Cyclo-cross World’s – A Graham Watson Gallery

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  • January 28, 2007
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By Graham Watson

When world's come to the spiritual home of cyclo-cross, you can expect a big turn-out, even at 25 euros a head ...
When world’s come to the spiritual home of cyclo-cross, you can expect a big turn-out, even at 25 euros a head …

Photo: Graham Watson

An already remarkable world championship weekend ended on a spectacular high note for Americans as Jonathan Page rode a nearly flawless elite men’s race on his way to a silver medal, adding to those already earned by junior Danny Summerhill and American woman Katie Compton.

Although it wasn't the usual sweep, Belgian fans had plenty to celebrate.
Although it wasn’t the usual sweep, Belgian fans had plenty to celebrate.

Photo: Graham Watson

While Page’s remarkable performance was a big part of the news Sunday, there was a lot going on behind the head-to-head battle between the American and eventual winner Erwin Vervecken. Photographer Graham Watson was there to capture it on film.

Photo Gallery

  • When world's come to the spiritual home of cyclo-cross, you can expect a big turn-out, even at 25 euros a head.
  • Although it wasn't the usual sweep, Belgian fans had plenty to celebrate.
  • Holland's Gerben De Knegt jumped to an early lead
  • When De Knegt encountered trouble, countryman Richard Groenendall took over. Belgian fans were none too thrilled at the sight of that much orange in the front of the race.
  • Vervecken began working his way through the crowd
  • Cyclo-cross World's - A Graham Watson Gallery
  • Page moved up quickly
  • The American joined Italy's Enrico Franzoi and then took off on his own.
  • Like many others, Franzoi had trouble in the sandy part. Vervecken moved past the Italian and had only Page ahead.
  • World Cup champ Nys was a pre-race favorite, but three crashes meant Sunday was not his day.
  • Nys and Wellens chased for most of the race. Wellens took fourth, while Nys had to settle for 11th place.
  • Up front, Vervecken joins Page
  • American Barry Wicks was lapped by the leading pair.
  • As was Tristan Schouten.
  • Vervecken takes the day, with Page right on his heels.
  • Franzoi held on for third
  • A successful defense of the rainbow jersey
  • Page didn't seem to mind second place
  • The obligatory bite-the-medal pose.

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