The Superprestige race in Zonhoven, Belgium is held at what has to be one of the most picturesque, photogenic venues in European cyclocross. The deep sand, steep climbs and descents, and tens of thousands of spectators packed into a sun-filled bowl make for a spectacular day of fun in the sandbox.
Long-time Cyclocross Magazine contributor Bart Hazen was once again at the venue to capture the racing, and we've got some highlights from the women's race, dominated by Sanne Cant and contested by three Americans, below.
Stay tuned for a Zonhoven men's photo gallery. Watch the 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven race here.
Sanne Cant reigned in the sand and defended her 2015 title. 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven women's race. © Bart Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
Sanne Cant runs away to a lead. 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven women's race. © Bart Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
Sanne Cant and Ellen van Loy avoid Brammeier, but the others behind weren't so lucky. 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven women's race. © Bart Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
As Brammeier recovers from her spill, Elle Anderson and Manon Bakker crash trying to avoid the down rider. 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven women's race. © Bart Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
Kaitie Antonneau raced her first Zonhoven race, and finished an impressive fourth. 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven women's race. © Bart Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
Laura Verdonschot plows a path through the sand. 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven women's race. © Bart Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
Sanne Cant wins the 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven women's race. © Bart Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
Podium: Sanne Cant - Jolien Verschueren - Nikki Brammeier. 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven women's race. © Bart Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
See more photos from the 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven race in the gallery below.
2016 Superprestige Zonhoven Photo Gallery, Women's Race:
Sophie de Boer pilots her mystery bike and looks for a rut to commit to. 2016 Superprestige Zonhoven women’s race. © Bart Hazen / Cyclocross Magazine
