The last cyclo-cross race of 2015 has been hit by controvery. After the race, Sven Nys lamented the behaviour of Gianni Vermeersch. "Gianni was very aggressive and tried to ride me and others off the road. That's not acceptable," Nys said. Vermeersch and his team refuse to make any fuss about the incident and Nys has accepted Vermeersch's apology.

Immediately after the race, Sven Nys started the controverdy with a strong Twitter message. "What happened today was over the line. Gianni Vermeersch shows no respect," Nys wrote.

After the finish in Bredene, Nys gave more details in an interview with Sporza. "All riders have the same story from this race: a rider who only wants to eliminate other riders," Nys told his story.

"During the last lap, it was just over the line. They have pushed me into the fences. If this becomes part of cyclo-cross, then we are far from where we have to be.

"I find it a pity. If if can't ride in a fair way, then you should stay at home. He rode me off the road in a way that can no longer be tolerated. And he has done it with other riders. Then respect is far away.

Nys even said that he is not the first victim of Vermeersch's riding style. "It has already happened several times," said Nys.

"I can tolerate a lot, but at some point it becomes too much  and then it's time to say something about it. It's a pity that there was no television broadcast today.

"In a tactical race, I have nothing against a team that tries to destroy the race. That is tactics. But Gianni showed aggression and tried to ride me and others off the road. That's not how it should be."

Two hours later Nys returned to the incident on Twitter. "Gianni, I accept your apology and hope you learn something from here. Let the race in Baal be a party. End of discussion!"