Annemarie Worst leads Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado in the sand.

Not all of the same was rideable. Coming through the mud into loose sand challenged racers. 

Alvarado leading through a rideable sand section while spectators watch to see who's chasing her.

Italian Eva Lechner pushing through the muddy uphill.

Current World Champion Sanne Cant was hoping for a win but had to settle for sixth.

To ride or to run? A right-side wear line shows that riding is possible.

Worst hitting the pavement and coming in for the win with Alvarado behind.

The men streaming onto the course while spectators enjoy the sunny weather.

Toon Aerts took control of the race early on.

Using the banners and fencing for support on particularly steep run-ups.

Eli Iserbyt opting to push his bike while the others shoulder theirs.

Despite the sand, it was still a large group even late in the race.

A Telenet-Fidea storm at the front.

Toon Aerts taking the win at Zonhoven Superprestige.