In the women's field we have no less of a competitive field. Whilst
Fem van Empel comfortably leads the cup, she will not start this race with the same comfort as
Lucinda Brand is also eager to resume racing after the brilliant results of late.
Despite the tough race, many big figures still opted to race Herentals and then make the drive over to Namur for Sunday's World Cup round. This will be an important race for the cup's classification, and will serve as the first big measuring of form of the two specialists coming in.