GP Sven Nys - women

American Katie Compton won the 2014 Bpost Bank Troffee - GP Sven Nys after a hard battle with World Champion Marianne Vos and here is an image gallery from the race.


All images © Tom Prenen

A very serious focus on the front row while there are still some smiles on the other rows.

A great start by Sabrina Stultiens, Marianne Vos and Helen Wyman. Katie Compton had a bit of a tougher go.

Marianne Vos led the field into this technical section.

It did not take Katie Compton very long to move to the front of the race.

British champion Nikki Harris is trying to stay close to the leaders.

American Elle Andersen had a great day at GO Sven Nys in Baal.

The sun came out to play a bit during the women's race.

The Belgians are very passionate about bike racing, but it looks like the fans grabbed food and drinks here.

The two leaders make it look very easy indeed.

Brits Helen Wyman and Nikki Harris were battling for the final podium spot.

A big smile from Peanut Christine Vardaros.

The course in Baal is fast, but not easy.

Katie Compton was leading Marianne Vos here.

A lot of Body English was required here to get through the section.

Elle Andersen was close here to seal the deal for the 6th place.

American Katie Compton took the win with a superb performance.

The World Champion had a bit of bad luck with a flat tire late in the race.

The effort of the race is evident here.

Plenty of press here for sure.

Happy smiles on the podium.