US Cyclo-cross Championships - CN

Kansas City, Kansas, USA, December 13-16, 2007

Photography

Race 14 - December 16: Elite Men,  

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• The elite men's field rounds the first corner after the start.
• Jonathan Page (Sunweb Projob) riding hard right from the gun.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld) worked early on to stay close to Page.
• Racing for the big bucks.
• Things got a little pushy for these riders on the stairs.
• OK that was a little too close.
• Jonathan Page (Sunweb Projob) leads Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld).
• Heading up the stairs.
• Jonathan Page (Sunweb Projob) holding onto first place.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld) coming on strong.
• Jonathan Page (Sunweb Projob) falls back to second place after his fall.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld) takes the win.
• Todd Wells (GT Bicycles) ready for some cleaning up.
• Their is a face under all that.

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• Jonathan Page (Sunweb Projob) leads Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld) and Todd Wells (GT) early in the race.
• Todd Wells (GT)
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld) is closing in on the leader.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld)
• After a fall on the last lap, Jonathan Page (Sunweb Projob), tried hard to catch Johnson but was unable to.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld) is victorious!
• Tim Johnson with the jersey and a smile that wouldn't quit.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona-YourKey) finished the race out in the hospital after being knocked unconscious by a collision with another rider.

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• Jonathan Page (Sunweb ProJob) led for much of the race, but had a mechanical which cost him the win on the closing laps.
• Tim Johnson (Leer/Cannondale /Cyclocrossworld.com) was elated to get his second elite title
• Jonathan Page (Sunweb) at the start line.
• Todd Wells (GT) gets the hole shot as he often does.
• Jonathan Page (Sunweb) took the lead early and held it for most of the race.
• Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld) got a great start and was in early contention.
• Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld) got a poor start and had to claw his way forward.
• Todd Wells (GT) passes Jonathan Page (Sunweb) to briefly take the race lead.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona/Yourkey.com) riding in third place was later hurt after a crash.
• Matt Shriver (Jittery Joes) had a long run to the pits with a flat tyre.
• Bearclaw racers covered with cold cash had some sort of wheel problem.
• Barry Wicks (Kona/YourKey.com) had a poor start but pulled himself to fourth position.
• Troy Wells (Cliff Bar) had a great race and season for a young racer.
• Jesse Anthony (Jamis) was further back in the pack than he is used to.
• Jonathan Page (Sunweb) lost the race when he became entangled with fencing and had to run his broken bike 50 yards to the pits
• Tim Johnson (Canondale / Cyclocrossworld) had a 10 second lead with one lap to go.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Cyclocrosworld) wins another National Championship.
• Barry Wicks (Kona/Yourkey.com) was pleased with his fourth placed finish.
• Kansas City fans dressed as sharks.
• Riders continued racing long after the winnners finished.

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• The battle to be the first rider into turn one was won by Jonathon Page (SunWeb).
• The men's pro field pile into the turn adjacent the SRAM pits on the first lap.
• Jonathon Page (SunWeb/Projob) sets a ferocious pace in the early going splitting the field at the first seven riders.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona/yourkey.com) looked strong early riding in the top ten in the first two laps.
• Steve Tilford (Verge) got a great start and made the first split.
• Jonathon Page (SunWeb/Projob) gets caught in a rut and nearly goes down.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Leer / Cyclocrossworld.com) rode a very intelligent race, biding his time through the early portion.of the race
• Jessie Anthony (Jamis) did a great job staying in contact with the lead group.
• Barry Wicks (Kona/yourkey.com) rides conservatively through the mud and slop as the ice blanketing the course melts.
• Todd Wells (GT) rode an exceptional race and ended the day in third place.
• Steve Tilford (Verge) continues to amaze... After winning his age group returned today to ride competitively with the.elite men
• Jeremy Powers (Cyclocrossworld.com) has been riding well lately, today was no exception as he hung with the leaders early.
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Cal Giant Strawberries) navigates the fast melting ice covered course.
• Jonathon Page (SunWeb/Projob) returns from an entire season in Europe to compete he at the National Championships.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona/yourkey.com) looked to be having a great race, until...
• Disaster strikes Ryan Trebon (Kona/yourkey.com) when a rider traveling in an opposing lane takes him out.
• The medical staff helps Ryan Trebon (Kona/yourkey.com) to his feet after being hit by another rider.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona/yourkey.com), assisted by the paramedics, makes his way to the medical tent.
• Jonathon Page (SunWeb/Projob) leads Todd Wells (GT) and Tim Johnson (Cannondale/Leer/Cyclocrossworld.com).
• Adam Myerson (Nerac Pro Cycling) picks up a fresh bike in the pits.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Leer / Cyclocrossworld.com) challenges Jonathon Page (SunWeb/Projob) for the lead.
• Todd Wells (GT) continues to ride an aggressive race just a short distance off the leaders.
• Jessie Anthony (Jamis) is definitely a rider to watch as he has been steadily moving up the standings this season.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Leer / Cyclocrossworld.com) catches and passes Jonathon Page (SunWeb/Projob) in the closing laps.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Leer / Cyclocrossworld.com) celebrates his victory.

Race 13 - December 16: Elite Women,  

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• The women head off on another icy but sunny day.
• Getting some help from the crowd.
• The women round the turn to the stair section.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) took the lead early and never looked back.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) making it through a muddy section.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) becomes the new national champion.

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• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) gets her fourth consecutive US title.
• Rachael Lloyd (Proman) at front, followed by Rebecca Wellons (Ridley Factory Team).
• Mo Bruno-Roy (Independent Fabrications) sitting in 3rd position after a great start.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) pullled away from everyone early.
• Katie Compton(Spike Shooter) first to the double set of steps.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) chasing Katie Compton but losing ground.
• Sue Butler (River City ) having a great race in 6th place.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) extending her lead at the steps.
• Rachael Lloyd (Proman) moved into 2nd place for good and was gaining on Compton.
• Geogia Gould (Luna) running the steps in 3rd place.
• Kerry Barnholt (Van Dessel) powered her way into 4th place.
• Mo Bruno-Roy (Independent Fabrications) had no touble with the ice/snow/mud.
• Mountain biker Kathy Sherwin (Velo Bella/Kona) having a solid race in 16th place.
• Melissa Thomas (Maxxis) riding to a fantastic 8th place finish.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) riding her last lap after recovering from a crash.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) winning her 4th National Championship.
• Superstar mountain biker Georgia Gould (Luna) finishing 3rd.

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• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) and her new jersey.
• The start of the woman's race.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB Team) leading Rachel Lloyd (Proman/Paradigm) on the first lap.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB Team) taking the tight line.
• Rachel Lloyd (Proman/Paradigm) negotiating a rough patch.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) takes victory.

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• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) looked calm and relaxed at the start.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) enters the grassy section in turn one up front.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) leads the way on the opening lap.
• Ann Schwartz (Kinetic Systems) rides hard to make contact with the lead group ahead.
• The women's field bunches up early in a heavily rutted section of the course.
• Kerry Barnholt (Tokyo Joe's-Van Dessel) rides hard to remain with the leaders as they push the pace on the opening laps.
• Kathy Sherwin (Velo Bella-Kona) contorts her body as she attempts to stay upright on a rutted section of the course.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) dashes through the pits and changes out her bike on the run.
• Rachel Lloyd (Proman/Paradigm) rides adjacent Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) who is in the pits changing bikes.
• Despite miserable conditions Maureen Bruno Roy (If/Wheelworks/Sram) manages a smile en route to a fourth place finish.
• Barb Howe (Velo Bella - Kona) rides cautiously over a section of the course that resembled the surface of the moon.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) leads Georgia Gould (Luna) on the upper section of the course.
• After winning the U23 race a day earlier, Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella - Kona) returns to challenge the elite women's field.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) lost contact with Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) a few laps later.
• Holly Klug (Killjoy Cycling) seemed to be enjoying her ride in the sunshine.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) turned the power on and rode away from the field.
• Georgia Gould (Luna) was forced to chase .
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) increases her lead with every pedal stroke.
• Rachel Lloyd (Proman/Paradigm) was having the ride of her life as she passed Georgia Gould (Luna) with only a few laps to go.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) was on auto pilot with one lap remaining.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) picks up a new National Champions jersey and some delicious strawberries.

Race 12 - December 16: Collegiate Men,  

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• The collegiate men get underway.
• The trees were still icy as the men got going.
• Getting a little sideways on the slick course.
• Braden Kappius (Colorado School of Mines) keeping his head down to hold on to fourth place.
• Mike Sherer (Indiana University) gets his speed up along the road section.
• Joey Thompson (Fort Lewis College) on his way to second place.
• Christopher Parrish (Western Washington University) held on for a top-10 finish.
• Aaron Bradford (Lees-Mcrae Cycling Team) works his way through an icy turn and heads in for third.
• Joey Thompson (Fort Lewis College) comes in second while Aaron Bradford (Lees-Mcrae Cycling Team) and Braden Kappius (Colorado School of Mines) sprint for third and fourth.

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• James Driscoll (University of Vermont) takes victory.

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• James Driscoll (University of Vermont) takes an aggressive line through an icy corner.
• Mike Anderson (Lees-Mcrae Cycling Team) chases the leader on the second lap.
• James Driscoll (University of Vermont) brings home the victory in the collegiate division.
• James Driscoll (University of Vermont) acquires a shiny new jersey with stars and bars.

Race 11 - December 16: Collegiate Women,  

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• Kacey Manderfield (Lees-Mcrae Cycling Team) had a great ride today coming in 1:40 over second place.
• Kacey Manderfield (Lees-Mcrae Cycling Team) happy after the big win.

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• The collegiate women head up the hill and into the first turn.
• Kacey Manderfield (Lees-Mcrae Cycling Team) looked unstoppable in the women's collegiate division.
• Stephanie Swan (Fort Lewis College) blasts up the hill in the snow with another rider in tow.
• Kacey Manderfield (Lees-Mcrae Cycling Team) enjoys her solo victory.
• Carla Swart (Lees-Mcrae Cycling Team) struggles to get her chain back on.

Race 10 - December 16: Single Speed,  

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• Marko Lalonde (Bob Brown Cycles) with a huge lead in the single speed division.
• Anthony Wilhelm (Lincoln Bicycle Co) enjoys his ride in the golden light of early morning.
• A few single speed riders climb the hill toward the start/finish area.
• Patrick Wilder (Cyclepath) leads a few riders up the snow covered hill.
• David Meyer (David Meyer) battles the freezing temperatures and snow.
• Marko Lalonde (Bob Brown Cycles) set an unbelievable pace of the treacherous course.
• Marko Lalonde (Bob Brown Cycles) crosses the line victorious with a health gap.

Race 9 - December 15: Men 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+,  

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• Bandon Dwight (Boulder Cycle Sport) fights his way through blizzard conditions oncourse.
• Michael Yozell (Force Factory Velo) didn't seem to mind the snow as he rode with a big smile on his face.
• William Gault (Kccx/Verge) elects to dismount and carry his bike through a particularly rutted section of the course.
• Gary Yates (Naples Cyclery) was wishing he was back home in Florida as he braved the 21 degree temperatures.
• Bandon Dwight (Boulder Cycle Sport) with Mark McCormack (Team Clif Bar Cyclo Cross) right on his wheel.
• Jeff Wardell (Excel Sports/Xybix Sys.) heads toward the run up with a rider in tow.
• Bandon Dwight (Boulder Cycle Sport) celebrates his victory.
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (California Giant Berry Farms) back from a serious injury he suffered racing in May and tearing up the course.
• Michael Koons (Velo Project/Schwab) leads a chase group past the SRAM pits.
• Grant Berry (Rocky Mtn Chocolate Factory) powers up a slippery incline as he chases down the leader.
• Nate Rice (Big Shark) navigates a small dip in the course as he heads for the run up.
• Ali Goulet (Ridley Factory Team/Fishers) rides the off camber section of the course.
• Peter Ozolins (Kahala-Lagrange) fights poor visibility and a heavily rutted course.
• Weston Schempf (C3-Sollay.com) chases hard attempting to better his third place position.
• Russell Griffin (Unattached) gets thrown sideways by an icy rut in the course.
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (California Giant Berry Farms) looking great in his stars and bars.
• Gary Ziegler (OKC Velo) picks his way through the frozen ruts on the first lap.
• Gordon Paulson (Spring Street Sports) unclips one foot as a safety precaution around a sloped turn.
• Ned Overend (Specialized) looked great on the bike all afternoon.
• Mark Kutney (Van Dessel Factory Team) demonstrates his bike handling abilities on a slick section of the course.
• Timothy Groesbeck (Ccb/Volkswagen) carefully navigates the off camber section of the course.
• Ned Overend (Specialized) celebrates yet another national championship.
• The Masters Men 50-54 Podium (L-R): Norm Kreiss (Cal Giant/Specialized), Ned Overend (Specialized), and Mark Kutney (Van Dessel Factory Team).
• There was a large pile-up in the first turn of the masters 40-45 race.
• Todd Hoefer (California Giant Berry Farms) leads a small break of four riders as they pass the SRAM pit for the first time.
• Robert Roth (Pikes Peak Velo) screams around the last corner on the backside of the course.
• Troy Kimball (Westwood Velo) made a valiant attempt to catch the leaders, but he ended up seventh on the day.
• Brent Buenger (Red Rocks Velo) picks his line carefully through a very rutted section of the course.
• Todd Davis (Kcoi Boulevard) happy to be on the pavement, if only for a brief time.
• James Coats (Morgan Stanley-Specialized) comes home with a large enough gap to celebrate.

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• Molly Cameron (Vanilla) bundles up for the cold.
• Justin Robinson (California Giant Berry Farms) shows good form on the ice.
• Donald Reeb (Cmg Racing/Giant) concentrates in the harsh conditions.
• Snow starts falling hard as Mark McCormack (Team Clifbar) rounds the corner.
• Eric Sheagley (Green Mountain Sports Velo) plows through the snow.
• Matt Kraus (Rgm Watches - Richard Sach) on his way to a top 10 finish.
• Troy Kilgore (Boulder Cycle Sport) comes through a section of frozen ruts.
• Daryl Sawyer (Van Dessel) handled the ice well.
• Jim Smart (Atomic Racing) tackes the muddy downhill.

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• Matt Krauss (Richard Sachs/RGM Watches) at the starting line.
• Former US Champion Mark McCormack (Cliff Bar) trying to keep warm at the start.
• Start is won by defending champion Richard Feldman (Durance Cycle Works).
• Matt Krauss (Richard Sachs/RGM Watches) near front of race.
• Mark McCormack (Cliff Bar) passes Feldman for good.
• Richard Feldman (Durance Cycle Works) could only watch McCormack ride away.
• Morgan Webb (Barbisol) had the coolest eyewear for a snow storm. He finished 25th..
• Richard Feldman (Durance Cycle Works) trying to stay in contention.
• OFF Racer heading down steep slippery descent.
• Mark McCormack (Cliff Bar) must have thought he was home in Massachusetts.
• Racers endured near whiteout conditions.
• McCormack (Cliff Bar) frequently unclipped just for safety's sake.
• Brandon Dwight (Boulder Cycle Sport) bridged a huge gap to McCormack.
• Brandon Dwight (Boulder Cycle Sport) leading McCormack (Cliff Bar) with 1/2 lap to go.
• Brandon Dwight wins Championship as McCormack crashed amid lapped riders.
• Start was downhill into a right curve. It was amazing with such a large field there were no crashes.
• Justin Robinson (California Giant Berry ) gets hole shot.
• Back of the very large pack.
• Grant Berry (Rocky Mountain Chocolate) leading the race.
• Andy Jacques-Mayne (California Giant Berry) running off-camber section.
• Weston Schempf (C-3 Solay.com) running off-camber section would finish 3rd.
• Riders weave back and forth in a maze of course tape.
• Grant Berry (Rocky Mountain Chocolate) running steps in 1st place.
• Donald Keizer (CMG Racing) running the steps near front of race.
• Ryan Lindsay (Zepher Wheel Sports) is a blur on the steps.
• Team Salsa team-mates heading in opposite directions.
• Scott Brooks (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire) decided running off-camber section would be faster than riding.
• Weston Schempf (C3/ Sollay.com) riding in top 3.
• Andy Jacques-Mayne (California Giant Berry) re-mounting his bike.
• Molly Cameron (Vanilla Bicycles) had a great race and finished 6th.
• Andy Jacques-Mayne (California Giant Berry) winning sprint and completing an amazing come-back from his serious injuries.

Race 8 - December 15: U-23 Men,  

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• Bjorn Sealander (Ridley) outsprints Jaime Driscoll (FiordiFrutta) for the U23 men's title
• The U23 men leave the start.
• Riders take to one of the off-camber sections on the first lap.
• Things get slick on the first lap.
• Staying within the course tape was a little difficult.
• Riders start to get a little spread out.
• Carson Miller (Fred Myers/Ics Redzaw) held on for a 6th place finish in the arctic weather.
• A group rides under the ice coated trees of Wyandotte Park.
• David Forkner (Appalachian State Cycling) grunts through a rough technical section.
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley) takes the lead on the back side.
• James Driscoll (Fiordifrutta) keeps the second place gap tight.
• It was a cold lonely day out on the course.
• Jake Boyce (St. Olaf) heads through what tuned out to be a tricky little ditch.
• Finding some mud in all that ice and snow.
• Adam McGrath (Maxxis/Litespeed) attacks the stairs.
• Woaaaa.......easy there.
• A cold and barren day in Kansas City.
• Toby Marzot (Fiordifrutta) on the run up.
• Riders get strung out through the icy trees.
• Francis Hamre (Velossimo) with good form heading up the icy stairs.
• Some artsy action on the run.
• Danny Summerhill (Clif Bar Development Team) kept going strong and came in third.
• James Driscoll (Fiordifrutta) leads with 2 laps to go.
• Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing) held onto his form and fourth place.
• James Driscoll (Fiordifrutta) going hard with Bjorn Selander (Ridley Factory Team) closing in.
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley Factory Team) with the win in site.
• James Driscoll (Fiordifrutta) tries to keep his gap with Bjorn Selander (Ridley Factory Team).
• Coming into the finish it was anyones guess.
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley Factory Team) gets congratulated after becoming the national champ.
• Good clean fun at cross nats.

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• Bjorn Selander (Ridley) on the first lap
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley)
• Nicholas Keough (Jittery Joes/Sonic Cyclocross)
• Jerome Townsend (Ridley) staying low trying to minimize the problems on a slippery turn
• James Driscoll (Fiordifrutta) showing the fatigue of battle near the end of the race
• In the end it came to a sprint between Bjorn Selander (Ridley) and James Driscoll (Fiordifrutta)
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley) Can't believe he has just won the National championships
• This is not some new composite frame , it's ice mud. God's little joke at today's race
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley) very happy to be wearing his new jersey

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• Bjorn Selander (Ridley Factory Team) concentrates on the treacherous course ahead.
• Kevin Wolfson (Dartmouth Cycling) has a little trouble in the first turn.
• Kevin Mullervy (Clif Bar Development Cyclocross Team) heads around the pond on the front section of the course.
• The U23 field strings out as the dedicated crowd braved the snow to cheer them on.
• Danny Summerhill (Clif Bar Development Cyclocross Team) rode hard in pursuit of the two leaders.
• Nicholas Keough (Jittery Joe's/ Sonic Cyclocros) gets a little sideways as he slides in the icy conditions.
• Jerome Townsend (Ridley Factory Team) elects to dismount and run the off camber section of the course.
• Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing North West) put in a great effort, but ended the day just off the podium in fourth place.
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley Factory Team) has a little trouble on course and ends up with the bike riding him.
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley Factory Team) sprints home for the win.
• It was a close race at the line...

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• Nicholas Keough (Jittery Joe'S/ Sonic Cyclocross) slogs through the mud in what was the barrier section.
• David Hackworthy (Ridley) powers through the mud on his way to 7th: not bad for a 17 year-old!
• A KCCX Rider finds a good line.
• 2 James Driscoll (Fiordifrutta) was in the lead for a good part of the U23 race.
• Nick Weighall (Rad Racing) is from the Northwest and should be used to the mud.
• Oscar Clark (Jitter Joe's/Sonic Cyclocross) had a good first U23 race.
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley) does the happy dance after his victory.
• Bjorn Selande (Ridley) shed tears of joy.

Race 7 - December 15: U-23 Women,  

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• Tela Crane (Rad Racing) leads a group of riders on the first lap
• Ally Stacher (Lees-Mcrae) makes her way through the snow
• Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella - Kona) was at the front the entire race
• Kacey Manderfield (Verducci/Breakaway) 2nd place
• Kate Scheider (Fts/North Atlantic Velo) finished a strong third
• Natasha Cowie (Velo Bella - Kona)
• Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella - Kona) almost made it look easy

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• Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella/Kona) umped from the gun and quickly built a nice lead.
• Kate Schneider (North Atlantic Velo) looks across the course to check the progress of her chase.
• Natasha Cowie (Velo Bella/Kona) rode hard in an attempt to catch her team-mate, but finished just off the podium in fourth place.
• Lauren Trull (Appalachian State Cycling Team) skirts along the maze of caution tape.
• Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella/Kona) takes a spill in the icy conditions.
• Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella/Kona) takes the victory about a minute up on the competition.

Race 6 - December 14: Men 45-49,  

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• Nice "clean" start in the men's 45-49 race.
• Steve Tilford of Topeka KS (KCCX,Verge, Ericksen bikes) sails over the mud in 45-49 race.
• Kevin E. Hines of Wareham, MA places second in the 45-49 men's race.
• Ethan Froesen of Columbia MO (Mesa Cycles) runs up the muddy stairs in the 45-49 men's race.
• Steve Songer (Team V Cycling) is up to his ankles in mud.
• Steve Tilford of Topeka KS (Kccx/Verge/Eriksen Cycles) gives victory sign as he takes first place in the 45-49 men's race.

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• The pits were a very busy place during the master's men race.
• Tim Godby (Louisville) battles the off camber section of the course with a competitor in hot pursuit.
• Ethan Froese (Mesa Cycles) powers his way through the mud in the barricade section.
• Steve Tilford (HRRC Trek Stores) was all smiles after winning the Masters 45-49 Championship.
• Men's Master's 45-49 Podium (left to right) Kevin Hines, Steve Tilford (HRRC Trek Stores), and Gunnar Shogren (Fort Factory Team).
• The Men's Masters field ventures off the pavement into the grass on the first turn.
• Steve Tilford (HRRC Trek Stores) plays it safe and walks his bike through a treacherous section of the course.
• Jim Pappe (Action Sports) trudges through the muck pushing his bike.
• Steve Tilford (HRRC Trek Stores) developed a huge gap early and just kept adding to it.
• Steve Tilford (HRRC Trek Stores) celebrates his victory.

Race 5 - December 14: Women 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+,  

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• Sara Kerlin (HRS Rock Lobster) at the start line.
• Josie Jacques-Mayne (California Giant Berry) and buddy Rebecca Wellons (Ridley Factory Team).
• Rebecca Wellons (Ridley Factory Team) gets hole shot as usual.
• Mo Bruno-Roy (Independent Fabrications) takes lead for god from Sally Annis (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental).
• Sara Kerlin (HRS Rock Lobster) riding well in top 10.
• Jennifer Tilley (Velo Bella/Kona) riding in top 10.
• Anna Milkowski (Velo Bella/Kona) having a tough race got off her bike on off-camber section.
• Mo Bruno-Roy (Independent Fabrications) running steps with at 30 second lead over Sally Annis.
• Sally Annis (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) running the steps in second place.
• Josie Jacques-Mayne (California Giant Berry) having one of her best races in third place.
• Rebecca Wellons (Ridley Factory Team) seemed to have problems with the mud.
• The ground had turned to mud but the trees were still frozen.
• Anna Milkowski (Velo Bella/Kona) running her bike a long way to the pits.
• Muddy Racer comes through the start/finish area with one lap to go.
• Mo Bruno-Roy (Independent Fabrications) wins her second National Championship.
• Mo Bruno-Roy (Independent Fabrications) looked mighty happy after the race.
• Shannon Gibson (Velo Bella/Kona) leading over the barriers.
• Cris Rothfuss (NEBC/Cycle Loft) close behind the leader.
• Frozen mud in the morning , wet mud in the afternoon.
• Shannon Gibson (Velo Bella/Kona) wins the 40-44 category.
• Cris Rothfus (NEBC/ Cycle Loft) crashed with a lap to go but finished 2nd.
• US National Champion Shannon Gibson (Velo Bella/ Kona).
• Kathy Sarvary (Gearworks Cyclery) leads over the barriers.
• Kathy Savary (Gearworks Cyclery) was totaly exhausted after her victory.
• Julie Lockhart (NEBC/Cycle Loft) leading over the barriers.
• Julie Lockhart gives victory salute to announcers in the booth.
• Ricard Fries interviews repeat National Champion Julie Lockhart (NEBC/Cycle Loft).

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• Catherine Walberg (Team Kenda Tire) crosses the line to take 1st in the women's 45-49 race.
• Sue Butler of Portland OR (River City Bicycles) riding the edge of the mud. Sue placed 1st in the women's 35-39.
• Josie Jacques-Maynes of Capitola CA California (Giant Berry Farms) negotiating the mud in 30-34 women's masters race. Josie placed 2nd.
• Maureen Bruno Roy of Arlington MA (If/Wheelworks/Sram) runs the stairs in the 30 to 34. Marureen takes 1st place.
• Betsy Shogren of Morgantown, WV (Fort Factory Team) makes a big splash in the 30-34 women's race.

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• Maureen Bruno Roy (IF Wheelworks) heads for the run up
• Linda Cooper (Great Plains Cycling Club) searches for a clean line in the mud
• Michele Fulton Bliss (Rocky Mounts) looks remarkably clean considering the course
• Maureen Bruno Roy (IF Wheelworks) wins the 30-34 Masters race with a comfortable gap
• Shannon Gibson (Velobella- Kona) wins the Women's Masters 40-44
• Julie Bates (Roaring Mouse Cycles) happy to be on the pavement for a while
• Tove Shere (KHS) put on a great sprint to finish her race

Race 4 - December 14: Junior Men 17-18,  

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• Luke Keough (CLNoonan Coast to Coast KA)
• Luke Keough (CLNoonan Coast to Coast KA) powering all the way to the finish.
• Zach Mcdonald (Oh Boy Oberto/Redline) was pleased with second place.

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• Luke Keough (CL Noonan Coast to Coast) slides a bit in the slop en route to victory.
• Local rider John Shipman (GP Velotek) up out of the saddle in pursuit of the riders ahead.
• Andrew Llewellyn (Papa John's Racing) rode a great race and ended up in fifth place.
• Luke Keough (CL Noonan Coast to Coast) celebrates his new National Championship title.
• Luke Keough (CL Noonan Coast to Coast) and team mate Austin Vincent sporting their new threads.

Race 3 - December 14: Junior Men 10-12, 13-14, 15-16,  

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• Benny Swedberg (Rad Racing) climbs the first set of stairs.
• Robin Eckmann (Clif Bar) runs up the muddy steps.
• Evan Renwick (Asc Racing) concentrates in the mud.
• Zack Gould (Clif Bar) finishes the first stair run up in the Junior 13-14 race.
• Two Oberto team-mates take the stairs.
• This rider was having a run in the 10-12 Junior race.
• These youngest riders display good form over the run up.
• Cormac Dunn (Tiaa-Cref/5280) steps carefully in the muck.

Race 2 - December 14: Junior Women U-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18,  

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• Coryn Rivera (Team Redline) winner of the 15-16 year old age group.
• Anna Young (Regent Cycling) just ahead of Samantha Schneider (Mesa Cycles).
• For a California girl Coryn Rivera (Team Redline) handled the ice mud well.

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• Elizabeth White (NEBC/Cycle Loft) cruises through the "no Tilley zone" en route to her victory
• Andrea Casebolt (Rad Racing) makes quick work of the muddy barricades
• Coryn Rivera (Team Redline) climbs the false flat on her way to victory in the Junior Women 15-16
• Catherine Maier (Rad Racing) clears the last barricade in the sun in the Junior Women 13-14
• Hannah Mossman (One Call Now) crosses the line with a jubilant salute

Race 1 - December 13: B Women (All), B U29, B 30-39, B 40+,  

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• Shawnee Brenner (Velocity/Bikesource) leads the women's B field through on the first lap.
• Trish Albert (OTR Cycling/Strenflex) negotiates the barricades.
• Arianne Caporiccio (Red Rocks Velo) picks her way safely across the ice.
• Julie Lockhart (NEBC/Cycle Loft) in her age group stars and stripes jersey waves to the crowd as she crosses the line.
• The U29 field explodes up the pavement amidst the ice laden trees.
• Adam Mills (HRRC/Trek Stores) makes quick work of the barricades early in the race.
• Ryan Knapp (BikeReg.com) looked a little shell shocked as he chased 14 year-old race leader Jeff Bahnson early on.
• Aspen Gorry charges up a small icy hill with pressure from behind.
• This unlucky fellow rolled a tyre less than two laps into the event, but he appears to be enjoying his walk.
• Jeff Bahnson (C2S/Henry’s Bikes) a mear 14 years-old, made a strong move and lead the race for several laps.
• Conor Steward (Freedom Chevrolet) another youngster, became a crowd favourite and rode a great race.
• Brandon Ewars (Ridley) powers along a false flat in the U29 race.
• Local favorite, Adam Lang (Team X) rode a strong race to finish second on the day.
• Ryan Knapp (BikeReg.com) brings home the win in the U29 race.
• Gary Douville (NEBC/Cycle Loft) works his way up the small hill in search of the single rider out in front.
• Peter Ozolins (Kahluha/Lagrange) descends the hill headed for the pavement with a rider in tow.
• Mike Heenan (unattached) seems at home in the mud and cold weather.
• Mark Bavineau (Essex County Velo) wins the B30-39 race.
• Gary Douville (NEBC/Cycle Loft) gives us the ³thumbs up² as he crosses the line in second place.
• A pair of riders in the B40+ race pedal through an icy world.
• Pieter Schouten (Green Mountain Sports) with a huge effort up the false flat in the early stages of the B40+ event.
• Local rider Paul Weston enjoys the scenic setting of Wyandotte Park.
• Patrick Morrissey (NM Team Cross) all alone out in front, crosses the land bridge by the pond.
• Patrick Morrissey (NM Team Cross) crosses the line 40 seconds in front of his nearest competitor.
• As the afternoons racing came to a close the weather had done a 360 and the ice began to melt.

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• Kristal Boni of Broomfield CO (Twin Peaks Racing) feeling the pressure from Deb Whitmore of Sylva NC (Asheville Bicycle Racing Club). Kristal goes on to win the women's race.
• Shawnee Benner of Morrison CO goes on to take second place.
• The u29 rider Ryan Knapp of Columbus IN (Bikereg.Com) runs up the stairs.
• Adam Lang of Olathe KS (Team X Cycling) flying up the stairs. Adam was second on the day.
• Gary Douville of Goleta CA (Nebc/Cycle Loft) keeping the pace up to hold off Simon Alexander of Evergreen, CO in the 30-39 men's race. Gary takes second place and Simon ends up with third.
• Everyone lines up behind Robert Wuebker of Troy, NY as they run up the stairs in the 30-39 men's race.
• Marc Bavineau of Beverly MA Essex (County Velo) crosses the line first in the 30-39 men's race.
• Patrick Morrissey of Albuquerque NM (NM Team Cross) runs up the stairs in the 40+ men's race. Patrick goes on to take the win.
• A muddy Troy Krause of Lincoln, NE (Lincoln Industries/LeMond) takes second place in the 40+ men's race.