Koksijde: Mastering the deep sand

 

Catch me, if you can

Into the fourth lap in Koksijde, Belgium - Alpencin dominated the top three with Vandeputte, Del Grosso and Van der Poel on a demanding course. Several riders tired, with Van der Poel causing mayhem bursting off, completing the 4th lap in 7:43, almost 30 seconds faster than his prior lap. Van der Poel continued his power ride for yet another victory. Laurens Sweeck was second and Niels Vandeputte in third.

Mathieu van der Poel flawless victory in Koksijde, making it three wins from three appearances this season. 

On another level

“It’s an iconic race, I really love the races where it’s just the circumstances of the ground that make the race and this is one of them, it like we say in road races, a Monument, so it’s great if you are on the list of winners there.”

-Lucinda Brand. This win is her 80th cyclocross victory and her 12th from 14 starts this season.