As the 2015 Elite Women's World Cyclocross Championship is practically open for the taking by a large number of racers, the folks here at Cyclocross Magazine won't be making any hard-and-fast predictions, but we will be highlighting ten favorites as well as some outside contenders. With the weather now verging on the likelihood of snow the day before the Elite Races, the fast course of Tabor will also provide a few areas that will likely cause some spills, especially if the notorious Czech ice comes into play.
Also, don't miss our Elite Men's Preview of Tabor.
The Favorites: Sophie de Boer
De Boer has had her fair share of great rides in 2014 and 2015. © Bart Hazen/Cyclocross Magazine
Another fierce starter, De Boer likes to dig herself in early and punish other riders who are not willing to match the initial speed. Like Van Loy and Cant, De Boer has had a long season of cyclocross racing, and keeping up with Cant since September might leave her stretched out for the World Championship. Still, she was the Dutch runner-up behind Vos at the Dutch National Championship and still has a big race left to leave everything out on.
