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Scotland’s Mason wears the national jersey as a two-time British champion.<\/p>\n
“There’s a big list of Dutch and Belgian names and I’m kind of the joker card that could slip under the radar and do something special,” he told BBC Sport.<\/p>\n
Joining Mason in the men’s elite will be Thomas Mein, who previously won the Under-23 event.<\/p>\n
Kay of Gateshead is the only Brit in the women’s elite, fresh off the back of her debut British title.<\/p>\n
“It gives you confidence in yourself, and I’m happy to wear the jersey with pride. GB cyclo-cross is in a really good place, we have a lot of younger riders moving up,” she said.<\/p>\n
One of those is Wales’ Zoe Backstedt in the Under-23 race, who won silver last year and has shown promise both in cross and on the road.<\/p>\n
“I don’t have any expectations, it’s my second year pro. If I can go to worlds this year, great. If I can do Europeans, also great. If I can do Olympics, that would be a dream come true,” she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n