April 27, 2014 (Prescott, AZ) – The third day of the 2014 Whiskey Off-Road endurance mountain bike event in Prescott, AZ brought blue skies, tacky soil and near perfect conditions for some of the worlds most elite mountain bike racers to showcase their talents while in pursuit of the $40,000 equal payout cash purse.

Christoph Sauser (marathon world champion), in his debut at the Whiskey Off-Road, proved to be the dominant rider after battling all the way to a sprint finish with S Team mate Todd Wells and Canadian National Champion Derek Zandstra. Close behind was Scott-Rotor USA rider Fernando Riveros Paez finishing in a very respectable fourth place.  Howard Grotts, after absolutely lighting up the formidable climb from Skull Valley to Sierra Prieta Overlook, secured the fifth podium spot finishing just a minute and half off of race leader Sauser.

In the women’s field Chloe Woodruff (backcountry.com) placed her stamp of authority on the weekend by doubling up with wins in Fridays Fat Tire Criterium  and todays Pro Cross Country event. But today wasn’t without challenge, Chloe duked it out to the end with Tokyo Joe’s Erin Huck. Huck, Woodruff and Evelyn Dong traded turns taking pulls on the front throughout most of the days effort. Each launching their own attacks from time to time. Huck and Woodruff put time into Dong during the final 8 mile descent off of Sierra Prieta Overlook. Woodruff managed to pull around Huck upon approach to the finish line claiming a noted victory in her hometown.

Of the $40,000 cash purse, Chloe Woodruff and Christoph Sauser each won $6,500 for their first place finishes.

Rounding out the weekend, Jamestown Revival started off the morning with great tunes while the Shimano Youth Series Kids Fun Ride gave over 200 kids their very own shot at the Whiskey. From kick bikes to training wheels to full blown unassisted pedal power, all kids soaked up their own victory’s while often times sharing the experience with family and friends.

Results

Women

1. Chloe Woodruff (Backcountry.com) 3:37:14
2. Erin Huck (Tokyo Joes) 3:37:15
3. Evelyn Dong (Backcountry.com) 3:37:43
4. Katerina Nash (Luna Pro) 3:39:58
5. Rose Grant (Sportsman & Ski Haus/Hammer Nutrition) 3:45:00
6. Crystal Anthony (Riverside Cycle/Sho-Air/Cannondale) 3:45:06
7. Amy Beisel (Liv/Giant/Tuff Shed) 3:48:03
8. Mary Mcconneloug (Kenda/Stan’s NoTubes/Seven Cycles) 3:48:32
9. Danelle Kabush (Luna Pro) 3:48:36
10. Heidi Rentz (Ibis Cycles) 3:49:04
11. Erin Alders (Liv/Giant) 3:53:52
12. Erica Tingey (Jamis Bicycles) 3:56:13
13. Jamie Busch (Juliana Bicycles) 3:56:26
14. Amanda Sin (Scott-3Rox Racing) 3:57:00
15. Rebecca  Dussault (MassStart.org) 3:58:04
16. Karen Jarchow (Ptarmigan Group LLC) 3:58:23
17. Marlee Dixon (Epic Brewing/Pivot Bikes) 3:59:34
18. Amanda Carey (Liv/Giant/Stan’s NoTubes) 4:03:09
19. Lyndsay Mckeever (Ind) 4:04:18
20. Deidre York (Red Ace Organics) 4:05:01
21. Sarah Kaufmann (Stan’s NoTubes/Cannondale/Kenda) 4:05:08
22. Kata Skaggs (Adventure Bicycle Company) 4:06:15
23. Jennifer Smith (Stan’s NoTubes/Cannondale) 4:06:16
24. April Morgan (Foundry Cycles / Bicycle Fit Guru) 4:09:09
25. Nina Baum (Stan’s NoTubes/Cannondale/Kenda) 4:10:22
26. Beth Utley (Oro Valley Bicycle) 4:17:44
27. Shannon Gibson (Ind) 4:18:46
28. Melissa Ross (My Husband Aaron Ross) 4:19:13
29. Liz Carrington (Hassle Free Sports (Durango)) 4:20:55
30. Elizabeth Sampey (Heights Performance) 4:24:43
31. Caroline  Mani (Raleigh / Clement) 4:27:43
32. Meghan Korol (The Hub/Pisgah Tavern) 4:28:11
33. Spring Clegg (Us military cycling/Scott bikes/rudy) 4:37:19
34. Stephanie Jones (Liv/Giant/MC Endurance Coaching) 4:58:10

Men

1. Christoph Sauser (Specialized) 2:58:35
2. Todd Wells (Specialized) 2:58:37
3. Derek Zandstra (Scott-3Rox Racing) 2:58:37
4. Fernando Riveros Paez (SCOTT-ROTORUSA) 2:59:48
5. Howard Grotts (Specialized) 3:01:01
6. Carl Decker (Giant Bicycles, SRAM, Schwalbe tires) 3:03:30
7. Markus Bauer (Shimano, Scott, FOX) 3:04:42
8. Alex Grant (Team Sho-Air/Cannondale) 3:06:08
9. Spencer Paxson (Kona Bicycles) 3:07:16
10. Barry Wicks (Kona, Maxxis, SRAM) 3:07:16
11. Chris Baddick (Red Ace Organics) 3:07:16
12. Rotem Ishay (Jamis Bikes, Geax Tires, Stan\s No Tubes) 3:07:16
13. Thomas Turner (Jamis, Geax, Sram) 3:07:17
14. Jonathan Mccarty (Scott Bikes. Durata Training.) 3:07:18
15. Brian Matter (Trek, Shimano, Rock Shox) 3:07:34
16. Tom Sampson (Adigga Racing, Geax, POC, Felt) 3:07:42
17. Menso De Jong (Ind) 3:08:37
18. Jamey  Driscoll (Raleigh / Clement) 3:09:03
19. Cole Oberman (RareDiseaseCycling.org Specialized) 3:09:48
20. Cameron Chambers (podium cycles) 3:09:54
21. Tj Woodruff (Backcountry.com) 3:10:20
22. Benjamin Sonntag (Stan’s NoTubes, Kenda Tires) 3:10:35
23. Bryan Dillon (Griggs Orthopedics, SRAM, Stans NoTubes) 3:10:59
24. Bryan Alders (Marin Bikes, Stages Power, SRAM) 3:11:24
25. Kris Sneddon (Kona) 3:12:01
26. Ernie Watenpaugh (Telluride Venture Accelerator, BMC Bicycles) 3:13:28
27. Samuel Morrison (Red Ace Organics, CarboRocket) 3:13:31
28. Jason  Siegle (Sdg, Felt, , SPY Optics) 3:13:35
29. Bryson Perry (DNA Cycling, Carbo Rocket,) 3:13:37
30. Sepp Kuss (BMC, KMC, SR Suntour) 3:14:34
31. Peter Kalmes (HoneyStinger, Bontrager, Trek) 3:15:44
32. Troy Wells (CLIF Bar, Niner, SRAM) 3:15:44
33. Anthony Smith (Team Santa Cruz X-Fusion) 3:15:50
34. Jason Sager (Backcountry.com) 3:16:16
35. Geoff Kabush (Scott-3Rox Racing) 3:16:16
36. Tristan  Uhl (787 racing, Mavic) 3:16:17
37. Kyle Taylor (Ergon, Braaap Nutrition, 92Fifty\) 3:18:04
38. Keith Omundson (Evol, Specialized) 3:18:50
39. Josh Tostado (santa cruz, maxxis, shimano) 3:19:10
40. Chris Jackson (Castex Rentals, Felt Bicycles) 3:19:57
41. Ben Bostrom (Specialized) 3:20:25
42. Kalan Beisel (Giant-Tuff Shed) 3:20:28
43. Yuki Ikeda (Topeak, Ergon, Canyon) 3:21:24
44. Dana Weber (Stage 21, Cannondale, Cytomax) 3:22:35
45. Christhian Ravelo (Colorado Bike Service, Santa Cruz Bikes) 3:23:59
46. Jakub Valigura (92 Fifty\ Cyclery) 3:24:00
47. Nate Wilson (Ind) 3:24:10
48. Steven Beeler (Area 51, Oro Valley Bicyle) 3:24:31
49. Greg  Lewis (Ind) 3:25:39
50. Joseph Clemenzi (Sports Garage Cycling) 3:25:50
51. Tyler Gauthier (Bike Marquette) 3:27:02
52. Richie Trent (92Fifty\ Cyclery, Ergon, RaceFace) 3:28:39
53. Ryan Standish (Lapierre Bikes, Ultimate Ride Bike Shop) 3:28:40
54. Gabriel Ion (Ind) 3:28:46
55. Quinn Keogh (Harmony Systems, Trek, Rancho Feliz) 3:28:50
56. Ryan Petry (Tribe Multisport, Tri-Scottsdale) 3:28:54
57. Jeff Kerkove (Ergon, Topeak, Canyon) 3:29:59
58. Nick Gould (Ind) 3:31:01
59. Kacey Campbell (Ind) 3:33:19
60. Jason Hilimire (FasCat Coaching) 3:33:46
61. Matt  Connors (DNC Cycling, Arroyo Racing, Bicycle Ranch) 3:33:48
62. Levi  Kurlander (Trek Bicycles / Ska Brewing Company / Zia Taqueria) 3:34:47
63. Matthew Turner (Ind) 3:36:03
64. Jonathan Davis (92Fifty, Ergon, Smith) 3:36:45
65. Stephan Davoust (San Juan Cycles, Steamworks, Giant) 3:36:56
66. Adam Looney (Borealis Fat Bikes /Fatbike.com) 3:38:12
67. John Salskov (SLM Coaching, Team Winded, Airpark Bikes) 3:39:29
68. Noah Singer (Ind) 3:39:53
69. Matthew Fox (Ind) 3:40:43
70. Ryan Cook (Parkside cycle, felt) 3:41:25
71. Rocky Gingg (Momentum Endurance/Cycle Progression/Thunderbird Energetica) 3:43:16
72. Jon Pettit (Sram, lapierrebikes, pro gold) 3:46:19
73. Chris Mackay (Ind) 3:46:50
74. Colby Pastore (Santa Cruz Bicycles/X-Fusion Shox/Easton Cycling) 3:47:52
75. Michael Dickinson (Ind) 3:55:12
76. Eliel Anttila (Marin Bikes) 4:06:12
77. Sam Gross (Harmony Systems, Trek) 4:07:53
78. Zach Spinhirne-martin (Ind) 4:10:28
79. Cody Johler (Ind) 4:16:34
80. Donny Warbritton (Boulder Running Company, Boulder Cycle Sport) 4:27:45
81. Rick Ianniello (POC , Yeti) 4:30:01