November 19, 2006 – Showing the consistency and grit that’s become a hallmark of her career, Team Cyclocrossworld.com’s Lyne Bessette won the 2006 Crank Brothers U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross title with her second place finish at today’s final USGP event, the Scion Stumptown Cup in Portland, Oregon. With five podiums in the six races, including a win in Gloucester, Mass., Canada’s Bessette won her second consecutive USGP overall with her third consecutive silver emdal ride.

“Winning the USGP was my goal for this year,” said a happy Lyne after collecting the winner’s jersey. “Sure, I wanted to win as many races as possible, but being consistent and getting the Series title was it for me. I know it means a lot to cyclocrossworld.com and to Stu Thorne, whose support and help made it possible in the first place. I’m just really happy.”

Scion Stumptown Cup, USGP #6

Results (brief)

Elite Men

1. Tim Johnson (Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com)
2. Geoff Kabush (Maxxis)
3. Jeremy Powers (Jelly Belly)
4. Todd Wells (GT)
5. Ryan Trebon (Kona)

Women

1. Katerina Nash (Luna)
2. Lyne Bessette (Cyclocrossworld.com)
3. Georgia Gould (Luna)
4. Wendy Simms (Kona)
5. Katie Compton (Spike)

Masters

1. Dale Knapp (Kona)
2. Jon Gallagher (Cole Sport)
3. Normon Thibault (Frontrunners)
4. Gannon Myall (California Giant Strawberries/Specialized)
5. Will Black (Lone Star Racing)