Cyclo-cross World Cup : Nys dominates in Spain
April 20, 2024
Login
Home
News
Ride Maps
Blogs
Forums
Gear
Resource
VeloTV
Photos
Current Articles
|
Archives
|
RSS Feeds
|
Search
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Cyclo-cross World Cup : Nys dominates in Spain
by VeloNation Press at 7:42 PM EST
comments
Categories:
Cyclocross
With an impressive performance in the Spanish mud of Igorre, Belgium's Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet–Tönissteiner) grabbed the win in the Elite Men’s category of the fifth round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup presented by Safety Jogger. Nys' compatriot, Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb-Projob) hung on for a long time but crashed down in the slippery Spanish meadow in the penultimate lap. Nys grabbed the fourth victory of his career in Igorre, his third in a row.
Nys leads group of four early on:
The best start in Igorre was achieved by Vantornout who created the first gaps in the long stretched cyclo-cross peloton. His efforts resulted in the formation of a leading group of four riders including Vantornout, Nys, the Dutchman Thijs Al and the Belgian winner of the last World Cup round in Koksijde, Erwin Vervecken. The World Cup leader, Nys took the lead over from Vantornout and led the group for a couple of laps through the multiple corners of the soaked meadow, but he couldn't get rid of his three companions. Halfway, the four leaders entered the pit zone with Vantornout on Nys' wheel. Vantornout wanted to change his bike but didn’t manage to do it. This gave Nys the chance to create a gap which Vervecken and Al couldn't close. Finally, it was Vantornout who closed the six seconds gap with one massive sprint.
Nys and Vantornout in front:
Belgian champion Nys didn't seem to mind the presence of Vantornout on his wheel and set a steady pace through the meadow. The race seemed to be developing into a tense final lap when Vantornout suddenly went down. Nys didn't hesitate and powered away while Vantornout had trouble getting back into his rhythm.
Nys comfortably leads the World Cup:
By taking the victory, the Belgian champion holds on to the overall standing in the World Cup with a gap of 76 points over his compatriot Bart Wellens (Fidea Cycling Team). Wellens had a disastrous start but on the tough course he used the full hour to climb back up to fourth position. Czech champion Zdenek Stybar dropped back to third position in the overall standing of the World Cup after finishing sixth in Spain.
The next round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup presented by Safety Jogger will be held in Nommay, France, on 21st December. In this sixth round, all categories will be represented.
www.uci.ch
comments
Follow @Pro_Cycling
Tweet
Subscribe via RSS or daily email
Contact the editor about this article
WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW
RECENT
READ
Darach McQuaid acknowledges June deadline for plans to restart Tour of Ireland in 2015
Third climbing stage to feature on Presidential Tour of Turkey route, GC battle will be more intense
Philip Lavery interview: Walking away from the sport, then getting a second chance
Stetina wants rethink on dossards: ‘Cycling is still an amateur sport in so many ways’
Walker undergoes heart operation, retires; Philip Lavery to take his place on Synergy Baku team
McQuaid ends his part in legal action against Kimmage, Verbruggen persists
Planned new finale to Milan Sanremo in doubt after La Pompeiana climb and descent deemed too dangerous
Degenkolb beats Hushovd in bunch sprint to make it three from three in the Tour of the Mediterranean
Froome set to begin season in Tour of Oman, gunning for strong overall result
Past winner Gesink feeling on course for strong result in Tour of Oman
Wiggins admits pressure got to him in 2013, speaks about difficulty of being defending Tour champion
Démare swoops to victory on concluding stage of Tour of Qatar, Terpstra takes overall
Degenkolb notches up first win of his 2014 season on stage one of Tour of the Mediterranean
NetApp Endura still perfecting sprint train for Bennett
Greipel fastest in battle for Tour of Qatar’s fifth stage
No articles match criteria.
Terms and Conditions
|
Privacy Policy
Copyright 2008-2013 by VeloNation LLC
About
Advertising
Mission
Contact
Jobs
Content
Pro Cycling News
General Cycling Articles
Training and Health
Gear Reviews
Community
Directory
Blogs
Photos
Forums
Groups
VeloTV