April 21, 2018 (Monterey, CA) – Geoff Kabush (Yeti Bikes) led the Canadian charge finishing just off the podium in 4th in the men’s MTB Short Track race at the Sea Otter Classic 2018. Emily Batty (Can) Trek Factory Racing XC was 9th in the women’s race as Annika Langvad (Den) Specialized Racing took the win. Nicola Rohrbach (Sui) Goldwurst-Power/ Felt topped the men’s field.

Results (brief)

Pro Men
1. Nicola Rohrbach (Sui) Goldwurst-Power/ Felt 27:48
2. Anton Cooper (Nzl) Trek Factory Racing XC 27:51
3. Howard Grotts (USA) Specialized Factory Racing 27:52
4. Geoff Kabush (Can) Yeti Bikes
5. Alex Wild (USA) Specialized Factory Racing

6. Andrew L’Esperance (Can) Forward Racing-Norco
7. Quinton Disera (Can) Norco Factory Team XC 27:58
11. Sean Fincham (Can) Forward Racing-Norco 28:07
13. Peter Disera (Can) Norco Factory Team XC 28:17
23. Evan Guthrie (Can) 29:05

Pro Women
1. Annika Langvad (Den) Specialized Racing 31:58
2. Katerina Nash (Cze) Clif Pro Team 31:59
3. Evie Richards (Gbr) Trek Factory Racing XC
4. Erin Huck (USA) CZ Racing-SCOTT 32:00
5. Kate Courtney (USA) Specialized Factory Racing

9. Emily Batty (Can) Trek Factory Racing XC 32:21
13. Maghalie Rochette (Can) Clif Pro Team  32:23
16. Haley Smith (Can) Norco Factory Team XC 32:45
20. Catharine Pendrel (Can) Clif Pro Team 33:05
21. Rebecca Beaumont (Can)
24. Cindy Montambault (Can) 33:48
26. Sidney McGill (Can) Focus CX 34:35