The 2016 Hansgrohe Superprestige cyclocross series in Europe has showcased top-notch women's racing, with the best Europeans minus World Champ Thalita de Jong racing for Superprestige points, prize money and glory.
While Belgian National Champion Sanne Cant won the first two stops of the 2016 Superprestige series, Sophie de Boer showed that in the Ruddervoorde sand and mud and under a rainbow-filled sky, she was the racer in command on Sunday.
We've got some photographic highlights from the race, with Bart Hazen's gallery of the Elite Women's race. Some of our favorites are below, with more in the slideshow at the bottom.
Ellle Anderson continued her European campaign, finishing in 7th. 2016 Superprestige Ruddervoorde cyclocross race, Elite Women. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
De Boer lifts her California-engineered mystery bike up the stairs to victory. 2016 Superprestige Ruddervoorde cyclocross race, Elite Women. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
The course featured several sections that doubled back, giving racers a chance to monitor their competitors. 2016 Superprestige Ruddervoorde cyclocross race, Elite Women. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
Maria Arzuffi Alice ran the downhill, and finished fourth. 2016 Superprestige Ruddervoorde cyclocross race, Elite Women. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
Sophie de Boer adds another victory to a strong season. 2016 Superprestige Ruddervoorde cyclocross race, Elite Women. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
2016 Superprestige Cyclocross Series – Ruddervoorde Race #3 Elite Women's Photo Gallery:
Cant finished with another second. 2016 Superprestige Ruddervoorde cyclocross race, Elite Women. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
