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After a frigid December and a big snowfall this month, the conditions for the Dutch cyclo-cross championships should provide plenty of drama in Heerlen. The top favourite in the men's field has to be Rabobank's Gerben de Knegt, who has made a steady climb to form over the past few weeks. He took a strong fourth in the Zolder World Cup, and three more near-podium finishes in Diegem, Loenhout and Baal before finally climbing on to the second step at Sint Michielsgestel last weekend. Yet all eyes ...
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Lars Boom receives the congratulations of those who braved the extreme winter conditions.
- Thijs Al leads Gerben de Knegt late in the race.
- Ivar Hartogs (ZZPR.nl-Destil-Merida) negotiates the stairs.
- Thijs Al leads the front group in the snow.
- All eyes were on Lars Boom as he chased the national title.
- Thijs Van Amerongen was amongst the leading pack.
- The snow made for an extra element working against riders.
- Wilant van Gils (Pro Cycling Team ZZPR.nl-Destil-Merida) on the run up.
- The leading riders take to the run-up section on the first lap.
- The snow-swept parcours in Heerlen made for a postcard picture.
- Thijs Al (AA Drink - BeOne) leads with two laps to go.
- Bram Schmitz (Van Vliet - EBH Advocaten - Elshof) holds his own on the stairs.
- Eventual winner Lars Boom looked focused early in the race.
- Bram Schmitz manages to hang on to the leading group.
- Lars Boom was dominant in all facets of the race today.
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