Dan Seaton gallery: 2012 Superprestige Hamme-Zogge, men’s race

Lars Van Der Haar (Rabobank) takes in the scene while he waits for a call-up. Photo: Dan Seaton

Alexander Revell remains popular with the Belgian fans. Photo: Dan Seaton

Bart Aernouts (AA Drink/Leontien.nl) gets a good look at the descent ahead of him. Photo: Dan Seaton

Mariusz Gil (Baboco) follows Rob Peeters (Telenet-Fidea) over a little climb. Photo: Dan Seaton

Jonathan Page lifts his bike as he tackles the stairs. Photo: Dan Seaton

A hot air balloon takes off from a cornfield just off of the course. Photo: Dan Seaton

Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) leads Lars Van Der Haar (Rabobank) early in the race. Photo: Dan Seaton

Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) threads his way through the crowded course. Photo: Dan Seaton

Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) was unstoppable today, claiming his third straight Superprestige win. Photo: Dan Seaton

Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) is at the center of a big chase. Photo: Dan Seaton

British national champion Ian Field (Hargroves-Specialized) on one of the quick descents. Photo: Dan Seaton

Throngs of fans watch rainbow-striped Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) crest a climb. Photo: Dan Seaton

Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) tries to reel in the leaders. Photo: Dan Seaton

Thijs Van Amerongen's (AA Drink/Leontien.nl) face tells the story of his race today. Photo: Dan Seaton

Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) leans the bike hard into a rutted corner. Photo: Dan Seaton

Kevin Pauwels (Sunweb-Revor) makes his way through a short wooded section of the course. Photo: Dan Seaton

Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet) on his way to the win. Photo: Dan Seaton

Mister Superprestige, Sven Nys (Landbouwkrediet), has not lost a Superprestige race this season. Photo: Dan Seaton

Lars Van Der Haar (Rabobank) reminds Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) that the race ends at the finish line — €”and not before. Photo: Dan Seaton