Kessiakoff and Irmiger start season with wins

Fredrik Kessiakoff outsprinted Roel Paulissen for a season debut-winning performance this past weekend at the opening round of the Sunshine Cup in Cyprus. On a sunny and warm day, the Swedish Full Dynamix rider was fastest through the 45km event. Swiss racer Andreas Kugler finished third. The women's competition saw a largely solo ride from American Heather Irmiger (Subaru / Gary Fisher). Belgian Maaike Polspoel (Belgian National Team) took a surprise second place ahead of Ukrainian Natalie Krompets (ISD).