Like all good holidays in winter, Belgium held a cyclocross race; with All-Saints day, November 1st, becoming the day of Koppenberg Cross. Featuring the first half of the (in)famous Koppenberg climb, the demanding course is a mud lovers delight. This year proved to be one for those who love mud and was won by none other than Sven Nys and Helen Wyman.
We have three pages of photos for you to enjoy! So be sure to check them all out!
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Gabby Day
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Helen Wyman always had Nikki Harris in her sights.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
The British duo of Nikki Harris and Helen Wyman were 1-2 all day.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Nikki Harris continuing one of her best seasons ever.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Sanna Cant powering through the mud.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Sofie De Boer
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Gabby Day powers through the mud.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
The day was defined by mud, lots of it.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Amy Dombroski riding hard.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Christine Vardaros on the finishing straight.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Helen Wyman wins Koppenberg cross over Nikki Harris in a spring finish.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Nikki Harris post Koppenberg cross
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Sofie De Boer post Koppenberg cross
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
The mud made for a spectacular addition to the days photos.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Gabby Day warming after her race.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Christine Vardaros was all smiles after her race.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Helen Wyman was all smiles while Sanna Cant was less enthusiastic with her result.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
The women's podium of 2012 Koppenberg cross, (L-R) Nikki Harris, Helen Wyman and Sanna Cant
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
A beautiful day for the spectators at the start of the men's race, which turned to pouring rain within the hour.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Niels Albert and Sven Nys power in the field up the Koppenberg.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
New Zealand's Alez Revell powers the Koppenberg cobbles
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Rob Peters leads Niels Albert down the descent of the Koppenberg cross.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Bart Wellens running the descent of the Koppenberg.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
Alex Revell cheered on by the crowd.
2012 Koppenberg Cyclocross Race
After one lap the lead group established itself.
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