2012 Bpost Bank Trofee – GP Mario De Clercq Ronse

The spectacular and rough course of Ronse gave way to a new victor, Niels Albert. Albert finally took his win over Sven Nys. In fact the winning margin was almost a minute lead; after failing three times to Nys in sprint finishes in the past weeks. The only rider able to follow was Kevin Pauwels, who put up a good fight, but was unable to match Albert in the end. American Jonathan Page rode a solid race, bettering his lackluster performance from Ruddervoorde. Once again, New Zealands Alex Revell continued riding strong and winning over the crowds.

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GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

The Men's field on a decent.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Sven Vanthourenhout meets the barriers

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Sven Vanthourenhout overcooked the turn just a bit.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Bart Wellens made it through safe

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Sven Vanthourenhout back on his feet

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Niels Albert in the middle of the chaos

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Sven Nys was off to a slow start and with some unfamilar company

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Crowd favorite Alex Revell

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Kyle Kiser

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Niels Albert leading the race

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Bart Aernouts riding the edge of grip.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Maruis Gil bails and puts on the brakes.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Jonathan Page riding the ruts.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Alex Revell pushing the pace.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Large crowds out in Ronse for the very spectator friendly course.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

The long run up took it's toll on the riders.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Jonathan Page leading Marius Gil.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Kevin Pauwels keeping Niels Albert on his toes.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

The one the only Sven Nys.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Niels leading Kevin on the run up.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Alex Revell, the man with the mustach.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Alex Revell

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Alex Revell getting some cheers from the crowd.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Niels Albert pushed the pace.

GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq

Sven Nys powers forward after a slow start.

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