November 21, 2003 – The latest UCI rankings show Beglium's Sven Nijs leading over compatriot Bart Wellens, folllowed by Ben Berden (BEL). The women's rankings is led by German Hanka Kupfernagel over American Alison Dunlap.

Men:                 

1. Sven Nijs (Bel)                       2,039.00
2. Bart Wellens (Bel)                    1,981.00
3. Ben Berden (Bel)                      1,552.00
4. Richard Groenendaal (Ned)             1,225.00
5. Mario De Clercq (Bel)                 1,209.00
6. Erwin Vervecken (Bel)                   726.00
7. Jiri Pospisil (Cze)                     570.00
8. Petr Dlask (Cze)                        548.00
9. Arne Daelmans (Bel)                     507.00
10. Tom Vannoppen (Bel)                    503.00

Women:

1. Hanka Kupernagel         350.00
2. Alison Dunlap (USA)                     230.00
3. Daphny Van Den Brand (Ned)              220.00
4. Maryline Salvetat (Fra)                 160.00
5. Marianne Vos (Ned)                      150.00
6. Carmen D'aluisio (USA)                  147.00
7. Victoria Wilkinson (GBr)                139.00
8. Reza Hormes-Ravenstijn (Ned)            130.00
9. Gina Hall (USA)                         124.00
10. Nadia Triquet (Fra)                    115.00

 

 

November 11, 2003 – The latest cyclo-cross standings are in and it's not surprisingly that the Belgians are leading, after dominanting the first portion of the season. World Champion Bart Wellens is first over Belgian champ Sven Nijs, and his compatriot Ben Berden.

UCI Cyclo-Cross Rankings as of November 11, 2003

1. Bart Wellens (Bel) 1996 pts
2. Sven Nijs (Bel) 1847
3. Ben Berden (Bel) 1437
4. Mario De Clercq (Bel) 1319
5. Richard Groenendaal (Ned)1205
6. Erwin Vervecken (Bel) 721.00
7. Arne Daelmans (Bel) 523.00
7. Petr Dlask (Cze) 523.00
9. Jiri Popsil (Cze) 506.00
10. Peter Van Santvliet (Bel) 494.00