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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GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Lars Van Der Haar
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Tom Meeusen rode a solid race before going DNF.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Sven Nys being watched over by his mechanics.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Bart Wellens getting some words of encouragement.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Rob Peeters
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Marius Gil leads Jonathan Page
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Jan Denuwelaere
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Gianni Denolf working hard.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
The story of the day, Kevin chasing Niels.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Kevin Pauwels dug deep in his chase of Niels Albert.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Sven Nys checking out the gap to the two leaders.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Bart Wellens pushed himself to 7th place.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Sven Vanthourenhout had several crashes.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Niels Albert with a gap and one lap to go.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Nys chasing ... the story of the day.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Jonathan Page and some chasers.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Someone wasn't happy with how they rode today.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Niels Albert takes the win over Kevin Pauwels.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Kevin Pauwels tried hard, but just came up short to Albert.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Bart Wellens after his 7th place.
GVA 2012 - GP Mario De Clercq
Jonathan Page had a better ride the last week and a new kit design to show off.
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