Iserbyt had the best start and was alone in the lead until half the race. But Nys, initially behind due to a fall, led the chase. The world champion among the promises received the help of Woudenberger Van der Haar, Vanthourenhout rode in the slipstream to his teammate. The team game started with four in the lead. Van der Haar had to chase Vanthourenhout and in the end Nys and Iserbyt, the two strongest in the race, were left at the front.