Druivencross 2013 women
American Katie Compton conquered the 2013 Vlaamse Druivencross course and came away with a narrow win. Belgian champion Sanne Cant grabbed the runner-up spot. The men's race was won by Sven Nys and featured here.
Vlaamse Druisencross 2013
Overijse, Belgium / December 8, 2013
Top women
1. Katie Compton (USA) 39:06
2. Sanne Cant (BEL) 39:07
3. Nikki Harris (GBR) 39:11
4. Sophie de Boer (NED) 40:40
5. Ellen Van Loy (BEL) 41:09
All images © Tom Prenen
Katie Compton early on in the race with Ellen Van Loy in the background.
Nikki Harris and Sanne Cant cresting a slippery climb.
after a quick remount Sophie de Boer is just about ready to pursue the leaders, with Ellen Van Loy right behind her.
American Christine Vardaros has a lot of experience of racing and living in Belgium.
It ain't easy, otherwise they would call it golf. Karen Verhestaeten is throttling up the hill here.
Serbian Pro Jelena Eric ended up getting lapped.
The trio up front meanwhile battled hard for positions.
When Katie Compton is on, she is on.
Slip sliding away.
Sanne Cant leads Katie Compton through this section of the course in Overijse.
A very focused Margriet Kloppenburg from Denmark on the way to 13th place.
Sophie de Boer had to settle for fourth place on this day.
British champion Nikki Harris is plowing through the sand.
Katie Compton looks very much at ease in the technical sections.
Sophie de Boer is still chasing hard.
Up the cobblestone climb goes Christine Vardaros.
The top two finishers roll towards their respective crews.
A pad on the back for Sanne Cannt.
A clearly happy Katie Compton gets a nice welcome too.
7th placed Pauline Ferrand-Prevot is ready for a jacket.
