Planet Bike riders James, Kaitie, Kristin, and Linda made the drive down to beautiful North Carolina for a weekend of UCI racing in Hendersonville, NC. The course was well laid out and included some sections in the woods, a few off cambers, and a short steep grassy "wall" before the finish. Saturday brought sunny skies and 60 degree temps.
In the womens race Kristin attacked on the first lap and was soon joined by Dede Winfield. The two rode together the remainder of the race with Kristin attacking her on the last lap before the "wall" to take the win. Her first UCI win, Kristin was joined on the podium by Linda who finished a strong 3rd with Kaitie just behind for 4th. Great racing by the Planet Bike women!
Cyclingnews report
photo thanks to Shane Orr
In the mens race James battled through stomach issues to take 12th place.
Mens report
Sunday the conditions drastically changed with steady rain and temps in the low 40s. The course was slick and sloppy and the cold rain picked up as the Elite races drew near. The mud was thin enough that bike changes were not necessary. In the womens race Linda attacked on the first lap and had nearly a 10 second gap before a crash and dropped chain lost her nearly a minute. Winfield took advantage and held off Kaitie who finished 2nd with Kristin rounding out the podium in 3rd. Linda battled back from last place following her mechanical to finish a strong 4th.
Cyclingnews report
photo thanks to Shane Orr
photo thanks to Shane Orr
photo thanks to Jeff Zimmerman
photo thanks to Peter HymasIn the men's race James had a better day and rode well in the mud to take a solid 6th place finish and get some coveted UCI points.
Huge thanks go out to Daniel and Dave for all of their help this weekend with getting bikes ready and working the pits. It's always great to have some support out at the races! Also thank you to Kat for hosting us throughout the weekend. It was so much fun to stay at the house in the mountains and we all appreciated her hospitality! North Carolina is absolutely beautiful and they have a fun cyclocross scene. We were really glad to be able to make it down for the races!
Thanks to all of our great sponsors - Planet Bike, Edge, Ridley, Lazer, and TRP!
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