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| Photo: MCF.Net |
MINNESOTA: Crystal - State Champs / Zac Daab -
RESULTS A two day series with the Minnesota 'Cross Champs on Saturday and the season final on Sunday. Read the entire race blow by blow on
MCF.Net:
"
For the 2nd year in succession, a Wisconsin rider spoiled the party
at the MN State Cyclocross Championships. Last year it was Specialized
rider Mark LaLonde. This year, it was 16 year-old Jordan Cullen (Clif
Bar Development Cross Team) taking the win at Minnesota's
biggest cyclocross event of the year. The rider, who hails from just
across the border in Hudson, WI, overcame a 20 second deficit, catching
CJ Faulkner (Crossniacs) just after the barriers as they approached the
finish. Jesse Rients (Kuhl/Bicycle Fit Guru), Matt Peterson
(Balance/Eriks), and Matt Allen (Behind Bars/LGR) finished 3rd, 4th, and
5th, respectively. As Cullen is a Wisconsin resident, the 2011 MN State
Cyclocross Elite Men's title goes to Faulkner.
Snowy, blustery, and cold conditions were a factor in the races later
in the day. Nothing compared to the blizzard conditions of last year,
but it certainly wasn't just any day in the Park. The biggest challenge
for riders was iced up cleats, making it difficult to clip back
into their pedals, which made for a scary ride down the hill after the
stair run-up.
Jenna Rinehart (specialized) chose to ride her mountain bike, and it
proved to me the right choice. She made quick work of the Elite Women's
field, riding away almost immediately, and growing her gap all the way
to the finish. The battle for 2nd place was much tighter, with Bianca
Bergman (Texas Roadhouse) out-sprinting Linda Sone
(CycleSmart.com/Flanders) for the honor. Jeanne Fleck (Velo Duluth), and
Terra James (Sweet and Salty Cycling) finished 4th and 5th,
respectively."
Minnesota State Cyclocross Championships
| Place |
| Name | City, State |
| USAC # |
| Team |
| 1 |
| Jordan Cullen (1 - Cat2) | Hudson, WI |
| 229280 |
| Clif Bar |
| 2 |
| cj faulkner (1 - Cat1) | Mendota Heights,MN |
| 244650 |
| crossniacs |
| 3 |
| Jesse Rients (2 - Cat1) | Shakopee, MN |
| 147524 |
| Kuhl/Bicycle Fit Guru |
| 4 |
| Christopher Smith (2 - Cat2) | Minneapolis, MN | | 118619 | | Hup United |
| Women - Cat 1/2/3 - Elite |
|
| Place |
| Name | City, State |
| USAC # |
| Team |
| 1 |
| Jenna Rinehart (1 - Cat1) | Mankato, MN |
| 160568 |
| Specialized |
| 2 |
| Bianca Bergman (1 - Cat2) | Saint Paul, MN |
| 281786 |
| Texas Roadhouse |
| 3 |
| Linda Sone (2 - Cat2) | Northfield, MN |
| 224939 |
| Cycle-Smart Inc. |
 |
| Photo: Alyssa Severn |
WISCONSIN: Hales Corners - WI 'Cross Champs
RESULTS PHOTOS Chilly temperatures but well above freezing greeted racers for the Wisconsin State 'Cross Championships. Matt Schriver took his 3rd race win in a row, and along with that, the Elite Men's State title. In the WCA season
overall race, despite Brian Matter's 3 wins early on, Chad Hartley's consistent finishes over 6 races earned him the season overall title. On the women's side, Abby Strigel took her 4th race win in a row along with the Elite Women's state championship title. For the season long, overall title, consistency again rules supreme as Alyssa Severn takes
that by just 15 points over Strigel. A few missed races early on by Strigel as she was securing her WORS mountain bike series championship, made the difference. Severn recaps the championship race on
her blog:
"There was a good group on the start line and I knew that I'd have to try
and get out in front quickly. I wanted to try and hold on as long as I
could before Abby disappeared from me. I got out in front and there was a
group of us for awhile during the first lap. That was nice.""
It was a good race for me with a solid second place finish. I learned
some more things, I had a great time and I know exactly what I'd do
differently. "
| Men - Pro/Cat 1/2 - 19-29 |
|
| Place |
| Name | City, State |
| USAC # |
| Team |
| 1 |
| Matt Shriver (1 - Cat1) | Madison, WI |
| 110703 |
|
|
| 2 |
| Chad Hartley |
|
| |
| Kenda Pro Cycling p/b Geargrinder |
| 3 |
| Kevin McConnell (2 - Cat1) | Iowa City, IA |
| 258735 |
| Mercy-Specialized |
| Women - Women Pro/1/2 - 19-29 |
|
| Place |
| Name | City, State |
| USAC # |
| Team |
| 1 |
| Abby Strigel (1 - Cat2) | Madison, WI |
| 202434 |
| Cyclocrossracing.com |
| 2 |
| Alyssa Severn (2 - Cat2) | Madison, WI |
| 325718 |
| Cyclocrossracing.com |
| 3 |
| Sarah Huang (3 - Cat2) | Kenosha, WI |
| 225258 |
| ISCorp Cycling |
 |
| Photo: Focal Flame |
More race coverage tomorrow!
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