Happy New Year! GVA Baal - GP Sven Nys.................. LIVE!!!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 8:17 AM EST
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PrintSaturday 1st January, 15:00 CET, 14:00 GMT, 09:00 USA Eastern
Are you feeling the worse for wear after celebrating the end of 2010? Or feeling bright & breezy, ready for an exciting 2011? Either way, start the new year the best way - with 'Cross!
Yeah, yeah, I hear you. "What? Has gs gone bonkers? Surely they can't race on New Year's day!" What you forget though, dear friends, is this: it's cyclo-cross. Of course they race on New Year's day! The Grand Prix Sven Nys - yes, he has his own race - is an anual tradition. There is only one way to properly start the year and that's to watch other people exert themselves. If you don't agree, you're not a cross fan.
It shouldn't come as a big surprise that the GP Sven Nys is a race at which Sven Nys is pretty good. There have been eleven editions, and he's won nine of them. Maybe because he goes to bed at 10pm on 31 December. Or maybe because the race has bunnyhop beams, technical descents and corners where you need a good eye (two good eyes is even better).
GS gave us a lot there, but want more information? There's stats, maps, links and all the usual goodies below - and as much chat as New Year Café habitués can manage....
Here's the parcours:
via www.gpsvennys.be
GP Sven Nys is the 6th of 8 GVA Trofee rounds, and here are the current standings:
| 1 (1) |  |
Kevin Pauwels | Telenet Fidea Cycling Team | 106 |
| 2 (2) | |
Sven Nys | Landbouwkrediet | 102 |
| 3 (3) |  |
Zdenek Stybar | Telenet Fidea Cycling Team | 89 |
| 4 (4) | |
Bart Wellens | Telenet Fidea Cycling Team | 81 |
| 5 (7) | |
Niels Albert | BKCP-Powerplus | 80 |
| 6 (5) | |
Klaas Vantornout | Sunweb Revor | 76 |
| 7 (6) | |
Bart Aernouts | Rabo - Giant Offroad Team. | 71 |
| 8 (8) |  |
Gerben De Knegt | Rabo - Giant Offroad Team. | 49 |
| 9 (11) | |
Tom Meeusen | Telenet Fidea Cycling Team | 48 |
| 10 (10) |  |
Enrico Franzoi | BKCP-Powerplus | 47 |
Look how close it is between Nys and Pauwels! There's points for the first 20 across the line: 25-22-19-17-16-15-14-13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2 and 1 - so unless Nys has another shocking mechanical, and Pauwels rides into another tree, the GVA is between those two.... But the glory of the race? Who wouldn't want to beat Sven Nys at his own race? Only 2 other riders have won here - Mario de Clercq in 2002, and in 2006 a certain Mr Lars Boom....
The startlist includes everyone you want to see - well, except Ian Field, but Field-fans can make up for it with a great interview published yesterday
There's a livestream, but it could be geo-restricted - but as always, Procycling, BVLS and Cycling Fans are here to help! And while you're waiting, you can watch last year's last lap. Happy New Year!
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Not sure "good" is the word I'm using!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 8:28 AM EST up reply actions
Just a little bit too much cava last night & not enough sleep!
My dad rang to wish me a Happy New Year at 9am, which made him laugh!
I’m fine, just a little bit slow today! ;-)
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 8:33 AM EST up reply actions
Juniors' results
It starts very Belgian, but look who else is in Belgium for their holidays:
1 Laurens Sweeck (Bel) KDL Trans
2 Diether Sweeck (Bel) KDL Trans
3 Timo Verschueren (Bel) WSC Hand In Hand Baal
4 Matthias Van De Velde (Bel) Isorex Cycling Team
5 Lorenzo Pepermans (Bel) De Dijlespurters V.V. Mechelen
6 Andrew Dillman (USA)
7 Jeffrey Bahnson (USA)
8 Karl Hoppner (Swi)
9 Stijn Gielen (Bel) De Dijlespurters V.V. Mechelen
10 Jelto Veroft (Bel) K.W.C. Heist Zuiderkempen V.Z.W.
Look at all the boys, all muddy from their practice laps!
Wish I knew what the interview with Nys’ mechanic?? said…
I'm still facinated by this cyclocross stuff
And just don’t get why people do it. But I’m still watching.
Nys drops further back after a visit to the pit
Boom leads…. Boom is one of only 2 riders not called Sven Nys to win this race
It looked like he hit the fence on one side, then went straight across
and fell off. No idea what happened to the bike
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
he looks ok, though - not hurt, I mean
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:08 AM EST up reply actions
I may take that back
he’s rubbing his back and not chasing hard as he crosses the lap line
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
No, I think he's pulled out
still rubbing his lower back…. hope he’s ok….
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:11 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah, let's hope so.
If he’s injured, Rabo are going to think twice about letting him do cross next year.
by blackswangreen on Jan 1, 2011 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
I was exactly thinking about that...
Really hope there’s nothing wrong, not the best way to start his year!
That Hellingen climb
looks like pure hell.
The internet addicted men of this decade seems less interested in stuffing vaginas.
gs says on twitter
Lars hit his back on a barrier, afraid something is wrong but sounds fairly relaxed.
- from the mini inty with him after he DNFed
cyclocrosslive say
Boom says he will go to hospital for check. Feels something is wrong
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:20 AM EST up reply actions
5 laps to go
Sven (getting the 2nd lap sprint points for the GVA sprint comp)
Styby + 1
Pauwels, Franzoi? and Albert?? +13
Yes!
Seems Kevin is dropping back…. although 5th at moment? That wouldn’t be so bad for the GVA over all….
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
Albert looks like he's gaining on the front 2
or is it just the camera angle?
That mud looks like they’re cycling through porridge, or treacle…..
He keeps getting a metre or two on Styby then losing it again
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:34 AM EST up reply actions
Think it's good for the race if Styby can hang in there.
Don’t think Niels will get back by this time though :/
Andre Meganck tweets
Nys & Stybar – Albert 12"- K. Vantornout 35"- Walsleben en Wellens 54"- but I swear I saw Franzoi cross at +34!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
Lars Boom crashed out in lap 1 (& the lead)
hurt his back, off to hospital to check it out – he got back on & rode to the end of th lap, but says it doesn’t feel right
Styby and Nys are duelling for the win – Albert in 3rd by himself, gains & loses time on them
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:35 AM EST up reply actions
That acceleration, in these conditions!
Apparently all the water on the course is icy-cold
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
I think Stybar has this covered today
Nys or his bike will screw up yet again……
The internet addicted men of this decade seems less interested in stuffing vaginas.
Hi, everybody, Happy New Year! How nice to see a 'cross race this morning.
Wow, what a muddy mess they are racing in: go Styby!!
You wouldn't think a little rain would stop the God of Thunder. Although maybe he’s conflicted now that he has to wear a rainbow. -Majope
heh, that made me think how
“HNY” is spelt “HTFU” by cross riders!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:47 AM EST up reply actions
\o/ Life is good, isn't it? :-)
You wouldn't think a little rain would stop the God of Thunder. Although maybe he’s conflicted now that he has to wear a rainbow. -Majope
Happy New Year to you too.
and all the rest of Podium Cafe too
The internet addicted men of this decade seems less interested in stuffing vaginas.
although I think that might be to Sven-Styby racing FAST
as much as Niels going backwards!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
Andre M says it's
Stybar-Nys >> Albert 36" >> K.Vantornout en Wellens 1’04"- >Pauwels 1’22
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:45 AM EST up reply actions
he will pass on the sprint home
The internet addicted men of this decade seems less interested in stuffing vaginas.
Yeah, I was just thinking how chasing solo must be so hard
especially when the course gives you opportunities to see how much time you’re losing. At least chasing with someone else, you have incentive to beat them/company to know you can help each other
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
looks like he can't get the pedals round, poor man
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
Come on Styby!!!!!
show everyone why you have on the rainbow stripes
The internet addicted men of this decade seems less interested in stuffing vaginas.
Just looking at them makes my feet cold. Stybar is back, go, man, go!
You wouldn't think a little rain would stop the God of Thunder. Although maybe he’s conflicted now that he has to wear a rainbow. -Majope
That was a slick move by Sven, smooth pass.
You wouldn't think a little rain would stop the God of Thunder. Although maybe he’s conflicted now that he has to wear a rainbow. -Majope
feels like it could come down to mechanicals
I have no idea who’ll win this one!
Great to see Styby back on form….
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:52 AM EST up reply actions
and if anyone knows where the best places are to pass, it's Nys
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:53 AM EST up reply actions
(unless he's waiting for the sprint??)
That mist!
Oh, he’s passed!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 9:54 AM EST up reply actions
Come on Styby!!!!!
The internet addicted men of this decade seems less interested in stuffing vaginas.
Wow!
You wouldn't think a little rain would stop the God of Thunder. Although maybe he’s conflicted now that he has to wear a rainbow. -Majope
you are a beauty
The internet addicted men of this decade seems less interested in stuffing vaginas.
Albert finishes in third
1:20 back – happy to finish, exhausted
Klaas VT nearly caught him there, finishes 4th
Wellens 5th?
NYS
starts the year perfectly
The internet addicted men of this decade seems less interested in stuffing vaginas.
hooray!!!!
and it’s a Saturday too – usually his bad day!
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Top 10
1 Sven Nys
2 Zdenek Stybar
3 Albert
4 Klaas Vantornout
5 Bart Wellens
6 Martin Zlamalik
7 Kevin Pauwels
8 Tom Meeusen
9 Enrico Franzoi
10 Denuwelaere
So Nys solidly in the lead for the GVA.... with 3 races to go....
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
1. Nys 130 points
2. Pauwels 121
3. Stybar 113
4. Albert 99
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
11. Rob Peeters
12 Heule
13 Walsleben
14 Jon Page
15 Sven Vantourenhout
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 10:04 AM EST up reply actions
Well, amazing race.
Glad to see Styby is doing fine, awesome duel with Sven today. I’m sad about Kevin, but I guess Sven has everything under control now!
Niels looking like he's still pulling mud from his ears and eyes in the interview
but able to smile at least!
I wonder...
…if our friend Lyne got a shot of the faux podium.
by Chief Commissaire on Jan 1, 2011 10:14 AM EST up reply actions
and remember no need for streams
I’m fairly sure that’s streamed on the SuperPrestige sit at vt4.be
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 1, 2011 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
See you all tomorrow, then! Have a great day, everybody.
I’m home today, going to watch La Fleche 2010 on my new dvd whilst my husband overdoses on college bowl games. Then, the Vienna concert on PBS at 7pm: heaven!! So far, 2011 has been super fun!
You wouldn't think a little rain would stop the God of Thunder. Although maybe he’s conflicted now that he has to wear a rainbow. -Majope
Here's the Boom crash & aftermath, if you missed it
Anyone know why the commentators were saying Boom is a gentleman, after he crashed?
Because he cleared the course.
When he probably had other things on his mind.
by blackswangreen on Jan 1, 2011 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
That's my take too. He seemed to step back out of the way and even looked a couple times to see that he was clear.
Seemed a sorta silly crash too – like his wheel got sucked out of line by a rut.
"Bitches, they were bitches"
- tgsgirl
by JustJoshinYa on Jan 1, 2011 11:45 AM EST up reply actions
And if you missed the race
The last lap is here - it has everything – thick, sticky mud, puddles of icy water, poor Niels Albert struggling alone while Nys & Stybar duel to a nail-biting finish… Nys’ final escape is a thing of beauty to watch…
Just watched that last lap - very fun!
Looked cold with everyone absolutely soaked.
"Bitches, they were bitches"
- tgsgirl
by JustJoshinYa on Jan 1, 2011 11:42 AM EST up reply actions
More Than Meets The Eye
Anyone else seem to think the fix was on? Steve Tilford speculates.
by Chief Commissaire on Jan 1, 2011 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, don't put it past people...Sven has said in the past, I think in Velonews in an interview, that he would prefer to race around 35 races
per season but does 50ish b/c of the start money.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Jan 2, 2011 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Race fixing in small local belgian races!?
I’m disappointed you would even think such a thing Chief.
I don't know, Styby looked like he was really racing...
and he hasn’t had enough wins this season not to care about it…
by Sarah Connolly on Jan 2, 2011 8:19 AM EST up reply actions
Full results from GP Hotel Threeland - Pétange, Luxembourg
1. Marianne Vos (Ned)
2. Hanka Kupfernagel (Ger)
3. Christelle Ferrier-Bruneau (Fra)
4. Elisabeth Brandau (Ger)
5. Pavla Havlikova (Cze)
6. Nikki Harris (GBr)
7. Gabby Day (GBr)
8. Amy Dombroski (USA)
9. Maureen Bruno Roy (USA)
10. Ayako Toyooka (Jpn)
1. Francis Mourey (Fra)
2. Steve Chainel (Fra)
3. Nicolas Bezin (Fra)
4. Lubomir Petrus (Cze)
5. Tomas Paprstka (Cze)
6. Patrick van Leeuwen (Ned)
7. Dave De Cleyn (Bel)
8. Vladimir Kyzivat (Cze)
9. Wilant van Gils (Ned)
10. Joachim Parbo (Den)
Results via wielerland.nl
Luuc Eisenga, Rabo PR guy, tweets:
No fractures for Boom after CX crash; bruise on the lower back, some days rest, Nationals unsure for the moment.
@EisengaL
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