Super prestige Niel (women)
13:40 Niel
Ceylin Alvarado has booked her 4th victory of the season with the Jaarmarktcross in Niel. The Dutch woman quickly started flying and achieved a solid solo for her 3rd in a row in the Rupel region. “I wanted to get rid of it quickly,” she said. Lucinda Brand came 2nd, Norbert Riberolle defeated Casasola for the last podium spot in the Superprestigecross.
Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado has been the strongest in Niel over the past two years and this year was no different.
Inge van der Heijden and Laura Verdonschot were briefly in the lead, but the Dutch woman started her solo in the first lap. No one would see her again, Alvarado was flying.
Behind her there was a nice battle for second place. Lucinda Brand had to work up a sweat to hold off Sara Casasola.
The Italian champion raced along the Rupel with a lot of grins. Even a broken chain didn’t stop her.
Comebackkid Casasola
After a catch-up race, Casasola came to Brand’s door, who had suffered a puncture. With an ultimate acceleration in the last round, the Dutchman knocked the Italian champion to the canvas.
A hammer blow for Casasola, who also saw her teammate Marion Norbert Riberolle pass in the final straight line.
In the Superprestige rankings, Alvarado is now in first place with the same number of points as Brand. Casasola is third.
The fourth of eight heats is scheduled for next weekend on the grounds of De Kolonie in Merksplas.
Result Superprestige Niel
| name | result | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceylin Alvarado | in 42’28” |
| 2 |  Lucinda Brand | op 21″ |
| 3 | Marion Norbert Riberolle | 24″ |
| 4 | Sara Casasola | 26″ |
| 5 | Annemarie Worst | 1’13” |
| 6 |  Laura Verdonschot | 1’29” |
| 7 | Inge van der Heijden | 1’37” |
| 8 | Leonie Bentveld | 1’38” |
| 9 | Aniek van Alphen | 1’47” |
| 10 | Denise Betsema | 2’09” |
Comments
Ceylin Alvarado (1e): “I wanted to make quick work of it, but I didn’t expect the gap to become so big so quickly. It gave me extra motivation.”
Lucinda Brand (2e): “Nothing to do in Ceylin today, I had to try to finish second. I didn’t have the legs from yesterday. Limiting the damage was the task today.”
Marion Norbert Riberolle (3e): “I always get off to a slow start. These types of races suit me much better than half-way races, such as the European Championships in Spain.”
Sara Casasola (4e): “That chain cost me a lot of strength. In the last round I lacked the power for the podium. Disappointing, because I felt strong and I like such tough competitions. I was looking forward to this.”
top 10
1. Alvarado
2. Brand
3. Norbert Riberolle
4. Casasola
5. Worst
6. Verdonschot
7. Van der Heijden
8. Bentveld
9. Van Alphen
10. Betsema
Alvarado solos to victory in Niel, ahead of Brand and Norbert Riberolle
Norbert Riberolle sprints to 3rd place
After her victory yesterday in Lokeren, Brand comes in second today.
Behind her, Norbert Riberolle still squeezes everything out to take third place on the podium. The Belgian goes up and over her teammate Casasola in the sprint.
She screams out.
finish: Alvarado wint
The third Superprestige match of the season is a prey for Ceylin Alvarado. She wins after a solo of more than 4 rounds.
Alvarado drags himself upstairs via the banners. The 3rd victory in a row in Niel has been won.
Fire over Casasola again
Lucinda Brand accelerates near the material zone. The Dutch champion takes second place from Casasola.
Norbert Riberolle grits her teeth. She also aspires to second place.
The gap with Casasola and Brand is only a few seconds.
Who comes second?
The battle for second place is in full swing. Casasola tries to put pressure on Brand on the straights.
stand 4 rounds
1. Alvarado
2. Casasola
3. Brand
4. Norbert Riberolle
5. Worst
Ceylin Alvarado starts the final round with a comfortable lead.
Lucinda Brand has a leak and has to go into the pits. In the equipment zone she sees Sara Casasola rushing over her.
Ceylin is in very good order.
Christoph Roodhooft
Norbert Riberolle 4e
Marion Norbert Riberolle’s diesel has warmed up. The Belgian rolls over one opponent after another and claims 4th place.
Will she also get her teammate Casasola? The Italian is 8 seconds ahead of her.
stand na 3 rounds
1. Alvarado
2. Brand
3. Casasola
4. Van der Heijden
5. Norbert Riberolle
Comebackkid Casasola
Sara Casasola doesn’t give up. After her faltering chain, she is doing a great job of catching up. The Italian is back in third position.
4th win of the season?
Just before halfway, Atvarado rushes through the sandbox. The 26-year-old Dutchwoman has already won this season in Ardooie, Ruddervoorde and Heerderstrand.
stand na 2 rounds
1. Alvarado
2. Brand
3. Van der Heinden
4. Van Alphen
5. Casasola
Who else can Alvarado do?
The Netherlands at the top in Niel, where Sanne Cant won 5 times. The flags in the top 5 are all red, white and blue (in horizontal order).
Ceylin Alvarado is already taking an option on her third victory in a row in Niel. The Dutch woman is already ahead of her compatriot and first pursuer Lucinda Brand by 21 seconds.
Kettingproblemen Casasola
Sara Casasola had started the match well, but a chain problem bothered her. The Italian champion falls to 9th place, half a minute behind Alvarado.
Alvarado takes off in the first round
Alvarado leads with a 10-second bonus over Brand.
stand on 1st round
1. Alvarado
2. Brand
3. Van der Heijden
4. Worst
5. Verdonschot
Brand’s stilts
The running gear in the forest is perfect for Lucinda Brand. The Dutch champion rushes to second place.
Title Verdedigster Alvarado
Verdonschot does not hold onto first place for long. Alvarado comes to relieve her.
Van der Heijden has the holeshot in Niel
As if Verdonschot wants to be home quickly for the food festival of her supporters in Poederlee.
Paul Herygers
Verdonschot about Van der Heijden
Verdonschot seizes her opportunity in the sandbox and jumps over Van der Heijden to the lead position.
The women have started it!
Inge van der Heijden claims first place. As a leader, she conquers the Pearls of Niel, the washboard of the Jaarmarktcross.
Following in her footsteps: Verdonschot, Alvarado, Casasola and Brand.
start!
The lights flash green.
The riders prepare for the start. At 1.40 pm the starting shot will sound along the De Karper fishing pond.
I hope it won’t be too much of a cross today.
Laura Verdonschot is riding her 3rd race this weekend
Lucinda Brand explored the course with a smile. Not only because the sun is finally coming out, also because it was the strongest in Lokeren yesterday.
“Last time I was still recovering from an injury. And look where I am now,” the Dutch champion beams on Instagram.
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Alvarado for 3 in a row in Niel
Good afternoon! The Annual Market Cross will start in Niel in an hour. Ceylin Alvarado is the defending champion, the Dutch rider can win the cyclocross for the third year in a row.
As usual, the competition comes from our own country. Lucinda Brand is in the lead in the Superprestige and can do a good thing, because world champion Fem van Empel is not present.
Also diving into the mud this afternoon: Sanne Cant, Laura Verdonschot, Sara Casasola, Aniek van Alphen, Annemarie Worst, Alicia Franck and Marion Norbert Riberolle.
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