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USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships - CN
Mt. Snow, Vermont, USA, July 17-22, 2008
Photography
Race 22 - Sunday, July 20: Elite men downhill,
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- Podium (L-R): Curtis Keene (Specialized Decline), Cody Warren (Specialized Redline), Geritt Beytagh (Morewoodbikes), Duncan Riffle (Cannondale) and Ryan Condrashoff (X-Fusion).
Race 21 - Sunday, July 20: Elite women downhill,
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- Karen Eagan (Vitamin Water) finished seventh.
- Darian Harvey (Sobe/Cannondale) finished fourth.
- Veteran Marla Streb (Luna) takes second place.
- Allegra Burch (Velo Bella) grabbed fifth place.
- Dawn Bourque (Rhino/Turner) was third.
- Melissa Buhl (KHS) wins another national championship.
- Team Velo Bella pose for a photo.
- Darien Harvey and Jessica Vogt
- Podium (L-R): Darien Harvey (Sobe/Cannondale), Marla Streb (Luna), Melissa Buhl (KHS), Dawn Bourque(Rhino/Turner) and Allegra Burch (Velo Bella).
Race 19 - Sunday, July 20: Elite men short track,
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- Adam Craig (Giant) is the defending national champion.
- Todd Wells (GT/Pacific) is headed to the Olympic Games with Adam Craig (Giant).
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) wins the start.
- Troy Wells (Tokyo Joes) was active early in the race.
- Andy Schultz (Kona/Titus) went on to finish 12th.
- Todd Wells (GT/Pacific) did not finish the race.
- Adam Craig (Giant)
- Carl Decker (Giant)
- Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) was tucked in behind the chasers at this point.
- Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Gary Fisher/Subaru) descending the back side of the course.
- Chasers try to bring back Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) without success.
- Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) comes through the start/finish alone.
- Barry Wicks (Kona) quickly opened a gap over the other chasers after attacking at the top of the course.
- Carl Decker (Giant) leads the chase to Barry Wicks (Kona) with one lap to go.
- Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) wins the national championship.
- Barry Wicks (Kona) takes second place.
- Podium (L-R): Jeremy Horgan Kobelski (Gary Fisher/Subaru), Barry Wicks (Kona), Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW), Carl Decker (Giant) and Adam Craig (Giant).
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- Mike Phillips (Adventure 212/Specialized) prepares for the turn ahead
- Todd Wells (GT) looking flashy
- Cody Peterson (Scott) rockin’ a ‘stache
- Andy Schultz (Kenda/Titus/Hayes) eyes the turn ahead
- Samuel Koerber (Gary Fisher 29) hungry for racing
- Jesse LaLonde (Gary Fisher 29/T6/BKB) keeping calm
- Ross Schnell (Trek/VW) checks the brake
- Mark LaLonde (Gary Fisher 29/BKB/T6) rockin’ a ‘stache
- Carl Decker (Giant) with team-mate Adam Craig (Giant) close behind
- Barry Wicks (Kona) getting serious
- Troy Wells (Tokyo Joes) stands up
- Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) on his way to victory
- Carl Decker (Giant) on his way to third
- Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru/Gary Fisher) ready to attack
- Matthew Majka (Bulldog) prepares for the turn
- Randall Jacobs (Wheelworks) has his game face on
- Nicholas Boswell (Univ Michigan) chews and rides
- Carl Hesselein (Revolution) riding with Richard Visinski (DPM Sports) on his tail
- Richard Visinski (DPM Sports) looking to pass Carl Hesselein (Revolution)
- Nicholas Boswell (Univ Michigan) pedals away from Corey Knoles
Race 17 - Sunday, July 20: Elite women short track,
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- Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) signs autographs and talks to her young fans.
- Lea Davison (Trek/VW) was racing in front of a home state crowd.
- Lea Davison (Trek/VW) wins the start.
- Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB) goes right to the front of the race.
- Katie Compton (Spike) sliced right through the lead group and left them behind.
- Sue Butler (Mona Vie) rode quite a few laps in fourth place.
- Pua Sawicki (Ellsworth) went on to finish 10th.
- Mary McConneloug (Kenda Seven) was the only racer who was close to Katie Compton (Spike).
- Zephanie Blasi (Kenda Titus) riding to a sixth place finish.
- Katie Compton (Spike) climbing all alone on the course.
- Kelli Emmett (Giant) leading the chase to Mary McConneloug (Kenda Seven).
- Mary McConneloug (Kenda Seven) riding 20 seconds behind Katie Compton (Spike).
- Lea Davison (Trek/VW) attacks the chase group with one lap to go.
- Katie Compton (Spike) wins the national championship.
- Lea Davison (Trek/VW) finishes a career best third place.
- Trek's Jeremiah Bishop and Lea Davison with the Little Bellas, a group of 40 girls and 20 mentors. Their program involves "mentoring on mountain bikes".
- Podium (L-R): Kelli Emmett (Giant), Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven), Katie Compton (Spike/Shooter), Lea Davision (Trek/VW) and Wilow Koerber (Gary Fisher/Subaru).
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- Amanda Miller (Vanderkitten) maintaining the lead
- Amanda Miller (Vanderkitten) coming off another smooth turn
- Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) rolling to the start line
- Georgia Gould (Luna) rolling to the start line
- Patricia Buerkle (Vanderkitten) smiles for the camera
- Patricia Buerkle (Vanderkitten) smiles for the camera again
- Willow Koerber (Subaru/Gary Fisher) riding with Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) on her tail
- Patricia Buerkle (Vanderkitten) rides with the wind in her hair
- Judy Freeman (Tough Girl/Contessa) looking tough
- Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) putting the hammer down
- Susan Butler (Monavie/Cannondale) pacing her breath
- Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) eyeing the finish line ahead
- Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) throws her arms up in victory
- Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) coming in at second
- Lea Davison (Trek/VW) follows shortly after in third
Race 14 - Sunday, July 20: Super D,
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- Men's Podium (L-R): Greg Carpenter (Devo), Ross Schnell (Trek/VW), Adam Craig (Giant), Bryan Fawley (Park Place Lexus) and Sam Koerber (Gary Fisher).
- Sam and his sister Willow Koerber.
Race 13 - Saturday, July 19: Elite and semi-pro dual slalom,
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- Geritt Beytagh goes on to win the silver medal.
- Eric Carter (Mongoose)
- Melissa Buhl (KHS) cornering.
- World 4X champion Melissa Buhl (KHS).
- Kathy Pruitt (Jamis) cornering.
- Kathy Pruitt (Jamis) attacking a short straight section.
- The first corner gave racers fits all night.
- Eric Carter (Mongoose) and Ros Milan (Yeti).
- Jessica Vogt and Darien Harvey (Sobe/Cannondale).
- Melissa Buhl (KHS) topping the rollers.
- Amado Stachenfeld
- Semi-pros James Patterson (left) and Carl Marcum (right).
- Darien Harvey (Sobe/Cannondale) wins the bronze medal.
- Kathy Pruitt (Jamis) wins the silver medal.
- Chris Van Dine was racing very well.
- Eric Carter (Mongoose) celebrating a bit on his final run.
- Eric Carter (Mongoose) wins another national championship.
- National champions Melissa Buhl (KHS) and Eric Carter (Mongoose).
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- Amando Stachenfeld (WTB/XFusion/Gamutusa/Smith) hits the turn before Tim White (Live Free or Die)
- Kathy Pruitt (Jamis) leaves a trail of dust
- Melissa Buhl (KHS) kicks up some dirt
- Carl Marcum (Tamarack/YMC/Reedy) in a turn
- Stephen Avery (Highland) in a turn
- James Patterson (Muscle Milk) neck and neck with Amando Stachenfeld (WTB/XFusion/Gamutusa/Smith)
- Tim Sharp (Yeti/Fox) kicks up some dirt
- Chris Boice (Yeti/Fox Shox) and Tim Sharp (Yeti/Fox) hit the deck
- Boice and Sharp go down
- Team-mates go through hell together
- Marla Streb (Luna) approaching the final descent
- Julian Hunter (Bulldog) with a tongue like Mike
- Jessica Hoeverman (Bulldog) ready for battle
Race 12 - Saturday, July 19: Elite men cross country,
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- Todd Wells (GT/Pacific) winning another start.
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) would soon take the lead.
- Ryan Woodall riding mid-pack on the first climb.
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) descending during the parade lap with a long line of racers chasing him.
- Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) leading the chase to Ryan Trebon (Kona).
- Adam Craig (Giant) leading the race by 40 seconds after one lap.
- Todd Wells (GT/Pacific) trying to close the gap to Adam Craig (Giant).
- Jeremiah Bishop (Trek/VW) had a setback when he had a flat.
- Sam Schultz (Gary Fisher/Subaru) riding in seventh place.
- Barry Wick (Kona) would go on to finish ninth.
- Carl Decker (Giant) climbing on lap two.
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) had dropped back to sixth place by lap two.
- Nick Waite (Trek/VW) climbing Mount Snow.
- Ryan Trebon (Kona) descending a steep trail.
- Michael Broderick (Kenda/Seven) descending in fifth place.
- Car Decker (Giant) descending in sixth place.
- Sam Schultz (Gary Fisher/Subaru) chasing Michael Broderick (Kenda/Seven) up one of the course's steepest pitches.
- Troy Wells (Tokyo Joes) suffering on the climb.
- Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Gary Fisher/Subaru) spraying water on himself.
- Todd Wells (GT/Pacific) rode into the tech zone with a flat tire.
- Todd Wells (GT/Pacific) gets underway again.
- Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Gary Fisher/Subaru) had moved into third with one lap to go.
- Adam Craig (Giant MTB Team) took the time to celebrate as he crossed the finish line over one and a half minutes ahead of Ryan Trebon (Kona).
- Adam Craig (Giant) being interviewed by the media.
- Podium (L-R): Carl Decker (Giant), Ryan Trebon (Kona), Adam Craig (Giant), Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Gary Fisher/Subaru) and Sam Schultz (Gary Fisher/Subaru).
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- Aaron Oakes (Bulldog/Campor) awaits staging
- Aaron Oakes (Bulldog/Campor) rolling to the start
- Aaron Oakes (Bulldog/Campor) at the start line
- Justin Lindine (Target Training/Windham) awaits staging
- Justin Lindine (Target Training/Windham) at the start line
- Carl Decker (Giant) enjoying the ride
- Andrew Guptill (Windham) looking ahead
- Jesse LaLonde (Gary Fisher 29/T6/BKB) moving along
- James Williams (Sobe/Cannondale) keeping his eyes on the trail
- Daniel Vaillancourt (Toshiba/Santo PB Herbalife) riding seriously
- Dana Weber (Trek VW/Westcoast) keeping his eyes on the trail
- Benjamin Thompson (Sobe/Cannondale) exiting the woods
- Andrew Freye (Bikeman/Salsa) caught on film
- Aaron Oakes (Bulldog/Campor) having a good time
- Adam Craig (Giant) climbing
- Michael Broderick (Kenda/Seven) climbing to the beat
- Michael Broderick (Kenda/Seven) up close and personal
- Jeff Schalk (Trek VW/East) feeling the burn
- Justin Lindine (Target Training/Windham) climbing to the beat
- Daniel Vaillancourt (Toshiba/Santo PB Herbalife) looking into the camera
- Andrew Freye (Bikeman/Salsa) climbing to the beat
- Mike Phillips (Adventure 212/Specialized) climbing to the beat
- David Harrison (Reddrox/Tamarack) feeling the burn
- Samuel Koerber (Gary Fisher/29) looking for the way out
- Alexander Grant (Rocky Mtn) riding in the dark
- Bryan Alders (Monavie/Cannondale) rang his bell here
- Ryan Woodall (IndustryNine/Powerbar) acting camera shy
Race 10 - Saturday, July 19: Elite women cross country,
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- Pua Sawicki (Ellsworth)
- Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) is the defending champion.
- Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB) will be a strong challenger for Mary McConneloug's (Kenda/Seven) title.
- Katie Compton (Spike) leads after the start.
- Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) climbing the ski slope.
- Mo Bruno-Roy (Independent Fabrications) went on to finish 16th.
- Jenna Zander (Sobe Cannondale) went on to finish ninth.
- Sue Butler (Mona Vie) climbing a long fire road.
- Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven)
- Heather Irmiger (Gary Fisher/Subaru) riding in third place.
- Katie Compton (Spike) descending a long hill.
- Sue Haywood (Trek/VW) is helped off the course due to a leg injury.
- Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB) leading on a high speed descent.
- Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) in a high speed chase of Georgia Gould (Luna Women's MTB).
- Heather Irmiger (Gary Fisher/ Subaru) nearing the feed zone.
- Willow Koerber (Gary Fisher/Subaru) riding in fourth place.
- Lea Davison (Trek/VW) was having a strong race in fifth place.
- Katie Compton (Spike) with one lap to go.
- Zephanie Blasi (Kenda/Titus) went on to finish 12th.
- Sprint race: Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven Cycles) defended her title in a sprint to the line with Georgia Gould (Luna Womens MTB Team).
- Podium (L-R): Lea Davison (Trek/VW), Georgia Gould (Luna Womens MTB), Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven), Heather Irmiger (Gary Fisher/Subaru) and Wilow Koerber (Gary Fisher/Subaru).
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- Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) and Georgia Gould (Luna) just before the sprint finish
- Georgia Gould (Luna) just before the sprint finish
- Mary McConneloug (Kenda/Seven) caught cruising around in her latest stars and stripes
Race 3 - Friday, July 18: Semi-pro & junior expert cross country,
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- Essence Barton (Devo) leads the junior women 15-18 race early.
- Essence Barton (Devo)
- Jill Behlen (Tokyo Joes) descends in the junior women 15-18 race.
- Diedre York (Velobum) in the junior women 15-18 race.
- Diedre York (Velobum) corners in the junior women 15-18 race.
- Emily Parker (Vantaggio) chases the leaders in the junior women 15-18 race.
- Jill Behlen (Tokyo Joes) attempts to bridge across to Essence Barton (Devo) in the junior women 15-18 race.
- Emily Parker (Vantaggio) rides in third place in the junior women 15-18 race.
- Essence Barton (Devo) wins the junior women 15-18 national championship.
- Diedre York after the junior women 15-18 race.
- Women's Junior Expert 15-18 Podium: (left to right) Diedre York (Velobum) fourth, Jill Behlen (Tokyo Joes) second, Essence Barton (Devo) first, Emily Parker (Vantaggio) third Essence Barton (Devo) fifth
- Devo team-mates Essence Barton and Robbie Squire both won championships at Mount Snow.
- Junior expert men 15-16 line up at the start
- Junior expert men 15-16 start
- Seth Kemp (KHS/Kenda) wins the junior men 15-16 national championship
- Seth Kemp (KHS/Kenda)
- Junior expert 17-18 start
- Cory Rimmer (KHS/Kenda) wins the start in the junior 17-18 race.
- Tight racing at the start of the junior 17-18 race
- Cory Rimmer (KHS/Kenda) leads the junior 17-18 race
- Devo racer finishes the parade lap in the junior 17-18 race.
- Robbie Squire (Devo) was faster running a steep climb than others who were riding in the junior 17-18 race.
- Chris Peterson, Rachael Throop, and Mitchell Peterson were on hand to cheer for Devo riders.
- The Petersons pace one of their team-mates up the hill in the 17-18 race.
- Robbie Squire (Devo) won the national championship in the junior 17-18 race.
- Kyle Ashton (Village Peddler) and the semi-pro field at the start
- Thomas Bender (Adventure) leads the semi-pros up the hill.
- Semi-pro racers head up Mount Snow.
- Ward Baker (Rocky Mountain) in the semi-pro race.
- Gian Dalle Angelini rides in third place in the semi-pro race.
- Benjamin Portilla (Honey Stinger) climbs in second place in the semi-pro race.
- Weston Schempf (C3-Sollay) with the semi-pro leaders
- Ryan Leech (Visitpa.com) tries to stay hydrated in the heat in the semi-pro-race.
- Justin Raynes (Bikes Bian) climbs in the semi-pro race.
- Benjamin Portilla (Honey Stinger) leads a group of three up the mountain in the semi-pro race.
- Weston Schempf (C3-Sollay) rides in second place in the semi-pro race.
- Gian Dalle Angelini rides in third position in the semi-pro race.
- Martin Kell (Mountains) climbs a fire road in the semi-pro race.
- Benjamin Portilla (Honey Stinger) heads out for his last lap in the semi-pro race.
- Weston Schempf (C3-Sollay) wins the semi-pro national championship
- Men's podium: (left to right) Ryan Lech (Visitpa.com) fourth, Benjamin Portilla (Honey Stinger) second, Weston Schempf (C3-Sollay) first, Gian Dale Angelini third, Benjamin Moore (UW Madison) fifth
Race 2 - Thursday, July 17: U23 women cross country,
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- Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) is the defending U-23 champion.
- Lydia Tanner (Tokyo Joe's)
- Jamie Dinkins (Devo/Vanta)
- Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) wins the start.
- Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) breaking away with Jamie Dinkins (Devo/Vanta).
- Jamie Dinkins (Devo/Vanta) leading Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) after a quater of a lap.
- Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) in the lead.
- Kylie Krauss (Pro Bikes) leads some chasers.
- Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) leading after the first lap.
- Lydia Tanner (Tokyo Joe's) riding in third place.
- Kay Sherwood riding through the feed zone.
- Jamie Dinkins (Devo/Vanta) concentrating on the single-track.
- Amanda Miller (Vanderkitt) goes on to finish fifth.
- Kay Sherwood climbing on the course.
- Kylie Krauss (Pro Bikes) moving up to third place.
- Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) with one lap to go.
- Jamie Dinkins (Devo/Vanta) 40 seconds behind Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) with one lap to go.
- Lydia Tanner (Tokyo Joe's) riding three minutes behind Jamie Dinkins (Devo/Vanta).
- Chloe Forsman (Luna Women's MTB) wins the U-23 Championship by 1'35".
Race 1 - Thursday, July 17: U23 men cross country,
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- Blake Harlan (Mona Vie)
- Chris Peterson (center), Mitchell Peterson (right), and their father.
- James Driscoll (Fiordifrutta) goes on to finish sixth.
- USA Under 23 National Team (L-R): Colin Cares, Sam Jurekovic and Tad Elliot.
- Mitch Peterson (Mona Vie) leads on the uphill start.
- Mitch Peterson (Mona Vie) followed by Colin Cares (U-23 National Team).
- Sam Jurekovic (U-23 National Team) the defending champion in good position on the first climb.
- Mid-pack racers on the climb up Mt. Snow.
- Sam Jurekovic (U-23 National Team) crashes hard while leading the race.
- Sam Jurekovic (U-23 National Team) is attended to by first aid personnel.
- A bandaged Sam Jurekovic (U-23 National Team) attempts to continue racing but later dropped out.
- Mount Snow start/finish area.
- Mitch Peterson (Mona Vie) leading the race after one lap.
- Tim Allen (Voodo) goes on to finish fifth.
- Mitch Peterson (Mona Vie) climbing on lap two.
- Tad Elliot (U-23 National Team) chasing Mitch Peterson (Mona Vie) on lap two.
- Kirk Turner (Bikeman) racing towards a 21st finish.
- Colin Cares (U-23 National Team) coming through the start/finish.
- Tad Elliot (U-23 National Team) descending late in the race.
- Tad Elliot (U-23 National Team) leading Mitch Peterson (Mona Vie) with one lap to go.
- Tad Elliot (U-23 National Team) takes the national championship.
- Tad Elliot (U-23 National Team) was elated with his win.
