UCI WC Namur women
Katerina Nash of the Luna Pro Team stormed to a big win at the Namur UCI Cyclocross World Cup ahead of Marianne Vos (Rabobank-Liv) and Katie Compton (Trek Factory Team). Enjoy these pics.
All lined up and just about time to shed the warmup gear.
Katarina Nash was all smiles before the start in Namur.
A clean start for most of the front women with World Champion Marianne Vos setting the pace.
Pushing hard for position.
Marianne Vos looked good and started to open up a gap.
The Namur course has some very tricky sections to navigate and here Arley Kemmerer and Kaitlin Antonneau do their best to stay upright and move forward.
Elle Anderson and Elena Valentini battle for positions on a fast section of the course.
Katerina Nash riding through the pits and in control after a few laps.
No spare bike was required, so words of encouragement instead.
This was the end of the day for Nikki Harris.
German Pro Jessica Lambracht about to jump on the fresh ride, with her mechanic dancing away.
This small pace line is led by Gabby Durrin.
Full focus is required at all times.
Marianne Vos tried hard to reel Katarina Nash back, but to no avail.
Nash stormed towards the big win with a nice advantage.
Helen Wyman on the way to 9th place in Namur.
This was a tough race for all and Sophie de Boer's expression shows it.
Pauline Ferrand-Prevot rode strong all day and finished 5th.
All images © Tom Prenen
