Grand Prix Sven Nys

The Grand Prix Sven Nys or GP Sven Nys is a cyclo-cross race held in Baal, Belgium. The race is named after cyclo-cross legend Sven Nys who is a citizen of Baal. Nys won his "own" race 12 out of 16 times he competed. He was sick at home for the 14th edition in 2013. The race is part of the X²O Badkamers Trophy.

GP Sven Nys
Race details
Date1 January
RegionBaal, Belgium
Local name(s)Grote Prijs Sven Nys (in Dutch)
DisciplineCyclo-cross
CompetitionX²O Badkamers Trophy
Web sitewww.gpsvennys.be
History
First edition2000 (2000)
Editions25 (as of 2024)
First winner Sven Nys (BEL)
Most wins Sven Nys (BEL) (12 wins)
Most recent Mathieu van der Poel (NED)
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