Cyclo-Cross World Cup #3 - CDM

Pijnacker, Netherlands, November 11, 2007

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Images by Mark Legg

Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) gets ready for the race ahead
The all important beverage - coffee is prepared with loving care
Compton makes some last minute adjustments in the van
A trip to the pits was in order quite frequently in the mucky conditions
The women's podium Daphny Van Den Brandt (2nd), Katie Compton (1st), Reza Hormes-Ravenstijn (3rd)
Compton with the spoils of victory

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Wellens goes in pursuit of Lars Boom.
Well known for his running speed, today's tough conditions suited Wellens.
Lars Boom (Rabobank) on his way to the win.
Boom was strong on the obstacle sections.
Petr Dlask (Fidea), Klaas Vantornout (Fidea) and Sven Nys (Rabobank) trying to bring back the leaders.
Kevin Pauwels (Fidea).
Lars Boom lifts his machine over the obstacles.
Bart Wellens (Fidea) rode strongly in the closing stages to bridge across to the leader.
Sven Nys (Rabobank) chasing with Klass Vantornout (Fidea).
Nys is not known for his running and struggled in the mud today.
Czech champion Petr Dlask (Fidea) on the run.
Sven Nys didn't have a successful weekend, failing to make the podium in both races.
Klaas Vantornout (Fidea) chasing the leading duo.
Zdenek Stybar (Fidea) in some pain.
Lars Boom (Rabobank) takes his first World Cup win on home turf in Pijnacker.
The Pijnacker podium (l-r): Bart Wellens (Fidea), Lars Boom (Rabobank) and Klaas Vantornout (Fidea).
Bart Wellens (Fidea) was satisfied with his second podium in as many days.

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