US Cyclo-cross Championships - CN

Kansas City, Missouri, USA, December 11-14, 2008

Photography

Race 15 - December 14: Elite Men,  

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• It was like watching the race on a big screen TV!
• Riders did what they had to do to stay warm.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) leads Todd Wells (GT) and Jonathan Page (Planet Bike).
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike)
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) leads Jonathan Page (Planet Bike).
• Todd Wells (GT)
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) at the front.
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike)
• Jesse Anthony (Jamis)
• James Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld)
• James Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld)
• Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld)
• James Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld)
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike)
• Jesse Anthony (Jamis)
• Todd Wells (GT)
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) leads Jesse Anthony (Jamis)
• Ryan Trebon's (Kona) trade mark palm slapping coming into the finish.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) poses for photos with a very proud family.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) takes another national title.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) claims victory in the elite men's race.
• Ryan Trebon (Konda) rode away from his rivals in cool conditions.

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• Tim Johnson's Cannondale
• Chris Jones (Sonic/Jittery Joe's)
• Barry Wicks (Kona)
• Defending champion Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld)
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) gets the hole shot.
• The men's start on the pavement.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) goes straight to the front of the race.
• Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) cornering.
• Crazed fans trying to preserve body heat
• Todd Wells (GT) takes the lead near the top of the course.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) leading the riders up a set of steps.
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) chasing Trebon at the steps.
• Jamey Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld) staying very close to the leaders.
• Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) running the steps in sixth place.
• Matt Kraus (Richard Sachs/RGM) running the steps right behind the leaders.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) leading a select group of six as they start the big climb.
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) and Ryan Trebon (Kona).
• Jesse Anthony (Jamis) riding with the leaders as they start up the hill.
• Erik Tonkin (Kona) not far behind the lead group.
• Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) hammering out of the saddle.
• Matt Shriver (Sonic/Jittery Joe's)
• Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld) had his game face on.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) starting up the painful climb.
• Jamey Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld) riding in second place.
• Jesse Anthony (Jamis) riding in fourth place.
• Fans on the hill at Tiffany Springs Park.
• Jamey Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld) running the lower set of steps.
• Todd Wells (GT) running over the barriers.
• Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld) running the barriers while in fifth place.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) on the pavement with one lap to go.
• Todd Wells (GT) with one lap to go while in sixth place.
• Jesse Anthony (Jamis) is riding well with one lap to go.
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) leading Jesse Anthony (Jamis) in the battle for third place.
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) coming through the finish area with one lap to go.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) celebrating with his family.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona) wins another national championship ahead of a surprising ride by Jamey Driscoll (Cyclocrossworld)

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• Ryan Trebon (Kona FSA) is focusing and on a mission.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona FSA) keeps the pressure on all race long.
• Jesse Anthony (Jamis) attacks the lead group early in the race.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona FSA) is on the chase.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona FSA) attacks the on the uphill section of the course as Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) tries to follow.
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) digs deep.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld.com) puts in a valiant effort.
• Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) takes over third spot from Jesse Anthony (Jamis).
• Jesse Anthony (Jamis) tackles the barriers.
• James Driscoll (Cannondale / Cyclocrossworld.com) goes over barriers and finished second on the day.
• Tim Johnson (Cannondale/ Cyclecrossworld.com) and Todd Wells (GT Bicycles) tackle the barriers.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona/FSA) keeps the hammer down.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona/FSA) shares his victory with the fans.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona/FSA) celebrates winning the US Cyclocross National Championship.
• Ryan Trebon (Kona/FSA) gives a post race interview.
• Medals and jerseys await the new champions.
• More medals and jerseys

Race 14 - December 14: Elite Women,  

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• The women's race gets underway.
• Katie Compton (Spike) left the pack very early on.
• Katie Compton (Spike)
• Georgia Gould (Luna) second place.
• Rachel Lloyd (Cal Giant) held onto third.
• Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella) ahead of Maureen Bruno Roy (MM Racing).
• Georgia Gould (Luna)
• Maureen Bruno Roy (MM Racing) ahead of Laura Van Gilder (C3 Sollay) and Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella).
• Laura Van Gilder (C3 Sollay) ahead of Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella).
• Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella)
• Brad Huff was on hand to suport the women in his own way.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) won her fifth Elite women's national championship.

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• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) after finishing her warm-up.
• Team mechanics and managers confer before the race.
• Kathy Sherwin (Vello Bella)
• Sally Annis (NEBC / Cycle Loft / Devonshire Dental) finished second in the New England Series.
• Sue Butler (Mona Vie) fresh off her podium appearance in Portland.
• Rebecca Wellons (Ridley Factory Team) gets the hole shot, her second of the weekend. Rebecca is the Verge New England Champion.
• Rebecca Wellons (Ridley Factory Team) on the front of the race.
• Rebecca Wellons (Ridley Factory Team) leading Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) and the elite women's field.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB) moving up in the field.
• Amy Dembroski (Vello Bella) on her way to a podium position.
• Coryn Rivera (Team Redline) cornering hard.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB) heading up the big climb.
• Kathy Sherwin (Vello Bella) riding with the leaders.
• Diedre Winfield (Vello Bella) having a great race.
• Sally Annis (NEBC / Cycle Loft / Devonshire Dental) at the bottom of the big climb.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) hammering out of the saddle.
• Mo Bruno-Roy (MM Racing) climbing out of the saddle while in fifth place.
• Kelli Emmett (Giant) riding to a top 10 finish.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) running the steps at the top of the course.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB) running the steps in second place.
• Rachael Lloyd (California Giant Berry) in third place at the steps.
• Kathy Sherwin (Vello Bella) on the steps.
• Rhonda Mazza (Vanilla) running the steps.
• Josie Jacques-Maynes (Specialized) running the steps.
• Anna Milkowski (Vello Bella) racing in the top 20.
• These fans not only brought a comforter but a sofa as well.
• Rachael Lloyd (California Giant Berry) descending.
• Michelle Bliss (Rocky Mounts/Izze Racing)
• Laura Van Gilder (C-3 Sollay) riding to a fourth place finish.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) waves to the crowd as she rides in alone for the win.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) wins her fifth national championship.

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• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) sets a blustering pace on the first lap as the others scramble to stay on her wheel.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) focuses on the job at hand and the national title.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) in the zone.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) keeps the pressure on.
• Rachel Lloyd (California Giant Berry Farms) rides to a third place finish.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) was flying around the course.
• Rachel Lloyd (California Giant Berry Farms) lets a little something fly.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) tackles the barriers.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB Team) goes over the barriers.
• Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB Team) never gave up and finished second.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) still focusing on the prize.
• Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) rode most of the race by herself.

Race 13 - December 14: Collegiate Men D1, D2,  

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• Will Dugan (University of Vermont) rides away from the field in the Collegiate men's D1 race.
• Will Dugan (University of Vermont) salutes the crowd as he wins the Collegiate men's D1 race.

Race 12 - December 14: Collegiate Women,  

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• Carla Swart (Lees-McRae College) on her way to winning the Collegiate women's D1 race.
• Carla Swart (Lees-McRae College) wins the Collegiate women's D1 race.

Race 10 - December 14: Men 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 50-54,  

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• Defending champion Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC).
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC) getting a good luck kiss from his wife Josie.
• Dusty Barr (Kona/Cliff Bar) had Georgia Gould cheering him on.
• WestonSchempf (C-3 Sollay).
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC) gets the hole shot.
• The 30-34 field was the largest of the weekend.
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC) cornering while leading the race.
• Grant Berry (Rocky Mt. Chocolate Factory) cornering.
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC) climbing.
• WestonSchempf (C-3 Sollay) chasing Jacques-Maynes. He would finish third..
• Sam Krieg (Kriegcycling) riding in 4th place.
• Grant Berry (Rocky Mt. Chocolate Factory) climbing the big hill.
• Ryan Barthel (Rocky Mt. Chocolate Factory).
• A tuba player kept the atmosphere festive.
• Justin Howe (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental).
• Justin Howe (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) running a set of steps.
• Ryan Barthel (Rocky Mt. Chocolate Factory) running the steps at the bottom of the course.
• Jeremy Gardner (Spokepost.com) riding in the top 20.
• Kieth Reynolds (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) approaching the steps.
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC) riding with a 45 second lead.
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC) wins his second championship.
• Justin Robinson (California Giant Berry) wins the sprint for fifth place, the last spot on the podium.
• Men's 30-34 podium with Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC) the winner.
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC) in his stars and stripes jersey.
• Defending champion Brandon Dwight (Boulder Cycle Sport).
• Matt Kraus (Richard Sachs/RGM).
• Eric Sheagley (Veloce/Felt) would go on to third place.
• Eric Sheagley (Veloce/Felt) gets the hole shot.
• Matt Kraus (Richard Sachs/RGM) running the steps at the top of the course.
• Mark McCormack (Fuji/Cliff Bar) running the steps.
• Racer runs the steps not far behind the leaders.
• Kristopher Auer (C-3 Sollay) running the first set of steps.
• Scott Brooks (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) running the steps.
• Matt Kraus (Richard Sachs/RGM) following Brandon Dwight early in the race.
• Brandon Dwight (Cycle Sport) stays on his bike while Kraus runs.
• Gary Yates (Naples Cycles) takes a fall and forced McCormack off his bike.
• Brandon Dwight (Boulder Cycle Sport) cornering.
• Brandon Dwight (Boulder Cycle Sport) starts up the big climb.
• Kristopher Auer (C-3 Sollay) riding to an eighth place finish.
• Mark McCormack (Team Fuji/Cliff Bar) riding to a seventh place finish.
• Dave Weaver (Alan N. America).
• Matt Kraus (Richard Sachs/RGM) running the last set of steps on his way to 2nd place.
• Dan Farrell (Blue Sky Velo) running the barriers.

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• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized / Cal Giant) proves once again that winning is all in the tongue
• Ali Goulet (Ridley)
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized / Cal Giant) wins the race
• Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized / Cal Giant) on the podium
• Ned Overend is still fast
• Cyclocross attracts all kinds of local color

Race 9 - December 13: U-23 Men,  

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• The racers attack the stairs for the first time in the men's U-23 race.
• Daniel Summerhill (Team Cliff Bar) goes down on the first lap of the U-23 race.
• Nicholas Keough (Jittery Joes/ Sonic Cyclocross) and Nicholas Weighall (Radracing Northwest) battled all race long.
• Nicholas Weighall (Radracing Northwest) goes over the barriers.
• Nicholas Weighall (Radracing Northwest) answers some questions after winning the U-23 Cyclocross National Championship.
• Nicholas Weighall (Radracing Northwest) and Nicholas Keough (Jittery Joes/ Sonic Cyclocross) battled back and forth all race long.
• Nicholas Weighall (Radracing Northwest) starting to put the hammer down.
• Nicholas Weighall (Radracing Northwest) opening a gap on Nicholas Keough (Jittery Joes/ Sonic Cyclocross).
• Nicholas Weighall (Radracing Northwest) , winner of the U-23 National Cyclocross Championship.
• Nicholas Weighall (Radracing Northwest) is victorious in the U-23 National Cyclocross Championship.

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• Nick Keough (Jittery Joe's) is certainly a pre-race favorite at age 19
• Nick Weighall (Rad Racing) has had a phenomenal season so far
• Nick Keough (Jittery Joe's) gets the hole shot and leads the U23 race onto the grass
• Nick Keough (Jittery Joe's) heading uphill in first place
• Brady Kappius (Clif Bar) riding in the top ten
• Mitch Peterso (Mona Vie) is hoping for a good finish today
• Adam McGrath (Van Dessel) riding with the leaders early in the race
• Will Dugan (Richard Sachs/RGM) trying to regain contact with the leaders
• Nick Weighall (Rad Racing) and Nick Keough (Jittery Joe's) are in a class by themselves today
• Adam McGrath (Van Dessel) running a set up steps in third place
• Colin Cares (Clif Bar) riding in the top ten
• Nathan Bannerman (Bicycle Centers) is the only racer to ride up the steps at the top of the course
• Nick Keough (Jittery Joe's) rounding a 180 degree turn in second place
• A Cycle City racer running the steps
• Nick Keough (Jittery Joe's) leading the race and passing lapped traffic
• Adam McGrath (Van Dessel) giving 100% to regain contact with the leaders
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley) riding to a podium finish
• Will Dugan (Richard Sachs/RGM) out of the saddle on the climb
• Danny Summerhill (Clif Bar) riding to a strong third place finish
• Will Dugan (Richard Sachs/RGM) running a set of steps
• Chris Bogedin (Lees-McRae College) running the steps
• Nick Keough (Jittery Joe's) racing through the start/finish area
• Alex Howes (Clif Bar) racing on the pavement
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley) racing on the pavement with one lap to go
• Nick Weighall (Rad Racing) wins the U23 national championship
• Nick Weighall (Rad Racing) enjoying the moment
• The U23 men's podium with Nick Weighall (Rad Racing) on the top step

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• Left to right, Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing), Adam McGrath (Maxxis/Litespeed), Nicholas Keough (Jittery Joes/Sonic Cyclocross) and Daniel Summerhill (Cliff Bar)
• Brady Kappius (Cliss Bar) leads Bjorn Selander (Ridley) and Will Dugan (RGM WATCHES - RICHARD SACHS)
• Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing) leads Nicholas Keough (Jittery Joes/Sonic Cyclocross)
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley) leads Daniel Summerhill (Cliff Bar)
• Adam McGrath (Maxxis/Litespeed)
• Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing)
• Bjorn Selander (Ridley)
• Mitch Hoke (Cliff Bar) passes Chance Noble (Cal Giant) on the inside of a turn
• Nicholas Keough (Jittery Joes/Sonic Cyclocross)
• Daniel Summerhill (Cliff Bar)
• Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing) celebrates his national championship win
• Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing)
• Nicholas Weighall (Rad Racing)

Race 8 - December 13: U-23 Women,  

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• Emily Benson (DRT Racing)
• Vello Bella's Alex Burgess and Anna Milkowski were cheering for Amy Dombroski
• Amy Dombroski (Vello Bella) wins the U-23 national championship by a large margin
• Amy Dombroski (Vello Bella) competed at the world championships last year
• Amy Dombroski (Vello Bella) in her new stars and stripes jersey
• The U23 women's podium (l-r): Sarah Lukas (Gear Grinder) 5th, Ashley James (ISCorp) 3rd, Amy Domboski (Vello Bella) 1st, Ally Stacher (Lees-McRae College) 2nd, Samantha Schneider (ISCorp) 4th

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• Ally Stacher (Lees-McRae)
• Ashley James (ISCorp)
• Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella)
• Ally Stacher (Lees-McRae)
• Ashley James (ISCorp)
• Samantha Schneider (ISCorp)
• Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella)
• Women's U23 Podium

Race 7 - December 12: Men 45-49,  

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• Start of the master men 45-49 race
• Steve Tilford (Trek) on his way to the win
• Mark Noble (Bailey) riding in second place.
• Steve Tilford (Trek)
• Steve Tilford (Trek)
• The men's 45-49 podium

Race 6 - December 12: Women 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+,  

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• The start of the women's masters race.
• Karen Hogan (Chipotle -Titus) took second in the 40-44's.
• Kathy Sarvary (Mid State) became the women's 50-54 champion.
• Wendy Williams (River City Bicycles) took home the 40-44 title.
• Kris Walker (Kriegcycling.com) won the 45-49 race.
• Diane Ostenso (Planet Bike) won the women's 55-59 championship
• Maureen Bruno Roy (MM Racing) won the 30-34 title.
• Maureen Bruno Roy (MM Racing) lost out on the prize last year, so was relieved to win.
• Josie Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/KMC Cal Giant) the defending champion, was fourth.
• Anna Milkowski (Velo Bella) took a strong third.
• Kristy Berg (Redline) was sixth in the 30-34's.

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• KMBC-TV's Bev Chapman reporting on the cyclocross races
• Cowbell sales are brisk ahead of a big weekend of cross action
• Josie Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/California Giant Berry) cutting up at the line
• Anna Milkowski (Vello Bella) is hoping for a good race despite a poor call-up position
• Mo Bruno-Roy (MM Racing) is the pre-race favorite but has a last row call-up
• Rebecca Wellons (Ridley) got the hole shot despite starting from the back row
• Josie Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/California Giant Berry) and Rebecca Wellons (Ridley) early in the race
• Mo Bruno-Roy (MM Racing) moving into the lead within a quarter lap despite her last row call-up
• Redline racer riding a slippery corner that had others dismounting
• Anna Milkowski (Vello Bella) rounding a very slick corner where many racers are crashing
• Andrea Smith (Minuteman Racing) staying on her bike in a very slippery turn
• A River City Bicycles rider chasing Mo Bruno-Roy while in second place
• Mo Bruno-Roy (MM Racing) flying up the steps at the top of the course
• Mo Bruno-Roy (MM Racing) descending through some S-turns
• Distracted...? Descending from the top of the course while eyeing a slippery turn at the bottom
• Josie Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/California Giant Berry) racing in fourth place in the 30+
• Rebecca Wellons (Ridley) gave up several positions after her astonishing start
• Sarah Kerlin (HRS/Rock Lobster) leading the 35+ race by a comfortable margin
• Anna Milkowski (Vello Bella) moved through the 30+ field into third place
• Josie Jacques-Maynes (Specialized/California Giant Berry) rounding a turn in fourth place in the 30+ field
• A BMW/Bianchi racer with colourful knee-high socks
• Sally Annis (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) riding a strong race in 3rd place for 35+ women
• Mo Bruno-Roy (MM Racing) easily takes the victory in the 30+ field
• Mo Bruno-Roy (MM Racing) is quite satisfied with her win
• Mo Bruno-Roy (MM Racing) and her husband/mechanic Matt Roy
• The second place finish
• Sarah Kerlin (HRS/Rock Lobster) wins the 35+ women's race
• Sarah Kerlin (HRS/Rock Lobster) is happy with her win
• Sally Annis (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) capping off a great season with a third place in the 35+ race
• The venue at Tiffany Springs Park
• The Womens 40-44 field lines up to start
• Terri Corilli (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) 45-49
• Masters women's staging
• A long stretch of muddy pavement at the start
• Cris Rothfuss (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) gets the hole shot 40-44
• Cris Rothfuss (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) got a gap at the start
• Julie Lockhart (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) out of the saddle 65+
• Wendy Williams (River City Bicycles) takes an early lead and kept it 40-44
• Sandra Morrissey (Team Cross) 50-54
• Cris Rothfuss (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) chasing Wendy Williams
• Cris Rothfuss (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) running a set of steps while in 3rd place 40-44
• Michelle Bliss (Rocky Mounts/Izze Racing) 45-49
• World Champion Kathy Sarvary (Mid State Cycling) leading the 50-54 race
• Nancy Brown found walking the slick course easier than riding
• World Champion Kathy Sarvary (Mid State Cycling) handling a slippery corner 50-54
• Michelle Bliss (Rocky Mounts/Izze Racing) 45-49 riding some S turns
• There were some whoops in the track
• Wendy Williams (River City Bicycles) wins the 40-44 by a large margin
• Wendy Williams (River City Bicycles)
• Sue Butler, a long-time teammate of Wendy Williams is happy for her
• Karen Hogan (Chipolte-Titus) finishing second in the 40-44 race
• Kris Walker (Kriegcycling.com) winning the 45-49 divison seemed looked quite happy
• Beverly Chaney (Roaring Mouse Cycles) finishing second in the 45-49 race
• Kathy Sarvary (Mid State Cycling) wins the 50-54 race as expected
• Debbie Pielet (Alberto's) finishing third in the 50-54 race
• A Planet Bike rider is is thrilled with her ride
• Julie Lockart (NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental) repeats as 65+ national champion

Race 5 - December 12: Junior Men 17-18,  

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• Gavin Mannion (Hot Tubes) ahead of Chris Wallace (KCCX / Verge)
• Gavin Mannion (Hot Tubes)
• Manny Goguen (MRC)
• Zach McDonald (Classic Cycles) leads Luke Keough (Coast to Coast)
• Chris Wallace (KCCX / Verge)
• Cody Kaiser (Cal Giant)
• Zach McDonald (Classic Cycles) leads Luke Keough (Coast to Coast)
• Luke Keough (Coast to Coast)
• Men 17-18 podium

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• National Championship banner at the start/finish.
• Ian Terry (Rad Racing) gets the hole shot.
• Zach McDonald (Classic Cycles) and Luke Keough (CLNoonan/Coast to Coast) would battle the whole race.
• Luke Keough (CLNoonan/Coast to Coast) had good position after the start.
• Luke Keough (CLNoonan/Coast to Coast) approached the slippery corner in first place.
• Zach McDonald (Classic Cycles) made it around the corner with one foot down.
• Luke Keough (CLNoonan/Coast to Coast) runs after going down in the mud.
• Gavin Mannion (Hot Tubes) staying upright while others were falling.
• Nathan Brown (Hot Tubes) on the deck due to slippery mud.
• Matt Prence (Mesa Cycles) also going down on the off-camber course.
• Brandon Feehery (South Chicago Wheelmen) joining all the other riders who are falling.
• Luke Keough (CLNoonan/Coast to Coast) choosing to run a downhill rather than ride while leading the race.
• Eric Emsky (Rad Racing) descending a treacherous hill.
• Luke Keough (CLNoonan/Coast to Coast) leading McDonald up a set of stairs.
• Chris Wallace (KCCX/Verge) running a very muddy hill.
• Zach McDonald (Classic Cycles) carries his bike to victory after a late race crash by Keough.
• Zach McDonald (Classic Cycles) watching Keough finish.
• Gavin Mannion (Hot tubes) taking third place.
• Junior 17-18 podium with Zach McDonald (Classic Cycles) on top.
• Proud families of the racers snapping photos.
• Luke Keough and his parents.

Race 4 - December 12: Junior Men 10-12, 13-14, 15-16,  

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• Jeff Bahnson (Secret Henry's Team / Van Dessel)
• Jeff Bahnson (Secret Henry's Team / Van Dessel)
• Curtis White (Capital)
• Ian McShane (Red Zone)

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• Jeff Bahnson (Secret Henry's/Van Dessel) leading the 15-16 race.
• Colin Krebsbach (Oh Boy Oberto/Redline) riding near the front of the race.
• The pits are very busy today.
• The mud on this young rider's bike added a lot of weight.
• There was quite a difference in size on the course.
• Zach Bender (GS Park Ridge) coming through the start/finish 15-16.
• Jeff Bahnson (Secret Henry's/Van Dessel) winning the 15-16 race.
• Yannick Eckmann (Cliff Bar) taking second place 15-16.
• David Kessler (Cliff Bar) taking fourth in the 15-16 race.
• Redline racer rejoicing at the finish.
• Curtis White (Capitol Bicycle Racing) running to a fourth place finish 13-14.
• Curtis White (Capitol Bicycle Racing) barely made it over the finish line.
• Curtis White (Capitol Bicycle Racing) after recovering.
• The bikes were packed with mud and grass.
• Podium 15-16 with Jeff Bahnson (Secret Henry's/Van Dessel) on top.

Race 3 - December 12: Junior Women U-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18,  

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• Coryn Rivera (Redline)
• Kendall Ryan (CICLE)
• Alexis Ryan (CICLE)
• Michelle Morris (One Call Now) has a good view of the crowd from the podium

Race 2 - December 11: Masters Men 55-59, 60-64, 70+,  

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• Gary Thacker (Chipotle/Titus) 55-59 Gold medal
• Fred Wittwer (Van Dessel) rode to a very respectable 2nd place in the 55-59 race
• The grass hill
• Rob Lea (Fuji) makes his way through a tough turn in the 65-69
• Lee Willmore (Celo Pacific), last years national champion took 3ed this year in the 65-69
• Not real muddy, just enough to be difficult
• Rob Lea (Fuji) 65-69
• Joe Sailing (Somerset/Van Dessel) 65-69
• Phil Bannister (Putney/West Hill) tangles with the tape before winning the 64-65
• Joe Sailing (Somerset/Van Dessel) concentrates on that 2ed place in the 65-69
• clouds started rolling in late in the day
• Gary Thacker (Chipotle/Titus) 55-59
• Rob Lea (Fuji) 65-69
• The pits
• Bike wash