Van Aert: Van der Poel 'smashed it and was on another level' in Gavere World Cup

Belgian Wout van Aert pictured in action during the men's elite race of the World Cup in Gavere
Belgian Wout van Aert pictured in action during the men's elite race of the World Cup in Gavere (Image credit: Getty Images)

Wout van Aert admitted to 'going over his limit' as rival Mathieu van der Poel rode away to take his fourth victory of the cyclocross season at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Gavere.

In the third 'cross meeting of the WorldTour competitors this month it was world cyclocross champion Van der Poel who again triumphed in muddy conditions.