Thibau Nys wins the Flandriencross in Hamme . The Belgian rider from Baloise Glowi Lions beat Briton Cameron Mason (Seven Racing) after a thrilling head-to-head battle that began on the fourth lap and ended only at the end.

Joris Nieuwenhuis (Ridley Racing Team) finished third. Despite an early crash, the Dutchman finished 12 seconds behind, 2 seconds ahead of his compatriot Lars Van Der Haar (Baloise Glowi Lions).

Nys, with his second win of the season after the one in Oudenaarde, and Mason are closing in on leader Nieuwenhuis in the overall standings of the event, moving to within 42 and 24 seconds respectively of the leader.