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Women Cyclo-cross is a form of cycling that involves racing on a mixed terrain course that includes obstacles, hills, mud, sand and sometimes snow. Women Cyclo-cross riders have to dismount and carry their bikes over some sections of the course, which makes the sport physically demanding and exciting to watch. Women Cyclo-cross is a winter sport that is popular in countries like Belgium, the Netherlands, France and the UK.

Women Cyclo-cross has a relatively recent history compared to men's Cyclo-cross, which dates back to the early 20th century. The first Women Cyclo-cross World Championship was held in 2000 in Sint-Michielsgestel, the Netherlands, after a group of young female riders campaigned for more recognition and opportunities in the sport. The first winner was Hanka Kupfernagel from Germany, who beat Daphny van den Brand from the Netherlands and Louise Robinson from Great Britain. Since then, Women Cyclo-cross has grown in popularity and prestige, with more races, more participants and more fans.

Some of the most successful Women Cyclo-cross riders in history include Marianne Vos from the Netherlands, who has won seven world titles and 30 World Cup races; Sanne Cant from Belgium, who has won three world titles and 11 European titles; and Katie Compton from the USA, who has won 16 national titles and four World Cup races. Women Cyclo-cross is also a pathway for riders to excel in other disciplines of cycling, such as road racing, mountain biking and track cycling.

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