Favorites react after Koppenbergcross

Racers fly up the Koppenberg climb.

Racers fly up the Koppenberg climb. (Image credit: www.ispaphoto.com)

French champion Francis Mourey and Czech Zdenek Stybar were among the favorites featuring at the front of the Koppenbergcross race on Sunday near Oudenaarde in Belgium.  American Jonathan Page wasn't much further back.