Fem van Empel, the reigning cyclocross world champion, endured a challenging weekend, finishing fourth in Hoogerheide and sixth in Maasmechelen due to crashes. Despite these setbacks, she felt she had a strong performance up to her crash in Hoogerheide and expressed confidence for the upcoming World Championships. Meanwhile, teammate Marianne Vos also struggled with injuries and crashes, finishing outside the top positions. Van Empel concluded the World Cup series as runner-up, establishing a solid point advantage over competitors, emphasizing resilience and determination as they both approach their next races.
"Of course, it would've been nicer if it had been a great weekend, but I'm feeling good and very confident heading into next week's World Championships."
"The feeling was much better than yesterday. I came back strong and rode well until the crash."
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