Lucinda Brand continues to show good form over the winter with another podium finish on Thursday afternoon in Koksijde.
Although Brand couldn't contest for victory against Fem van Empel on the day, she was involved in a dual with Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado for third spot. “I think we rode at the same distance from each other the entire race,” Brand said post-race of the battle with Alvarado. “In the last two laps, I had some difficulty with that second long dune strip in front of the equipment station. If you have a bad passage and another a good one, the other one quickly catches up."
Nevertheless, Brand held on to second. "She had a nice aim at the end. And I didn't drive it any faster, let's leave it at that. But I didn't want to just hand it over,” she analyses.
Following an incredibly busy festive period, Brand has raced nine races since the start of December and very impressively, at least podiumed at all but one. Nevertheless, the former world champion is keen for a rest. “You really notice that a little freshness will do you good. But yes, that applies to all of us,” concludes the Baloise - Trek Lions star.
Incredible day for the team at the @X2OTrofee in Koksijde 🤯🔥 We started the day off right with a Ward Huybs U23 victory! Followed up by an impressive 2nd place by @lucinda_brand. To finish it off, @pimronhaar_ gets yet another spot on the podium this season! 🥈
