K-124 Days, which took place two weeks ago opened the 2009 season with style. The first big international UCI fixture of the season, the first round of the World Cup took place this weekend in Ripoll, Spain.
Karin Moor won the women’s competition on Friday. The following day, Dani Comas took the lead in Elite 20", five points ahead of Benito Ros! The current World Champion will have to fight hard if he wants to retain his title in 2009! The Elite 26" title is still in Gilles Coustellier’s hands, who put in another sterling performance and gaining a strong lead on the next two competitors: 12 points ahead of Kenny Belaey and 22 points ahead of Vincent hermance! He spoke to us the day after his round 1 victory, saying: "I give my all to retain my jerseys titles, they’ll have to work hard! I will be, and I’m really motivated this season!"
So here’s a collection of exceptional photos from the event, taken by Spanish photographer Nando Estarellas, aka "El Rebostet". Click on a photo to see it full-screen and to access the slideshow. Most are of the Elite 26" final and warm-up. A big thanks to Nando!

















































































