The Hexia Cyclocross Gullegem was all about flooding. The organizers had already adjusted the course on Thursday, but it remains very difficult. There are still a few bends that are under water and provide a real spectacle.
In the absence of Fem van Empel, Lucinda Brand or Puck Pieterse, the women were mainly looking at defending champion Ceylin Alvarado, but the Dutch had a real off day. Alvarado quickly fell behind and gave up. She reportedly suffered from back pain.