CYCLOCROSS 15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSDEC
CYCLOCROSS 15 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPSDEC
Rain is a common occurrence in the Pacific Northwest. But how many people expected it? Rain fell all night Thursday and it only stopped just long enough to allow riders to load up for Friday’s opening events. Although the course was in chaos, the sky held steady throughout the day. Later that evening, the rains returned. And then stoppedstartedstopped, and then stayed on the entire day Saturday. It was a complete mess, as expected from a true cyclocross. The 0.6-mile circuit, which was flat and open, was easy enough to navigate without rain. Flat because there weren’t any long run-ups. Hilly enough to allow for many tricky off-camber turns. It was a mudfest, but it was still a challenge to keep your bike upright.
DUNLAP WINS SIXTH ONE
It didn’t matter if it stopped pouring. (It did.) The course was already so muddy that elite riders knew exactly what lay ahead for them Sunday. It was all Luna Chix MTBer Alison Dunlap in the women’s division. After severing her shoulder in January, Dunlap is now back on track. Alisons now have ten MTB/CX National Championships. This is the sixth title in cyclocross.
Ann Grande-Knapp, MTBer Ann Grande -Knapp, was fifth place finisher. She was also the defending CX Champion.
Jonathan Page won over MTBers Todd Wells and Ryan Trebon to win the men’s division. Marc Gullickson was second. Ryan was second because of a late race flat.
Page is the current CX Champion. Wells is the 2001 Champion, while Gullickson won in 1999 the national CX title.
THE LOCAL CONTINGENT
It was a pleasure to see how many racers in the Urban Cyclocross Series did. Emilio Cervantes and Mark Noble were both in the 40-44 category. These two local So Cal CX and XC racers are so fast they win the pro divisions. Junior Chance Noble and master Dorothy Wong were also locals who made the top five.
A special mention should go to Rebecca Much, Junior Women 15-18 Champion. Rebecca recently won the A/B Division at the Save the Drome Cross in Northbrook, IL. This was a fund-raising event in which racers competed only for bragging rights. This was my Official Racing Update (Dec 2), which contains the complete story.
DO-WELL MTBers
Scroll down to see the results. After the riders’ results information, I added the notable MTB experience. Special congratulations to all local riders who enjoyed great success this weekend. I hope that your bikes don’t rust before you get home.
CYCLOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULT
1. Jonathan PageSelle Italia-Guerciotti5 2. Todd WellsMongoose-Hyundaiat 3. Ryan TrebonEaston–Kona at Marc GullicksonRedline-Ritcheyat 5. Jackson StewartClif Barat 6. Travis BrownTrek-Volkswagenat 7. Andy Jacques-MaynesClif Barat 8. Barry WicksKonaat 9. Ben Jacques-MaynesFamily Cyclingat 10. Dale KnappKonaat
Elite Women
1. Alison DunlapLuna Chix4 2. Rachel LloydRedline-Ritcheyat 3. Gina HallClif Barat 4. Carmen DAlusioClif Barat 5. Ann Grande-KnappKonaat 6. Josie BeggsRedline-Ritcheyat 7. Rhonda Mazzaat 8. Anna MilkowskiGearworks-Spin Artsat 9. Barbara HoweVelo Bellaat 10. Heather SzaboTokyo Joesat
U-23 Men
1. Jesse AnthonyBeverly, MANot Tubes4 2. Alan ObyeColorado Springs, COBalance Bar-Devoat 3. Zak GrabowskiLafayette, COHot Tubesat 4. Troy WellsWestern Park. NMBalance Bar – Devot 5. David FleischauerOlympia, WARad Racingat
Collegiate Men
1. Barry WicksUofOR4 2. Matt ShriverFt. Lewis College, COat 3. Chris JungU of COat Andrew WulfkuhleKutztown University, PAat 5. Cory BurnsUof NHat
U-23 Women
1. Alice PenningtonHood River, OR (2001 Collegiate Div I ST Champ)
2. Jennifer FranklinSan Marcos (Big Bear Womens Only Champ), CA
3. Eszter HoranyiBoulder CO
4. Megan ElliotTama (IA)
5. Catherine DudleyNew Ipswitch (NH)
Collegiate Women
1. Megan MonroeU WI
2. Jennifer GersbachU Colorado (Collegiate Division I ST & Champ)
3. Elizabeth SchauerUof P
4. Eszter HoranyiU of CO
5. Catherine DudleyU NH
Collegiate Omnium
1. Fort Lewis College
2. University of Colorado
3. University of New Hampshire
Master Men 30-34
1. Richard FeldmanKetchum, IDDurance4 2. Shannon SkerrittPortland, ORat 3. Matt KrausCambridge, MAat 4. Brandon DwightBoulder (CO7UP-Maxxisat 5) Jay NoonanWhelerton (MTFlatheadat)
Master Men 35-39
1. James CoatsSeaside (CA) (2002 Cal State Exp 35 – 39 XC Champ
2. Andy ApplegateAshville, NC
3. Todd HoeferAptos, CA
4. Charles StormCary, NC
5. Will BlackHouston (TX) (Sea Otter 3039 Exp ST & XC Champion)
Master Men 40-44
1. Mark KingBend, OR3 2. Mark NobleOxnard, CACamarillo Ravensat 3. Gunnar ShogrenMorgantown WVFort GPOAat 4. Emilio CervantesSan Marcos, CADAREat 5. Dennis FarrellLittleton CORed Rocks Veloat
Men between 45 and 49
1. Karl KeisterDenver, CO
2. Dean LucasPortland (OR)
3. Paul CurleyTaunton, MA
4. Randall RootSterling (VA)
5. William SawyerArlington MA
Men 50-54
1. Dan NortonTukwila (WA)
2. Harold ParkerLenexa (KS)
3. David RathWilliston (VT)
4. Robert BietermanBoulder CO
5. Mark SchwyhartPortland, OR
Men 55 and over
1. Doug SquiresBoulder CO
2. James WagnerAuburn (WA) (Master 60-64 XC World Champ).
3. Keith GregoryAlfred (NY)
4. Frank CuaresmaSan Jose (Sea Otter Spt 55 – 59 XC Champ).
5. Walt ChudleighPark City, UT
Junior Men 15-16
1. Tejay Van GarderenMissoula, MT
2. Bjornk SelanderHudson (WI)
3. Alex HowesGolden, CO
4. Chance NobleCamarillo (CACamarillo Ravens; Son of Mark Noble; MTB racer);
5. Tucker OlanderAlma (MI)
Junior Men 13-14
1. Alex CoelhoLoveland, CO
2. Collin SamaanFair Oaks, CA
3. Daniel SummerhillEnglewood, CO
4. Evan SchmittRoslyn, WA
5. Bryson SewellLos Alamos, NM
Junior Men 10-12
1. Luciano WorlWoodinville, WARad Racing2 2. Benny SwedbergKent, WARad Racingat 3. Ethan MaierYakima, WARad Racingat 4. Ben BeastonAloha (ORat 5) Brian JorgensenBend – ORCentury Cyclesat
Master Women 30-34
1. Marianne StoverPortland, MEGearworks-Spin
2. Katrina DavisSandy Hook (CT)
3. Heather SzaboLafayette (COTokyo Joes) is the event organizer for the IMBA.
4. Sinead FitzgibbonSea Harbor, NHCRCA
5. Stella CareySan Francisco CAKelly Bike (2nd 2002 NORBA 24-Hr Champs).
Master Women 35-39
1. Lori CoxSan Jose, CABay Area Velo Girls
2. Suzanne kingBend (OR)
3. Dorothy WongAladena (CAKelly Bicycle (2nd Castaic Cal State, XC Pro Wmn).
4. Amy Hunter-DillingerColumbia City, ORSoBe
5. Danielle CrandallSeattle, WASubway
Women between 40 and 44
1. Maryann MartinezWest Mystic, CT
2. Wanda HowlettKent, WA
3. Karen KenlanBend, OR
4. Julia BestlandPortland (OR)
5. Andi MackieWalnut Creek, CA
Women over 45
1. Lisa GivenMercer Island, WA
2. Susan McLeanPlaistow, NH
3. Kim LucasPortland, OR
4. Pam ReidPortland (OR)
5. Shelia SneftCincinnati, OH
Junior Women 15-18
1. Larssyn StaleyBeaverton, ORHot Tubes
2. Karen AmundsonWoodinville, WARad Racing
3. Rebecca MuchChicago (Won Save the Drome Cross), ILXXX Racing
4. Tela CraneSammamish, WARad Racing
5. Lauren TrullGreensboro (NCEaston-Kona)
Junior Women 10-14
1. Stephanie WhiteBedford, NHDanso (2002 Jr Exp NCS XC Champ)
2. Danielle HalumanDenver, COLaforza
3. Taylor BogliouSammamish, WAGreggs-Trek
4. Kayla WoolcockPortland (OR)
5. Patty RoperPortland (OR)
