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USGP Portland Cup - C1/C2
Portland, Oregon, December 1-2, 2007
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Race 1 - December 1: Elite Women, 40 minutes
Gould too strong for Compton
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At the series' last stop in Mercer County NJ, Georgia Gould took both wins and the leader's jersey heading into Portland. The Luna rider proved today that her New Jersey sweep was no fluke as she powered her way to victory over Katie Compton and the entire women's field. At the beginning of the race Compton was able to take a lead but could not lose Gould who was able to keep the number two ranked rider in the world in her sights. Gould had slightly better handling skills in the technical sections and was able to catch Compton and eventually pulled past her. Gould finished with a 23 second margin over Compton and keeps the leader's jersey going into the series finale. There was a battle for second place as Compton was caught by Katerina Nash (Luna) but eventually fought her off to finish second. Nash who rounded out the podium in third, again showed great determination as she started in the second row and fought her way to the podium.
Photography
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Images by Mitch Clinton/www.clintonphoto.com
- Georgia Gould (Luna) at the front not long after the start
- Georgia Gould (Luna)
- Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) did not have time to admire the falling leaves
- Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain Haywood) cant believe what she sees ahead
- A couple of riders attempt to ride the run up
- Katerina Nash (Luna) struggles a bit
- Katerina Nash (Luna)
- Women's podium (l to r) Katerina Nash (Luna), Georgia Gould (Luna) and Katie Compton (Spike Shooter)
- At this point Georgia Gould (Luna) can clown around a little
- Georgia Gould (Luna)
Images by Dave McElwaine/www.trailwatch.net
- Canadian National Champion Wendy Simms (Kona/Yourkey) at the line
- Georgia Gould (Luna) over the barriers chasing Compton early
- Katerina Nash (Luna) over the barriers in third place
- Melissa Thomas (Maxxis) making use of her mountain biking experience in the mud
- Katie Compton (Spike) leading the race
- Kathy Sherwin (Velo Bella) rode well
- Riders were changing bikes every couple laps
- Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain) in a 5th place effort
- Rachael Lloyd (Proman) riding a hill that many ran
- Wendy Simms (Kona/Yourkey) running at full speed
- Barb Howe (Vele Bella) cheered on by the crowd
- Kerry Barnholt (Van Dessel/Tokyo Joe's) riding steep muddy hill
- Georgia Gould (Luna) broke away from Compton for good
- Katie Compton (Spike) chasing Gould at the barriers with Nash about to catch her
- Katerina Nash (Luna) rode a brialliant race and briefly held 2nd place
- Lyne Bessette (Cyclocrossworld.com) running in 4th place
- Alison Sydor (Rocky Moutain) at barriers in 5th place
- Wendy Simms (Kona/Yourkey) running hard
- Georgia Gould takes the win with nobody else in sight (Luna)
- Kateina Nash (Luna) finishing 2nd
- Crowd favorite Wendy Williams (River City) won "Most Agressive Rider"
- Womens podium (left to right) Katerina Nash 3rd (Luna), Georgia Gould 1st (Luna), Katie Compton 2nd (Spike)
- Georgia Gould (Luna) is awarded Grand Prix Leaders Jersey
Results
Elite Women (42 starters)
1 Georgia Gould (Luna) 41.39
2 Katie Compton (Spike Shooter) 0.23
3 Katerina Nash (Luna) 0.59
4 Lyne Bessette (cyclocrossworld.com) 1.13
5 Alison Sydor (Rocky Mountain Haywood) 1.21
6 Wendy Simms (Kona-YourKey.com) 2.07
7 Amy Dombroski (Velo Bella - Kona) 2.21
8 Wendy Williams (River City Bicycles) 3.05
9 Barbara Howe (Velo Bella Kona) 3.09
10 Kerry Barnholt (Tokyo Joes / Van Dessel) 3.13
11 Rachel Lloyd (Proman/Paradigm) 3.27
12 Anna Milkowski (Velo Bella-Kona) 3.33
13 Melissa Thomas (Team Maxxis) 4.21
14 Josie Beggs (California Giant Berry Farms/Specialized) 4.30
15 Emily Van Meter (River City Bicycle Team) 4.42
16 Sarah Kerlin (HRS/ Rock Lobster) 4.51
17 Kathy Sherwin (Velo Bella - Kona) 4.53
18 Sue Butler (River City Bicycles) 5.38
19 Kelly Jones (Sugoi) 6.03
20 Megan Monroe (BMC-Sports Garage) 6.22
21 Kristi Berg (Redline Bicycles) 7.02
22 Linda Sone (Ridley Factory Team) 7.32
23 Jennifer Tilley (Velo Bella/Kona) 7.44
24 Kari Studley (Velo Bella/Kona) 7.58
25 Ingrid Spies
26 Melodie Metzger (California Giant Berry Farms/Specialized)
27 Sarah Maile (Ventana Mountain Bikes)
28 Jadine Riley (Team Group Health)
One lap behind
29 Lea Stralka (Byrne Invent)
30 Patty Buerkle (Vanderkitten)
31 Marci Titus Hall (DeSalvo Custom Cycles)
32 Maria Stewart (Velo Bella- Kona)
33 Tela Crane (Rad Racing NW)
34 Lana Atchley (SHO-AIR/Black Mtn)
35 Jaymie Mcgowan (Oak Bay Bikes)
