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US Cyclocross Championships, Providence, RI, USA, December 9-11, 2005

Jeremy Powers (Jelly Belly)
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(Click for larger image) Jeremy Powers (Jelly Belly) hops the barriers during the Liberty Cup.
Lynn Bessette (Louis Garneau)
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(Click for larger image) Lynn Bessette (Louis Garneau) taught the men a lesson she flew past them as the only woman in the Liberty Cup.
Newly crowned US National CX champion Todd Wells (GT)
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(Click for larger image) Newly crowned US National CX champion Todd Wells (GT) won the Liberty Cup as well.
Mark McCormack (Clif Bar)
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(Click for larger image) Mark McCormack (Clif Bar) chases Todd Wells.
Under 23 competitor Jamie Parr
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(Click for larger image) Under 23 competitor Jamie Parr got the thrill of the weekend when he was asked to man the pits for Saunier Duval's Chris Horner. Jamie holds Chris's Scott bike.
Any Family Resemblance?
Photo ©: Bill Hurley
(Click for larger image) Any Family Resemblance? The Wells brothers toe the line together
They'll let anybody
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(Click for larger image) They'll let anybody  in this race!  Women's Canadian Champion Lynne Bessette in the field
The line
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(Click for larger image) The line  of current US Champions
Runner up Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com -Louis Garneau)
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(Click for larger image) Runner up Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com -Louis Garneau)  chose to run this section each lap
The Champion of Champions (Todd Wells (GT- Hyundai)
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(Click for larger image) The Champion of Champions (Todd Wells (GT- Hyundai)  picks up his second win in as many days
A mud covered Chris Horner (Saunier-Duval/Prodir)
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(Click for larger image) A mud covered Chris Horner (Saunier-Duval/Prodir)  rode to an impressive 12th place
Todd Wells (Hyundai/GT)
Photo ©: Russ & Nancy Wright
(Click for larger image) Todd Wells (Hyundai/GT)  sporting his second national championship jersey in the Liberty Mutual Cup
Andy Jacques-Maynes (Cal Giant Strawberries/Specialized)
Photo ©: Russ & Nancy Wright
(Click for larger image) Andy Jacques-Maynes (Cal Giant Strawberries/Specialized)  on his Specialized cross bike.
Steve Tilford (Verge/Shimano)
Photo ©: Russ & Nancy Wright
(Click for larger image) Steve Tilford (Verge/Shimano)  races in the Liberty Mutual Cup with his new jersey.
Josh Snead (Rock Lobster)
Photo ©: Russ & Nancy Wright
(Click for larger image) Josh Snead (Rock Lobster)  in the Liberty Cup.
The scene
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(Click for larger image) The scene  during the Liberty Cup at Roger Williams Park.
All of the newly crowned
Photo ©: Ed Collier
(Click for larger image) All of the newly crowned  national champions screech into the
Trying to make
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(Click for larger image) Trying to make  it two in a row, Todd Wells breaks in his new jersey.
Michael Gallagher
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(Click for larger image) Michael Gallagher  of the U S Armed Forces on the run-up.
A true champion Lyne Bessette
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(Click for larger image) A true champion Lyne Bessette  smiles as she wipes out during the Liberty Cup race.
Joshua Snead of Rock Lobster
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(Click for larger image) Joshua Snead of Rock Lobster  wipes out and hits a tree during the Liberty Cup race.
I think I can hold this...
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(Click for larger image) I think I can hold this...
Todd Wells
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(Click for larger image) Todd Wells  looking strong and comfortable in his new jersey.
Wells with two laps to go
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(Click for larger image) Wells with two laps to go  in the Liberty Cup race.
A familiar pose
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(Click for larger image) A familiar pose  for Todd Wells.
Riding past
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(Click for larger image) Riding past the music Temple
The Bishop
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(Click for larger image) The Bishop was in attendance, and seems to be captivated by these dogs
Todd Wells (GT-Hyundai)
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(Click for larger image) Todd Wells (GT-Hyundai) takes the lead
Hopping
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(Click for larger image) Hopping the barriers looks easy - but very hard, mister!
Todd Wells rides away
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(Click for larger image) Todd Wells rides away
Tim Johnson
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(Click for larger image) Tim Johnson gives it some stick
Mark McCormack
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(Click for larger image) Mark McCormack rides solidly in the snow
Troy Wells suffers
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(Click for larger image) Troy Wells suffers
Todd Wells (GT-Hyundai)
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(Click for larger image) Todd Wells (GT-Hyundai) became US national champion the day before
Tim Johnson
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(Click for larger image) Tim Johnson couldn't cap off a good return season with a national champs win
Adam Craig (Giant)
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(Click for larger image) Adam Craig (Giant) rode well on both days at Rhode Island
Mark McCormack (Clif Bar)
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(Click for larger image) Mark McCormack (Clif Bar) ended the day in fourth
Canadian Lyne Bessette
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(Click for larger image) Canadian Lyne Bessette rode with the men
Mark McCormack (Clif Bar)
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(Click for larger image) Mark McCormack (Clif Bar) has performed well all season
Erik Tonkin (Kona)
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(Click for larger image) Erik Tonkin (Kona) battles Mark McCormack (Team Clif Bar)
A muddy Tim Johnson
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(Click for larger image) A muddy Tim Johnson keeps pushing
Mark McCormack
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(Click for larger image) Mark McCormack rides alone on his way to fourth
Mark McCormack chases
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(Click for larger image) Mark McCormack chases Erik Tonkin
Todd Wells celebrates
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(Click for larger image) Todd Wells celebrates as he approaches the finish
Adam Craig (Giant)
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(Click for larger image) Adam Craig (Giant) was another mud monster at the finish
Mark McCormack
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(Click for larger image) Mark McCormack post race with Dylan Seguin