European Cyclocross Championships: Mattia Agostinacchio attacks solo to take under-23 men’s title

Mattia Agostinacchio became the first Italian ever to win the under-23 title at the European Cyclocross Championships as he took a solo victory with an attack on the penultimate lap in Middelkerke.

The 18-year-old, who will join the WorldTour on the road with EF Education-EasyPost in 2026, upgraded his junior title from the 2024 European Championships in Pontevedre in his first championships at the under-23 level with an impressive victory.