Sam Schultz (Subaru-Trek) was pretty pumped up at the finish.
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Few riders descend like Adam Craig (Team Giant).
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Russell Finsterwald (Subaru-Trek) practicing endos.
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Sam Schultz leading Todd Wells, Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski, and Max Plaxton
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Sam Schultz (Subaru-Trek) takes his first Elite level national victory.
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Sam Schultz (Subaru-Trek) after his break-out ride.
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Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Trek) is happy with the team's win today.
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Max Plaxton (Sho-Air/Specialized) with his ice vest at the start.
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Derek Zandstra (3 Rox Racing) on the front row.
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Troy Wells (Cliff Bar) leading a train of riders down the ski hill.
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The crowds were almost like a World Cup race today.
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Todd Wells (Specialized) leads Shultz through a rocky section of the course.
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Sam Schultz (Subaru-Trek) staying close to Wells on the fifth lap.
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Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) in his first race since coming home from Europe.
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Ryan Trebon (Kona) riding some drop-offs.
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The elite men's start is won by Max Plaxton (Sho-Air/Specialized).
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Todd Wells (Specialized) leads Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski down into Fern Valley.
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Max Plaxton (Sho-Air/Specialized) racing through the ferns.
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Sam Schultz (Subaru-Trek) riding fourth through the ferns.
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Carl Decker (Giant) cutting some tight turns in Fern Valley.
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Sam Schultz (Subaru-Trek) leading a select group of four on sweet singletrack.
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U.S. Champion Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Trek) riding in third position.
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Derek Zandstra (3 Rox Racing) in fifth place.
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Greg Carpenter racing in one of the most beautiful spots on Earth.
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Sid Taberlay (Sho-Air/Specialized) lost contact with the leaders on lap
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U.S. Champion Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru-Trek) riding a drop-off.
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