The new year kicked off as it always does with the 2019 GP Sven Nys in Baal.
The race is always a show of sorts, with riders displaying their new kits and bikes. This year was relatively quiet on the transfer front, although Crelan-Charles became Roompot-Crelan, giving Maud Kaptheijns new colors for the new year.
Maud Kaptheijns’ former Crelan – Charles team is now Roompot – Charles. 2019 GP Sven Nys, Elite Women – DVV Verzekeringen Trofee. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
Sophie de Boer also debuted with the her new Pushing Dreams team.
Sophie de Boer had a new kit for the new year. 2019 GP Sven Nys, Elite Women – DVV Verzekeringen Trofee. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
This year’s GP Sven Nys also added a new winner to the 2018/19 yearbook. Jolanda Neff (Trek Factory Racing CX) took advantage of her second-row position to start fast and ultimately beat Sanne Cant (IKO – Beobank) in the last lap to get her first-ever cyclocross win in Belgium.
Jolanda Neff got off to a fast start on Tuesday. 2019 GP Sven Nys, Elite Women – DVV Verzekeringen Trofee. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
See the gallery from Bart Hazen below for a look inside the GP Sven Nys.
Bart Hazen Photo Gallery: 2018 GP Sven Nys in Baal
Jolanda Neff waits for the start of the first race of 2019. 2019 GP Sven Nys, Elite Women – DVV Verzekeringen Trofee. © B. Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
