Gallery: Racers preview the Rome 'Cross World Cup course

On the eve of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Rome, Italy, riders tested out their legs and equipment.  Regular 'cross stars such as Katie Compton, Kevin Pauwels, Rob Peeters, Sanne Cant and Helen Wyman took a few laps on the course while mountain bikers Eva Lechner and Marco Fontana were also spotted out practicing.