January 1, 2008 (Luxembourg) – Wendy Simms’ (Kona-Yor Key Mortgage Team) husband Normon Thibault sent us the following report and comments after Simms 2nd place finish today in Luxembourg.

Wendy said that this race was a little different from the other cross races that she has done so far – a very big road climb and then a very long downhill – and lots of mud on the downhill. The event has happened every year since 1948. Wendy’s mom sleuthed out the results below from somewhere… I have not been able to find them any place.

She was pretty pumped with getting her first podium behind the current world champion but recognized that the competition at the event was not as strong as it has been at some of the other events so far. With 6 of 10 races done she does not race for eight days and then again four days after that at the next Cyclocross World Cup in France.

Also she mentioned to pass on that she has been updating her blog when she can. Barb leaves tomorrow for home.

Happy New Year to everyone….have a great 2008.

Results (brief)

1. Maryline Salvetat (Fra) 00:37:40
2. Wendy Simms (Can) 00:38:32
3. Susan Butler (USA) 00:40:25
4. Elke Riedl (Aut) 00:40:41
5. Ayako Toyooka (Jap) 00:41:17
6. Wendy Williams (USA)00:41:54