Nys and Brentjens battle at Benelux cup

Sven Nys

Sven Nys (Image credit: Brecht Decaluwé)

Meanwhile, across the pond, Belgian cyclo-cross champion Sven Nys came out on top after a heated battle with other top pros at the Benelux Cup in Apeldorn in The Netherlands this past weekend. It was the first direct confrontation between top racers Bart Brentjens and Nys.