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Vos, Nys take wins at Bpost Bank Trofee Azencross

Sven Nys (Crelan-KDL) was able to avenge his previous performance at Azencross with a win, where he crashed spectacularly, and then chased down a beer tossing heckler as he pulled out of the 2012 edition of the race.

Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) lead the way early and was able to take the intermediate sprint to take back 5 seconds from Nys’ overall series lead. After a few fast laps on the front, Albert settled in, and moved to the back of the large lead pack, letting his teammate Philipp Walsleben take over the duties on the front. The quick rest saw Albert come back to the front, and the lead group shrank to just two riders, Albert and Nys. Albert again slowed the pace, and riders were able to rejoin the front of the race. As the group swelled, Albert again went on the attack, whittling the group back down to himself and Nys.

Nys decided to take a crack at the front, and again the pace slowed enough for riders to catch back on. Klaas Vantornout (Sunweb-Napoleon Games), Zdenek Stybar (Omega Pharma – Quick-Step), and Jim Aernouts (Sunweb – Napoleon Games) were among those losing touch and regaining as Albert and Nys pushed and relaxed the pace. It was a bike change that saw the first significant lead of the day. Nys was able to get through the pits quickly, but Albert was hung up, and took longer to get through. Albert pushed to try and regain contact, but the best he could do was 10 seconds back. At that point, he knew he was racing for second, baring a mistake or mechanical by Nys. The World Champion kept the door shut though, and was able to hold on for the win. Peeters was able to fight off Albert to take second place, leaving Albert to settle for third after an incredible effort all day.

After two straight World Cup losses to Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective), Marianne Vos (Rabobank-Liv/Giant) took the win in Loenhout at the Azencross round of the Bpost Bank Trofee. After dry and fast conditions at the Zolder World Cup, Azencross was a slower, sloppier race in deep mud. Compton would have to settle for second place, with Helen Wyman (Kona) taking the final step of the podium.

Men’s Results

  1. Sven Nys (Bel) Crelan KDL Cycling Team 1:01:52
  2. Rob Peeters (Bel) Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team 0:00:21
  3. Niels Albert (Bel) BKCP-Powerplus Cycling Team 0:00:24
  4. Klaas Vantornout (Bel) Sunweb-Napoleon Games Cycling Team 0:00:43
  5. Zdenek Stybar (Cze) Omega Pharma-QuickStep 0:00:48
  6. Philipp Walsleben (Ger) BKCP-Powerplus 0:00:54
  7. Wietse Bosmans (Bel) BKCP-Powerplus Cycling Team
  8. Jim Aernouts (Bel) Sunweb-Napoleon Games Cycling Team 0:00:58
  9. Julien Taramarcaz (Swi) BMC Mountainbike Racing Team 0:01:03
  10. Bart Wellens (Bel) Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team 0:01:10
  11. Twan van den Brand (Ned) Orange Babies Cycling Team 0:01:15
  12. Radomir Simunek (Cze) Kwadro-Stannah Cycling Team 0:01:24
  13. Bart Aernouts (Bel) AA Drink Cycling Team
  14. Thijs van Amerongen (Ned) AA Drink Cycling Team
  15. Eddy van IJzendoorn (Ned) Team Natubalans-Apex 0:02:08
  16. Kevin Pauwels (Bel) Sunweb-Napoleon Games Cycling Team 0:02:12
  17. Sven Vanthourenhout (Bel) Crelan KDL Cycling Team 0:02:21
  18. Tom Meeusen (Bel) Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team
  19. Martin Bina (Cze) Kwadro-Stannah Cycling Team 0:02:35
  20. Micki Van Empel (Ned) Crelan KDL Cycling Team 0:03:00
  21. Joeri Adams (Bel) Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team 0:03:09
  22. Patrick Gaudy (Bel) The Barracuda Company 0:03:21
  23. Lubomir Petrus (Cze) BKCP-Powerplus Cycling Team 0:03:40
  24. Steve Chainel (Fra) 0:04:03
  25. Patrick van Leeuwen (Ned) Orange Babies Cycling Team 0:04:07
  26. Sascha Weber (Ger) Team Differdange-Losch 0:04:48
  27. Kenneth Hansen (Den) Cannondale-Haderslev 0:04:53
  28. Kevin Cant (Bel) Primator Cyclingteam 0:04:58
  29. Ian Field (GBr) Hargroves Cycles 0:05:07
  30. Davy Commeyne (Bel) Accent Jobs-Wanty Cycling Team 0:05:10
  31. Stef Boden (Bel) 0:05:43
  32. Kevin Eeckhout (Bel) Coolens Cycling Team 0:06:22
  33. Niels Koyen (Bel) DNCS-Pro 2012 Cycling Team 0:07:41
  34. Ben Berden (Bel) Raleigh-Clement -1lap
  35. Augustyn Navarro (Spa) -1lap
  36. James Spragg (GBr) Team Bergamont Bicycles by BMC Group -1lap
  37. Yannick Mayer (Ger) Team Baier Landshut -1lap
  38. Max Walsleben (Ger) -1lap
  39. Alexander Revell (NZl) -2laps
  40. Christoph Ambroziak (Ger) Gunsha Racing Team -3laps
  41. Edmond Angus (NZl) -3laps
  42. Shinya Ikemoto (Jap) -4laps
  43. Christophe Cavazzana (Fra) -4laps

Women’s Results

  1. Marianne Vos (Ned) Rabobank Liv/Giant 0:43:58
  2. Katie Compton (USA) Trek Cyclocross Collective 0:00:47
  3. Helen Wyman (GBr) Kona Factory Racing 0:01:04
  4. Sanne Cant (Bel) Enertherm-BKCP 0:01:23
  5. Nikki Harris (GBr) Young Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team
  6. Lucie Chainel (Fra) BH-SR Suntour-KMC 0:01:45
  7. Sophie de Boer (Ned) Young Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team 0:01:48
  8. Ellen Van Loy (Bel) DNCS-Pro 2012 Cycling Team 0:01:55
  9. Eva Lechner (Ita) 0:02:09
  10. Loes Sels (Bel) DNCS-Pro 2012 Cycling Team 0:02:18
  11. Lucinda Brand (Ned) 0:02:40
  12. Sabrina Stultiens (Ned) Rabobank Liv/Giant 0:02:50
  13. Crystal Anthony (USA) Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies 0:03:10
  14. Martina Mikulaskova (Cze) TJ Stadion Louny 0:03:17
  15. Githa Michiels (Bel) Toka Print MTB Team 0:03:20
  16. Anna van der Breggen (Ned) 0:03:33
  17. Gabriella Durrin (GBr) Rapha-Focus 0:03:36
  18. Nicole Duke (USA) Marin-Spy 0:03:39
  19. Maureen Bruno Roy (USA) Bob’s Red Mill p/b Seven Cycles 0:04:01
  20. Monique van de Ree (Ned) 0:04:17
  21. Thalita de Jong (Ned)
  22. Karen Verhestraeten (Bel) Up Cycling Team 0:04:33
  23. Courtenay McFadden (USA) Bicycle Blue Book-HRS-Rock Lobster 0:04:41
  24. Nikola Noskova (Cze) KC Kooperativa SG Jablonec 0:04:50
  25. Arley Kemmerer (USA) C3-Twenty20 Cycling 0:04:57
  26. Elle Anderson (USA) Cal Giant Berry Farms-Specialized 0:05:01
  27. Jolien Verschueren (Bel) Cycling Team Drogenboom 0:05:04
  28. Asa Maria Erlandsson (Swe) Varbergs MTB-Cube 0:05:22
  29. Margriet Helena Kloppenburg (Den) Endura Lady Force 0:05:41
  30. Lizzy Witlox (Ned) 0:05:50
  31. Cindy Bauwens (Bel) 0:06:31
  32. Ilona Meter (Ned) Giant 0:07:00
  33. Katrien Thijs (Bel) Up Cycling Team 0:07:21
  34. Mirre Stallen (Ned) 0:07:29
  35. Shana Maes (Bel) Kriekel Cycling Team 0:07:35
  36. Lindy Van Anrooij (Ned) ZRTC Theo Middelkamp 0:07:36
  37. Christine Vardaros (USA) Team Stevens 0:07:50
  38. Hilde Quintens (Bel) Cycling Team Zemst VZW 0:08:03
  39. Stephanie Vaxillaire (Fra) Pedale Semuroise 0:08:30
  40. Annelies Van Doorslaer (Bel) 0:08:50
  41. Kristien Nelen (Bel) 0:09:06
  42. Gertie Willems (Bel) Kriekel Cycling Team -2laps
  43. Cisek Corey Coogan (USA) -2laps
  44. Ilse Vandekinderen (Bel) -2laps
  45. Marijke De Pauw (Bel) Noord-West Brabant -2laps
  46. Francine Meehan (Irl) -2laps
  47. Tine Verdeyen (Bel) Cycling Team Zemst VZW -2laps
  48. Silke Baumer (Bel) Vlaamse Triatlon & Duatlon CT -2laps
  49. Lene Vrijsen (Bel) -2laps
  50. Brenda Kaczmarczyk (Bel) -2laps
  51. Cindy Diericx (Bel) Autoglass Wetteren Solar CT-3laps
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