Lucinda Brand has decided to compete in this weekend's All-Japan Dutch Cyclocross Championships despite breaking her nose in a high-speed crash at the Zonhoven World Cup on Sunday.

Brand was leading by 20 seconds after three laps of the Zonhoven race when she crashed on a left-hand bend. His compatriot Puck Peters, who was in second place at that point, subsequently won the race.

Brand was able to leave the course on foot, but according to television footage, she was clearly in a great deal of pain, which she later confirmed herself on social media.

However, according to a medical update from her Baloise Trek Lions team, despite the injury, the 2021 world champion is aiming to be on the start line at the Nationals on Sunday.

"X-rays revealed that Lucinda's nose is broken," the Baloise Trek Lions said. 'However, she can breathe freely and there are no medical risks associated with cycling. Therefore, she is determined to participate in the Dutch Championships next Sunday in Hoogeveen."

According to Wielerfritz, Brand does not wear a mask or sunglasses to protect her nose.

Brand has successfully recovered from a road racing shoulder injury this season, winning two World Cup races.

Injury or not, Brand will be the one to watch on Sunday at the Dutch National Championships.