March 4, 2009 (Bonelli Park, CA) – The Kenda U.S. Cup MTB Race Series presented by Specialized kicked off in California last weekend. Canada’s Melanie McQuaid (Can) Sho-Air/Specialized scored an early-season podium, placing second in the Pro Women’s category, behind winner Krista Park (USA) Independent. Sid Taberlay (Aus) Sho-Air/Specialized won the Pro Men’s event.

Results (brief)

Pro Women
1. Krista Park (USA) Independent 1:40.40
2. Melanie McQuaid (Can) Sho-Air/Specialized 1:42.11
3. Natasha Hernday (USA) Amgen 1:44.16

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Pro Men
1. Sid Taberlay (Aus) Sho-Air/Specialized 1:48.03
2. Sam Jurekovic (USA) Sho-Air Specialized 1:48.19
3. Andy Schultz (USA) Kenda/Tomac/Hayes 1:50.19

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For more info about the Kenda U.S. Cup MTB Race Series presented by Specialized, visit www.mtb-uscup.com