X2O Trofee Loenhout-Azencross: Lucinda Brand Wins Cyclo-Cross Race
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Lucinda Brand Extends Cyclo-Cross dominance with 16th Season Victory
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Dutch rider Lucinda Brand (Baloise Glowi Lions) continues her reign in cyclo-cross, securing a solo win at the X2O Trofee Loenhout-Azencross in Belgium on December 29, 2023, marking her 16th season victory and extending a 12-race winning streak.
published: December 29, 2023, 14:19:46
Race Recap: X2O Trofee Loenhout-Azencross
Lucinda Brand demonstrated her exceptional form at the X2O Trofee loenhout-Azencross, held in Loenhout, Belgium, on Monday, December 29, 2023. She rode a powerful solo effort, distancing herself from the competition and securing a decisive victory. Cyclingnews provides full race coverage.
Brand finished five seconds ahead of Kristyna Zemanová, with Manon Bakker completing the podium in third place, 12 seconds behind the winner. Zoe Backstedt finished fourth.
Key Race Statistics
| Rank | Rider | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucinda Brand | Baloise Glowi Lions | [Race Time – To be updated with official results] |
| 2 | Kristyna Zemanová | [Team – To be updated with official results] | +0:05 |
| 3 | Manon Bakker | creland-Corendon | +0:12 |
| 4 | Zoe Backstedt | Canyon-Sram zondacrypto | [Time – To be updated with official results] |
Note: Race times will be updated upon release of official results.
Lucinda Brand’s Dominant Season
This victory marks Lucinda Brand’s 16th of the 2023-2024 cyclo-cross season and extends her current winning streak to an impressive 12 races. Cyclingnews’ rider profile for Lucinda Brand details her career achievements and current form.
Brand’s success builds on a strong track record in cyclo-cross, having previously won the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in 2021 and consistently placing among the top riders in major competitions. Her ability to handle technical courses and maintain a high power output throughout the race has been key to her recent dominance.