Sven Nys Powers to Benelux Win | My man loves dirt
(UPDATED) I loved seeing Sven when he'd tackle the Spring Classics. He'd attack the pave' and get himself on the front of the race to ensure cameras would see him attack the Kemmel and all the other cobbled climbs. The results never really materialized for Sven on the road in the spring which is why I love seeing him focus so decidedly on MTB since the Olympics last year...proving his dedication to using Dugasts from 32 to, now, 45.
Today he crowned himself King Of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg in the 'Lowlands MTB Championships'. What was rad was seeing Dutch National MTB Champ and all around 'cross hard-man Thijs Al take 2nd and other crossers (Stybar, Berden, etc) lay down the gauntlet on the field including some heavies...like Julien Absalon (3rd). All hail the 'crossers!
Click the photo below to view the pictures on the day or click here to read the story on www.sport.be (in Dutch....). Use Babelfish or Google to translate.
Oh, and what was Sven rolling on today? My 'cross loving sister and camera-carrying soldier in Belgium, Mieke De Cnodder, caught Sven on...ahem...these incredible wheels. Look familiar???
Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 11:51AM
Reader Comments (3)
Its gotta be sweet to be Sven!
the left hand bar end grab descent ... only a crosser would do that move
He shredded a fairly heavy group of heavy hitters there, eh?