Wellens returns to racing in Koksijde

Bart Wellens feeling the pain of World Cup 'cross.

Bart Wellens feeling the pain of World Cup 'cross. (Image credit: www.ispaphoto.com)

Bart Wellens marked his return to competition with a 13th place finish at the fourth round of the Cyclo-cross World Cup in Koksijde, Belgium on Saturday. Although Wellens finished 1:48 down on his Fidea teammate and race winner Zdenek Stybar, the result justified his controversial inclusion in the Belgian selection for the race