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  • This was a pretty typical pit area setup for the day.

    This was a pretty typical pit area setup for the day.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Todd Wells (Specialized) had his wheels neatly arranged in case they were needed.

    Todd Wells (Specialized) had his wheels neatly arranged in case they were needed.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Powers mounts the replacement bike at full steam

    Powers mounts the replacement bike at full steam

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Ryan Trebon (Kona) had two spare bikes on hand and teammate Barry Wicks had one as well.

    Ryan Trebon (Kona) had two spare bikes on hand and teammate Barry Wicks had one as well.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Team support crews stand at the ready waiting for their riders to come through.

    Team support crews stand at the ready waiting for their riders to come through.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Torn-off rear derailleurs were one of the modes of failure today.

    Torn-off rear derailleurs were one of the modes of failure today.

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  • As is customary in 'cross, the pit area was two-sided. After riders pass by on side, crews shift everything over to the other side.

    As is customary in 'cross, the pit area was two-sided. After riders pass by on side, crews shift everything over to the other side.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Specialized's expo area was equipped with its own water supply and pressure washer.

    Specialized's expo area was equipped with its own water supply and pressure washer.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Some were slightly simpler with just wheels, a bucket of water and brushes, and tools.

    Some were slightly simpler with just wheels, a bucket of water and brushes, and tools.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Some of the handiest gadgets in the pit area are the Craftsman handheld compressor gun and the Nomad portable washer.

    Some of the handiest gadgets in the pit area are the Craftsman handheld compressor gun and the Nomad portable washer.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • WD-40, Pam, and de-icer spray: standard fare for 'cross races in cold weather.

    WD-40, Pam, and de-icer spray: standard fare for 'cross races in cold weather.

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  • Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com team mechanic Troy Laffer models the standard outfit for the pits.

    Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com team mechanic Troy Laffer models the standard outfit for the pits.

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  • New bike in hand, old bike already en route to be repaired.

    New bike in hand, old bike already en route to be repaired.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • How many Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com guys do you see in this picture? It's not just the riders that win the race in 'cross.

    How many Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com guys do you see in this picture? It's not just the riders that win the race in 'cross.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Some teams made do with just a bucket of water to clean up messy bikes.

    Some teams made do with just a bucket of water to clean up messy bikes.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com had up to five bikes per rider on hand.

    Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com had up to five bikes per rider on hand.

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  • The Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com crew waiting with bikes in hand in case their riders decide to come through the pits.

    The Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com crew waiting with bikes in hand in case their riders decide to come through the pits.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Mark Legg wipes off Katie Compton's (Planet Bike) bike after a wash in case it's needed again.

    Mark Legg wipes off Katie Compton's (Planet Bike) bike after a wash in case it's needed again.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Kona team mechanic Dusty LaBarr brings spare bikes, wheels, tools, a compressor gun, and even a spare seat and post (with height pre-marked) just in case.

    Kona team mechanic Dusty LaBarr brings spare bikes, wheels, tools, a compressor gun, and even a spare seat and post (with height pre-marked) just in case.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Pit location for this year's nationals wasn't ideal as both entries were situated at high-speed sections.

    Pit location for this year's nationals wasn't ideal as both entries were situated at high-speed sections.

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  • SRAM neutral service mechanic Jose Alcala was ready with a pack full of spare parts.

    SRAM neutral service mechanic Jose Alcala was ready with a pack full of spare parts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Jeremy Powers' (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) crew waits for him to come into the pits with one man waiting to catch the incoming bike and another holding the replacement in position.

    Jeremy Powers' (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) crew waits for him to come into the pits with one man waiting to catch the incoming bike and another holding the replacement in position.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Photo credit © James Huang

  • Powers blazes into the pits as his catcher gets ready for the release. Teammate Jamey Driscoll motors through to move into third.

    Powers blazes into the pits as his catcher gets ready for the release. Teammate Jamey Driscoll motors through to move into third.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Poetry in motion: Powers has unloaded his bike and is already unclipped and running towards his second bike.

    Poetry in motion: Powers has unloaded his bike and is already unclipped and running towards his second bike.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The neutral water truck was a popular item today.

    The neutral water truck was a popular item today.

    Photo credit © James Huang