World Champion Makes Trip To Vegas Count, Nash Takes Her Third CrossVegas Title

With they cyclocross season just underway, many European riders made the trip to Las Vegas to start their season at the Clif Bar CrossVegas 2013 events. At the top of everyone’s list was the current men’s world champion, Sven Nys (Crelan-Euphony), who was making only his second American appearance after clinching his title in Louisville this past February. A contingent of Belgian riders were ready to mix things up with the domestics in the Men’s race, while Katerina Nash (Luna), Gabby Day-Durrin (Rapha-Focus), and Caroline Mani (Raleigh-Clement) looked to challenge in the Women’s event. The American riders weren’t about to roll over and let the Euro’s have their way though, as men’s national champion Jonathan Page (Fuji-Spy-Competitive Cyclist), men’s returning champion Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus) Ryan Trebon (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com), Georgia Gould (Luna), Lea Davison (Specialized), and Meredith Miller (Cal Giant-Specialized) stepped up to the line.

Women’s Elite Race Presented by Lazer

From the gun, it was Caroline Mani (Raleigh-Clement) who took the holeshot. Lea Davison (Specialized) moved to the front during the short lap, winning the Camarena Tequila Whole Shot Award as she crossed the line first on the short lap. Mani and Davison were joined by Katerina Nash, Georgia Gould, and Catherine Pendrel (Luna), Gabby Day-Durrin (Rapha-Focus), Elle Anderson and Meredith Miller (Cal Giant-Specialized), Amy Dombroski (Telenet-Fidea), Chloe Woodruff (Crankbrothers Race Club), Mical Dyck (NoTubes), Nicole Duke (Duke-Spy) and Jessica Cutler (Bikesport NW-Jamis) as they started their first loop of the long course.

The second and third laps saw many of the riders of the lead group take turns on the front, with attacks by Davison, Anderson, and Day-Durrin, but it wasn’t until Nash opened a little daylight that a move stuck. Nash upped the pace to establish the first real attack, and Davison was the first to respond. The American was never quite able to latch on though. Miller led Day-Durrin and others, but Nash’s teammate Pendrel came around the group and set her sights on Davison. The Luna rider was able to bridge to Davison, but road tactically and sat on the wheel in front of her, refusing to take to the front to chase her teammate.

As the laps ticked down, Nash’s lead grew, and it became evident that the race would be for the remaining podium spots. Miller and Day-Durrin continued to try and bridge up to Davison and Pendrel, but were kept at bay. Pendrel took a small lead by using her mountain biking skills to ride the Ridley stairs, but Davison was able to bring her back as the two crossed the line for the last lap. Nash didn’t let up until she was about to cross the line, finally sitting up and lifting both arms to celebrate her third win in four years. Behind, Davison was able to hold off Pendrel for her second consecutive runner-up finish. Miller led the remaining chasers across the line to claim fourth.

Men’s Elite Race Presented by Bicycling Magazine

Many of the men’s field might have been out and about at the Interbike trade show before their race, but Sven Nys (Crelan-Euphony) waited till the sun went down to leave his hotel. Afraid the heat would take it’s toll, the world champion saved his trip to the show floor for Thursday.

As the riders lined up, fans and competitors alike knew who had the target on his back for the men’s race. The world champion. After Wout van Aert (Telenet-Fidea) took the Camarena Tequila Whole Shot Award on the opening short lap, Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) took to the front, with Yannick Eckman (Cal Giant), Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus), Van Aert, and Ben Berden (Raleigh) following behind. Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) was the first two attack, winning the Clif Shot 2nd Lap Sprint, but Nys decided it was time to take that rainbow target and move it to the front for everyone to see. With that move, it was three Belgians, Wellens, Nys, and his teammate Sven Vanthourenhout leading the way.

The world champion had enough, and made his first move off the front, leaving everyone else behind.  As he powered away, only Ryan Trebon (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) was able to answer, and caught Nys just before the beginning of the third lap. With a 20 second lead, Nys kept the pace fast, letting Trebon take a turn at the front coming into the barriers. Behind the leaders, Quinten Hermans (Telenet-Fidea) led the chase, with Powers, Eckman, Kabush, and others. Powers decided not to wait for the Telenet-Fidea riders to bring back the leaders, and took it upon himself to start the chase. As he bridged away, Geoff Kabush (Scott-3Rox Racing) joined him, and the two started to make ground on the leaders. With the lead down to 10 seconds on the chasing Powers and Kabush, Nys attacked Trebon, leaving the lanky, dismounted American behind by hopping the barriers and powering off.

Nys sealed his lead with his second move of the night, while Trebon battled on to stay ahead of Powers, as Kabush drifted back a bit. Berden led the chasing group, who would not see the podium finishers again. With 2.5 laps to go, Powers caught Trebon, and the two Americans set off to keep the Canadian chaser behind them. Both riders were wasted from chasing Nys, but Powers had the legs to make a move in the final laps, and left Trebon behind. With a comfortable lead, Nys took the time to high five fans as he came to the line, celebrating with both arms in the air, and the world champion stripes adorning his Crelan-Euphony skinsuit.  Powers eventually followed behind, happy to finish second behind Nys. Kabush was able to catch Trebon, and passed him on the final rise on the course to take the last remaining podium spot. Trebon hung on to fourth, 30 seconds ahead of Van Aert and Hermans from Telenet-Fidea.

 

Results

Women

Camarena Tequila Whole Shot Award – Opening Lap
Lea Davidson – Specialized Racing

Clif Shot 2nd Lap Sprint
Meredith Miller – Cal Giant Berry Farms/Specialized

WICKWËRKS Wicked Fast Lap Award
Katarina Nash – Luna Pro Team

Overall

1. Katerina Nash (Cze) Luna Pro Team 0:41:50
2. Lea Davison (USA) Specialized Racing 0:00:18
3. Catharine Pendrel (Can) Luna Pro Team 0:00:19
4. Meredith Miller (USA) Cal Giant Berry Farms-Specialized 0:00:36
5. Kelli Emmett (USA) Giant Bicycles 0:00:37
6. Chloe Woodruff (USA) Crankbrothers Race Club
7. Gabriella Day (GBr) Rapha-Focus 0:00:38
8. Elle Anderson (USA) Cal Giant Berry Farms-Specialized 0:00:46
9. Georgia Gould (USA) Luna Pro Team 0:01:00
10. Maghalie Rochette (Can) Cyclocrossworld.com 0:01:04
11. Courtenay McFadden (USA) Bicycle Blue Book-HRS-Rock Lobster 0:01:16
12. Caroline Mani (Fra) Raleigh-Clement 0:01:24
13. Jessica Cutler (USA) Bikesport NW-Jamis 0:01:48
14. Crystal Anthony (USA) Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies 0:01:58
15. Amy Dombroski (USA) Young Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team 0:02:12
16. Laura Van Gilder (USA) Mellow Mushroom 0:02:22
17. Mical Dyck (Can) Stan’s NoTubes
18. Emily Kachorek (USA) #Ghetomoto 0:02:24
19. Amanda Nauman (USA) SDG-Felt 0:02:27
20. Heather Jackson (USA) Cannondale Herbalife Wattie Ink. Zoot 0:02:39
21. Lauren Stephens (USA) Fcs|Zngine P/B Mr. Restore 0:02:59
22. Beth Ann Orton (USA) Team S&M 0:03:13
23. Ally Stacher (USA) Specialized-lululemon 0:03:25
24. Jennifer Gaertner (USA) Motofish Racing 0:03:26
25. Nina Baum (USA) Stan’s NoTubes Elite Women’s MTB Team 0:03:30
26. Katherine Shields (USA) Mock Orange Pro CX Team 0:03:35
27. Christina Gokey-Smith (USA) Colonel’s/Sho-Air 0:03:38
28. Andrianna Zolton (USA) Jlvelo Ambassadors 0:03:39
29. Emily Shields (USA) Mock Orange Pro CX Team 0:03:40
30. Rebecca Gross (USA) Raleigh-Clement
31. Kristin Weber (USA) Boulder Cycle Sport 0:03:42
32. Andrea Wilson (USA) Brickhouse Racing p/b Nimblewear USA 0:03:47
33. Amanda Carey (USA) Stan’s NoTubes Elite 0:03:54
34. Judy Freeman (USA) Crankbrothers Race Club 0:04:53
35. Nicole Duke (USA) Marin-Spy 0:05:08
36. Sarah Sturm (USA) Real Wheels 0:05:11
37. Lisa Hudson (USA) Feedback Sports Racing 0:05:12
38. Carolina Gomez Villafane (Arg) Team Rambuski Law 0:06:05
39. Shannon Gibson (USA) NoTubes Elite CX 0:06:46
40. Bre Rue (USA) Fred Meyer Cycling Team 0:07:09
41. Natalie Koncz (USA) Zuster Cycling 0:07:24
42. Karen Brocket (USA) Jetcycling 0:07:35
43. Stacey Spencer (Can) Phillips Brewing Company-Code Performance 0:07:47
44. Nicole Borem (USA) Don Walker Cycles Racing -3laps
45. Stace Cooper (USA) TBBCX-Gheto
46. Lyne Bessette (Can) Cyclocrossworld.com DNS
47. Kate Powlison (USA) Evol Elite Racing DNS

Men’s Results

Camarena Tequila Whole Shot Award – Opening Lap
Wout van Aert – Telenet Fidea Cycling Team

Clif Shot 2nd Lap Sprint
Bart Wellens – Telenet Fidea Cycling Team

WICKWËRKS Wicked Fast Lap Award
Jeremy Powers – Rapha-Focus

Men’s Overall

1. Sven Nys (Bel) Crelan-Euphony 0:57:32
2. Jeremy Powers (USA) Rapha-Focus 0:00:27
3. Geoff Kabush (Can) Scott-3Rox Racing 0:00:39
4. Ryan Trebon (USA) Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com 0:00:59
5. Wout Van Aert (Bel) Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team 0:01:31
6. Quinten Hermans (Bel) Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team 0:01:32
7. Tim Johnson (USA) Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com 0:01:33
8. Adam Craig (USA) Giant Factory Off-Road Team 0:01:34
9. Ben Berden (Bel) Raleigh-Clement 0:01:45
10. Bart Wellens (Bel) Telenet-Fidea Cycling Team 0:01:51
11. James Driscoll (USA) Raleigh-Clement 0:01:53
12. Yannick Eckmann (USA) Cal Giant Berry Farms-Specialized 0:02:09
13. Joshua Johnson (USA) Giant Factory Off-Road Team 0:02:10
14. Bradley White (USA) Moms In Tow Cyclocross 0:02:12
15. Troy Wells (USA) Team Clif Bar 0:02:17
16. Jonathan Page (USA) Fuji-Spy-Competitive Cyclist 0:02:23
17. Daniel Summerhill (USA) K-Edge/Felt Bicycles 0:02:42
18. Benjamin Sonntag (Ger) Team Clif Bar 0:02:43
19. Allen Krughoff (USA) Raleigh-Clement 0:02:44
20. Robin Eckmann (USA) California Giant Cycling Team 0:02:46
21. Cameron Dodge (USA) Team Skyline-Scott Bikes
22. Carl Decker (USA) Giant Factory Off-Road Team 0:02:48
23. Tobin Ortenblad (USA) Cal Giant Berry Farms-Specialized 0:03:16
24. Todd Wells (USA) Specialized 0:03:43
25. Aaron Schooler (Can) Team H&R Block 0:03:54
26. Cody Kaiser (USA) Cal Giant Berry Farms-Specialized 0:03:57
27. Matt Shriver (USA) Trek Cyclocross Collective 0:03:58
28. Benjamin Jacques-Maynes (USA) Jamis CX 0:04:23
29. Adam Myerson (USA) Team SmartStop p/b Mountain Khakis 0:04:24
30. Jake Wells (USA) Stan’s NoTubes Elite Cyclocross Team 0:04:25
31. Yoshitaka Hama (Jpn) Snel Cyclocross Team 0:04:42
32. Jacob Sitler (USA) SEAVS-Haymarket p/b Van Dessel 0:04:43
33. Tim Allen (USA) Feedback Sports – Foundry Cycles
34. Thomas Turner (USA) 0:04:45
35. Jared Nieters (USA) SEAVS-Haymarket p/b Van Dessel 0:05:10
36. Rotem Ishay (Isr) Boo Bikes 0:05:16
37. Sven Vanthourenhout (Bel) Crelan-Euphony 0:05:20
38. Jeff Kluck (USA) Queen City Cycling 0:05:24
39. Lewis Gaffney (USA) American Classic Pro CX Team 0:05:33
40. Adam St. Germain (USA) ENGVT-Specialized 0:05:49
41. Mike Garrigan (Can) Van Dessel 0:06:01
42. Taylor Carrington (USA) Feedback Sports 0:06:04
43. Robert Marion (USA) American Classic Pro CX Team 0:06:12
44. Kevin Noiles (Can) Bicycle Bluebook-HRS-Rock Lobster 0:06:17
45. Derek Zandstra (Can) Scott-3Rox Racing 0:06:35
46. Christian Helmig (Lux) Trisport Echternach Presented By Elbow 0:08:27
47. Jeremy Durrin (USA) Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies -3laps
48. Stephen Ettinger (USA) BMC Mountainbike Racing
49. Isaac Neff (USA) Trek Cyclocross Collective
50. Tyler Coplea (USA) Harmony Systems-Trek
51. Tim Van Nuffel (Bel) DCM Ciclingteam
52. Chris Jackson (USA) Castex Racing p/b Felt
53. Keith Hillier (USA) Team Rambuski Law
54. Maksym Shepitko (Ukr) Hudson Cyclocross
55. Luis Alberto Romero Amaran (Cub) Jamis CX
56. Scott Chapin (USA) Bicycle Blue Book-HRS-Rock Lobster -4laps
57. Skyler Trujillo (USA) Boo Bikes
58. Cory Greenberg (USA) 10 Speed Coffee-Pedalersfork
59. Sherwood Plant (Can) Musette Caffe
60. Mike Sarnecki (Can) Kokanee Redbike
61. Chad Tieman (USA) Summit City Specialized
62. Ben Bertiger (USA) Stage 17-Cylance -5laps
63. Ken Hanson (USA) Focus Bicycles
64. Rich Weis (USA) Trek Factory Racing -6laps
65. Shawn Milne (USA) Keough Cyclocross DNF
66. Weston Schempf (USA) SEAVS-Haymarket p/b Van Dessel DNF
67. Manuel Yves Eckert (Ger) Audi Cycling Team DNF
68. Zach McDonald (USA) Rapha-Focus DNS
69. Ryan Dewald (USA) Team Skyline DNS
70. Braden Kappius (USA) Team Clif Bar DNS
71. Justin Hines (Can) Framework Racing Team DNS