“Geoff Kabush and I were able to bridge to McConnell who had a strong start and my teammate Aaron Schooler was there as well. We took the lead when McConnell crashed and then Kabush crashed with about 2 laps to go so I just made sure to keep safe until the finish. Great that Aaron was second… I’m super happy to wear the maple leaf jersey for the year to come,” said Martin. “It’s hard to believe. I’ve been training for this for the last year and a half.”
In the U23 Men’s competition Peter Disera (Norco Factory Team) dominated the race from the get-go for an unchallenged victory with his brother Quinton Disera now also with Norco in second at 2:10 behind.
Disera took the holeshot and never looked back with Trevor O’Donnell (Realdeal/D’Ornellas p/b Garneau) claiming the final podium spot. “I was mentally prepared for today’s race and some strong battles with O’Donnell and Auclair. With a strong start and good gap with my brother in second we just kept the pressure on,” commented Disera. “It was a course that suited me and I’m happy with how I rode today.” Sidney McGill delivered another Focus CX Team Canada victory as she also took home her first national jersey in the 12km U23 Women’s race as she out-dueled defending champ Ruby West (Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com). West, who was leading, suffered an untimely crash on the slippery course which opened the door for McGill. Erica Leonard (Angry Johnny’s P/B Norco & Garneau) was third. “It was a tough course ,” said McGill. “I took a short break after my MTB season and then raced some cross events in preparation for Nationals – I’m really happy to win the title.” Ontario’s Gunnard Holmgren (Garneau-Easton Cycling) battled back to claim the Junior Men’s national champion title with Martin Conor (TaG Cycling/Norco) only 2s behind in second with Tyler Clark (KMS Cycling) at 52s back in third. The three formed a lead group early on with Holmgren and Conor taking turns at the front as early leader Clark began to fade. In the end Holmgren prevailed to take the win. “I was second last year so nationals was a big goal for me and everything came together so I’m really happy,” Holmgren told Pedal. “The course was tough and technical and I made a couple of slip-ups but in the end I was able to recover and take the win.”The morning session saw the Masters and U17, U15 and U13 races start off the day as cyclo-cross fever hit Sherbrooke for a successful day of racing and celebrations. The organization was amazing with expo including Siboire Brewery to keep spectators and fans in a cheering mood for the courageous athletes who braved the day. Congrats to all.
Full results here.
- Quinton Disera © Pasquale Stalteri
- Quinton Disera © Pasquale Stalteri
- Peter Disera wins © Pasquale Stalteri
- Peter Disera wins © Pasquale Stalteri
- Gunnar Holmgren © Pasquale Stalteri
- Gunnar Holmgren wins © Pasquale Stalteri
- Peter Disera and bro Quinton at the finish © Pasquale Stalteri
- Ruby West © Pasquale Stalteri
- U23 leaders with West at the front © Pasquale Stalteri
- Sidney McGill wins © Pasquale Stalterimcgill_pas4652
- Sidney McGill © Pasquale Stalteri
- McGill passes West © Pasquale Stalteri
- U23 W podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- U23 Men's podium © Pasquale Stalteri
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- CX Nats 2016 winners © Pasquale Stalteri
- Junior Men's podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- Elite Women's podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- Elite Men's podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- Sandra Walter © Pasquale Stalteri
- Sandra Walter © Pasquale Stalteri
- Sandra Walter © Pasquale Stalteri
- Sandra Walter © Pasquale Stalteri
- Sandra Walter © Pasquale Stalteri
- Maghalie Rochette © Pasquale Stalteri
- Maghalie Rochette wins © Pasquale Stalteri
- Maghalie Rochette © Pasquale Stalteri
- Maghalie Rochette celebrates victory… © Pasquale Stalteri
- Mical Dyck © Pasquale Stalteri
- Mical Dyck © Pasquale Stalteri
- Mical Dyck gets the holeshot © Pasquale Stalteri
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- Anton Varabei © Pasquale Stalteri
- Michael Van Den Ham © Pasquale Stalteri
- Derrick St. John © Pasquale Stalteri
- Derrick St. John © Pasquale Stalteri
- Aaron Schooler © Pasquale Stalteri
- Aaron Schooler © Pasquale Stalteri
- Aaron Schooler 2nd © Pasquale Stalteri
- Evan McNeely © Pasquale Stalteri
- Mark McConnell © Pasquale Stalteri
- Mark McConnell © Pasquale Stalteri
- Mark McConnell © Pasquale Stalteri
- Mark McConnell © Pasquale Stalteri
- Jeremy Martin © Pasquale Stalteri
- Jeremy Martin © Pasquale Stalteri
- Jeremy Martin wins © Pasquale Stalteri
- Jeremy Martin wins © Pasquale Stalteri
- Geoff Kabush © Pasquale Stalteri
- Geoff Kabush © Pasquale Stalteri
- Geoff Kabush and Leandre Bouchard © Pasquale Stalteri
- Raphael Gagne © Pasquale Stalteri
- Raphael Gagne © Pasquale Stalteri
- Raphael Gagne © Pasquale Stalteri
- Raphael Gagne © Pasquale Stalteri
- Raphael Gagne gets the holeshot © Pasquale Stalteri
- Leandre Bouchard © Pasquale Stalteri
- Guillaume Boivin © Pasquale Stalteri
- Guillaume Boivin © Pasquale Stalteri
- Guillaume Boivin © Pasquale Stalteri
- Master Women 40-49 podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- Master Women 30-39 podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- Master Men 60+ podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- Master Men 50-59 podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- Master Men 40-49 podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- Master Men 30-39 podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- U17 Women's podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- U17 Men's podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- U15 Women's podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- U13 Women's podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- U13 Men's podium © Pasquale Stalteri
- U15 Men's podium © Pasquale Stalteri