X2O Trofee Loenhout-Azencross: Lucinda Brand continues cyclo-cross winning streak in elite women's race

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Dutch rider takes solo win ahead of Kristyna Zemanová and Manon Bakker

Lucinda Brand celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women's elite race of the Azencross
Lucinda Brand celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women's elite race of the Azencross (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Lucinda Brand (Baloise Glowi Lions) secured another cyclo-cross victory, continuing a remarkable 12-race winning streak and 16th season win at X2O Trofee Loenhout-Azencross in Loenhout, Belgium, on Monday.

The Dutch rider soloed to her win by five seconds ahead of the runner-up, Kristyna Zemanová, and 12 seconds ahead of third-placed Manon Bakker (Creland-Corendon). Zoe Backstedt (Canyon-Sram zondacrypto) finished fourth on the day.

On a slick circuit in Loenhout, Brand had to contend with a slower start than usual but quickly raced to the front over the following two laps. She settled into a group that included Zemanová, Bakker and Bäckstedt.

Brand put pressure on the group and held a solo lead on the last lap, but faced tough competition from Zemanová, who hung on to her second-place on the last lap just seconds behind Brand.

"I'm speechless because Lucinda is my hero. It's amazing that I can race against her. My photo on the podium will be my new wallpaper," Zemanová said.

Bakker took the last spot on the podium, Bäckstedt crossed the line in fourth, 22 seconds back, and Marion Norbert Riberolle (also Creland-Corendon) in fifth, at 35 seconds back.

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