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The spectacular cyclocross circuit in the Belgian town of Namur will be the setting for the European Championships of the discipline this weekend. For Cycling Fantasy users, this will be the first opportunity to get a muddy jersey, as only European and World Championships give out jerseys (Cyclocross World Cup races give out medals and diplomas).

Women's race favorites

The women's race, which takes place on Saturday, presents Fem Van Empel (1200) as the big favorite, since she has achieved victory in the 4 World Cup races held so far. Her main rivals should be Marianne Vos (1200), Denise Betsema (1200), Annemarie Worst (1000), Ceilyn Del Carmen Alvarado (1000), Inge Van Der Heijden (1000), Kata Blanka Vas (800) and Pauline Ferrand-Prevot (200). For her part, it is possible that Lucinda Brand (1200) will reappear in Namur after fracturing her hand in the recon of the Tábor race on October 23. If she is at her best, she should also be included among the favorites.

Men's Race Favorites

For the Men Elite race on Sunday, Eli Iserbyt (1200), Laurens Sweeck (1000) and Lars Van Der Haar (1200) have all shown to be in very good shape and start perhaps as the three main favorites. Other contenders for victory are Michael Vanthoutenhout (1200), Quinten Hermans (1200), Niels Vandeputte (800) and Corne Van Kessel (1000).