Dan Seaton gallery: GP Mario De Clercq

Klaas Vantornout is ejected from his bike after missing a high-speed turn. Photo: Dan Seaton

Niels Albert makes his way through the chaos of the race's first lap while Aurelien Duval stumbles behind him. Photo: Dan Seaton

New Zealander Alexander Revell's popularity with the Belgian fans continues to grow. Photo: Dan Seaton

A young fan tries one of the steep hills that surrounded the course. Photo: Dan Seaton

Fans watch as Niels Albert leads Kevin Pauwels down the switchback descent. Photo: Dan Seaton

Mariusz Gil follows Jonathan Page and Jan Denuwelaere up a steep climb. Photo: Dan Seaton

Sven Nys chases during the middle of the race. Photo: Dan Seaton

Sven Nys and Bart Wellens descend into the labyrinthine lower section of the course. Photo: Dan Seaton

Niels Albert concentrates on the run-up. Photo: Dan Seaton

Kevin Pauwels couldn't quite close the gap to Albert, despite a valiant chase. Photo: Dan Seaton

Thijs Van Amerongen rode an excellent race to finish sixth overall. Photo: Dan Seaton

Albert and Pauwels near the top of the run. Photo: Dan Seaton

Young fans cheer Lars Van Der Haar up the steep run. Photo: Dan Seaton

Niels Albert reaches the top of the run-up with just two laps to go. Photo: Dan Seaton

Jonathan Page handled the very challenging course with aplomb. Photo: Dan Seaton

Niels Albert was so exhausted at the finish he couldn't manage a victory salute. Photo: Dan Seaton