Paul Herygers

Paul Herygers (born 22 November 1962) is a retired Belgian cyclo-cross cyclist.

Herygers was born in Herentals, Belgium. In his second year as a professional he was Belgian Champion, beating Danny De Bie in a sprint. The following year he became World Champion in Koksijde, ahead of Richard Groenendaal and his compatriot Erwin Vervecken. In 1997 he became Belgian cyclo-cross champion for the second time.

Herygers is a commentator for cyclo-cross for Sporza and cyclo-cross coordinator of the Belgian cycling association, the KBWB. Paul Herygers was an advisor to World Cyclocross Champion Fem Van Empel at end of the season 2022–2023.

Cyclo-cross

 * 1983
 * 1st Contern Cyclocross


 * 1992
 * 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
 * 1st Cyclo-cross Kalmthout
 * 1st Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
 * 2nd Duinencross Koksijde
 * 3rd Cyclocross Ravels


 * 1993
 * 1st Jersey_belgianflag.svg National CX Championships
 * 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
 * 1st Ziklokross Igorre
 * 1st Superprestige Gieten
 * 1st Cyclocross Ravels
 * 1st Cyclocross Contern
 * 1st Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
 * 1st Cyclocross Steinmaur
 * 1st Vlaamse Aardbeiencross Hoogstraten
 * 1st Cyclocross Eindhoven
 * 1st Cyclocross Eschenbach
 * 1st Krawatencross Lille
 * 1st General Classification GvA Trophy
 * 2nd Cyclo-cross Kalmthout
 * 2nd Duinencross Koksijde
 * 2nd Jaarmarktcross Niel
 * 3rd Azencross Loenhout
 * 3rd GP Essen


 * 1994
 * 1st Jersey rainbow.svg UCI World CX Championships
 * 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
 * 1st Cyclo-cross Kalmthout
 * 1st Cyclocross Silvelle
 * 1st GP Essen
 * 1st Superprestige Gieten
 * 1st Duinencross Koksijde
 * 1st Jaarmarktcross Niel
 * 1st Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
 * 1st Cyclocross Steinmaur
 * 1st Cyclocross Harnes
 * 1st Krawatencross Lille
 * 1st General Classification UCI World Cup CX
 * 1st General Classification GvA Trophy
 * 2nd Cyclocross Corva di Azzano
 * 2nd Vlaamse Aardbeiencross Hoogstraten
 * 3rd Superprestige Diegem
 * 3rd Ziklokross Igorre


 * 1995
 * 1st Azencross Loenhout
 * 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
 * 1st Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
 * 1st GP Essen
 * 1st Jaarmarktcross Niel
 * 1st Contern Cyclocross
 * 1st Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
 * 1st Cyclocross Steinmaur
 * 1st Vlaamse Aardbeiencross Hoogstraten
 * 1st Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle
 * 1st Krawatencross Lille
 * 1st Cyclo-cross Ruddervoorde
 * 3rd Cyclocross Silvelle
 * 3rd Cyclocross Ravels
 * 1st General Classification GvA Trophy


 * 1996
 * 1st Cyclocross Rijkevorsel
 * 1st Kasteelcross Zonnebeke
 * 1st Vlaamse Aardbeiencross Hoogstraten
 * 1st Noordzeecross Middelkerke
 * 1st Kermiscross Ardooie
 * 1st Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle
 * 1st Cyclocross Pont-Château
 * 1st Bredenecross
 * 1st Nationale Cyclo-Cross Otegem
 * 1st Cyklokros Tábor
 * 1st General Classification GvA Trophy
 * 2nd Silver medal blank.svg National CX Championships
 * 2nd Cyclocross Steinmaur
 * 2nd GP Essen
 * 2nd Cyclocross Ravels
 * 2nd Krawatencross Lille


 * 1997
 * 1st Jersey_belgianflag.svg National CX Championships
 * 1st Noordzeecross Middelkerke
 * 1st Kermiscross Ardooie
 * 1st Sluitingsprijs Oostmalle
 * 1st Surhuisterveen
 * 1st General Classification GvA Trophy
 * 2nd Contern Cyclocross
 * 2nd Cyclocross Steinmaur
 * 3rd Azencross Loenhout


 * 1998
 * 1st Kermiscross Ardooie
 * 2nd Surhuisterveen
 * 3rd Noordzeecross Middelkerke

Mountainbike

 * 1990
 * 1st Jersey_belgianflag.svg National Championships Mountainbike


 * 1991
 * 1st Jersey_belgianflag.svg National Championships Mountainbike


 * 1992
 * 1st Jersey_belgianflag.svg National Championships Mountainbike

Honours and awards

 * Crystal Bicycle – Best Professional Cyclist: 1994
 * Honorary Citizen of Koksijde: 1994