As part of our ongoing efforst to provide complete WEG coverage, here is an overview of the Belgian team's WEG prospects, kindly submitted by RL, an EN reader and Belgian team follower.
In late June, the Belgians released a training list and they shortened that list in mid-July to the following riders:
Virginie Cauliers
Jarno Debusschere (Admiral von Schneider)
Lara de Liederkerke (Nooney Blue)
Karin Donckers (Gazelle de la Brasserie or Lamicell Charizard)
Valentine Gernay
Lisa Sabbe (Steelbrook)
Sarah van Hasselt (Arctic Fox Too)
Joris van Springel (Limestone, Lully des Aulnes)
RL's thoughts: "I would personally be very surprised not to see Carl work his way onto the team, though he has been quite occupied stateside, lately. I could see him perhaps taking Charizard, even. This may not be the year for Jarno, unless he finds himself a horse, perhaps even Maxwell Steele. Lisa and Sarah are both young and new, but Steelbrook is a veteran and both Lisa and Sarah have been part of the national team trainings for some time now. Overall, Karin and Joris are the only no brainers."
I wonder if Rock on Rose had been put on the short list earlier....would Boyd still have the ride?
Boyd and Lusty were such a talented pair and so much fun to watch.