News for September 29, 1997


Frank Vandenbroucke out of Worlds

Frank Vandenbroucke will not start in the road race for the World Championships in San Sebastian. The Mapei-GB sports director, Patrick Lefevre, says his rider is not happy with his form.

This comes after a 3 races in Italy which were designed to exam his condition.

Cyclo Cross Opens at Wingene

Marc Janssens won the first A grade Cyclo Cross race in Wingene. In a fast race, Janssens was the quickest of 50 starters.

He led all the way and built a good gap on second placegetter, Peter Willemsens, with Rudy Van De Sompel finishing in 3rd place