November 19, 2017 (Indianapolis, Ind.) – Sunny skies greeted competitors for the second day of the 2017 Major Taylor ‘Cross Cup in Indianapolis. The torrential rains from Saturday left their mark on the course at Indy Cycloplex, turning any surface other than the paved area at the finish into swamp zones and mud bogs. But the absence of sunlight instead of lightning was welcome for UCI races for Junior 17-18 Men and Elite Women and Elite Men.

The first points for USA Cycling’s Professional Cyclocross Calendar (ProCX) went to Tyler Clark (Kms Cycling – Killington Mountain School) of King City, Ontario. Clark, the U19 Canadian National Champion, set the pace early with Lane Maher (Hot Tubes Development Cycling Team) of Harwinton, Conn., the winner of Saturday’s race. Sam Noel (Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld Devo Team) of Shelburne, Vt. was not far behind. Line choice was huge for these riders as they entered into the mud bogs on the lower half of the course.

“Today it dried up in the boggy sections, and that suited me a bit better,” said Clark about the course. “It wasn’t as much power, and I could ride most of the off camber stuff, which helped a lot against everyone else. When it gets technical, it gives me a bit of an edge.” Eventually, Clark attacked and dropped Maher and Noel. With one lap to go, Clark had a large gap and would take the win. When Noel bobbled, Maher got away and grabbed the silver by 11 seconds.

“I just tried to get to the front for the first technical off camber section, and kind of rode from there,” added Clark about improving on his third-place finish from Saturday. “From there I tried to open up a gap and hold it for the rest of the race.”

In the UCI Elite Women’s race, it would be 38-year-old veteran Sunny Gilbert (Van Dessel Factory Team) of Ballwin, Mo. holding off charges from a flurry of youngsters to get the double win in Indianapolis.

Twenty-year-old Katherine Santos (Marian University Cycling Team) of Louisville, Ky. took the holeshot and led a group of five that included 20-year-old Emma Swartz (Trek Cyclocross Collective) of Madison, Wisc., 26-year-old Jen Malik (American Classic Pro Cyclocross Team) of Columbus, Ohio, 16-year-old Katie Clouse (Alpha Bicycle Co. – Groove Subaru) of Littleton, Colo., and Gilbert. The group switching up constantly, with riders having to decide whether it was faster to run or ride their bikes through the deep mud.

“I got out really fast, and hit that first mud corner and started pumping my legs. Then someone ran past me. So I looked at them, looked down at my legs, and I jumped off my bike and started running. That became the new race plan,” said Gilbert. “I come from a running background, so it’s sort of natural. I do like to ride my bike! Today it was all about what is going to be faster. In the end, running ended up being faster.”

Keep in mind, Santos, Swartz, and Malik all raced a few hours earlier for the collegiate event,with Swartz taking the win. Gilbert and Clouse soon created a gap on the other riders. Swartz was hanging on to third, but Malik was not far behind.

With one to go, Malik was able to get around Swartz due to a few mistakes in the mud. Gilbert furthered her lead and made it two-for-two. Clouse finished in second, for a second day in a row.  Malik grabbed the last podium spot, two second ahead of Swartz.

“A race is a race, and each day is a new day. Katie is on top of her game. Emma (Swartz) obviously is on good form, having won a collegiate race earlier in the day, and I didn’t want to give anything away,” Gilbert smiled after surviving the hard-charging youngsters.

In the UCI Elite Men’s race, Gage Hecht (Alpha Bicycle Company – Groove Subaru) of Parker, Colo. moved himself straight to the front. It looked like it would be a repeat from Saturday, when Hecht dominated for the win. However, Canadian Michael Van Den Ham (Garneau – Easton Cycling P/B Transitions Life Care) stayed close by and took advantage of an opportunity to grab the victory on Sunday.

“Just like yesterday, Gage started out like a rocket and got a gap, I think on the second lap,” said van den Ham. “At that point you have to just keep on pressing. You never know what is going to happen on a course like this. Twenty seconds isn’t that much of a gap. Anything can happen, when someone crashes or starts to blow up that gap shrinks really quickly.”

Each lap Hecht seemed to stretch his lead to that. With one to go, Hecht had a huge lead. When the riders came off the hill into the last pit of the race, van den Ham made the pass around Hecht. With less than a half lap to go, he slowly kept inching away from Hecht through the mud puddles and the barriers to reach the finish line for his first UCI win.

“With one to go, Gage still had about 20 seconds on me,” van den Ham explained. “I guess he was really hurting on that last lap. I ended up catching him on the last time through the pits. Yeah, I just put in a big dig. I am really happy with it. I am really  happy that I kept on pushing through the whole race, didn’t give up. In the end it made all the difference.”

Meanwhile, Drew Dillman (Think Green) of Fairdale, Ky. and Eric Thompson (M Speed Wax) of Shoreview, Minn. continued to battle for third. By the third lap, Thompson was able to run past Dillman and created a slight gap for the remainder of the race and secure third.

“I’m pretty happy with it,” said Hecht about getting a second podium for the weekend. “I think in general it was easier (today). The big boggy section really wore on you, and I think that is what killed me. I bonked really hard the last lap, so I was a bit rough. Michael had a heck of a race. It was pretty surprising to see him ride up on my tail on the last half lap.”

After a break during the Thanksgiving holiday, ProCX races return with two events Dec. 3-4 – Ruts N’ Guts in Broken Arrow, Okla. and NBX Gran Prix of Cross in Warwick, R.I. Ruts N’ Guts will feature the final Category 1 event of the year for Elite Women and Elite Men. NBX Gran Prix of Cross will feature C2 races and will be the final installment of the Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series presented by presented by Clif Bar and Cycle-Smart.

Results (brief)

Junior Men
1. Tyler Clark (Can) KMS Cycling – Killington Mountain 37:45
2. Lane Maher (USA) Hot Tubes Development Cycling 37:58
3. Sam Noel (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld 38:09
4. Dylan Kerr (Can) Angry Johnny’s Evolution P/B Norco 39:32
5. Colton Woods (Can) Trek Store CC 39:42

Elite Men
1. Michael van den Ham (Can) Garneau-Easton p/b Transitions Lifecare 1:02:13
2. Gage Hecht (USA) Alpha Bicycle Company – Groove  0:23
3. Drew Dillman (USA) Think Green 1:20
4. Eric Thompson (USA) M Speed Wax 2:16
5. Brannan Fix (USA) Alpha Bicycle Co.-Groove Subaru 2:52

10. Brody Sanderson (Can) Centurion Next Wave 5:38
15. Isaac Niles (Can) Garneau-Easton p/b Transitions Lifecare -2 Laps

 

November 19, 2017 (Suffern, N.Y.) – On Day 2 of Supercross Cup, blustery conditions hit the rain-soaked course at Rockland Community College with full force. The slick mud from Saturday turned into a tacky substance, but the wind caused more challenges for the Elite fields. New York-native Curtis White (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) and Canadian National Champion Christel Ferrier Bruneau (SAS-Macogep) mastered the soggy soil and the gusty air to ride away with solo victories in the men’s and women’s Elite races. Both gained points in the third of four race weekends for the Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series presented by Clif Bar and Cycle-Smart, and USA Cycling’s Professional Cyclocross Calendar (ProCX).

The early laps of the Elite Women’s race, the high winds dried out some sections of the slick course. It didn’t seem to matter the ground conditions, as Ferrier Bruneau took off on lap two and would win her second Category 2 race in as many days.

“I’m very happy with this weekend, to win the two races,” said Ferrier Bruneau on her second ProCX win, and fourth time on the podium this season.“It was really a slippery course, very hard physically. It was really hard to climb, not easy. There were nice hills and I had fun. It was good training for next weekend, the World Cup in Germany.”

Cassandra Maximenko (VanDessel/Atom Composite Wheels) faced mechanical issues early on, but would keep things under control to earn another second-place finish this weekend in New York.

“My goal today was kind of the same as yesterday, get a good start,” noted Maximenko. “I got a good start, and after about five pedal strokes my left foot pulled out of the pedal. So I saved it, and slotted third or fourth wheel. I was just yo-yoing for a little bit because my bike wasn’t shifting. So I went through that (first) lap deciding, is it not shifting enough to pit or is it rideable? I was trying to maintain the gap with it mis-shifting. It was hard. The wind made it really challenging.

U23 Canadian National Champion and Vittoria Series leader Ruby West (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) would finish third, holding off a charging Kathryn Cumming (Jalapeno Cycling), from nearby Bloomfield, N.J.

“It was a pretty hard race with conditions that dried up a bit,” said West. “But it was pretty tacky out there. I had a good start, and then tried to follow Christel for as long as possible. I lost her. Then I was with Cassie (Maximenko) for a little bit. She dropped me, too. Then I was riding to just save third for the rest of the race. It was super taxing. There was no place to recover with the wind. It was hard the whole time.”

The two wins for Ferrier Bruneau should move her into the Top 10 of the ProCX standings. Maximenko is currently ranked two spots ahead of her in ninth position of the ProCX standings. And West keeps charging in the standings with good results, looking to crack the Top 10.

“Today I was just watching Ruby (West) and making sure she didn’t reel me back in,” added Maximenko. “ I am happy to take second again today and get some points. Christel is just so steady. She was powering up those climbs in the last lap.”

Elite Men’s Race

For the Elite Men, the riders battled more than the rutty ground, trying to stay out of the forceful wind gusts that did not seem to relent.

“It was a very tactical race for maybe the first four laps or so,” said White, who is looking to move back into the Top Five of the men’s ProCX standings. “It was a very windy day, so that definitely influenced the tactics. None of us really wanted to take over the work.

“Maybe with four laps to go I started hitting it in the front a little. We were all taking turns in the front, but it seemed like I couldn’t get rid of Kerry (Werner) with one move. It had to be a series of moves, and maybe a lap or two of really putting on the pressure. I think that is what happened. I don’t know where I got the gap exactly on him, but it was just two bike lengths, four, six, eight, and built up from there. And then I had to just keep applying the pressure after that.”

White was challenged for much of the race by Kerry Werner (Kona Factory CX Team), Saturday’s winner. In the end, Werner noted he could not respond to White’s relentless digs.

“I felt like Curtis made those moves that were just long and drawn out over at least two laps,” said Werner. “He kept on hitting it, not super hard in the windy sections, but man, he just had the power up some of these punchy climbs and he was making me work for it. With about four to go he started laying it down. I just hung on as long as I could, which is good because then we dropped Cooper. But it was just about survival out there. The winds were relentless. I’m happy with second.”

Third place went to 20-year-old Cooper Willsey (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com), who will remain the Vittoria Series U23 leader. “Curtis was on another level today, and he just gave it to us,” exclaimed third place finisher “I was just trying to keep the pedals turning. We had four to go, I felt like it should have been the last lap. My legs hurt, my back blew up, so I was just trying to keep the pedals going.”

ProCX races take a break next weekend for the Thanksgiving holiday. Events resume Dec. 3-4 with Ruts N’ Guts in Broken Arrow, Okla. and NBX Gran Prix of Cross in Warwick, R.I. Ruts N’ Guts will feature the final Category 1 event of the year for Elite Women and Elite Men. NBX Gran Prix of Cross will feature C2 races and will be the final installment of the Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series presented by presented by Clif Bar and Cycle-Smart.

Results

Elite Women
1. Christel Ferrier Bruneau (Can) SAS Macogep 46:27
2. Cassandra Maximenko (USA) VanDessel/Atom Composite Wheels 0:22
3. Ruby West (Can) Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com 0:59
4. Kathryn Cumming (USA) Jalapeno Cycling 0:59
5. Julie Wright (USA) Team Averica 2:35

8. Natasha Elliott (Can) Garneau-Easton p/b Transitions 2:59

Elite Men
1. Curtis White (USA) Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld 1:00:31
2. Kerry Werner Jr. (USA) Kona Factory CX Team 0:33
3. Cooper Willsey (USA) Furman University 1:23
4. Max Judelson (USA) Voler/Clif/HRS/Rock Lobster 1:35
5. Justin Lindine (USA) Apex / NBX / Hyperthreads 2:39

9. Derrick St John (Can) Van Dessel p/b Hyperthreades 5:19

November 19, 2017 (Cope Town, Ont.) – A packed house was on hand on Friday, Nov. 17 at the Beverly Gold and Country Club in Cope Town to share a glass at the annual National Cycling Centre Hamilton (NCCH) 2017 Awards banquet to honour athletes while commemorating another great season of success.

Jordann Jones took home the Athlete of the Year award along with the Elite Male Rider of the Year crown as well. A Coaches Special Award went to Antoine Bergeron, Sara Reinke and Jared Rauwerda.

The keynote speaker once again was legendary Gordon Singleton, a Cycling Canada Hall of Fame member, who won Canada’s first ever World Championship gold medal back in 1982 on the track in England winning the men’s Keirin. See the complete list of this year’s award winners below along with lots of great photos.

NCCH 2017 Award Winners
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U13 Rider of the Year – Charles Bergeron
U15 Rider of the Year Male – Ian Reinke & Carson Mattern
U15 Rider of the Year Fem – Nicole Bradbury
U17 Rider of the Year Fem – Victoria Slater

U17 Rider of the Year Male – Joey Carone
U19 Rider of the Year Fem – Kaitlyn Rauwerda & Ainsley Black
U19 Rider of the Year Male – Ethan Sittlington
Master Rider of the Year Fem – Lisa Ulrich

Master Rider of the Year Male – Jason Valenti
MTB Rider of the Year Male – Ethan Belanger
MTB Rider of the Year Fem – Nicole Bradbury

Elite Rider of the Year Fem – Hillary Lowry
Elite Rider of the Year Male – Jordann Jones
2018 Athlete  of the Year – Jordann Jones

Coaches Special Award
– Antoine Bergeron
– Sara Reinke
– Jared Rauwerda

November 19, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – For all you Nordic ski lovers out there, welcome to our 9th annual SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2017/18 Contest and your chance to win great prizes while watching the world’s best xc skiers battle for glory on the toughest circuit in this Olympic year.

This year we’re introducing a new “twist” and allowing contestants a first look at everyone’s form at the kick-off event in Ruka, Finland before finalizing their team.

Register your team of four (4) men, and four (4) women including two (2) Outlaw Skiers – one (1) male and one (1) female not in the top 15 of the FIS World Cup overall rankings.

November 18, 2017 (Indianapolis, Ind.) – Neither cold, nor lightning, nor torrential rain would stay these athletes from the completion of the first day of the 2017 Major Taylor ‘Cross Cup at the Indy Cycloplex in Indianapolis. Epic weather was the story of the day.

After some heavy storms and strong winds, there were many rain delays in Indianapolis, which hosted a second year of UCI cyclocross events with points on the line for juniors and elite riders for USA Cycling’s Professional Cyclocross Calendar (ProCX). Riders scurried to their cars for cover midday and waited to hear word that the races would continue after severe storms ripped through central Indiana.

The UCI Junior 17-18 Men and Elite Women races were merged together, with the Elite Men immediately following. Races were shortened to 30 minutes and 50 minutes, respectively, with little daylight remaining.

In the Elite Women Category 2 race, 16-year-old Katie Clouse (Alpha Bicycle Co.-Groove Subaru) of Littleton, Colo. took the holeshot and stayed in the front of the pack for the majority of the race. A gap was created early by the top three riders, with Clouse setting the pace with local-favorite Emma Swartz (Marian University Cycling Team) and Sunny Gilbert (Van Dessel Factory Team) of Ballwin, Mo.

It came down to the barriers near the finishing stretch. Gilbert had a clean mount while Clouse seemed to have missed a pedal. Gilbert rode onto the pavement to capture her second ProCX win of the year. Clouse was only one second back, for her third podium of the year. Swartz finished out the podium in third.

“Well, it was muddy, and there were some off cambers that were challenging and technical,” said Gilbert. “The pre-ride didn’t really do too much for me. The course changed so much after that torrential downpour. A lot of times I got off the bike without being forced to, but is was a lot of fun. Being able to change the lead back and forth with Katie, and really mix it up with her was a lot of fun.”

Gilbert said she has fun in these conditions, which may provide a little edge in the rain and mud. “You spend more time with your equipment, and thinking about what’s the tire pressure, what kind of tires (to use). In the end, you just get out there and ride the best you can,” said Gilbert about the rain and wind and more rain. “I enjoy these conditions, which makes me maybe a little of a gluton for punishment.”

The Junior 17-18 Men started minutes after the women, making for a chaotic race. Connecticut-native Lane Maher (Hot Tubes Development Cycling Team)m established his lead early and passed the entire women’s field for his third win of the ProCX season.

“The beginning was a little chaotic with the (weather) delays. At the start line I was definitely cold. The legs didn’t feel too great the first half lap,” said Maher, who sits third overall in the ProCX standings for Juniors 17-18.“About half way through the first lap I attacked and the legs opened up. I just kept pushing and got into my own rhythm. I perform better when it is a little colder and when the conditions are pretty heavy. So today was good. Once I got warmed up, I was going good.”

He was pushed from behind by Sam Noel (Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld Devo Team) of Shelburne, Vt. and Canadian Tyler Clark (Kms Cycling – Killington Mountain School). The two juniors fought for the final two spots on the podium, with Noel opening a small gap to secure second. Clark was third.

The gun went off for the Elite Men race and Gage Hecht (Alpha Bicycle Company – Groove Subaru) of Parker, Colo. smoked the field of 32 riders to take the holeshot. He never looked back, extending his lead on every lap.

“From the start it was a bit weird, because of all the delays. This course was so muddy, you want a chance to pick your own line,” Hecht said. “I got the holeshot, luckily, and I was super happy about that. There were a few times throughout the race that I crashed. I was picking myself up quite often. I was definitely loosing concentration the last few laps, I think I was tired. And it was getting dark. Luckily I had a buffer to keep me (in front).”

About half way through the race it was evident that Eric Thompson (M Speed Wax) and Michael van den Ham (Garneau – Easton Cycling P/B Transitions)would battle for second place. The two men were back and forth all race, but Thompson was able to create a slight gap coming into the final stretch of pavement and secure eight seconds at the line over the newly-crowned Canadian National Champion, van den Ham.

Hecht was glad to get his third ProCX win in the books. “It was a great day,” he added. “The Alpha guys in the pit were helping to keep the Donnelly tires clear of mud. I was trying to pit as much as possible, so pretty much every half lap I was trying to come into the pit. A few times I didn’t. You just get a lighter bike out of it. So if you can shed a pound or two, that was definitely a huge help.”

Racing in Indianapolis, Ind. will return Sunday at the Indy Cycloplex for final day of the Major Taylor ‘Cross Cup. Cyclocross racers will again compete for points regionally in the Ohio Valley Cyclocross (OVCX) Series and nationally on the USA Cycling Professional Cyclocross (ProCX) calendar. Sunny skies will be welcome with temperatures expected in the mid 30’s. Spectators will enjoy a festival atmosphere with food trucks, beer tents, and more.

Results

Junior Men
1. Lane Maher (USA) Hot Tubes Development Cycling 28:33
2. Sam Noel (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld 0:49
3. Tyler Clark (Can) KMS Cycling – Killington Mountain 1:04
4. Dylan Kerr (Can) Angry Johnny’S Evolution P/B Norco 1:22
5. Gregory Gunsalus (USA) Ap Junior Development P/B Corner 1:52
6. Colton Woods (Can) Trek Store Cc 3:21
7. Torin Bickmore (USA) Boulder Junior Cycling 3:32
8. Nathan Knowles (USA) All Spoked Up 3:39
9. Thomas Francisco (USA) Papa John’S Racing Team 3:47
10. Camden Brooks (USA) Hands-On Cycling P/B Guerciotti 3:52

Elite Men
1. Gage Hecht (USA) Alpha Bicycle Company – Groove 57:30
2. Eric Thompson (USA) M Speed Wax 0:41
3. Michael van den Ham (Can) Garneau-Easton p/b Transitions Lifecare 0:49
4. Travis Livermon (USA) Maxxis/Shimano 2:18
5. Allen Krughoff (USA) Krughoff Racing 2:18
6. Kevin Bradford-Parish (USA) Gillespie Eye Care/Setcoaching/ 3:24
7. Merwin Davis (USA) Cycle-Smart Inc. 4:02
8. Andrew Dillman (USA) Think Green 4:24
9. Caleb Swartz (USA) Marian University Cycling Team 4:44
10. Isaac Niles (Can) Garneau-Easton p/b Transitions Lifecare 6:20

12. Brody Sanderson (Can) Centurion Next Wave 7:30

November 17, 2017 – Canadian James Piccoli had a breakout season in 2017, recently winning the Tour of Southland in New Zealand and finishing top ten overall in the Tour of Utah and Alberta. “I was on the verge of retiring before I had the opportunity to join the team in June,” said Piccoli. “They took me straight to a four-week training camp with my teammates in Park City, Utah. We rode all the stages of the Tour of Utah and that attention to detail really paid off.” 

Piccoli has proven that he’s one of the best climbers in the US and adds a general classification threat that the team had been looking for. Sprinter Alfredo Rodriguez is back for his third year with the program. In 2017, Alfredo had an incredible season winning seven races, and making major strides in international level competition. “The whole structure of the Elevate-KHS team fits me perfectly. We are like a big family. The riders and staff on the team have really sacrificed for me and I want to repay their hard work with a victory,” said Rodriguez.

“Alfredo’s ability to stay calm and focused, especially considering he is only 20 years old, allowed him to finish on the podium in sprint stages at the Tours of the Gila, Utah, and Colorado,” stated Abrahams. Alfredo is eager to turn those podium placings into victories in 2018.

“Having both James and Alfredo anchor the team in 2018 ensures an exciting year ahead for everyone involved with the Elevate-KHS Pro Cycling Team,” added Abrahams.

November 15, 2017 – Team TIBCO-SVB has announced the resigning of Canadian Lex Albrecht for 2018. The talented Montreal-based rider took home her first European victory last year in Tibco colours, winning Stage 2 at the Lotto Thüringen Ladies Tour. She also won a stage at the Tour of the Gila and represented Canada at the UCI World Championships.

“We’re proud to welcome Lex Albrecht back to Team TIBCO-Silicon Valley Bank in 2018… a talented rider who packs a powerful punch. Here’s to an exciting next year,” reads the team’s FB page.

“It has been my dream to stand on the top step in Europe and hear my National Anthem get played,” said Lex after her podium win last year. “Today we had a plan to stay together at the front and the girls did an awesome job. Our sports director really helped me keep it all together in the latter stages on the radio and I got into the right place before the climb and then held back until I knew I could sprint to the line. Coming across the line solo was fantastic!”

There are a lot of returning riders and some new riders joining Team TIBCO – SVB including British standout Alice Cobb and American Emily Newsom. “Excited to have @alicecobb3195 on board from England. Not only an up and coming cyclist, Alice graduated from the University of Warwick with a BSc in Economics. A great fit, welcome to the team Alice,” reads the team’s Twitter feed.

November 14, 2017 (Rubavu, Rwanda) – Simon Pellaud (Sui) Team Illuminate took over the race lead with a solo victory on Stage 2 from Nyanza to Rubavu, 180.6 km, with Matthieu Jeannes (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes finishing second and Didier Munyameza (Rwa) Rwanda National Team third. The top Canadian was Jules Cusson Fradet (Can) Lowestrates.ca in 51st.

Results

Stage 1 – Nov. 13 – Kigali to Huye – 120.3km
1. Joseph Areruya (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 3:12:12
2. Kent Main (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:01:34
3. Natnael Mebrahtom (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:01:36
4. Metkel Eyob (Eri) Dimension Data For Qhubeka
5. Aron Debretsion (Eri) Eritrea National Team
6. Suleiman Kangangi (Ken) Bike Aid
7. Tesfom Okubamariam (Eri) Eritrea National Team
8. Simon Pellaud (Sui) Team Illuminate
9. Salim Kipkemboi (Ken) Bike Aid
10. Jean Bosco Nsengimana (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
11. Didier Munyameza (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
12. Fiseha Gebremariam (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
13. Valens Ndayisenga (Rwa) Tirol Cycling Team
14. Samuel Mugisha (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka
15. Saymon Musie Mehari (Eri) Eritrea National Team
16. Jean Claude Uwizeye (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
17. Griffin Easter (USA) Team Illuminate
18. Brett Wachtendorf (USA) Lowestrates.ca
19. Matthieu Jeannes (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes
20. Azzedine Lagab (Alg) Algeria National Team
21. Patrick Byukusenge (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
22. Christopher Rougier-Lagane (Mri) Mauritius National Team
23. Olivier Le Court De Billot (Mri) Mauritius National Team
24. Gasore Hategeka (Rwa) Club Benediction
25. Nikodemus Holler (Ger) Bike Aid
26. Tamrat Meresa Gebrewahd (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
27. Ephrem Tuyishimire (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs
28. Stefan De Bod (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka
29. Amanueal Tsegay (Eri) Eritrea National Team
30. Redwan Ebrahim (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
31. Tedros Redae (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
32. Bonaventure Uwizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:01:49
33. Eric Nduwayo (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:01:50
34. Joshphat Gathiambo (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom
35. Adne Van Engelen (Ned) Bike Aid
36. Cornelius Kipkemboi Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom
37. Islam Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team
38. Sébastien Fournet Fayard (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes
39. Cameron McPhaden (Can) Lowestrates.ca 0:01:54
40. Kibrom Giday (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
41. Jimmy Uwingeneye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:01:57
42. Geoffrey Langat (Ken) Bike Aid 0:01:59
43. Edward Greene (RSA) Lowestrates.ca 0:02:08
44. Jean Claude Mfitumukiza (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:02:11
45. Jean Paul René Ukiniwabo (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
46. Jean Damascene Ruberwa (Rwa) Club Benediction
47. Andrew Kimutai (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom
48. Valentin Goudin (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes
49. Sylvain Clavel (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes
50. Samuel Hakiruwizeye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs
51. John Kariuki (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom
52. Yannick Lincoln (Mri) Mauritius National Team
53. Abderrahmane Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:02:22
54. Alexandre Mayer (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:02:27
55. Janvier Rugamba (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:03:01
56. Yacine Hamza (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:03:24
57. Daniel Knapp (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team 0:04:05
58. Moran Vermeulen (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team
59. Alex Nizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:06:49
60. Kelvin Kipng’etich Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:07:14
61. Mehdi Lounis (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:07:33
62. Martin Vlcák (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica 0:08:04
63. Jules Cusson Fradet (Can) Lowestrates.ca
64. Juraj Bellan (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
65. Jan Andrej Cully (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
66. Stephen Keeping (Can) Lowestrates.ca
67. Edwin Alcibiades Avila Vanegas (Col) Team Illuminate 0:09:09
68. Matthew How Saw Keng (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:29:36
69. Samuel Oros (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
70. Nicolas Roux (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:37:46

Stage 2 – Nov. 14 – Nyanza to Rubavu – 180.6km
1. Simon Pellaud (Sui) Team Illuminate 4:32:30
2. Matthieu Jeannes (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:01:30
3. Didier Munyameza (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
4. Suleiman Kangangi (Ken) Bike Aid
5. Metkel Eyob (Eri) Dimension Data For Qhubeka
6. Tesfom Okubamariam (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:01:33
7. Valens Ndayisenga (Rwa) Tirol Cycling Team
8. Patrick Byukusenge (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
9. Jean Bosco Nsengimana (Rwa) Rwanda National Team 0:02:33
10. Joseph Areruya (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:02:46
11. Kibrom Giday (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:02:53
12. Nikodemus Holler (Ger) Bike Aid 0:03:37
13. Gasore Hategeka (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:04:42
14. Bonaventure Uwizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:04:43
15. Salim Kipkemboi (Ken) Bike Aid 0:04:46
16. Kent Main (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:04:47
17. Brett Wachtendorf (USA) Lowestrates.ca 0:04:49
18. Adne Van Engelen (Ned) Bike Aid 0:06:02
19. Christopher Rougier-Lagane (Mri) Mauritius National Team
20. Olivier Le Court De Billot (Mri) Mauritius National Team
21. Ephrem Tuyishimire (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs
22. Jean Claude Uwizeye (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
23. Azzedine Lagab (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:10:09
24. Jean Claude Mfitumukiza (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:10:12
25. Valentin Goudin (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:10:14
26. Tamrat Meresa Gebrewahd (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
27. Stefan De Bod (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka
28. Aron Debretsion (Eri) Eritrea National Team
29. Eric Nduwayo (Rwa) Club Benediction
30. Natnael Mebrahtom (Eri) Eritrea National Team
31. Jean Damascene Ruberwa (Rwa) Club Benediction
32. Amanueal Tsegay (Eri) Eritrea National Team
33. Saymon Musie Mehari (Eri) Eritrea National Team
34. Samuel Mugisha (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:10:25
35. Sylvain Clavel (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:14:51
36. Moran Vermeulen (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team
37. John Kariuki (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:15:08
38. Griffin Easter (USA) Team Illuminate 0:15:46
39. Jean Paul René Ukiniwabo (Rwa) Rwanda National Team 0:17:43
40. Joshphat Gathiambo (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:18:38
41. Fiseha Gebremariam (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
42. Geoffrey Langat (Ken) Bike Aid 0:18:41
43. Edward Greene (RSA) Lowestrates.ca 0:18:42
44. Janvier Rugamba (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:18:54
45. Sébastien Fournet Fayard (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:19:21
46. Redwan Ebrahim (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:22:01
47. Alex Nizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction
48. Daniel Knapp (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team 0:22:03
49. Edwin Alcibiades Avila Vanegas (Col) Team Illuminate
50. Alexandre Mayer (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:22:05
51. Jules Cusson Fradet (Can) Lowestrates.ca 0:23:15
52. Islam Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team
53. Tedros Redae (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:23:17
54. Nicolas Roux (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes
55. Jimmy Uwingeneye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:26:12
56. Yannick Lincoln (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:26:45
57. Matthew How Saw Keng (Mri) Mauritius National Team
58. Cameron McPhaden (Can) Lowestrates.ca 0:32:20
59. Stephen Keeping (Can) Lowestrates.ca
60. Andrew Kimutai (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom
61. Cornelius Kipkemboi Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:38:19
62. Abderrahmane Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team
63. Martin Vlcák (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica 0:42:45
64. Kelvin Kipng’etich Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:43:11
65. Yacine Hamza (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:50:14
66. Mehdi Lounis (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:50:26
67. Samuel Oros (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
68. Samuel Hakiruwizeye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:54:18

GC after Stage 2
1. Simon Pellaud (Sui) Team Illuminate 7:50:22
2. Joseph Areruya (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 1:00
3. Valens Ndayisenga (Rwa) Tirol Cycling Team 0:01:17
4. Suleiman Kangangi (Ken) Bike Aid 0:01:21
5. Patrick Byukusenge (Rwa) Rwanda National Team 0:01:25
6. Tesfom Okubamariam (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:01:29
7. Didier Munyameza (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
8. Matthieu Jeannes (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:01:30
9. Metkel Eyob (Eri) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:01:38
10. Jean Bosco Nsengimana (Rwa) Rwanda National Team 0:02:15
11. Kibrom Giday (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:03:19
12. Nikodemus Holler (Ger) Bike Aid 0:03:36
13. Kent Main (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:04:42
14. Gasore Hategeka (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:04:47
15. Salim Kipkemboi (Ken) Bike Aid 0:04:48
16. Brett Wachtendorf (USA) Lowestrates.ca 0:04:50
17. Bonaventure Uwizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:05:05
18. Jean Claude Uwizeye (Rwa) Rwanda National Team 0:05:55
19. Olivier Le Court De Billot (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:05:56
20. Christopher Rougier-Lagane (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:05:59
21. Ephrem Tuyishimire (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:06:17
22. Adne Van Engelen (Ned) Bike Aid 0:06:20
23. Stefan De Bod (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:10:02
24. Azzedine Lagab (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:10:12
25. Samuel Mugisha (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:10:18
26. Aron Debretsion (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:10:19
27. Natnael Mebrahtom (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:10:23
28. Saymon Musie Mehari (Eri) Eritrea National Team
29. Amanueal Tsegay (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:10:29
30. Tamrat Meresa Gebrewahd (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:10:34
31. Eric Nduwayo (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:10:42
32. Valentin Goudin (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:10:52
33. Jean Damascene Ruberwa (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:11:02
34. Jean Claude Mfitumukiza (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:11:08
35. Sylvain Clavel (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:15:35
36. Griffin Easter (USA) Team Illuminate 0:15:38
37. John Kariuki (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:16:00
38. Moran Vermeulen (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team 0:17:35
39. Jean Paul René Ukiniwabo (Rwa) Rwanda National Team 0:18:18
40. Fiseha Gebremariam (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:18:39
41. Joshphat Gathiambo (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:18:56
42. Geoffrey Langat (Ken) Bike Aid 0:19:09
43. Edward Greene (RSA) Lowestrates.ca 0:19:21
44. Sébastien Fournet Fayard (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:19:39
45. Janvier Rugamba (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:20:43
46. Redwan Ebrahim (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:22:03
47. Alexandre Mayer (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:23:00
48. Tedros Redae (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:23:34
49. Islam Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:23:39
50. Daniel Knapp (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team 0:24:44
51. Jimmy Uwingeneye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:26:48
52. Yannick Lincoln (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:27:31
53. Alex Nizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:27:35
54. Edwin Alcibiades Avila Vanegas (Col) Team Illuminate 0:29:32
55. Jules Cusson Fradet (Can) Lowestrates.ca 0:29:56
56. Cameron McPhaden (Can) Lowestrates.ca 0:32:31
57. Andrew Kimutai (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:32:56
58. Cornelius Kipkemboi Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:38:46
59. Stephen Keeping (Can) Lowestrates.ca 0:38:59
60. Abderrahmane Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:39:10
61. Kelvin Kipng’etich Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:49:18
62. Martin Vlcák (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica 0:49:28
63. Yacine Hamza (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:52:00
64. Matthew How Saw Keng (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:54:41
65. Samuel Hakiruwizeye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:55:01
66. Mehdi Lounis (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:56:44
67. Nicolas Roux (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:59:45
68. Samuel Oros (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica 1:18:31

November 12, 2017 (Northampton, Mass.) – Curtis White and Emma White of the Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com squad swept the Verge Northampton International presented by Cycle-Smart, earning maximum points to improve their standings for USA Cycling’s Professional Cyclocross (ProCX) calendar. Both extended their leads in the Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series presented by presented by Clif Bar and Cycle-Smart.

Similar to Saturday’s Elite Women’s race, Emma White would shake things up early. However on Sunday, she controlled the race with teammate Canadian U23 National Champion Ruby West. The pair would escape early and work together for the majority of the race.

“On the first lap we came through and we had a gap,” said White, who now has four ProCX wins this season, and is third overall in the ProCX standings. “So I think both of our goals was to make the gaps grow as much as possible. We just kept the pace high. Ruby was riding really well in the technical sections and I held the pace through the power sections. In the last lap, we just let it go.”

White would take the win a mere two seconds over her teammate. Rebecca Fahringer (Stan’s NoTubes p/b Maxxis/gofahr) would come in third, 55 seconds behind White. Coming off a second-place finish on Saturday, Fahringer had escaped with a group that included Cassandra Maximenko (VanDessel/Atom Composite Wheels) and Arley Kemmerer (Fearless Femme Racing) with three laps to go. Maximenko would finish fourth, and Kemmerer would fade to eighth.

Teammates and friends, White and West would work together until the final lap. “Emma was on the front for the whole race and on the last lap she just looked at me and said, ‘OK, we’re racing now.’ Up until then we were just trying to maintain the gap and work together. And then, it was like, OK, we are fighting each other now,” West said.

Elite Men’s Race

With Saturday’s winner Stephen Hyde (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) taking a break, Curtis White was left to control the Elite Men’s race on his own. White, who won both days of Northampton in 2016, would escape with two JAM Fund riders early on lap one.

“Jack Kisseberth and Scott Smith and I got away early,” said White, who entered the weekend in seventh place overall in ProCX standings. “In the run-up in the back of the woods, I tried riding it, probably made it about three-quarters of the way. That was the initial gap, and bit by bit after that.”

Kisseberth would continue near the front of the race, but Smith would end up in the pits twice and fall off the pace. White would attack with five laps to go and maintain a solo lead.

“I was sitting second wheel when Curtis went,” noted Kisseberth. “I just didn’t have the power to hang with him. I started dangling in no-man’s land between Curtis and the trailing group. I did that for about a lap. I sat up a bit and rode with the trailing second group. Lindine was really strong and broke away in the last lap.”

Justin Lindine (Apex / NBX / Hyperthreads) would fight his way forward to ensure the battle wouldn’t conclude in a sprint. He secured second place, 22 seconds behind White, and 12 seconds ahead of a charging Kisseberth, from nearby Westhampton, Mass. The New England rider would finish third in a close sprint over Anthony Clark (Squid Squad), who would finish fourth. Smith would finish sixth.

“Curtis got away early in the race,” said Lindine. “We were kind of chasing him for a while, but the gap opened up to a point where it was pretty obvious that we weren’t going to reel it back. It was me and Jack (Kisseberth) and Anthony (Clark). They are both solid riders, and I didn’t want it to go down to a sprint. So with three or four laps to go, I started trying to wind it up and keep the pressure on. I think I finally managed to open it up a little bit in the woods on the top of the course, and keep it from there. It was a hard last two laps trying to maintain that.”

The 49-rider field saw most of the frozen sections soften as the temperatures hovered in the mid 30’s. Without any mistakes or technical mishaps, White was able to ride alone for six of the seven laps.

“Yesterday was more like motor pacing. It was great watching Stephen’s (Hyde) lines the whole day and I definitely learned a lot. Today was just focusing on my race and riding as smooth as I could. I really tried to ramp it up the last two laps, kind of make sure all the efforts I made were really sharp and punchy,” added White, who said he would continue his season with the next two rounds of Vittoria Series events at Supercross Cup in Suffern, N.Y. (Nov. 18-19) and NBX Gran Prix of ‘Cross in Warwick, R.I. (Dec. 2-3).

Three ProCX events are scheduled across the U.S. next weekend, Nov. 18-19, with six days of Category 2 racing. The Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series continues with Supercross Cup in Suffern, N.Y. Racing and a full course of family activities next to the “World Cup-style” venue will be hosted for a second consecutive year at Rockland Community College.

Racing in Indianapolis, Ind. will return to the Indy Cycloplex for the 2017 Major Taylor ‘Cross Cup. In addition to ProCX points for Elite Women and Men, there will be competitions for Junior 17-18 Men. It is also a stop for the Ohio Valley Cyclocross (OVCX) Series event.

On the West Coast, the weekend of cyclocross has a new name and a new home. CX MoVal (Moreno Valley) will be held at March Field Park, neighboring March Air Reserve Base. The event is co-hosted by the City of Moreno Valley Recreation and Parks and SoCalCross. Categories will feature ProXC points for U23 Men as well as Junior 17-18 Men, Elite Women and Elite Men.

For Vittoria Series Standings, visit www.crossresults.com. For ProCX standings, visit here.

Results
1. Emma White (USA) Cannondale pb CyclocrossWorld.com 46:02
2. Ruby West (Can) Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com devo team 00:02
3. Rebecca Fahringer (USA) Stan’s NoTubes p/b Maxxis / gofahr 00:55
4. Cassandra Maximenko (USA) VanDessel/Atom Composite Wheels 01:10
5. Kathryn Cumming (USA) Jalapeno Cycling 01:48
6. Julie Wright (USA) Team Averica 02:03
7. Rachel Rubino (USA) Fearless Femme Racing 02:06
8. Arley Kemmerer (USA) Fearless Femme Racing 02:08
9. Natalie Tapias (USA) JAM / NCC 02:24
10. Regina Legge (USA) Trek Cyclocross Collective 02:32
11. Natasha Elliott (Can) Garneau – Easton p/b Transitions LifeCare 02:53
12. Brittlee Bowman (USA) HOUSE IND/NOKIA HEALTH/SIMPLEHUMAN 03:25
13. Rebecca Gross (USA) Zero D Racing 03:45
14. Sophie Russenberger (USA) DaHÄNGER 03:52
15. Jauron (Roni) Vetter (USA) Mad Alchemy | Zanconato 04:12
16. Erin Faccone (USA) Team Averica 04:33
17. Taryn Mudge (USA) Fearless Femme Racing 04:49
18. Katie Carlson (USA) Ladies First p/b Milton Caterpillar
19. Danielle Morshead (USA) 04:57
20. Alixanna Norris (USA) Cowbell Racing p/b World Bicycle Relief 05:10
21. Leslie Lupien (USA) Team Averica 05:38
22. Elizabeth White (USA) Bicycle Express 05:46
23. Kayla Brannen (USA) Cowbell Racing p/b World Bicycle Relief 05:55
24. Heather Richard (USA) Ladies First p/b Milton Caterpillar 05:57
25. Marianna Williams (USA) Fuji Cross Crew 06:01
26. Natalie Forsythe (USA) Riverside Racing 07:22
27. Lindsey Crifasi (USA) Team Sticky Fingers 07:33
28. Kelli Montgomery (USA) Stage 1 07:49
29. Meghan Owens (USA) UVM Cycling
30. Paige Williams (USA) Fuji Cross Crew 08:09
31. Alex Carlson (USA) Cycle-Smart 08:38
32. Shane Ferro (USA) Two Seconds Ahead Racing 10:18
33. Sara Melikian (USA) pedalpowertraining.com 10:34
2L Melissa Seib (USA) UVM Cycling
DNF Elizabeth Lukowski (USA) Mad Alchemy | Zanconato
DNS Christin Reuter (USA) Mad Alchemy | Zanconato

Men
1. Curtis White (USA) Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld 57:52
2. Justin Lindine (USA) Apex / Nbx / Hyperthreads 00:22
3. Jack Kisseberth (USA) Jam/Ncc 00:34
4. Anthony Clark (USA) Squid Squad 00:35
5. Jeremy Powers (USA) Aspire Pro Racing 01:39
6. Scott Smith (USA) Jam / Ncc 01:47
7. Derrick St John (Can) Van Dessel P/B Hyperthreades 01:56
8. Dan Chabanov (USA) House Ind/Nokia Health/Simplehuman 02:07
9. Merwin Davis (USA) Cycle-Smart Inc. 02:24
10. Patrick Collins (USA) Minuteman Road Club 02:51
11. Dylan McNicholas (USA) Polartec 03:18
12. Adam Myerson (USA) Cycle-Smart 03:28
13. Kevin Bouchard-Hall (USA) Wrenegade Sports/Team Placid Planet 03:29
14. Ian Gielar (USA) Ncc / Jam Fund
15. Andy Scott (USA) Riverside Racing 03:39
16. Andrew Borden (USA) X-Men 03:57
17. Chris Niesen (USA) Jam / Ncc 04:19
18. Travis Wold (USA) Spin Arts Cycling
19. Christopher Rabadi (USA) Unattached 04:20
20. Bryan Horsley (USA) Sea Sports Cyclery & Outdoor 04:21
21. Jacob Fetty (USA) Cycle-Smart
22. Doug Thorp (USA) Colonial Bicycle Company
23. Nick Lando (USA) Hands-On Cycling 04:23
24. Michael Landry (USA) Voler/Clif/Hrs/Rock Lobster 04:32
25. Gerald Adasavage (USA) Ludwig & Larsen Racing 04:57
26. Tim Willis (USA) Jam / Ncc 05:01
27. Bradford Smith (USA) The Drifters
28. Matthew sousa (USA) B2C2/Jra 05:24
29. James Norris (USA) Cowbell Racing P/B World Bicycle Relief 05:34
30. Nate Morse (USA) Minuteman Road Club 05:46
31. Joe Dombrowski (USA) Cannondale Drapac 05:53
32. Zachary Curtis (USA) Bmb Racing 05:56
33. Daniel FitzGibbons (USA) Green Line Velo Driven By Zipcar
34. Peter Mancini (Can) Crank Studio 05:58
35. Johannes Stromski (USA) Killington Mountain School 06:12
36. Cameron Scott (USA) Competitive Edge 06:13
37. Colin Reuter (USA) Crossresults.Com 06:39
38. Ben Powers (USA) Riverside Racing 07:12
39. Gennaro Ameno (USA) Green Line Velo Driven By Zipcar 07:18
40. Matt Perreault (USA) Colonial Bicycle Company 07:26
41. John Eckert (USA) Cycleloft 08:16
42. Kyle Murphy (USA) Ludwig & Larsen Racing 08:55
2L A.J. Moran (USA) Green Line Velo Driven By Zipcar
2L Gregory Colby (USA) B2C2/Jra Cycles
2L Ben Ryan (USA) New England Devo P/B Cadence Wealth Management
DNF Clyde Sebastian Logue (USA) Colonial Bicycle Co
DNF Sam Hedlund (USA) Uvm Cycling
DNF Patrick Torpey (USA) Crca/To Be Determined
DNF Kale Wenczel (USA) Jam / Ncc
DNS Justin Morgan (USA) Top Club Cyclocross
DNS Trent Blackburn (USA) Jam / Ncc
DNS Ian Clarke (USA) Uvm Cycling

November 12, 2017 (Kigali, Rwanda) – Cameron McPhaden (Team Lowestrates.ca) was the top Canadian finishing 9th in the 3.3km Prologue as the Tour du Rwanda got underway with Jean Bosco Nsengimana (Rwa) Rwanda National Team taking the win.

Results

1. Jean Bosco Nsengimana (Rwa) Rwanda National Team 3:46
2. Valens Ndayisenga (Rwa) Tirol Cycling Team 0:02
3. Stefan De Bod (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:06
4. Joseph Areruya (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:08
5. Suleiman Kangangi (Ken) Bike Aid 0:09
6. Griffin Easter (USA) Team Illuminate 0:10
7. Patrick Byukusenge (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
8. Samuel Mugisha (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:11
9. Cameron McPhaden (Can) Lowestrates.ca
10. Jean Claude Uwizeye (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
11. Jan Andrej Cully (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
12. Olivier Le Court De Billot (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:12
13. Edwin Alcibiades Avila Vanegas (Col) Team Illuminate 0:14
14. Tesfom Okubamariam (Eri) Eritrea National Team
15. Matthew How Saw Keng (Mri) Mauritius National Team
16. Kent Main (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:15
17. Christopher Rougier-Lagane (Mri) Mauritius National Team
18. Yacine Hamza (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:16
19. Nikodemus Holler (Ger) Bike Aid 0:17
20. Didier Munyameza (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
21. Matthieu Jeannes (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:18
22. Simon Pellaud (Sui) Team Illuminate
23. Jean Paul René Ukiniwabo (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
24. Andrew Kimutai (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:19
25. Brett Wachtendorf (USA) Lowestrates.ca
26. Fiseha Gebremariam (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
27. Salim Kipkemboi (Ken) Bike Aid 0:20
28. Redwan Ebrahim (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
29. Azzedine Lagab (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:21
30. Valentin Goudin (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes
31. Alexandre Mayer (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:22
32. Adne Van Engelen (Ned) Bike Aid
33. Joshphat Gathiambo (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom
34. Sébastien Fournet Fayard (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes
35. Aron Debretsion (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:23
36. Samuel Oros (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
37. Geoffrey Langat (Ken) Bike Aid
38. Juraj Bellan (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
39. Gasore Hategeka (Rwa) Club Benediction
40. Abderrahmane Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team
41. Edward Greene (RSA) Lowestrates.ca 0:25
42. Kibrom Giday (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:26
43. Samuel Hakiruwizeye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs
44. Metkel Eyob (Eri) Dimension Data For Qhubeka
45. Sylvain Clavel (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:27
46. Bonaventure Uwizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction
47. Natnael Mebrahtom (Eri) Eritrea National Team
48. Saymon Musie Mehari (Eri) Eritrea National Team
49. Islam Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:28
50. Yannick Lincoln (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:29
51. Stephen Keeping (Can) Lowestrates.ca
52. Adrián Foltán (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
53. Daniel Knapp (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team 0:30
54. Cornelius Kipkemboi Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:31
55. Jean Damascene Ruberwa (Rwa) Club Benediction
56. Jules Cusson Fradet (Can) Lowestrates.ca
57. Eric Nduwayo (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:32
58. Amanueal Tsegay (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:33
59. Moran Vermeulen (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team
60. Jimmy Uwingeneye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs
61. Martin Vlcák (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
62. Ephrem Tuyishimire (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs
63. Tedros Redae (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:35
64. John Kariuki (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom
65. Nicolas Roux (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:36
66. Tamrat Meresa Gebrewahd (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:38
67. Jean Claude Mfitumukiza (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:39
68. Mehdi Lounis (Alg) Algeria National Team
69. Alex Nizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction
70. Janvier Rugamba (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:42
71. Kelvin Kipng’etich Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:47
72. Simon Pellaud (Sui) Team Illuminate
73. Patrick Gamper (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team

GC after Prologue
1. Jean Bosco Nsengimana (Rwa) Rwanda National Team 3:46
2. Valens Ndayisenga (Rwa) Tirol Cycling Team 0:02
3. Stefan De Bod (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:06
4. Joseph Areruya (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:08
5. Suleiman Kangangi (Ken) Bike Aid 0:09
6. Griffin Easter (USA) Team Illuminate 0:10
7. Patrick Byukusenge (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
8. Samuel Mugisha (Rwa) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:11
9. Cameron McPhaden (Can) Lowestrates.ca
10. Jean Claude Uwizeye (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
11. Jan Andrej Cully (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
12. Olivier Le Court De Billot (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:12
13. Edwin Alcibiades Avila Vanegas (Col) Team Illuminate 0:14
14. Tesfom Okubamariam (Eri) Eritrea National Team
15. Matthew How Saw Keng (Mri) Mauritius National Team
16. Kent Main (RSA) Dimension Data For Qhubeka 0:15
17. Christopher Rougier-Lagane (Mri) Mauritius National Team
18. Yacine Hamza (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:16
19. Nikodemus Holler (Ger) Bike Aid 0:17
20. Didier Munyameza (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
21. Matthieu Jeannes (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:18
22. Simon Pellaud (Sui) Team Illuminate
23. Jean Paul René Ukiniwabo (Rwa) Rwanda National Team
24. Andrew Kimutai (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:19
25. Brett Wachtendorf (USA) Lowestrates.ca
26. Fiseha Gebremariam (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
27. Salim Kipkemboi (Ken) Bike Aid 0:20
28. Redwan Ebrahim (Eth) Ethiopia National Team
29. Azzedine Lagab (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:21
30. Valentin Goudin (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes
31. Alexandre Mayer (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:22
32. Adne Van Engelen (Ned) Bike Aid
33. Joshphat Gathiambo (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom
34. Sébastien Fournet Fayard (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes
35. Aron Debretsion (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:23
36. Samuel Oros (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
37. Geoffrey Langat (Ken) Bike Aid
38. Juraj Bellan (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
39. Gasore Hategeka (Rwa) Club Benediction
40. Abderrahmane Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team
41. Edward Greene (RSA) Lowestrates.ca 0:25
42. Kibrom Giday (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:26
43. Samuel Hakiruwizeye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs
44. Metkel Eyob (Eri) Dimension Data For Qhubeka
45. Sylvain Clavel (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:27
46. Bonaventure Uwizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction
47. Natnael Mebrahtom (Eri) Eritrea National Team
48. Saymon Musie Mehari (Eri) Eritrea National Team
49. Islam Mansouri (Alg) Algeria National Team 0:28
50. Yannick Lincoln (Mri) Mauritius National Team 0:29
51. Stephen Keeping (Can) Lowestrates.ca
52. Adrián Foltán (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
53. Daniel Knapp (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team 0:30
54. Cornelius Kipkemboi Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:31
55. Jean Damascene Ruberwa (Rwa) Club Benediction
56. Jules Cusson Fradet (Can) Lowestrates.ca
57. Eric Nduwayo (Rwa) Club Benediction 0:32
58. Amanueal Tsegay (Eri) Eritrea National Team 0:33
59. Moran Vermeulen (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team
60. Jimmy Uwingeneye (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs
61. Martin Vlcák (Svk) Dukla Banska Bystrica
62. Ephrem Tuyishimire (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs
63. Tedros Redae (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:35
64. John Kariuki (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom
65. Nicolas Roux (Fra) Haute Savoie Auvergne Rhone Alpes 0:36
66. Tamrat Meresa Gebrewahd (Eth) Ethiopia National Team 0:38
67. Jean Claude Mfitumukiza (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:39
68. Mehdi Lounis (Alg) Algeria National Team
69. Alex Nizeyimana (Rwa) Club Benediction
70. Janvier Rugamba (Rwa) Les Amis Sportifs 0:42
71. Kelvin Kipng’etich Kiplagat (Ken) Kenyan Riders Safaricom 0:47
72. Simon Pellaud (Sui) Team Illuminate
73. Patrick Gamper (Aut) Tirol Cycling Team

 

November 11, 2017 (Northampton, Mass.) – The Verge Northampton International presented by Cycle-Smart was dominated by the riders of Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com. Emma White rode away with the Elite Women’s race early. Curtis White would narrowly beat teammate Stephen Hyde in a sprint to the line for the Elite Men.

The Look Park venue featured fast, flowing turns, technical chutes, and classic rooted New England terrain. Athletes faced frigid temperatures and changing conditions throughout the day on Saturday, which would be the 27th year for the Verge Northampton International, the oldest UCI cyclocross race in the U.S. Both elite races awarded points of the third of eight races in the Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series presented by Clif Bar and Cycle-Smart.

Elite Women’s Race

In the Elite Women’s race it would be Emma White in control from start to finish. The Delanson, N.Y. native would drive the pace making her escape early on lap two.

“I’ve been racing this race since I was nine years old,” said White, who will take over the Vittoria Series overall lead with today’s win.. “I love coming here, so it’s special to come back. I just played it out and see how it shaped up after a couple of laps.

“I was never able to completely take a break because it is such a rooty course, a rocky course. You want to be cautious in some of the corners. And it’s such an easy course to get a flat. So, I just couldn’t count anything out and drilled it the whole time in case anything happened.”

Riding solo, White aimed to ride smoothly for the final laps. “I just wanted to keep it clean. So I went really hard in all the power sections. Because of my gap, I was able to take a little bit of a breather and be cautious in all the technical sections. So I just kept going to the finish, didn’t want to count anything out. Anything is possible with all the roots and rocks. So, kept it clean and fast.”

Fighting hard for second place would be Rebecca Fahringer (Stan’s NoTubes p/b Maxxis/gofahr) of New Hampshire. “I expected some games to be played the first lap, so I knew it was windy and there were long stretches, so I sort of tucked in third or fourth wheel.

“Then Emma was like ‘see ya’, so that did not play well for me,” Fahringer added. “I was happy to hold second. If I had been able to hold Emma’s wheel from the start? I couldn’t have throughout the race. She’s riding so great right now. I’m happy to come in second to her.”

When White attacked early in the race, Fahringer was unable to respond. She said the course conditions seemed to fluctuate throughout the afternoon, with temperatures hovering in the mid 30s.“I tried to play it smooth in the corners, because the ground was changing throughout the whole race. It was kind of getting thawed out, then it was refreezing, and some of the ruts were going away and the lines were changing.”

Fahringer would hold off two charging riders, 33-year-old Arley Kemmerer (Fearless Femme Racing) of Palmerton, Penn. and 18-year-old Canadian Ruby West (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com). Kemmerer got the one-second advantage over West to secure third place.

“I tried to stay on Emma’s wheel, which did not work,” said Kemmerer. “She’s very, very strong on the flats. Rebecca (Fahringer) and Ruby (West) caught me, and we rode as a group. Then Rebecca and I pulled away. And that was all well and good until I tripped over the barriers and smashed my face on my bike. When I fell my front wheel hit the second barrier and the bike bounced back into my face. It rang my bell a bit.”

After her spill, Kemmerer would rally and charge back into podium contention. “If we had one more lap it might have been really interesting. I didn’t realize the time gaps were that small. It’s a tough course. There’s a lot of pedaling.”

Elite Men’s Race

The Elite Men’s race would also be controlled by the Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com duo of reigning National Champion Hyde and teammate Curtis White, who won both days of Northampton in 2016. The duo rode away from the competition early and would work together for the majority of the race.

“We both got away pretty early,” said White, older brother of the Elite Women’s winner. “We were working together for a bit. He was a bit smoother on the technical sections. We were just cranking it up the last few laps. It really came down to just the finish. The last lap was a very fast lap. I made a mistake back in the woods. I came around just before the barriers. I took the barriers and it just came down to a sprint from there.”

Hyde was excited to work together with White. “This was a great day for us to really get out there and ride as a team. The course was really fast. It’s a lot like a big grass crit. You’ve all seen Curtis, he’s a huge crit racer! So it was a great opportunity for us to ride together, dial in the course. He put on a real clinic on how to race.”

The final spot on the podium was taken by another New Englander, Jack Kisseberth (JAMM/NCC) of nearby Westhampton, Mass. taking a three-man sprint. He edged out Justin Lindine (Apex/NBX/Hyperthreads), and Anthony Clark (Squid Squad) followed one second behind for a close fifth.

As the sun set halfway through the race, the temperatures dropped. Hyde noted that, “as the race went on, the wet spots on the course started to freeze over. It changed up a few of the corners, but once it started to get dark it was that top section where you had to keep your eyes open a little more.”

Hyde will not return to race tomorrow in Northampton. “I am taking tomorrow off and I leave Tuesday for Europe. So it will be a big fall campaign for me. I’ll go over through Nationals.”

The Verge Northampton International will continue with a full slate of races on Sunday.
Elite Category 2 races for ProCX points will also be held in Tulsa, Okla. Sunday at the Cyntergy Hurtland. This is the third year for Cyntergy Hurtland, held on a course at Owen Park designed by four-time U.S. Elite Men’s Cyclocross National Champion Jeremy Powers. Expanding its appeal to the Tulsa community, organizers have added Parkathlon, a day of tailgating at the park with life-size outdoor games such as Jenga and Connect4 & a cornhole tournament (registration required).

Results

Women
1. Emma White (Cannondale pb CyclocrossWorld.com) 44:12
2. Rebecca Fahringer (Stan’s NoTubes p/b Maxxis / gofahr) 44:45
3. Arley Kemmerer (Fearless Femme Racing) 44:49
4. Ruby West (Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.com Devo Team) 44:50
5. Cassandra Maximenko (VanDessel/Atom Composite Wheels) 45:46
6. Julie Wright (Team Averica) 46:07
7. Natalie Tapias (JAM / NCC) 46:16
8. Rachel Rubino (Fearless Femme Racing) 46:17
9. Brittlee Bowman (HOUSE IND/NOKIA HEALTH/SIMPLEHU) 46:43
10. Regina Legge (Trek Cyclocross Collective) 46:43
11. Erin Faccone (Team Averica) 46:55
12. Natasha Elliott (Garneau – Easton p/b Transitions LifeCare) 47:03
13. Rebecca Gross (Zero D Racing) 47:23
14. Danielle Morshead () 47:34
15. Jauron “Roni” Vetter (Mad Alchemy | Zanconato) 47:45
16. Katherine Northcott (West Hill Shop) 47:46
17. Alixanna Norris (Cowbell Racing p/b World Bicycle Relief) 48:21
18. Sophie Russenberger (DaHÄNGER) 48:26
19. Meghan Owens (UVM Cycling) 48:27
20. Katie Carlson (Ladies First p/b Milton Caterpillar) 48:27
21. Christin Reuter (Mad Alchemy | Zanconato) 48:43
22. Taryn Mudge (Fearless Femme Racing) 49:10
23. Heather Richard (Ladies First p/b Milton Caterpillar) 49:29
24. Leslie Lupien (Team Averica) 49:31
25. Natalie Forsythe (Riverside Racing) 49:47
26. Marianna Williams (Fuji Cross Crew) 49:47
27. Paige Williams (Fuji Cross Crew) 50:27
28. Alex Carlson (Cycle-Smart) 50:48
29. Kelli Montgomery (Stage 1) 51:04
30. Kayla Brannen (Cowbell Racing p/b World Bicycle Relief) 51:13
31. Lindsey Crifasi (Team Sticky Fingers) 51:21
32. Shane Ferro (Two Seconds Ahead Racing) 52:36
33. Sara Melikian (pedalpowertraining.com) 54:09
34. Frances Morrison (BikeReg) 54:29
DNF Elizabeth White (Bicycle Express)
DNF Elizabeth Lukowski (Mad Alchemy | Zanconato)
DNS Barb Blakley (CRCA/KruisCX)

Men
1. Curtis White (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) 1:02:46
2. Stephen Hyde (Cannondale P/B Cyclocrossworld.com)
3. Jack Kisseberth (JAM/NCC) 1:04:34
4. Justin Lindine (Apex / NBX / Hyper) 1:04:34
5. Anthony Clark (Squid Squad) 1:04:35
6. Scott Smith (JAM / NCC) 1:05:23
7. Adam Myerson (Cycle-Smart) 1:05:32
8. Merwin Davis (Cycle-Smart Inc.) 1:05:32
9. Dan Chabanov (HOUSE IND/NOKI) 1:05:32
10. Derrick St John (Van Dessel p/b Hy) 1:06:17
11. Patrick Collins (Minuteman Road C) 1:07:13
12. Clyde Sebastian Logue (Colonial Bicycle Company) 1:07:17
13. Zachary Curtis (BMB Racing) 1:07:24
14. Ian Gielar (NCC / JAM Fund) 1:07:25
15. Nick Lando (Hands-On Cycling) 1:07:59
16. Dylan McNicholas (POLARTEC) 1:08
17. Michael Landry (Voler/Clif/HRS/Roc) 1:08
18. Trent Blackburn (JAM / NCC) 1:08:02
19. Chris Niesen (JAM / NCC) 1:08:05
20. Kevin Bouchard-Hall (Wrenegade Sports/) 1:08:07
21. Bryan Horsley (Sea Sports Cyclery) 1:08:18
22. James Norris (Cowbell Racing p/b) 1:08:37
23. Jacob Fetty (Cycle-Smart) 1:08:44
24. Tim Willis (JAM / NCC) 1:08:55
25. Christopher Rabadi (Unattached) 1:08:58
26. Travis Wold (Spin Arts Cycling) 1:09:07
27. Nate Morse (Minuteman Road C) 1:09:12
28. Kyle Murphy (Ludwig & Larsen R) 1:09:14
29. Doug Thorp ()
30. Colin Reuter (crossresults.com) 1:09:30
31. Joe Dombrowski (Cannondale Drapac) 1:09:31
32. Kale Wenczel (JAM / NCC) 1:09:43
33. Matthew Sousa (B2C2/JRA) 1:10:12
34. Andy Scott (Riverside Racing) 1:10:16
35. Ben Powers (Riverside Racing) 1:10:16
36. Peter Mancini (Crank Studio) 1:10:19
37. Patrick Torpey (CRCA/To Be Deter) 1:100:21
38. Daniel FitzGibbons (GREEN LINE VEL) 1:10:21
39. Matt Perreault (Colonial Bicycle Co) 1:10:42
40. Justin Morgan (Top Club Cyclocros) 1:11:03
41. Cameron Scott (Competitive Edge) 1:11:19
42. Andrew Borden (X-Men) -1 Lap
43. Gennaro Ameno (GREEN LINE VEL) -1 Lap
44. Ben Ryan (New England Devo ) -2 Laps
45. Bradford Smith (The Drifters) -2 Laps
46. Erik Saunders (Mad Alchemy | Zan) -2 Laps
47. Benjamin Coleman (BMB Racing) -3 Laps
48. Sam Hedlund (UVM Cycling) -3 Laps
49. Ian Clarke (UVM Cycling) -4 Laps
DNF Gregory Colby (B2C2/JRA Cycles)
DNF Gerald Adasavage (Ludwig & Larsen R)

 

November 11, 2017 (Manchester, Great Britain) – Round #2 of the 2017/18 UCI Track World Cup is underway in Manchester, Great Britain with lone Canuck Aidan Caves competing in the Men’s Omnium. Here are some brief results and photos from Day 2.

Results

Men’s Omnium

Scratch Race
1. Christos Volikakis (Greece)
2. Benjamin Thomas (France)
3. Maximilian Beyer (Germany)
4. Albert Torres Barcelo (Spain)
5. Niklas Larsen (Denmark)

20. Aidan Caves (Canada) -1 lap

Tempo Race
1. Benjamin Thomas (France) 26 pts
2. Niklas Larsen (Denmark) 25
3. Lindsay De Vylder (Belgium) 20
4. Albert Torres Barcelo (Spain) 15 (-1 lap)
5. Mark Stewart (Great Britain) 9 (-1 lap)

15. Aidan Caves (Canada) 0 (-1 lap)

Elimination Race

1. Niklas Larsen (Denmark)
2. Benjamin Thomas (France)
3. Mark Stewart (Great Britain)
4. Claudio Imhof (Switzerland)
5. Albert Torres Barcelo (Spain)

20. Aidan Caves (Canada)

Points Race

1. Benjamin Thomas (France) 35 pts
2. Campbell Stewart (New Zealand) 34
3. Ivo Oliveira (Portugal) 33
4. Mark Stewart (Great Britain) 31
5. Niklas Larsen (Denmark) 30

14. Aidan Caves (Canada) 1

Final Standings
1. Benjamin Thomas (France) 151 pts
2. Niklas Larsen (Denmark) 140
3. Albert Torres Barcelo (Spain) 125
4. Maximilian Beyer (Germany) 111
5. Mark Stewart (Great Britain) 107

19. Aidan Caves (Canada) 17

November 11, 2017 (Montreal, Que.) – On Friday, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) advised its Executive Committee and Foundation Board that, at the end of October, WADA’s independent Intelligence and Investigations (I&I) Department acquired new intelligence concerning the former WADA-accredited Moscow Laboratory. Specifically, the I&I Department is in possession of an electronic file that the Department is confident is the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database of the Moscow Laboratory, i.e. all testing data between January 2012 – August 2015.

On 18 July 2016, WADA’s independent McLaren Investigation confirmed allegations of institutionalized manipulation of the doping control process before, during and after the 2014 Sochi Olympic and Paralympic Games, which were made by Dr. Grigory Rodchenkov, the former director of the Moscow Laboratory. In his Report, Professor Richard McLaren outlined how, in complete violation of WADA’s International Standard for Laboratories (ISL), the Moscow Laboratory would report all analytical positives to the Ministry of Sport; the Ministry would return with a ‘save’ or ‘quarantine’ order; if ‘save’, the Laboratory would report the sample negative in WADA’s Anti-Doping Management System (ADAMS); and, the athlete would benefit from the cover up. By cross-referencing this new intelligence with the McLaren Investigations’ findings and what was reported into ADAMS, WADA’s evidence base is reinforced.

“WADA continues to stand firmly behind the outcomes of the Agency’s independent McLaren Investigation,” said Craig Reedie, WADA President. “This new intelligence serves to reinforce our requirement of Russian authorities that they too publicly accept the outcomes; so that, we can all move forward in rebuilding public trust and confidence in Russian sport.”

At present, WADA’s I&I Department is finalizing the forensic analysis of the enormous backup file; and, assessing what information is relevant. The Department anticipates being in the position to provide more information to WADA’s Executive Committee and Foundation Board meetings to be held on 15 and 16 November respectively.

In the meantime, WADA has briefed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC’s) Schmid and Oswald Commissions regarding the situation; and, commits to reaching out to impacted Anti-Doping Organizations regarding this new intelligence, as well as other developments related to the McLaren Investigation, in a timely fashion.

In terms of immediate next steps:

Today, WADA’s independent Compliance Review Committee (CRC) considered this new intelligence, which will shape the recommendation that it intends to make to the Agency’s Foundation Board on 16 November regarding whether or not to declare the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code (Code).

WADA’s Board declared RUSADA non-compliant in November 2015, following revelations of widespread doping in Russian athletics that were exposed via WADA’s independent Pound Commission. Since then, the Agency has been working hard with RUSADA to build a robust and sustainable anti-doping program in Russia. To that end, WADA agreed a Roadmap to Code Compliance, which outlines the reinstatement criteria that RUSADA must fulfill before WADA’s CRC would recommend, to WADA’s Board, that they be declared compliant again with the Code. Most of the criteria has been fulfilled; however, the following two key criteria remain:

1. That the responsible authorities for anti-doping in Russia must publically accept the reported outcomes of the McLaren Investigation.
2. That the Russian Government must provide access for appropriate entities to the stored samples and electronic data in the Moscow Laboratory. These are sealed off due to a federal investigation.

As this is an ongoing investigation, WADA will not provide additional information at this time.

November 11, 2017 (Chengdu, China) – Canada’s Jaden Chipman of New Lowell, Ontario, finished seventh among Junior riders and 34th overall in qualifying at the inaugural edition of the UCI Urban Cycling World Championships on Friday in Chengdu, China.

Qualifying for this new event, which will have its introduction at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, consisted of two, one minute runs, with the scores for the runs averaged. Chipman received 59.20 points for his two runs, and special attention for his Quad Truck move, which involves combining a 360 degree spin of the bike while simultaneously spinning the handlebars four times, all during a jump. It is believed to be the first time anyone has landed this trick in international competition.

“I’m really happy about my two runs,” said Chipman. “I fell in my first run, but it was at the end, and I’m happy with the tricks I managed. I did a Quad Truck and I think overall I rode pretty well. I’m proud of my rides. I think it’s really cool to represent Canada here and ride in the first ever world championships.”

Chipman’s world championships ended after qualifying, since only the top-24 riders move on to the semi-final round on Saturday.

“This was my first incursion into the Freestyle world,” commented Jacques Landry, Chief Technical Officer and Head Coach at Cycling Canada. “I can see why the IOC brought this event into the Olympic program, as it has very good elements of skill and athletic prowess. There will, however, have to be some adjustments to adapt to Olympic standards. I just hope any adjustments do not take away from the existing culture that Freestyle enjoys.”

“From my limited knowledge of Freestyle, I thought Jaden did very well. He definitely has a lot of skills; I really thought he would make it to the Semi’s, but the judges did not see it the same way. Given he is of Junior age, he’s got a lot of room for improvement.”

November 10, 2017 (Aurora, ON) – Pedal caught with Peter Disera (Norco Factory XC Team) at the 2017 OCA Cycling Celebration this past weekend where he won the annual MTB Rider of the Year award capping his best season to date. The talented U23 rider kicked off 2017 with Norco’s new World Cup level team racing to 6th against the likes of Nino Schurter (Sui) Scott at the Sea Otter Classic. Then he landed his first podium on the World Cup in Albstadt, Germany taking home the bronze. Later he raced against Canada’s best men at Canmore, Alta. capturing the Elite men’s MTB national title while still a U23. We were stoked to get his take on his season and what lies ahead…

 

November 10, 2017 (Peterborough, ON) – Fans will have the opportunity to watch Canada’s top cyclocross racers compete for national honours on Saturday, November 10, against the historic backdrop of the one of Canada’s early engineering marvels, the Peterborough Lift Locks.

Presented by the Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC), in conjunction with CykelHaus Race Promotions, a 3-day weekend of cyclocross will see the Canadian Cyclocross Championships sandwiched between a slate of fun, community and fundraising events on Friday, November 9 and UCI C2 races on Sunday, November 11.

“Peterborough has a great cycling culture, and our cyclocross race series in particular has seen tremendous growth over the last several years,” says PCC President Jeff Faulds. “Seeing this develop into selection as the host city for the national championships is incredibly rewarding.”

Winding above, below and even through The Peterborough Lift Locks, the venue promises plenty of elevation and terrain changes to challenge racers of all levels. For spectators, it’s just a short walk to Peterborough’s East City Commercial Area and the city’s vibrant downtown.

“Among cycling disciplines, cyclocross is certainly one of the most engaging and appealing for spectators,” mentions CykelHaus principal John Hauser. “The short course offers great visibility, riders are on the limit from start to finish, and oft-unpredictable conditions make for great racing and give fans plenty to cheer about. It’s something we’re very excited to bring to, and share with, Peterborough.”

“Cyclocross is unique, in that there’s a culture that surrounds it that’s not seen in most other sports. Hand-ups, cowbells, heckling, costumes… it’s equal parts sport and carnival at times. We’re focused on delivering a memorable weekend for racers and spectators alike” adds Faulds.

November 09, 2017 – After spending the last two seasons racing for the French professional continental outfit, Direct Energie, Ryan Anderson is back with the orange and black. The Vancouver, British Columbia native strengthens the team’s one-day race and sprint squads.

Anderson cut his teeth with Circuit Sport teams, racing for the program at two different points in his career, from 2009 to 2010 and 2013 to 2015. Known as a scrappy rider, Anderson excels in selective race situations. Whether there are crosswinds, rain, hilly terrain, or a chaotic and decisive moment on the road, you can never count him out.

“I couldn’t be happier to rejoin this organization,” said Anderson. “The thing that I remember the most about Rally Cycling is the positive attitude throughout the whole organization. Starting with (Managing Director) Charles Aaron, I just remember how good the vibe is between everyone. From staff that are on the road, employees in the office, to all of the riders and partners. Everyone enjoyed spending time together which I think plays a big part in the team’s achievements.”

Anderson has seen some prominent results on the roads in Europe – in 2016, he sprinted to second at

, fifth at the Grand Prix Cycliste la Marseillaise and went on to finish his first Grand Tour, La Vuelta a España.

Despite these successes, he still considers his second place finish on stage seven of the USA Pro Challenge in 2013 a career highlight.

“The result that stands out for me is the stage in Denver,” said Anderson. “I was second. It wasn’t a win but I opened my sprint from where I had planned and did everything I could that day. I was only beaten by Peter Sagan which I can live with – he beats a lot of guys.”

Anderson, who previously left the program to race in Europe full-time, is returning to a program evolved in scope and ambition.

“Ryan was always a valuable part of this team,” said Performance Director Jonas Carney. “When he rode for us in the past he was one of our strongest and most consistent riders. We were happy for him when he got the opportunity to race in Europe. But our program has reached the level where riders like Anderson are now looking to ride for us in order to get that ambitious European race schedule.”

Anderson brings a wealth of knowledge to the growing program. He has invaluable experience racing and living in Europe for the last few seasons. For a lot of riders, the adjustment to living in a foreign country can prove difficult. It’s an issue that Anderson understands fully.

“You can get tossed into all sorts of stuff you take for granted back home,” said Anderson. “Now you are in a different part of the world trying to work things out in a different language. From banking, to going into a clinic for follow up X-rays after a crash, to setting up a phone, to just going to the store and using the train – some of it’s easy, but some of it really tests you. I can help my teammates through some of this, as can guys like Danny Pate.”

As the team prepares for a more extensive international racing program, a rider with experience racing (and living) in Europe is a vital addition.

“One of the things I bring to the team is more race experience,” said Anderson. “I was able to do my first grand tour last year and have raced all the cobbled classics. I really hope I can pass on some things that I have learned, and that the younger guys ask questions!”

November 07, 2017 (Louisville, Ky.) – Pedal’s Ethan Glading caught up with newly crowned Canadian CX Elite women’s champ, Christel Ferrier Bruneau (Sas Macogep Aquisio) and Elite men’s champ, Michael Van Den Ham (Garneau – Easton Cycling) following their stellar performances where they both landed third on their respective podiums at the 2017 Pan-American Cyclocross Championships, part of the Derby City Cup in Louisville, Kentucky. We also chatted with fellow Canuck, Maghalie Rochette (Clif Pro Team), about her new CX Fever initiative – full results here.

Christel Ferrier-Bruneau

Michael van den Ham

 

 

November 07, 2017 (Ottawa, ON) – Effective immediately, the Cycling Canada Board, in consultation with the IPC and all relevant committees & stakeholders, has approved the use of disc brakes for all road events across Canada with the exception of UCI-sanctioned competitions. Further discussions will take place with the UCI with the hope to obtain an exemption to allow disc brakes for the 2018 Canadian Road Championships.

Members should recognize that the UCI is continuing the disc brake trial at the international level and may set specific standards for disc brakes in the future. Brakes not meeting these standards will then, at some point, become illegal.

Please be aware that it is also by no means guaranteed that disk brakes will be approved, and if the trial period ends without approval from the UCI, this equipment will then become illegal again and will require us to change this ruling.

Also, members should recognize that race organizers may not be able to provide the same level of neutral service for disc wheels early into this change. While this important change in the regulation is in effect immediately, the final decision to allow disc brakes for road events between now and the end of the calendar year is at the discretion of each PSO. If you have disk brakes and go to a jurisdiction that does not allow them or to a race falling under the trial requirement, you will most probably not be permitted to race. We ask that you please check with the race organizers prior to the event.

November 06, 2017 (Pruszkow, Poland) – Canada won a silver medal over the weekend at the opening round of the 2017-2018 UCI Track Cycling World Cup in Pruszkow, Poland. In addition to the silver medal won in the Women’s Team Pursuit, Canadian riders had three other top-10 results.

The women’s Team Pursuit squad of Allison Beveridge, Ariane Bonhomme, Annie Foreman-Mackey and Kinley Gibson qualified second and won their next heat to make it to the gold medal final against top qualifier Italy. In the 4,000 metre final, Canada took the lead for much of the first half of the race.  Italy then took the lead as the Canadian team faded in the second half, to win by 2.028 seconds.

In other results, Beveridge and Gibson teamed up to finish fifth in the Madison, Foreman-Mackey was seventh in the Individual Pursuit and Beveridge was ninth in the Scratch Race.  Maggie Coles-Lyster, who won the world title in the Points Race as a Junior earlier in the year, finished 19th in her first international Points Race competition as an Elite-aged rider.

“It was only two months ago that I raced at Junior Track Worlds,” said Coles-Lyster, “and I felt ready to make the jump.  It was time to move on to this level and it was definitely a challenge. It felt surreal to be racing against multiple world champions, and just racing with them I learned so much. I just need more experience elite racing and harder training over the next couple of years to be able to get to the front and factor in the points. I feel I have a good tactical sense of the race to get in proper position, but I just need a bit more strength to be in the sprints for points.”

Craig Griffin, Women’s Track Endurance Coach at Cycling Canada, said “This first World Cup in Poland was extremely successful in terms of performances and overall objectives. The team was a blend of existing and young talent, specifically the addition of NextGen athletes Kinley Gibson and Ariane Bonhomme in the team pursuit line up, and Junior World points race champion Maggie Coles-Lyster.”

“Catching our breath to race in the middle of a hard training block wasn’t the ideal prep, so we set top-five performances in the Team Pursuit and Madison as primary goals, along with grabbing valuable UCI points and gaining experience. We checked all of these boxes and I’m very encouraged with our performances and the athlete development process we have in place. We now head back to training camp in Milton with some great momentum for our home World Cup at the end of the month.”

November 05, 2017 (Louisville, Ky.) – Newly crowned Canadian CX Elite women’s champ, Christel Ferrier Bruneau (Sas Macogep Aquisio) and Elite men’s champ, Michael Van Den Ham (Garneau – Easton Cycling) delivered podium performances today at the 2017 Pan-American Cyclocross Championships both claiming bronze in their respective races in Louisville on Day Two of the Derby City Cup.

Fellow Canuck Maghalie Rochette (Clif Pro Team) finished 6th in the women’s race won by Katherine Compton (USA) KFC Racing p/b Trek/Knight as Stephen Hyde (USA) Cannondale Cyclocrossworld topped the men’s field

Results

Elite Women

1. Katherine Compton (USA) KFC Racing p/b Trek/Knight 0:46:01
2. Kaitlin Keough (USA) Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com 0:27
3. Christel Ferrier Bruneau (Can) Sas Macogep Aquisio 1:34
4. Courtenay Mcfadden (USA) Pivot Cycles pb DNA Cycling 2:21
5. Rebecca Fahringer (USA) Stans NoTubes p/b Maxxis 2:34
6. Maghalie Rochette (Can) CLIF Pro Team 2:48
7. Sunny Gilbert (USA) Van Dessel Factory Team 2:55
8. Ellen Noble (USA) Aspire Racing 2:56
9. Sofia Gomez Villafane (Arg) Pivot DNA 3:58
10. Cassandra Maximenko (USA) Van Dessel Factory Team 4:23
11. Lily Williams (USA) The Pony Shop 5:04
12. Amanda Nauman (USA) SDG – Muscle Monster 5:52
13. Hannah Finchamp (USA) MTB Pro Team: Clif Pro Team 6:16
14. Emily Shields (USA) Kens Bike Shop 6:29
15. Allison Arensman (USA) J. A. King p/b BRC Womens Cycling 6:53
16. Alexandra Burton (USA) Point S racing 7:10
17. Rebecca Gross (USA) Zero D Racing 7:34
18. Carol Seipp (USA) Orion Racing p/b Kul Chocolate 7:37
19. Christa Ghent (USA) Amy D. Foundation 7:49
20. Erica Zaveta (USA) Garneau-Easton p/b TLC 8:18
21. Jennifer Malik (USA) American Classic Pro CX 8:24
22. Heidi Franz (USA) Northwest Womens Cyclocross Pro 8:41
23. Corey Coogan Cisek (USA) Power Fix CX 8:48
24. Gabriella Sterne (USA) Vanderkitten CX (VKCX)
25. Maria Larkin (Irl) The Meteor p/b Allied
26. Natascha Piciga (Can) Giant Toronto/Liv p/b Powerwatts
27. Philicia Marion (USA) American Classic Pro Cyclocross
28. Emily Payonk (USA) Ft. Wayne Outfitters
29. Daniela Eugenia Rojas Meneses (Chi) phoenix team
DNF Crystal Anthony (USA) Maxxis-Shimano Pro Cyclocross
DNF Beth Ann Orton (USA) Team S&M CX

Elite Men

1. Stephen Hyde (USA) Cannondale Cyclocrossworld 1:05:41
2. Tobin Ortenblad (USA) Santa Cruz Factory Racing 1:21
3. Michael Van Den Ham (Can) Garneau – Easton Cycling 1:31
4. Hector Fernando Riveros Paez (Col) Stans NoTubes p/b Maxxis 2:07
5. Kerry Werner (USA) Kona Factory CX Team 2:28
6. James Driscoll (USA) Donnelly Sports 2:37
7. Travis Livermon (USA) Maxxis-Shimano Pro Cyclocross 3:41
8. Andrew Dillman (USA) Think Green 3:54
9. Jack Kisseberth (USA) JAM Fund / NCC 3:56
10. Tristan Cowie (USA) Triple Oaks Racing 3:59
11. Allen Krughoff (USA) Krughoff Racing 4:29
12. Eric Thompson (USA) MSPEEDWAX.COM 5:23
13. Skyler Mackey (USA) KCCX Elite Cyclocross Team 6:51
14. Cody Kaiser (USA) LangeTwins / Specialized
15. Andrew Giniat (USA) Pony Shop CX Team
16. Joshua Johnson (USA) Team Neighborlink
17. Michael Larson (USA) Team Handmade
18. Dylan Postier (USA) Garneau-Easton p/b Transitions
19. Tyler Cloutier (USA) Transitions LifeCare p/b Garnea
20. Josh Bauer (USA) Donkey Label
21. Jarret Oldham (USA) First Internet Bank Cycling Team
22. Molly Cameron (USA) Point S Racing
23. Jacob Huizenga (USA) Chicago Cuttin Crew
DNF Jeremy Powers (USA) Aspire Racing
DNF Scott Smith (USA) JAM Fund / NCC
DNF Brendan McCormack (USA) NBX Bikes
DNF Ryan Knapp (USA) First Internet Bank Cycling Team
DNF Curtis White (USA)
DNF Bjorn Selander (USA)
DNF Jacob Wells (USA)
DNF Andrew Bailey (USA)
DNF Matthew Reeves (USA)

November 05, 2017 (Milton, ON) – It was a full house at the 18th annual OCA Celebration and Awards held at the Veneto Centre in Woodbridge, ON on Saturday, Nov. 4. Guests mingled and shared a glass as they celebrated many of the province’s talented riders who received the association’s annual awards to honour their performances this past season.

Sue Markus, of BMX coaching fame, was MC and entertained the packed banquet hall as proud parents and fans applauded the award winners while guests and delegates enjoyed a fabulous sit-down dinner.

Top riders in attendance included Peter Disera, Jennifer Jackson, Jordann Jones, Bayley Simpson, Katherine Maine and many more along with rising stars and many youth riders as well.

Highlights of the evening included a tribute to the Canada Summer Games team who took to the stage for a Q&A with Markus. Riders spoke of the camaraderie and special feelings only the Games can bring. Jackson made a presentation to Michael Suraci from the OCA as a “thank you” for the all of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.

Frank Mazzuca from the Veneto Cycling Club received the 2017 OCA Board of Directors Special Recognition for his passion and “always yes” attitude. The Veneto Centre is also home to the Veneto Cycling Club.

Raffle prizes put smiles on many faces with all money raised supporting OCA youth cycling initiatives. Sean Ruppel from Super Fly Racing gave away a Scott bike to happy winner, Mason Prata as the evening came to a close.

2017 Annual OCA Cycling Celebration – Award Winners

2017 Road Male Athlete of the Year
Matteo Dal-Cin

2017 Road Female Athlete of the Year
Katherine Maine

2017 Road Organizer of the Year
Bike Race Ottawa

2017 Mountain Bike Male Athlete of the Year
Peter Disera

2017 Mountain Bike Female Athlete of the Year
Emily Batty

2017 Mountain Bike Organizer of the Year
Pulse Racing

2017 Mountain Bike Contributor of the Year
David Clark

2017 Tim DaSilva BMX Athlete of the Year * Dragonfly Logo
Josh Samells

2017 Track Female Athlete of the Year
Amelia Walsh

2017 Track Male Athlete of the Year
Derek Gee
Adam Jamieson
Bayley Simpson

2017 Cyclocross Athlete of the Year
Gunnar Holmgren

2017 OCA Board of Directors Special Recognition
Canada Summer Games Team
Liam Mulcahy
Brody Sanderson
Dana Gilligan
Soren Meeuwisse
Jenn Jackson
Jordann Jones
Timothy Austen
Trevor O’Donnell
Noah Simms
Adam Lefebvre
Ruby West
Katherine Maine
Kaitlyn Rauwerda
Hillary Lowry
Emily Marcolini
Julia Farell
Alana Ziobroski
Murray Solem
Gunnar Holmgren
Sean Kelly

2017 OCA Volunteer of the Year
Bill Frier

2017 OCA Board of Directors Special Recognition
Frank Mazzuca

 

October 31, 2017 (Milton, ON) – Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a historic event as the TISSOT UCI Track Cycling World Cup is coming to Milton for the Canadian round of the Track World Cup. Watch  Team Canada takes on the world December 1-3 at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre. Ticket sales and volunteer registration are now.

Choose between single tickets for each session in either general or premium seats, an event pass for all sessions or a family pack (2 adults, 2 youth) – including the sought-after evening sessions when medals will be awarded. For exclusive access, act quickly to obtain one of 50 VIP passes for evening sessions only – these will give access to the infield, premium seats, parking at the velodrome, plus food and beverages.

“With the growth of Track Cycling across the country and the great performances from our national track teams, the timing could not be better to host the World in Milton for the Tissot UCI Track World Cup,” said Mathieu Boucher, Performance Development Director at Cycling Canada. “Cycling Canada is proud to have the support of the Town of Milton, the Government of Ontario, Sport Canada and an amazing group of dedicated volunteers in delivering this event. We are setting the stage to enable athlete performances and to deliver world class cycling for the community and the cycling fans.”

All prices and links can be found here.

For information on detailed event schedules and volunteer registration, please visit here.

October 30, 2017 (Vancouver, BC) – Trek Red Truck Racing Team is pleased to announce their 2018 roster. TRT’s high performance program is focused on developing young cyclists on and off the bike. Last season, TRT saw much success as a team and as individual riders.

Highlights included:
– Erin Atwell representing Canada at the Junior World Championships in Norway.
– 6 team riders, representing their home provinces, participating in the Canada summer games.
– Alex Murison winning the Men’s BC Provincial Road Champions.
– Disbursing over $6,000 of scholarships to team riders pursuing post-secondary education.

As some move on, there is a fantastic mix of young talent stepping into both the men’s and
women’s team. New to the team are:
– Colin Fowlow, Erik Diertens, Chris MacLeod and Callie Swan who all live in Victoria.
– Isabella Bertold a former world class professional sailor making the jump to competitive cycling.

On the manager front, Evan Mundy moves on after three years and stepping into his shoes is veteran Brian Green. Former team rider Leah Guloien will be back again as the Women’s team manager. Supporting both managers will be team mentors Clarke Lind and Anika Todd.

2018 Trek Red Truck p/b Mosaic Homes Team Roster

Men
– Brian Green (Vancouver) Team Manager

Returning Riders:
– Clarke Lind (Vancouver) Mentor
– Kyle Buckosky (Vancouver)
– Brendan Armstrong (Squamish)
– Alex Murison (Vancouver)

New to the crew:
– Colin Fowlow (Victoria via Newfoundland)
– Erik Diertens (Victoria)
– Chris MacLeod (Victoria)

Women
– Leah Guloien (Vancouver) Road Manager

Returning Riders:
– Anika Todd (Victoria) Mentor
– Anna Talman (Vancouver)
– Holly Simonson (Victoria)
– Michelle Schaeffer (Vancouver)
– Erin Atwell (Victoria)

New to the crew:
– Isabella Bertold (Vancouver)
– Callie Swan (Victoria)

“We can’t wait to get our 24th season underway! With a solid crew of new and returning faces to the 2018 team, it’s going to be another great season for the team and TRT riders – on and off the bike. ” says Team Director Steve Engh.

October 30, 2017 (Toronto, ON) – Check out this great selection of photos from the 2nd annual CXTO Cookie Cross held at Christie Pits in Toronto on Sat. Oct. 28 where Katie Ozolins (Independent) topped the women’s field and Erik Box (VéloColour) was the fastest man – Full results here.