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1 Max Plaxton (Can) Specialized Racing
2 Sam Schultz (USA) Subaru Trek
3 Geoff Kabush (Can) Scott-3Rox Racing
4 Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (USA) Subaru Trek
5 Barry Wicks (USA) Kona
6 Todd Wells (USA) Specialized Racing
7 Russell Finsterwald (USA) Subaru Trek
8 Sid Taberlay (Aus) Kenda/H20 Overdrive
9 Burry Stander (RSA) Specialized Racing
10 Colin Cares (USA)
11 Stephen Ettinger (USA) BMC MTN Bike Racing
12 Howard Grotts (USA) Specialized Racing
13 Spencer Paxson (USA) Kona
14 Thomas Turner (USA) Jamis
-1lap Alex Grant (USA) Cannondale Factory
-4laps Carl Decker (USA) Giant Factory Off Road
-4laps Troy Wells (USA)
-4laps Andrew Watson (Can) Norco Factory Team
-4laps Adam Morka (Can) Trek Canada
-4laps Neal Kindree (Can) Specialized
-4laps Kerry Werner (USA) BMC MTN Bike Racing
-4laps Kris Sneddon (Can) Kona
-4laps Mitchell Hoke (USA) Clif Bar
-5laps Cory Wallace (Can) Kona Factory Team
-5laps Jason Sager (USA) Jamis
-5laps Cameron Jette (Can) Scott - 3 Rox Racing
-6laps Drew Edsall (USA) Kenda-Felt
-6laps Peter Glassford (Can) Trek Canada
-6laps Andrew L'esperance (Can) Norco Factory Team
-6laps Josh Carlson (Aus) Giant Factory Off Road
-6laps Miguel Valadez (USA) Ellsworth
-6laps Macky Franklin (USA)
-6laps Cody Kaiser (USA) California Giant
-6laps Zach Valdez (USA) Whole Athlete-Specialized
-6laps Onodera Ken (Jpn) Team Specialized
-6laps Kevin Smallman (USA)
-6laps Thomas Bundgaard (Den) Racing 29Ers
-6laps Brendon Davids (USA) Sho-Air
-6laps Jason Moeschler (USA)
-7laps Yuki Ikeda (Jpn) Topeak Ergon Racing
-7laps Brennan Wodtli (USA) All Access Racing/Gia
-7laps Brady Kappius (USA) Clif Bar
-7laps Scott Tietzel (USA)
-7laps Robert Marion (USA)
-7laps Tyson Wagler (Can) Scott-3 Rox Racing
-7laps Jason Siegle (USA) SDG Felt
-7laps Alex Wild (USA)
-7laps Tanner Hurst (USA) American Classic
-8laps Clint Claassen (USA)
-8laps Jordan Kahlenberg (USA) Giant Midatlantic
-8laps Nick Truitt (USA) Yeti/Pactimo Pro XC
-8laps Ross Holbrook (USA)
-8laps Sheng Shan Chiang (Tpe) Specialized Racing
-8laps Travis Glysson (USA) AZ Devo
-9laps Craig Wohlschlaeger (USA) The Hub/Giant
-9laps Stephen Dempsey (USA) Freehub Magazine
-9laps Chris Thibodeau (USA) Specialized/Curve
DNF Derek Zandstra (Can) Scott-3 Rox Racing]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:06:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/630152-Sea-Otter-Classic-STXC-2012-Mens-Race http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624297-Cape-Epic-At-Its-Worst-Jason-Sager-Justin-Lindine Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:25:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624297-Cape-Epic-At-Its-Worst-Jason-Sager-Justin-Lindine http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624232-147km-Of-Suffering-Stage-3-POV
1 Christoph Sauser (Swi) & Burry Stander (RSA) 36One-Songo-Specialized 5:31:04
2 Kevin Evans (RSA) & David George (RSA) 360Life 0:00:03
3 Hannes Genze (Ger) & Andreas Kugler (Swi) Multivan Merida Biking 0:08:43
4 Thomas Dietsch (Fra) & Tim Boehme (Ger) Bulls 0:08:44
5 Kevin Van Hoovels (Bel) & Sébastien Carabin (Bel) Versluys - Craft 0:08:45
6 Alban Lakata (Aut) & Robert Mennen (Ger) Topeak Ergon Racing 0:09:07
7 Urs Huber (Swi) & Konny Looser (Swi) Stöckli Pro 0:09:08
8 Karl Platt (Ger) & Stefan Sahm (Ger) Bulls 0:09:08
9 Nico Bell (RSA) & Gawie Combrinck (RSA) Westvaal-Columbia 0:12:55
10 Max Knox (RSA) & Kohei Yamamoto (Jpn) Songo-Specialized 0:13:26]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:20:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624232-147km-Of-Suffering-Stage-3-POV http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624231-Jason-Sager-Justin-Lindine-Are-Broken-Men-Stage-3 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:14:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624231-Jason-Sager-Justin-Lindine-Are-Broken-Men-Stage-3 http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624077-Africa-Euros-and-lots-of-dust-Stage-2-POV
action.worldbicyclerelief.org/page/outreach/view/individual/CapeEpic2012]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:56:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624077-Africa-Euros-and-lots-of-dust-Stage-2-POV http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624075-Jason-Sager-Justin-Lindine-Working-On-Their-Tan-Stage-1 action.worldbicyclerelief.org/page/outreach/view/individual/CapeEpic2012]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:50:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/624075-Jason-Sager-Justin-Lindine-Working-On-Their-Tan-Stage-1 http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/623999-Justin-Lindine-First-Stage-Of-The-Epic Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:01:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/623999-Justin-Lindine-First-Stage-Of-The-Epic http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/613820-New-Course-Preview-Mellow-Johnnys-Classic-2012 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:56:00 CST http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/613820-New-Course-Preview-Mellow-Johnnys-Classic-2012 http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/592024-Trans-Andes-Challenge-2012 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:14:00 CST http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/592024-Trans-Andes-Challenge-2012 http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/583688-Volcano-Mountain-Biking-Osorno-Volcano-Challenge-in-Chile Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:14:00 CST http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/583688-Volcano-Mountain-Biking-Osorno-Volcano-Challenge-in-Chile http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/579050-Urbano-Osorno-Trans-Andes-w-Team-Jamis Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:16:00 CST http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/579050-Urbano-Osorno-Trans-Andes-w-Team-Jamis http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/540366-Freshie-Pow-Pow-With-Jason-Sager Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:36:00 CST http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/540366-Freshie-Pow-Pow-With-Jason-Sager http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/512027-Trans-Andes-Challenge-The-Film Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:55:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/512027-Trans-Andes-Challenge-The-Film http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/506826-Jason-Sager-Dirt-Demo Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:51:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/506826-Jason-Sager-Dirt-Demo http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/500032-Skinnies-by-Team-Jamis Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:02:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/500032-Skinnies-by-Team-Jamis http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/497428-Trans-Andes-Challenge-trailer
Following an international team, Jamis Bicycles, the film documents the life of professional racers as they explore the people, food and countryside of Chile, train in the
mountains of the Patagonia region, and ultimately compete in the grueling competition known as Trans Andes Challenge.

The Trans Andes Challenge is one of the premier international mountain bike stage races, with participants
representing some 20 + countries. Two-person and solo teams compete over the course of a week and the best over-all time wins. Participants share meals and live in a roaming camp as the race progresses across 250 miles.

Produced by Jason Sager
Directed by Brian Vernor
Featuring Blake Harlan, Ben Sonntag, Jason Sager, Mary McConneloug, and Mike Broderick]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:15:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/497428-Trans-Andes-Challenge-trailer http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494431-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-7
The open men™s class raced to secure their overall spot on some of the best trail conditions the world has to offer. Kona™s Barry Wicks took an early flyer on the initial technical sections but was caught early by GC leader Jeremiah Bishop (Cannondale), second place GC Jason Sager (Jamis) and Justin Lindine (BikeReg.com/Joe™s Garage/Scott.) The trio worked together and in the end it was Lindine who took the final stage victory as Bishop, who rolled across in second, claimed his second overall TSE title with Sager in second and Kona™s Kris Sneddon in third overall.

The women™s class rode a parade loop today with the top five taking a trail ride together and enjoying a perfect day in the sun. Amanda Carey (Kenda/Felt) is the 2011 TSE champion followed by Selene Yeager (Team CF) and Vicki Barclay (NoTubes/FTC/Performance Labs), who won the final days contest.

In an odd twist, the singlespeed class was all business when Morgan Miller (West Virginia Night Club) said no deal to a single speed parade lap. As fate would have it, Miller, who won the stage, took advantage of a flat tire by second place GC rider Rich Dillen (Team Dickey) and moved into second overall despite a frantic chase by Dillen all the way to the line. Rich Straub (Freeze Thaw/BikeFlights/NoTubes) rode a conservative race and secured his overall TSE title.]]> Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:53:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494431-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-7 http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494213-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-6
As the open men went up the first singletrack climb off the start Jeremiah Bishop, riding his Cannondale Scalpel 29’er prototype once again, opened up a 25-second gap but sat up at the top to regroup with teammate Alex Grant, Sneddon, his teammate Barry Wicks, Sager and a few other contenders. When the group finally hit the big climb Sager attacked. “He went like it was a road race and instantly got a gap,” explained Bishop.

As the group followed, Wicks was setting pace for his teammate Snedden, who was second on GC. At this point Grant went to the front and pulled Bishop up to Sager.

“When I saw there was separation I slowed down a little just because that far out you need people to ride with,” said Sager. “I heard that Sneddon was gaining faster than Grant so we had to go right away and leave Grant at that point. We were going man to man. Kris chased hard and I went hard.”

As they progressed through the 38-mile course Bishop played it safe, knowing that Sager was on a mission to put time into Sneddon and possibly take over second place in the GC. As the pair hit the rocky singletrack climb leading up to Tussey Ridge, Sager got the jump as Bishop followed, eventually getting around and opening a small gap on the technical section. Unfortunately Bishop lost his chain on the backside of the mountain allowing Sager to join back on. Once the pair hit the final four-mile gravel road to the finish Bishop, knowing that Sager was working to get back time took only took token pulls to keep the pace up. Once the pair turned onto the steep, one-mile grassy climb that funneled to the finish line Bishop attacked and won with 30 seconds to spare over Sager and 7mn:37sec over Grant. But the Jamis rider’s efforts were not in vain, he was able to secure second overall in the GC heading into the last day, 7mn:30sec behind Bishop. Sneddon fell back to third overall, 7mn:31sec behind Sager.

As the open women rode up the first singletrack in a compact group all the major players were accounted for early. Heading into the fireroad climb Amanda Carey (Kenda/Felt) opened up a convincing lead but once into the technical trails Selene Yeager (Team CF) closed the gap and eventually passed her going across the ridge. Once off the rocks and on the final run-in to the finish Carey was able to catch back on to Yeager and then pull away for a solo victory, all but securing her GC title at the conclusion of tomorrow’s final stage.

In the hotly contested single-speed race, Morgan Miller (West Virginia Night Club) took yet another win ahead of Rich Dillen (Team Dicky) and GC leader Rich Straub (Freeze Thaw/BikeFlights/NoTubes).

“When Morgan saw Straub it was over, f**k it,” quipped Dillen. “I had stopped to straighten my rotor then I rode behind Miller for a while but when he saw Straub he was gone. I wanted no part if it.”

Greg Martin (Club Ride) who started the day in third overall retired from the race mid-stage and in so doing moves Miller into third overall on GC, 8mn:04sec behind Dillen and 29mn: 07sec behind Straub.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:17:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494213-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-6 http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494183-Jason-Sager-Stage-6-Transylvania-Epic Fri, 03 Jun 2011 18:04:07 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494183-Jason-Sager-Stage-6-Transylvania-Epic http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494173-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-5 Bryan Fawely™s (Orbea USA) consistency riding a carbon hardtail gave him the overall over Konas Kris Sneddon and Jamis Captain Jason Sager. Fawley won section two and four (with Sneddon in second both times) and ended up tied with Sneddon on time but by virtue of winning two sections compared to Sneddon™s one, he got the top podium position and the Super D winner™s jersey. Cannondales Jeremiah Bishop snagged the third section just ahead of Sneddon and Sager. Bishop now has just a 2m:06sec lead over Sneddon and 7m:09sec over Sager on GC.
Of his plans for tomorrows Queen Stage, Rothrock Mountain at 38 miles in length with 5,300 feet of climbing Sager had this to say, Im not going to get seven minutes on Bishop unless it™s a 10,000 foot climbing day and on paper he should still win so I™m focusing on Sneddon. I have to get him on the early climbs and then ride his pace on the technical trails, which he™s really good at. Basically its going to be an all-out day.
The womens open class saw a dominating performance by Team CFs Selene Yeager. She led every section from start to finish on her Specialized S-Works Epic, uncontested and unchallenged.
Early in the week Yeager said she was targeting today for a possible win. œI knew today was a day I could win because I™m a good starter and a good technical rider so I wanted to play to my strengths, she said post race. œI knew my chances of winning a lot of stages was slim this year because of the competition so I wanted to get at least one and this was it.
Sue Haywood (Shenandoah Bikes/Kenda/Turner/I-9) took second in sections two and four but it wasn™t enough to overcome a 19-second deficit to Amanda Carey (Kenda/Felt) in the first section. Carey took second place on the day by one second over Haywood.
Carey still holds onto the top slot in women™s GC but Yeager pulled 90-seconds back from her today and increased her lead over Vicki Barclay (NoTubes/FTC/Performance Labs) by 15m:04sec.
Morgan Miller (West Virginia Night Club) won his second straight single-speed stage over Rich Straub (Freeze Thaw/BikeFlights/NoTubes) and Greg Martin (Club Ride) with former GC leader Rich Dillen (Team Dicky) coming in forth on the day. Straub retains his hold on the leaders jersey with Dillen just over 17 minutes back in second.]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:14:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494173-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-5 http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494066-Team-Jamis-Cam-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-5
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Stage 5 of the Trans-Sylvania Epic offers a unique formula to the stage racing format. Originally conceived as a Super-D contest, it morphed into what’s referred to as a “Mini-XC Day.” Riders roll socially on a 28-mile loop that has four special sections. Classes line up and race sectors of trail that average about 13 to 14 minutes. Each one begins with a short climb and runs into ultra technical flat and downhill singletrack and times are tallied and totaled with the lowest combined time for all four winning the day. The concept was created to upset the status quo and produce a new podium. This year, besides being one of the more fun days for all competitors it produced a new winner on the day for the open men.
Bryan Fawely’s (Orbea USA) consistency riding a carbon hardtail gave him the overall over Kona’s Kris Sneddon and Jamis Captain Jason Sager. Fawley won section two and four (with Sneddon in second both times) and ended up tied with Sneddon on time but by virtue of winning two sections compared to Sneddon’s one, he got the top podium position and the Super D winner’s jersey. Cannondale’s Jeremiah Bishop snagged the third section just ahead of Sneddon and Sager. Bishop now has just a 2m:06sec lead over Sneddon and 7m:09sec over Sager on GC.
Of his plans for tomorrow’s Queen Stage, Rothrock Mountain at 38 miles in length with 5,300 feet of climbing Sager had this to say, “I’m not going to get seven minutes on Bishop unless it’s a 10,000 foot climbing day and on paper he should still win so I’m focusing on Sneddon. I have to get him on the early climbs and then ride his pace on the technical trails, which he’s really good at. Basically it’s going to be an all-out day.”
The women’s open class saw a dominating performance by Team CF’s Selene Yeager. She led every section from start to finish on her Specialized S-Works Epic, uncontested and unchallenged.
Early in the week Yeager said she was targeting today for a possible win. “I knew today was a day I could win because I’m a good starter and a good technical rider so I wanted to play to my strengths,” she said post race. “I knew my chances of winning a lot of stages was slim this year because of the competition so I wanted to get at least one and this was it.”
Sue Haywood (Shenandoah Bikes/Kenda/Turner/I-9) took second in sections two and four but it wasn’t enough to overcome a 19-second deficit to Amanda Carey (Kenda/Felt) in the first section. Carey took second place on the day by one second over Haywood.
Carey still holds onto the top slot in women’s GC but Yeager pulled 90-seconds back from her today and increased her lead over Vicki Barclay (NoTubes/FTC/Performance Labs) by 15m:04sec.
Morgan Miller (West Virginia Night Club) won his second straight single-speed stage over Rich Straub (Freeze Thaw/BikeFlights/NoTubes) and Greg Martin (Club Ride) with former GC leader Rich Dillen (Team Dicky) coming in forth on the day. Straub retains his hold on the leaders jersey with Dillen just over 17 minutes back in second.]]> Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:15:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494066-Team-Jamis-Cam-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-5 http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494076-Jason-Sager-Stage-5-Transylvania-Epic Thu, 02 Jun 2011 21:52:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/494076-Jason-Sager-Stage-5-Transylvania-Epic http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/493910-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-4
As the bunch roared up the paved, 20-percent grade road off the start towards the singletrack all the contenders were accounted for minus Kona’s Kris Sneddon who missed the selection and later, his teammate Barry Wicks who flatted yet again today. As the group came into the first feed zone at mile nine it was the Team Jamis duo of Jason Sager and Adam Snyder, Cannondale’s Jeremiah Bishop and Alex Grant, Justin Lindine (BikeReg.com/Joe’s Garage/Scott) and Drew Edsall (Super Cool Bike Shop/Fastpaceracing). As the group exited the feed Bishop was left behind and while unleashing a frantic chase flatted twice before the finish. For the next lap and a half this selection stayed together until Sager attacked on the gravel road climb, splintering the bunch. From there he rode solo all the way in to take his second stage in a row.

For the women, Amanda Carey (Kenda/Felt) was first onto the singletrack followed by a paceline of firepower consisting of Selene Yeager (Team CF), Sue Haywood (Shenandoah Bikes/Kenda/Turner/I-9), Rebecca Rusch (Specialized), Vicki Barclay (NoTubes/FTC/Performance Labs) and Sonya Looney (Topeak/Ergon). Looney was the first to pop as Yeager began to pull away and Haywood and Rusch began to chase. This increase in speed was enough to gap Barclay shortly after. On the short but steep gravel road climb midway through the first lap Haywood and Rusch regrouped with Yeager. Haywood was the next to go on her own while Rusch and Yeager worked together to bring her back. Eventually Yeager had to back down and let Rusch go. At one point Haywood looked to be closing in on Carey but it wasn’t enough. Carey won by a safe two-minute margin over Haywood and a charging Rusch. This extended Carey’s GC lead over Yeager to nearly 16-minutes.

While neither category saw major GC changes the men’s field has grown exceptionally close with less than five minutes separating the top three.

In singlespeed action Morgan Miller topped the day followed by Rich Straub (Freeze Thaw/BikeFlights/NoTubes) and Greg Martin (Club Ride). Overnight leader Rich Dillen (Team Dicky) finished fifth, losing the jersey back to Straub.]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:29:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/493910-Transylvania-Mountain-Bike-Epic-Stage-4 http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/493899-Jason-Sager-Wins-Again-On-Stage-4-Transylvania-Epic Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:43:00 CDT http://www.cyclingdirt.org/speaker/3040-Jason-Sager/video/493899-Jason-Sager-Wins-Again-On-Stage-4-Transylvania-Epic