Vanthourenhout crashed several times and had mechanical bad luck, after which Van der Haar drove away. He was more than ten seconds ahead, until disaster struck again. Van der Haar got a flat tire, so Vanthourenhout rejoined. Things got even worse for Van der Haar. He fell and ended up in the nets. Vanthourenhout took advantage and built up a large lead. He was no longer in danger.
Cyclo-cross rider Van der Haar loses European title in Namur
