Sven Nys surprised everybody by playing a major role in the Belgium championship yesterday. The greatest cyclocross rider ever was therefore very content with his race

Nys even admitted that there was more possible if he took more risks.

“I probably have been too careful”, told Sporza reporters after the race. “Because of my form over the last month, I didn’t know how long I could go physically. At the end of the race, I had more than enough left.”

“But I go home as a winner mentally. It was the first time in a long while that I really felt power in my legs. I made a lot of progression the last few weeks. I just missed out on the podium, but I am very satisfied with my performance.”