PHOTO: Colorado Springs' Katie Compton competing in July at the Carmichael Training Systems International Classic.

From Cyclingnews.com

Just like last year, US champion Katie Compton (Planet Bike) prevailed in the first round of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup, this time in Aigle, Switzerland on the grounds of the UCI's headquarters.

After opening her season with five straight wins on US soil, Compton continued her unbeaten streak with a solo victory in Switzerland on a fast, winding course where she could take full advantage of her power.

Half a minute later Dutch champion Daphny van den Brand (ZZPR) finished second ahead of US-based Czech star Katerina Nash (Luna Pro Team), who won the sprint for the remaining podium spot from Sanne Van
Paassen (Brainwash).

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