UCI World Cup Cyclo-cross 09/10: Women's race in Hoogerheide, Netherlands

Daphny Van Den Brand during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Pre-race moments - Daphny Van Den Brand picks up the electronic sensor, just a few minutes before start.



Hanka Kupfernagel during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

I think, this is one my favourite "portrait" shots of the season, featuring Hanka Kupfernagel, deep in thought.



Sanne Van Paassen during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Gloomy thoughts for Sanne Van Paassen



Daphny Van Den Brand during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Similarly to Roubaix, the organizers changed the direction of the course so that dreaded downhill section became... a dreaded climb. Sanne Cant, the Belgian Champion climbs the aforementioned ascent.



Daphny Van Den Brand during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Daphny Van Den Brand and Marianne Vos



Gabriella Day during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

I quite like this photo, I managed to find a place where the two flashes lights the subjects dramatically and my point of view isn't blocked by passing riders.



Toyooka Ayako during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Japanese rider, Toyooka Ayako



Katerina Nash during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Katerina Nash's ride wasn't as impressive as last week in Roubaix, nonetheless, she looked determined.



Caroline Mani during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Caroline Mani



Sanne Cant during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Sanne Cant



Marianne Vos during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Marianne Vos, the winner of the race and the runner-up of the World Cup title.



Nikoline Hansen during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

Danish National Champion, Nikoline Hansen had some technical difficulties, so she crossed the finish line on foot. Hopefully, she'll have better luck in Tabor next week.



Daphny Van Den Brand during the UCI World Cup race in Hoogerheide, The Netherlands, 2010

And the winner is: Daphny Van Den Brand. She won the World Cup title with consistent racing througout the season. Congratulations!



3 comments so far

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Jacky LANCHON, 05:48 PM 25/01/2010 (#)

really magnifical work : a photograph!!!

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balint hamvas, 05:49 PM 25/01/2010 (#)

@Jacky: thanks for the comment, much appreciated

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Frank Drummer, 04:41 AM 26/01/2010 (#)

I really admire your photographs and reports. Keep posting them, please...

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