A bit disappointing to see how Sven Nys sank the chances of Pim Ronhaar to score a podium result in the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme.
Wout van Aert is the undisputed winner, crossing the finish line after 1 hour and 59secs. 2nd place for Eli Iserbyt 46sec, Vanthourenhout in 3rd at 51secs and Ronhaar in 4th at 1min06. Van der Haar in 5th at 1min31, conceding more time to Iserbyt in the overall standings of the #X2Obadkamerstrofee. #cyclocross

A bit disappointing to see how Sven Nys sank the chances of Pim Ronhaar to score a podium result in the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme.
Wout van Aert is the undisputed winner, crossing the finish line after 1 hour and 59secs. 2nd place for Eli Iserbyt 46sec, Vanthourenhout in 3rd at 51secs and Ronhaar in 4th at 1min06. Van der Haar in 5th at 1min31, conceding more time to Iserbyt in the overall standings of the #X2Obadkamerstrofee

Two laps to go for Wout van Aert in the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme. Pim Ronhaar in 2nd with Vanthourenhout in his wheel, Iserbyt chasing with some bike lengths. Ronhaar lifts his feet on the finishing straight, forcing Iserbyt and Vanthourenhout to take over. They are 1min13 back, and Lars van der Haar is just 8secs adrift. Sven Nys has told Pim Ronhaar not to pace the Pauwels Sauzen duo so van der Haar gets a chance to close that gap. #cyclocross

Two laps top go for Wout van Aert in the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme. Pim Ronhaar in 2nd with Vanthourenhout in his wheel, Iserbyt chasing with some bike lengths. Ronhaar lifts his feet on the finishing straight, forcing Iserbyt and Vanthourenhout to take over. They are 1min13 back, and Lars van der Haar is just 8secs adrift. Sven Nys has told Pim Ronhaar not to pace the Pauwels Sauzen duo so van der Haar gets a chance to close that gap. #cyclocross

Six laps done, three laps to go in the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme. Wout van Aert is riding a lonely race in the lead, Ronhaar, Vanthourenhout and Iserbyt at 1min04, Lars van der Haar inching in at 1min17 and Cameron Mason at 1min25. Can van der Haar close the gap to Iserbyt?
#cyclocros

51secs is the gap between race leader Wout van Aert and the chasing trio of Ronhaar, Vanthourenhout and Iserbyt after 5 laps at the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme. Mason and van der Haar at 1min14. Ronhaar still looking strong in that chase group and on his way to his best result in an elite race so far. #cyclocross

And Wout van Aert has finished yet another lap in the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme . The gap to 2nd placed Pim Ronhaar stands at 45secs, with Vanthourenhout and Iserbyt in tow. Mason at 1min02 and van der Haar at 1min04.
Ronhaar is riding a really strong race: The young Dutchman crashed after the barriers, but got back to first Iserbyt and then Vanthourenhout. And he looks stronger than Iserbyt, so a podium finish looks well within reach. #cyclocross

The race distance for the men at #Hamme's #Flandriencross will indeed be 9 laps.
After 3 laps and 20mins of racing, van Aert has 25secs to Vanthourenhout, Ronhaar and Iserbyt who profited from a slump in speed on the finishing straight to get back. Mason at 43secs, van der Haar at 47secs.
#cyclocross

The race distance for the men at #Hamme's #Flandriencross will indeed by 9 laps.
After 3 laps and 20mins of racing, van Aert has 25secs to Vanthourenhout, Ronhaar and Iserbyt who profited from a slump in speed on the finishing straight to get back. Mason at 43secs, van der Haar at 47secs.
#cyclocross

Lap 3 of the men's #Flandriencross and Wout van Aert is on his own with a gap of 12secs to Pim Ronhaar, Michael Vanthourenhout and Eli Iserbyt. Cameron Mason has moved up to 5th, then Lars van der Haar, Vincent Baestaens and Thibau Nys.
#Hamme #cyclocross

A first acceleration in lap 2 of the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme and Wout van Aert is putting the pressure on Vanthourenhout. Ronhaar has moved up to 3rd and Iserbyt is struggling to keep up but somehow still does so. Further back Lars van der Haar has crashed just when he seemed to get back into the mix. #cyclocross

Soete now has taken the lead with van Aert in his wheel, then Vanthourenhout, Iserbyt, Thibau Nys and Pim Ronhaar. Lars van der Haar needs to move up some positions after a slow start.
The first lap in the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme has been ridden in less than 7mins, with Iserbyt taking the full bonifications on the line. Van der Haar 10secs back.
Race distance should be 9 laps rather than 8 seen the lap time, but let's see how the race jury decides. #cyclocross

Only 29 starters for the men's #Flandriencross in #Hamme: That really is a disappointing turnout. As for the fight for the overall standings in the #X2Obadkamerstrofee, keep an eye on leader Eli Iserbyt and Lars van der Haar.
Van Aert takes the lead from the first corner, Baestaens in 2nd. But as he gets a fresh bike in the tech zone, he drops back to 5th. #cyclocross

And it's another win in this #cyclocross season for Fem van Empel who lapped Ellen van Loy in her final lap. Betsema has conceded some precious time for the overall standings of the #X2Obadkamerstrofee.

#Flandriencross in #Hamme,
result women elite:
1. Fem van Empel, NED, in 45.08min
2. Shirin van Anrooij, NED, + 1.14
3. Ceylin Alvarado, NED, + 1.30
4. Lucinda Brand, NED, + 1.45
5. Denise Betsema, NED, + 2.31
6. Aniek van Alphen, NED, + 3.33
7. Marion Norbert Riberolle, BEL, + 4.06

And it's another win in this #cyclocross season for Fem van Empel who lapped Ellen van Loy in her final lap. Betsema has conceded some precious time for the overall standings of the #X2Obadkamerstrofee.

#Flandriencross in #Hamme,
result women elite:
1. Fem van Empel, NED, in 45.08min
2. Shirin van Anrooij, NED, + 1.14
3. Ceylin Alvarado, NED, + 1.30
4. Lucinda Brand, NED, + 1.45
5. Denise Betsema, NED, + 2.31
6. Aniek van Alphen, NED, + 3.33
7. Marion Norbert-Riberolle, BEL, + 4.06
#cyclocross

After a lot of nail-biters, today's #Flandriencross of the women was a relatively boring race: van Empel's superiority was too clear, van Anrooij also rode a lone race in 2nd. The biggest suspense came from the trio of Alvarado, Brand and Betsema who are still in the fight for the overall standings in the #X2Obadkamerstrofee. #cyclocross #Hamme

And Fem van Empel already begins with her final lap in the women's #Flandriencross in #Hamme - it's been a lonely race for the Worldcup overall winner. Van Anrooij at 57secs, Alvaradoat 1min13 in 3rd, Brand at 1min32 has left Betsema behind.
The final two races of the #X2Obadkamerstrofee will be ridden in Lille and Brussels, but without van Empel and van Anrooij.
#cyclocross

Fem van Empel has finished lap 4 and now has two laps to go in the women's #Flandriencross in #Hamme.
Shirin van Anrooij in 2nd at 46secs, Ceylin Alvarado in 3rd at 1min04, Brand at 1min12 and Betsema at 1min24 complete the current top5 in this #cyclocross race.

Since the course of the #Flandriencross is being ridden in the opposite direction than the years before, the iconic bikepark section in the forest with its banked corners is now not leading to the finish straight but is one of the first section to be ridden each lap.
#Hamme #cyclocross

Three laps done in the women's #Flandriencross in #Hamme. The lead of Fem van Empel has grown to 35secs. Betsema, brand and Alavardo at 54secs in 3rd to 5th - the fight for the overall standings in the #X2Obadkamerstrofee is on. Alvarado accelerates and Brand is losing contact. #cyclocross