Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Fenix-Deceuninck) showcased her ability in treacherous circumstances, conquering the sand to assert her second victory of the 2024-2025 World Cup at Zonhoven. She completed forward of Zoe Backstedt (Canyon-SRAM) and present World Cup chief Lucinda Model (Baloise Trek Lions). A morning storm introduced heavy rain and wind, delaying earlier races and reworking the course with packed sand, puddles, and dirt.
After a robust begin, Backstedt surged to the entrance alone, sustaining a lead of round 15 seconds because the chase group behind frequently shifted. Halfway by way of the race, Model and Inge van der Heijden (Fenix-Deceuninck) bridged throughout to hitch her. Alvarado caught the leaders one lap later and capitalized on a mistake by Model, powering forward to safe the victory.
Behind her, Model and Backstedt dueled it out for the remaining podium spots with Backstedt successful the battle for silver, crossing the road 5 seconds behind Alvarado, Model took third, an additional 10 seconds later.
Alvarado was comfortable however stunned to get the win after a tricky day of racing in yesterday’s Hulst Phrase Cup the place she completed eighth.
“I believe [the win means] loads after yesterday’s day of feeling, I believe at present was completely totally different, and I did not count on to win at present, in order that’s a fair higher victory,” Alvarado stated.
After skipping the Dublin World Cup, Alvarado stays unsure about her possibilities of claiming the general title. She additionally opted out of touring to Sardinia for the Cabras World Cup, which was in the end canceled on account of hazardous climate circumstances.
“I skipped two races and yesterday was not a great day, so I believe for the [overall] victory shall be a tough one. So we’ll see. I hold using, hopefully good in the course of the World Cups after which we’ll see on the finish.”
Annemarie Worst (Cyclocross Reds) crashed out of the entrance group on the massive sand drop on the second lap, and deserted the race.
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