UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup: Van Alphen Wins in France
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* Race: UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, Round 2
* Location: Flamanville, Normandy, France
* Winner: Aniek van Alphen (Seven Racing)
* Second Place: Amandine Fouquenet (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) – her best World Cup finish.
* Third Place: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado (Fenix-Deceuninck) – returning from a knee injury,this was her first race of the season.
* Standings: Van Alphen now leads the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup standings.
* Notable Absences: Lucinda Brand (winner of the previous World Cup round) and Sara Casasola were not in this race.
* Early Race: Fouquenet had a fast start but faded slightly, while van Alphen took the lead.
