Koksijde and Ghent make for big weekend

World Cup cyclo-cross 2008 Koksijde

Hundreds of UK 'cross fans make the annual pilgrimage to the sand dunes of Koksijde this weekend to cheer on the five British riders in the fourth round of the UCI World Cup.

National champion Jody Crawforth makes the short trip across the Channel to join Belgium-based Ian Field in the men's race. All three of the top British women start, with Helen Wyman, Gabby Day and Nikki Harris tackling the unique seaside course and its treacherous deep sand.

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