Belgian national champion Sven Nys won round two of the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Sunday in Kalmthout, Belgium, riding away from breakaway partner Francis Mourey of France on the final lap of the hour-long event.

Nys (Rabobank) thus solidified his hold on the overall World Cup lead, having also won the opening round October 1 in Aigle, Switzerland.

On Sunday, Nys and Mourey (Française des Jeux) joined Czech rider Zdenek Mlynar in setting an early lead in the 10-lap race. With four laps remaining, however, Mlynar faded back and then rolled a tire, completely falling out of contention.

Up front, Nys put the hammer down and lost Mourey, racing through a string of lapped riders to finish 15 seconds ahead of the Frenchman, his left fist pumped skyward in celebration.

Reigning world champion Erwin Vervecken of Belgium led a large chase group into the finish about a minute behind his countryman.

Results - World Cup Round 2
Kalmthout, Belgium - October 22
1. Sven Nijs (B), Rabobank, 1:03:25
2. Francis Mourey (F), Française de Jeux, at 00:16
3. Erwin Vervecken (B), Fidea, at 01:01
4. Sven Vanthourenhout (B), Rabobank
5. Kamil Ausbuher (Cz)
6. Gerben De Knegt (Nl), Rabobank
7. Steve Chainel (F)
8. Klaas Vantornout (B), Fidea
9. Christian Heule (Swi), Stevens
10. Kevin Pauwels (B) Fidea
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