With the victory of Belgian Lentel Huys, the European Cyclocross Championships got underway in Zeddam, in the Netherlands, and will conclude tomorrow. The first continental title awarded, reserved for the junior women's category, went to the sixteen-year-old from Beerse, riding for Golazo Young Lions, who imposed herself with a commanding margin over her rivals.

Behind the new European champion, Swiss rider Shana Huber and Dutch rider Nymke Jochems finished second and third respectively on the podium. Italy put in a solid performance, with Nicole Righetto being the best of the Italian riders in the race. The young Veneto cyclist finished in ninth place, securing a top-ten continental finish after a race in which she remained consistently close to the leading contenders.

Other Italian riders: 22nd Rachele Cafueri, 32nd Azzurra Rizzi, 36th Nicoletta Brandi, 41st Matilde Carretta