Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) and Katie Compton (Planet Bike) both consolidated their leads in the third round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Nommay, France today.
In the men's race it came down to the last lap where the World Champion came out on top in a sprint against Czeck rider Zdenek Stybar (Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team). Sven Nys came in third 9 seconds later.
Albert admitted he was a bit surprised with his victory saying to hln.be, "It is an unexpected victory, I must admit, but one that tastes very good."
Compton won the women's race comfortably with a 35 second gap over Marianne Vos (DSB Bank-Nederland Bloeit). Vos' compatriot and Sanne Van Paassen finished third at 1:27 off the pace.
Next the World Cup heads to Koksijde, Belgium on November 28.
UCI Cyclocross World Cup round 3 results:
Men:
1. Niels Albert (BEL), Bkcp-Powerplus, 240 points
2. Zdenek Stybar (CZE), Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team
3. Sven Nys (BEL), Landbouwkrediet-Colnago
Women:
1. Katherine Compton (USA), Planet Bike
2. Marianne Vos (NED), DSB Bank-Nederland Bloeit
3. Sanne Van Paassen (NED)