Kupfernagel seeks fifth 'cross world title on home soil

German champion Hanka Kupfernagel aims for her fifth 'cross world championship on Sunday in St. Wendel, Germany.

German champion Hanka Kupfernagel aims for her fifth 'cross world championship on Sunday in St. Wendel, Germany. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

This Sunday, German 'cross champion Hanka Kupfernagel (Stevens Racing) will compete in front of her own countrymates at the UCI World Cyclo-cross Championships, held in Sankt Wendel. By standing at the start line, this four-time cyclo-cross world champion will be poised to shape both the race as well as German media.