Albert comeback keeps Superprestige chances alive

Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) chases with Vanthourenhout.

Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) chases with Vanthourenhout. (Image credit: www.ispaphoto.com)

Former cyclo-cross world champion Niels Albert (BKCP-Powerplus) made his comeback during the first round of the Superprestige Series in Ruddervoorde, Belgium, after being sidelined with a knee injury early in the cyclo-cross season. Albert’s comeback came earlier than predicted and the rider was pleased with his seventh place result, given the circumstances.