Jaarmarktcross

The 2nd round of the GVA Trofee series went down today in Niel, Belgium. Wellens won it, ahead of a strong Lars Boom and Nys. Lots of mud and running in this one. Boom had the lead on and looked like he was riding to the win on the last lap, but then he flatted. Bummer. Still, he held on for 2nd place. The winner had this to say (via butchered, but all the more interesting, internet translation):

It was a complete heavy game today. Tree [that's how it translates Boom] was really a complete strong competitor. We both has gone wrong and was both dead to the finish. I was just in the last turning certainly of the triumph, because with Lars weet you never. I am now LEADER in the GVA trophy and will that position of course defend. Simply in each manche my extrême best do, decided Wellens.

Full results, report, and photos here (in Dutch) and over at CN. Last lap here:



Top 20:

Wellens - 150
Boom - 125
Nys - 100
Groenendaal - 90
Vervecken - 80
Dlask - 75
Albert - 70
De Knegt - 65
Aernouts - 60
Van Gils - 55
S. Vanthourenhout - 50
Stybar - 45
Al - 40
Van Der Linden - 35
Verstraeten - 30
Peeters - 25
Van Nuffel - 20
Pauwels - 15
Walsleben - 10
Berden - 5

This all makes for some excitement in the FGBC cx Pool. Andy moves into first place with a slim 5 point lead. And Paddy climbs out of the cellar, ahead of Laura and David, to whom these last three races have been most unkind. In three races, their teams have combined for a mere 10 points. Ouch.

Today's results:

Andy - 270
Matt - 220
Vic - 195
Hal - 195
Chris - 180
Rachel - 175
Jonny B - 165
Naomi - 130
Paddy - 125
Arlene - 115
Dallas - 75
Tomek - 70
Laura - 0
David - 0

Overall Standings:

Andy - 1145
Chris - 1140
Vic - 1005
Naomi - 860
Matt - 855
Rachel - 830
Arlene - 810
Jonny B - 805
Hal - 500
Tomek - 435
Dallas - 415
Paddy - 315
David S - 240
Laura - 220

They're back at it tomorrow in Pijnacker, Holland for World Cup #3.

OTT: Attics and Cellars, Sheep and Wolves