Yes its been a great cross season despite the challenges, Worlds is going to be really good. Hard to see beyond MvdP and Woutkop for the men's elite, maybe Tom for the podium, but the ladies.... bit more open, i suspect its going to be a bun fight between Brand and Alvarado, although really Brand has been 'on fire' all season, winning the World Cup and leading all the other competitions. She always seems to come through mid race and challenging for the lead, often irrevocably, She is such a strong runner and that might be a factor on the beach, and the best sprinter for the line. Although Betsema practically lives on the beach so she might be the one to watch. She is such a powerhouse on the pedals, high cadence and great skills all around on all terrain, but often goes out too early, some times it does stick though, but she needs to gap Brand and Carmen, she is not going to beat them in a sprint. I hope she brings it home.
