Cyclo-cross is a form of cycling that is practiced on a largely unpaved track. This sport is especially popular in Belgium and the Netherlands.
These five were top riders back then, in 2004.
Struggling through the mud, in front: Sven Nys and Bart Wellens.
Right behind: Erwin Vervecken, Ben Berden and Mario De Clercq.
All cyclocross toppers from those years!
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