Sea Otter Classic MTB Stage Race - D2

California, USA, April 14-17, 2005

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The women's race gets off to an uphill start
The women crest a rise
Lyne Bessette (Louis garneau) leads into a descent
Alison Sydor & Lyne Bessette - Canadians to the fore
A dlighted Allison Dunlap (Luna) takes victory
The men's race powers out of the expo area
Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) didn't make the top five this time
Bart Brentjens (Giant) heads for victory
The Bartman claims the win
The women's podium - Susan Haywood (Trek- VW), Lyne Bessette (Louis Garneau), Allison Dunlap (Luna Women's MTB Team), Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain-Business Objects), & Wendy Simms (Frontrunners)
The men's podium - Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski, Trent Lowe (both Subaru-Gary Fisher), Bart Brentjens (Giant), Florian Vogel (Swiss Power), & Sid Taberlay (Specialized)

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Adam Craig (Giant) powers along in the time trial
Alison Dunlap (Luna Women) makes the podium with her ride
Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain) takes the win and the jersey
Chris Sheppard (Haro) takes fifth
Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) relaxing post win
Willow Koerber,(Subaru-Gary Fisher) puts in a hard effort on the Wmn's Mtn TT.
Kelli Emmet (Ford Cycling) and Mary McConnelog
Liam Killeen (Specialized) putting in a hard effort on the men's mtn bike TT
Mark Weir (WTB) ready to blow a gasket on the Time Trial Climb
Roland Green (Kona) looking to get back in the hunt after a disappointing '04 season
Kona's six foot seven inches of whoop-ass Ryan Trebon shaking out his legs in the TT
men's Mountain TT Podium L-R: Chris Sheppard (Haro), 5th; Bart Brentjens (Giant), 3rd, Geoff Kabush (maxis) 1st, Liam Killeen (Specialized) 2nd, and Ryan Trebon (Kona), 4rth.
Wmn's Mountain TT podium L-R: Katarina Hanusova (Luna) in 5th, Ford Cycling's Kelli Emmott, in 3rd, Allison Sydor (Rocky Mountain) in first, Sue Haywood (Trek) in 2nd, and Allison Dunlap (Luna) in 4rth.

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Allison Dunlap (Luna) leading out the pack
Sue Haywood (Trek) charging hard mid race
Sue Haywood (Trek) and Allison Sydor (Rocky Mountain-business objectives) fighting for the lead with 3 laps to go
Katarina Hanusova (Luna) crossing for the win
Allison Dunlap (Luna) utterly spent by the effort, taking a moment to catch her breathe.
A confident Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) at the starting roll-out.
Kona's Ryan Trebon and Barry Wicks setting a blistering pace for the first lap
Trent Lowe (Subaru-Gary Fisher) hiding in plain sight mid race
Liam Killeen (Specialized) charging hard with 2.5 laps to go.
Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) charging hard with a lap and a half to go, with what appears to be an insurmountable break.
Liam Killeen (Specialized) and Bart Brentjens (Giant) Working hard to close down the gap from Kabush.
Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) still holding his lead heading into the final half lap.
Bart Brentjens (Giant) and Trent Lowe (Subaru-Gary Fisher) finally closing in on Kabush with a half lap to go.
Trent Lowe (Subaru-Gary Fisher) easing up with the win

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Todd Fitzgerald riding for TeamTam, opened the days racing by leading the Elite 5s on the first lap
SoulCraft tried but couldn't reel in the leader in the Pro-Short Track - Bs
Norco rode away with the Men's Pro Short Track - B-race
Top pro women hit the Short Track Course
Sue Haywood set the pace early
Down the stretch, Luna took control of the Short Track race
VeloBella rider Melodie Metzger en route to a strong showing in the pro short track race
Hanusova (Luna) was just too strong in the end
Short Track pain shows on the faces of even the best women racers
From the gun, Kabush looked hungry for a win in the pro men's short track
By mid-race, Kabush had a solid gap on the chase pack
Adam Craig (Giant) going full bore to close down a gap.
On the final lap, Bart brentjens worked hard to reel in Kabush…but Trent Lowe took it from them both
1/4 mile from the line Bart makes the catch. . . Only to be caught himself

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Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) leading from the start of the first lap
Geoff Kabush towing Liam Killeen (Specialized) heading up the last climb of the race.
Men's XC Podium L-R - Todd Wells (GT/Hyundai) 5th, Sid Taberly (Specialized) 3rd, Geoff Kabush (Maxxis) 1st, Liam Killeen (Specialized) 2nd, Florian Vogel (Swiss Power) 4rth.
Willow Koerber (Subaru/Gary Fisher) leading on the final climb.
Allison Dunlap (Luna) grinding on the final climb
Wmn's XC Podium - L-R Kelli Emmett (Ford Cycling) 5th, Allison Dunlap (Luna) 3rd, Allison Sydor (Rocky Mountain) 1st, Wendy Simms (Front runners/Brodies) 2nd, Lyne Bessette 4rth.
Allison Dunlap (Luna) leading the bunch on a climb on the first lap

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