By: Joan Hanscom
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2010) - Reigning national champions Tim Johnson (Cennondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) and Katie Compton (Planet Bikes/Stevens) delivered simple declarative statements today, dominating each respective race in front of a massive Colorado crowd.
That Compton won is not news. Bouncing back from a second place ride on Saturday, Compton proved why she is a favorite not just for America but for the world. She withstood the opening attacks on the first lap and then delivered a single, first-round knockout punch that left all but Katerina Nash (Luna) on their backs.
Most impressive is that on her third lap, with Nash closing the gap, Compton delivered a 7:44 lap, at that time the fastest lap of the day for any rider of any gender or category. And she followed that up with the third fastest lap time of the day the following lap. Nash could never get close.
Compton rolled to the win ahead of Nash. Georgia Gould (Luna) finished third and retained the overall series lead. Nicole Duke (Hudz/Subaru) opened strong and held on for sixth place, scoring the SRAM Most Aggressive Rider honor.
The men's race saw a traditional opening blast from Jeremy Powers (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com). From that sprung Ryan Trebon (Kona) on his own assault. Only one rider could attach to his wheel: Johnson.
"I was really worried because Ryan is really strong on those long sections," said Johnson afterward, noting he could barely contain Trebon.
Johnson clawed his way to the lead and applied pressure on Trebon throughout the second lap. Behind them, Powers, Todd Wells (Specialized/California Giant) and Geoff Kabush (Rocky Mountain/Maxxis) fought to reach the leaders to no avail.
Entering the third lap, Johnson pressed the pace intent on an hour-long struggle with Trebon. Then disaster struck for Trebon.
"I heard something but did not know what happened," said Johnson. What he did not see was Trebon ensnared in course team and going over his bike. The incident happened near the entrance to the pit, where Trebon did a bike change.
"I just heard 'GO! GO! GO! He's on the ground!' So I just went," said Johnson.
Trebon cracked and never saw Johnson again. Powers and Wells passed Trebon, who would dissolve behind Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossrworld.com), Troy Wells (Clif Bar) and Adam Craig (Rabobank/Giant).
Johnson attacked the course to create an insurmountable lead while Powers dueled with Wells. With three laps to go disaster struck for Wells while attempting to bunny-hop two barriers. The tall rider went over the bars hard, striking his face and injuring his leg. Powers, looking back at the carnage, pressed ahead. Wells withdrew.
Johnson cruised to victory; Powers finished second. Kabush surged into third and fended off late charges from both Driscoll and Craig. Finishing in sixth, Troy Wells earned honors as the SRAM Most Aggressive Rider.
In the Under-23 category, the future of American 'cross shone brightly as Zach McDonald (Rapha/Focus) again dueled with Luke Keough (Champion Sponsors). McDonald took the day and the overall series lead. Cody Kaiser (Specialized/California Giant) rode strongly to finish third in that category.
MEN
1 2 USA19770805 JOHNSON Timothy Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld. USA 1:02:41 9
2 1 USA19830629 POWERS Jeremy Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld. USA 1:03:21 9
3 7 CAN19770414 KABUSH Geoff CAN 1:03:46 9
4 4 USA19861111 DRISCOLL James Cannondale/CyclocrossWorld.com USA 1:03:54 9
5 8 USA19810815 CRAIG Adam USA 1:04:01 9
6 15 USA19840619 WELLS Troy Team Clif Bar USA 1:05:07 9
7 5 USA19790806 JONES Christopher Rapha / Focus USA 1:05:20 9
8 10 USA19820311 SCHOUTEN Tristan cyclocrossracing.com/Blue/Rolf USA 1:05:26 9
9 19 USA19910213 * MCDONALD* Zach Rapha / Focus USA 1:05:30 9
10 17 USA19780606 MATTER Brian Gear Grinder USA 1:06:32 9
11 3 USA19810305 TREBON Ryan KONA USA 1:06:44 9
12 24 USA19870529 KAPPIUS Braden Team Clif Bar USA 1:06:59 9
13 9 USA19910810 * KEOUGH* Luke Champion System p/b Keough Cycl USA 1:07:06 9
14 12 USA19811115 WICKS Barry KONA USA 1:07:28 9
15 29 USA19930527 * KAISER* Cody California Giant/Specialized USA 1:07:31 9
16 26 USA19790124 PACOCHA Matthew USA 1:07:38 9
17 48 USA19841209 PAXSON Spencer Team S&M USA 1:07:47 9
18 22 USA19830805 BABCOCK Sean KONA FSA USA 1:07:53 9
19 21 USA19840219 KRUGHOFF Allen Boulder Cycle Sport USA 1:08:00 9
20 13 USA19871114 MCGRATH Adam Thule/Van Dessel Cyclocross USA 1:08:05 9
21 60 USA19900127 * HURST* Chris USA 1:08:10 9
22 30 USA19910731 * HINKENS* Jack Team Plan C/pb Stevens USA 1:08:14 9
23 11 USA19850612 ANTHONY Jesse California Giant / Specialized USA 1:08:16 9
24 53 USA19891110 * HACKWORTHY* Dave Team Plan C USA 1:08:37 9
25 20 USA19900616 * FERGUSON* Jeremy California Giant/Specialized USA 1:08:49 9
26 39 USA19910621 * EMSKY* Eric Cyclocrossracing.com pb Blue Co USA 1:08:54 9
27 42 USA19711117 DWIGHT Brandon Boulder Cycle Sport USA 1:09:10 9
28 37 GER19920506 * ECKMANN* Robin Pearl Izumi GER 1:09:43 9
29 68 USA19880314 HOKE Mitchell Clif Bar Development Cyclo-Cros USA 1:10:24 9
30 43 USA19860612 ALLEN Tim Feedback Sports USA 1:10:40 9
31 33 USA19831116 POWLISON Spencer Mafia Racing USA @1Lap 8
32 46 USA19750622 ROBINSON Justin California Giant/Specialized USA @2Lap 7
33 49 USA19860313 SPITERI Frank Peninsula Velo/Pomodoro USA @2Lap 7
34 71 USA19811015 COLE Brad KCCX/Verge p/b Challenge Tires USA @2Lap 7
35 27 USA19921007 * TRUJILLO* Skyler Black Sheep Jr. Cycling USA @2Lap 7
36 72 CAN19850620 SCHOOLER Aaron Team H&R Block CAN @3Lap 6
37 35 USA19810403 CURRY John GAS/Intrinsik USA @3Lap 6
38 50 USA19880408 MULLERVY Kevin Team Exergy USA @3Lap 6
39 38 USA19760308 HEITHECKER Troy Ciclismo Racing USA @3Lap 6
40 65 USA19710118 HARSHMAN Shawn Konig Racing pb Harshman Wealth USA @3Lap 6
41 55 USA19810901 HARDING Russell Natural Grocers p/b XP Companie USA @3Lap 6
42 67 USA19910730 * BLOCK* David Boulder Cycle Sport USA @3Lap 6
43 36 USA19880630 * FRETZ* Caley VeloNews USA @3Lap 6
44 69 USA19840328 TIETZEL Scott Specialized - Curve Inc. USA @3Lap 6
45 57 USA19700708 JOHNSON Doug bandwagon racing USA @4Lap 5
46 47 USA19741127 MICKIEWICZ Bryan Hammer Nutrition USA @4Lap 5
47 34 USA19790523 HILL Casey Mafia Racing USA @4Lap 5
48 64 USA19880408 MULLERVY Conor Team Exergy USA @4Lap 5
49 62 USA19730221 BOUPLON Aaron Rocky Mounts / Izze USA @4Lap 5
50 63 USA19890501 * ROSS* Will Kaladi Bro's/Chain Reaction USA @4Lap 5
51 61 USA19740412 BRANDT Chris Brandt-Sorenson.com USA @4Lap 5
52 31 USA19830317 HOLBROOK Ross Boulder Cycle Sport USA @4Lap 5
53 51 USA19791109 NENNINGER Geoffrey USA @5Lap 4
54 45 USA19730804 MILLER Nathan The Church of the Big Ring/XSIN USA @5Lap 4
55 59 USA19720720 ARCHER James Specialized Bicycles USA @5Lap 4
56 28 USA19790908 MILLS Adam KCCX/Verge p/b Challenge USA @5Lap 4
57 32 CAN19770418 BATSTONE Keith Rundle Mountain Cycling Club CAN @5Lap 4
58 40 USA19801229 MILLER Lane Louisville Cyclery USA @6Lap 3
59 73 CAN19710627 CONNOR Trevor Rio Grande CAN @6Lap 3
DNF 6 USA19751225 WELLS Todd Specialized USA
DNF 18 USA19870607 WEIGHALL Nicholas California Giant/Specialized USA
DNF 23 USA19861010 SHERER Mike The Pony Shop USA
DNF 25 USA19900622 * FISHER* Steve Rad Racing NW / Hagens Berman L USA
DNF 66 USA19810306 COLLIER Corey On the River USA
DNF 54 USA19900303 * SCHMALZ* Joseph KCCX/Verge Presented by Challen USA
DNF 56 USA19760520 SHEEK David SDG Factory Team USA
WOMEN
1 2 USA19781203 COMPTON Katherine Planet Bike USA 39:08 5
2 3 CZE19771209 NASH Katerina CZE 39:23 5
3 6 USA19800105 GOULD Georgia Luna Pro Team USA 40:23 5
4 5 USA19731226 MILLER Meredith USA 41:52 5
5 7 USA19870909 DOMBROSKI Amy Luna Pro Team USA 42:04 5
6 14 USA19740502 DUKE Nicole HUDZ-Vista Subaru USA 42:45 5
7 8 USA19751011 BRUNO ROY Maureen USA 42:54 5
8 10 USA19730527 SHERWIN Katherine Hudz-Vista Subaru USA 42:58 5
9 16 USA19861213 MILLER Amanda Hudz-Subaru Cycling Team USA 42:58 5
10 17 USA19810629 PENNINGTON Alice S&M USA 43:05 5
11 1 USA19641211 VAN GILDER Laura C3 Athletes Serving Athletes USA 43:28 5
12 19 USA19780919 CAREY Amanda Kenda/Felt USA 43:30 5
13 13 USA19920101 ANTONNEAU Kaitlin Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com USA 43:58 5
14 11 USA19760109 HOWE Barbara Ibis and the Danger Twins USA 44:18 5
15 36 USA19811223 CURRY Lisa GAS/Intrinsik USA 44:49 5
16 15 CAN19851019 HARLTON Pepper Juventus Cycling Club CAN 44:51 5
17 38 USA19740508 STRONG Lisa Hudz- subaru USA 46:01 5
18 31 USA19740627 BONI Kristal Blue sky Velo USA 46:19 5
19 24 USA19790513 TAYLOR Megan COMotion Sports USA 46:23 5
20 28 USA19771008 COOGAN CISEK Corey Team Plan C PB Stevens USA 47:05 5
21 30 USA19730527 HUDSON Lisa Feedback Sports USA @1Lap 4
22 39 USA19761024 BLAY Becca USA @1Lap 4
23 37 USA19740709 BAUM Nina Cannondale USA @1Lap 4
24 22 USA19710818 CASH WOOTTEN Carrie Team Vera Bradley Foundation USA @1Lap 4
25 23 USA19640511 WEBBER Lauri Secret Henry's Team USA @1Lap 4
26 18 USA19790124 CHURCH Kristine Human Zoom/ Pabst Blue Ribbon USA @1Lap 4
27 34 USA19660810 GIBSON Shannon Ellsworth- NoTubes USA @1Lap 4
28 12 CAN19821216 CURTIS Katy Cyclemeisters/Bow Cycle CAN @1Lap 4
29 21 USA19701221 HECKMAN Lora USA @1Lap 4
30 32 USA19850506 SCHEIDER Kate Mafia Racing USA @1Lap 4
31 27 USA19831005 SCHAPER Amanda SDG Factory Team USA @2Lap 3
32 26 USA19770220 JOHNSON Catherine Rocky Mounts/ Izze USA @2Lap 3
33 29 USA19790917 BUSH Lynn Tough Girl / SCOTT USA @2Lap 3
34 33 USA19600222 GARVEY Deirdre Louisville Cyclery USA @3Lap 2
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2010) - Reigning national champions Tim Johnson (Cennondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com) and Katie Compton (Planet Bikes/Stevens) delivered simple declarative statements today, dominating each respective race in front of a massive Colorado crowd.
That Compton won is not news. Bouncing back from a second place ride on Saturday, Compton proved why she is a favorite not just for America but for the world. She withstood the opening attacks on the first lap and then delivered a single, first-round knockout punch that left all but Katerina Nash (Luna) on their backs.
Most impressive is that on her third lap, with Nash closing the gap, Compton delivered a 7:44 lap, at that time the fastest lap of the day for any rider of any gender or category. And she followed that up with the third fastest lap time of the day the following lap. Nash could never get close.
Compton rolled to the win ahead of Nash. Georgia Gould (Luna) finished third and retained the overall series lead. Nicole Duke (Hudz/Subaru) opened strong and held on for sixth place, scoring the SRAM Most Aggressive Rider honor.
The men's race saw a traditional opening blast from Jeremy Powers (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld.com). From that sprung Ryan Trebon (Kona) on his own assault. Only one rider could attach to his wheel: Johnson.
"I was really worried because Ryan is really strong on those long sections," said Johnson afterward, noting he could barely contain Trebon.
Johnson clawed his way to the lead and applied pressure on Trebon throughout the second lap. Behind them, Powers, Todd Wells (Specialized/California Giant) and Geoff Kabush (Rocky Mountain/Maxxis) fought to reach the leaders to no avail.
Entering the third lap, Johnson pressed the pace intent on an hour-long struggle with Trebon. Then disaster struck for Trebon.
"I heard something but did not know what happened," said Johnson. What he did not see was Trebon ensnared in course team and going over his bike. The incident happened near the entrance to the pit, where Trebon did a bike change.
"I just heard 'GO! GO! GO! He's on the ground!' So I just went," said Johnson.
Trebon cracked and never saw Johnson again. Powers and Wells passed Trebon, who would dissolve behind Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossrworld.com), Troy Wells (Clif Bar) and Adam Craig (Rabobank/Giant).
Johnson attacked the course to create an insurmountable lead while Powers dueled with Wells. With three laps to go disaster struck for Wells while attempting to bunny-hop two barriers. The tall rider went over the bars hard, striking his face and injuring his leg. Powers, looking back at the carnage, pressed ahead. Wells withdrew.
Johnson cruised to victory; Powers finished second. Kabush surged into third and fended off late charges from both Driscoll and Craig. Finishing in sixth, Troy Wells earned honors as the SRAM Most Aggressive Rider.
In the Under-23 category, the future of American 'cross shone brightly as Zach McDonald (Rapha/Focus) again dueled with Luke Keough (Champion Sponsors). McDonald took the day and the overall series lead. Cody Kaiser (Specialized/California Giant) rode strongly to finish third in that category.
MEN
1 2 USA19770805 JOHNSON Timothy Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld. USA 1:02:41 9
2 1 USA19830629 POWERS Jeremy Cannondale p/b Cyclocrossworld. USA 1:03:21 9
3 7 CAN19770414 KABUSH Geoff CAN 1:03:46 9
4 4 USA19861111 DRISCOLL James Cannondale/CyclocrossWorld.com USA 1:03:54 9
5 8 USA19810815 CRAIG Adam USA 1:04:01 9
6 15 USA19840619 WELLS Troy Team Clif Bar USA 1:05:07 9
7 5 USA19790806 JONES Christopher Rapha / Focus USA 1:05:20 9
8 10 USA19820311 SCHOUTEN Tristan cyclocrossracing.com/Blue/Rolf USA 1:05:26 9
9 19 USA19910213 * MCDONALD* Zach Rapha / Focus USA 1:05:30 9
10 17 USA19780606 MATTER Brian Gear Grinder USA 1:06:32 9
11 3 USA19810305 TREBON Ryan KONA USA 1:06:44 9
12 24 USA19870529 KAPPIUS Braden Team Clif Bar USA 1:06:59 9
13 9 USA19910810 * KEOUGH* Luke Champion System p/b Keough Cycl USA 1:07:06 9
14 12 USA19811115 WICKS Barry KONA USA 1:07:28 9
15 29 USA19930527 * KAISER* Cody California Giant/Specialized USA 1:07:31 9
16 26 USA19790124 PACOCHA Matthew USA 1:07:38 9
17 48 USA19841209 PAXSON Spencer Team S&M USA 1:07:47 9
18 22 USA19830805 BABCOCK Sean KONA FSA USA 1:07:53 9
19 21 USA19840219 KRUGHOFF Allen Boulder Cycle Sport USA 1:08:00 9
20 13 USA19871114 MCGRATH Adam Thule/Van Dessel Cyclocross USA 1:08:05 9
21 60 USA19900127 * HURST* Chris USA 1:08:10 9
22 30 USA19910731 * HINKENS* Jack Team Plan C/pb Stevens USA 1:08:14 9
23 11 USA19850612 ANTHONY Jesse California Giant / Specialized USA 1:08:16 9
24 53 USA19891110 * HACKWORTHY* Dave Team Plan C USA 1:08:37 9
25 20 USA19900616 * FERGUSON* Jeremy California Giant/Specialized USA 1:08:49 9
26 39 USA19910621 * EMSKY* Eric Cyclocrossracing.com pb Blue Co USA 1:08:54 9
27 42 USA19711117 DWIGHT Brandon Boulder Cycle Sport USA 1:09:10 9
28 37 GER19920506 * ECKMANN* Robin Pearl Izumi GER 1:09:43 9
29 68 USA19880314 HOKE Mitchell Clif Bar Development Cyclo-Cros USA 1:10:24 9
30 43 USA19860612 ALLEN Tim Feedback Sports USA 1:10:40 9
31 33 USA19831116 POWLISON Spencer Mafia Racing USA @1Lap 8
32 46 USA19750622 ROBINSON Justin California Giant/Specialized USA @2Lap 7
33 49 USA19860313 SPITERI Frank Peninsula Velo/Pomodoro USA @2Lap 7
34 71 USA19811015 COLE Brad KCCX/Verge p/b Challenge Tires USA @2Lap 7
35 27 USA19921007 * TRUJILLO* Skyler Black Sheep Jr. Cycling USA @2Lap 7
36 72 CAN19850620 SCHOOLER Aaron Team H&R Block CAN @3Lap 6
37 35 USA19810403 CURRY John GAS/Intrinsik USA @3Lap 6
38 50 USA19880408 MULLERVY Kevin Team Exergy USA @3Lap 6
39 38 USA19760308 HEITHECKER Troy Ciclismo Racing USA @3Lap 6
40 65 USA19710118 HARSHMAN Shawn Konig Racing pb Harshman Wealth USA @3Lap 6
41 55 USA19810901 HARDING Russell Natural Grocers p/b XP Companie USA @3Lap 6
42 67 USA19910730 * BLOCK* David Boulder Cycle Sport USA @3Lap 6
43 36 USA19880630 * FRETZ* Caley VeloNews USA @3Lap 6
44 69 USA19840328 TIETZEL Scott Specialized - Curve Inc. USA @3Lap 6
45 57 USA19700708 JOHNSON Doug bandwagon racing USA @4Lap 5
46 47 USA19741127 MICKIEWICZ Bryan Hammer Nutrition USA @4Lap 5
47 34 USA19790523 HILL Casey Mafia Racing USA @4Lap 5
48 64 USA19880408 MULLERVY Conor Team Exergy USA @4Lap 5
49 62 USA19730221 BOUPLON Aaron Rocky Mounts / Izze USA @4Lap 5
50 63 USA19890501 * ROSS* Will Kaladi Bro's/Chain Reaction USA @4Lap 5
51 61 USA19740412 BRANDT Chris Brandt-Sorenson.com USA @4Lap 5
52 31 USA19830317 HOLBROOK Ross Boulder Cycle Sport USA @4Lap 5
53 51 USA19791109 NENNINGER Geoffrey USA @5Lap 4
54 45 USA19730804 MILLER Nathan The Church of the Big Ring/XSIN USA @5Lap 4
55 59 USA19720720 ARCHER James Specialized Bicycles USA @5Lap 4
56 28 USA19790908 MILLS Adam KCCX/Verge p/b Challenge USA @5Lap 4
57 32 CAN19770418 BATSTONE Keith Rundle Mountain Cycling Club CAN @5Lap 4
58 40 USA19801229 MILLER Lane Louisville Cyclery USA @6Lap 3
59 73 CAN19710627 CONNOR Trevor Rio Grande CAN @6Lap 3
DNF 6 USA19751225 WELLS Todd Specialized USA
DNF 18 USA19870607 WEIGHALL Nicholas California Giant/Specialized USA
DNF 23 USA19861010 SHERER Mike The Pony Shop USA
DNF 25 USA19900622 * FISHER* Steve Rad Racing NW / Hagens Berman L USA
DNF 66 USA19810306 COLLIER Corey On the River USA
DNF 54 USA19900303 * SCHMALZ* Joseph KCCX/Verge Presented by Challen USA
DNF 56 USA19760520 SHEEK David SDG Factory Team USA
WOMEN
1 2 USA19781203 COMPTON Katherine Planet Bike USA 39:08 5
2 3 CZE19771209 NASH Katerina CZE 39:23 5
3 6 USA19800105 GOULD Georgia Luna Pro Team USA 40:23 5
4 5 USA19731226 MILLER Meredith USA 41:52 5
5 7 USA19870909 DOMBROSKI Amy Luna Pro Team USA 42:04 5
6 14 USA19740502 DUKE Nicole HUDZ-Vista Subaru USA 42:45 5
7 8 USA19751011 BRUNO ROY Maureen USA 42:54 5
8 10 USA19730527 SHERWIN Katherine Hudz-Vista Subaru USA 42:58 5
9 16 USA19861213 MILLER Amanda Hudz-Subaru Cycling Team USA 42:58 5
10 17 USA19810629 PENNINGTON Alice S&M USA 43:05 5
11 1 USA19641211 VAN GILDER Laura C3 Athletes Serving Athletes USA 43:28 5
12 19 USA19780919 CAREY Amanda Kenda/Felt USA 43:30 5
13 13 USA19920101 ANTONNEAU Kaitlin Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com USA 43:58 5
14 11 USA19760109 HOWE Barbara Ibis and the Danger Twins USA 44:18 5
15 36 USA19811223 CURRY Lisa GAS/Intrinsik USA 44:49 5
16 15 CAN19851019 HARLTON Pepper Juventus Cycling Club CAN 44:51 5
17 38 USA19740508 STRONG Lisa Hudz- subaru USA 46:01 5
18 31 USA19740627 BONI Kristal Blue sky Velo USA 46:19 5
19 24 USA19790513 TAYLOR Megan COMotion Sports USA 46:23 5
20 28 USA19771008 COOGAN CISEK Corey Team Plan C PB Stevens USA 47:05 5
21 30 USA19730527 HUDSON Lisa Feedback Sports USA @1Lap 4
22 39 USA19761024 BLAY Becca USA @1Lap 4
23 37 USA19740709 BAUM Nina Cannondale USA @1Lap 4
24 22 USA19710818 CASH WOOTTEN Carrie Team Vera Bradley Foundation USA @1Lap 4
25 23 USA19640511 WEBBER Lauri Secret Henry's Team USA @1Lap 4
26 18 USA19790124 CHURCH Kristine Human Zoom/ Pabst Blue Ribbon USA @1Lap 4
27 34 USA19660810 GIBSON Shannon Ellsworth- NoTubes USA @1Lap 4
28 12 CAN19821216 CURTIS Katy Cyclemeisters/Bow Cycle CAN @1Lap 4
29 21 USA19701221 HECKMAN Lora USA @1Lap 4
30 32 USA19850506 SCHEIDER Kate Mafia Racing USA @1Lap 4
31 27 USA19831005 SCHAPER Amanda SDG Factory Team USA @2Lap 3
32 26 USA19770220 JOHNSON Catherine Rocky Mounts/ Izze USA @2Lap 3
33 29 USA19790917 BUSH Lynn Tough Girl / SCOTT USA @2Lap 3
34 33 USA19600222 GARVEY Deirdre Louisville Cyclery USA @3Lap 2
