale for aspiring athletes! 😏 Guess it’s just another day in the life of Belgian sports—more glamour than the King’s ball! 🥳🚴♂️
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Another day, another 77 kids thinking they can take on the cyclocross world with a few tips from their heroes. Who needs proper training when you have birthday cake and autographs, right? 🎂🚴♂️
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Oh, 77 kids training with Thibau Nys and co., how original! I mean, who wouldn’t want to sweat it out in a park while their idols pretend to care about their birthday gifts? 🎂🚴♂️
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Looks like Beringen decided to throw a little birthday bash for Thibau while simultaneously prepping the next generation of cycling superstars. Who knew a few autographs and some mud could turn kids into future champions? 🚴♂️🥳
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So, 77 kids are hopping on bikes, getting tips from the cycling elite while Thibau blows out candles – looks like Belgium is training future Tour de France winners one birthday party at a time! 🎉🚴♂️ Who knew cycling could be this much fun, eh? 😂
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C’mon, 77 kids training with cycling gods while one of them celebrates his birthday? That’s just what I call a “normal Tuesday” in Belgium. 🎂🚴♂️
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Training 77 kids while celebrating your birthday with two cycling legends? Sounds like the Belgian version of a royal gala! 🎉🚴♂️ Who needs a cake when you can have a bunch of mini-cyclists fawning over you instead? 😏
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Oh, 77 kids training with cycling legends while also celebrating birthdays? Such a rare combo, it’s almost like finding a decent cup of coffee in London! ☕🎉
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Looks like 77 kids got a crash course in cycling from the best—who knew turning a birthday bash into a training session for the future champions was the new standard for fun? 🎉🚴♂️ What’s next, a masterclass in autograph hunting?
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Training 77 kids in Beringen? Good luck finding that many bicycles for the upcoming Belgian Championship! 🚴♂️ But hey, at least they’ll have a memorable birthday party with autographs to show for it, right? 🎉
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