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Stybar Dominates World Cyclocross Championships
by Matt Howey

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Published: 01/31/2010

Hometown victory for Zdenek Stybar, two U.S. riders make the top-20

Tabor, Czech Republic -- After a 2nd place last year in Hoogerheide, Zdenek Stybar dominated all of the favorites on a fast and frozen course in Tabor, Czech Republic today. After taking the lead from a chase group consisting of perennial favorite, Sven Nys, who was accompanied by the likes of Klaas Vanternout and another Czech rider, Martin Bina -- Stybar never looked back and continued to open up about a 10 second lead over the chasing riders. Reigning world champion, Neils Albert, never saw the front of the race.

Soon, Vanternout would emerge from the chase group and attempt to close the gap, but there was no catching Stybar on his home turf. This move, however, solidified Vanternout's silver medal in 2nd. This left Bina to drag Nys for the final lap of the race, with Nys making a move in the closing moments to overtake the Czech rider who had reason to celebrate his 4th place finish as well as his countryman's victory.

The highest placed USA rider was Tim Johnson in 14th and an impressive top-20 finish was also had by Jamie Driscoll. Former world podium silver medalist, Jonathan Page didn't find his legs and finished outside the top-20.

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