The spectacular and rough course of Ronse gave way to a new victor, Niels Albert. Albert finally took his win over Sven Nys. In fact the winning margin was almost a minute lead; after failing three times to Nys in sprint finishes in the past weeks. The only rider able to follow was Kevin Pauwels, who put up a good fight, but was unable to match Albert in the end. American Jonathan Page rode a solid race, bettering his lackluster performance from Ruddervoorde. Once again, New Zealands Alex Revell continued riding strong and winning over the crowds.
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The Men's field on a decent.
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Sven Vanthourenhout meets the barriers
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Sven Vanthourenhout overcooked the turn just a bit.
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Bart Wellens made it through safe
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Sven Vanthourenhout back on his feet
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Niels Albert in the middle of the chaos
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Sven Nys was off to a slow start and with some unfamilar company
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Crowd favorite Alex Revell
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Kyle Kiser
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Niels Albert leading the race
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Bart Aernouts riding the edge of grip.
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Maruis Gil bails and puts on the brakes.
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Jonathan Page riding the ruts.
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Alex Revell pushing the pace.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Large crowds out in Ronse for the very spectator friendly course.
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The long run up took it's toll on the riders.
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Jonathan Page leading Marius Gil.
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Kevin Pauwels keeping Niels Albert on his toes.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
The one the only Sven Nys.
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Niels leading Kevin on the run up.
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Alex Revell, the man with the mustach.
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Alex Revell
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Alex Revell getting some cheers from the crowd.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Niels Albert pushed the pace.
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Sven Nys powers forward after a slow start.
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