2010 Koksijde World Cup, men’s race: a Dan Seaton gallery

Belgium's Tom Meeusen runs up a hill on the first lap. Photo: Dan Seaton

Canada's Shaun Adamson crests a sandy climb. Photo: Dan Seaton

Zdenek Stybar follows Tom Meeusen through the sand. Photo: Dan Seaton

Sven Nys had to settle for third. Photo: Dan Seaton

Bart Wellens rode well, but faded late in the race. Photo: Dan Seaton

U.S. champion Tim Johnson had a rare off day. Photo: Dan Seaton

Polish champion Mariusz Gil accelerates through the sand. Photo: Dan Seaton

Jonathan Page uses a course barrier for extra balance in the sand. Photo: Dan Seaton

Canada's Craig Richey does battle in the sand. Photo: Dan Seaton

Fans watch Jonathan Page pull away from Steve Chainel. Photo: Dan Seaton

Tim Johnson runs a sandy corner in Koksijde. Photo: Dan Seaton

Fans cheer as Niels Albert runs away with the victory. Photo: Dan Seaton

Zdenek Stybar suffers behind teammate Bart Wellens. Photo: Dan Seaton

Fans snap photos as Niels Albert pulls away. Photo: Dan Seaton

As far as we know, Eddy Merckx was not transported in time from his Molteni days. Photo: Dan Seaton