
Kelly Cline (Wissahickon) is number one out of 165 riders to the first
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The newly constructed stairs that riders will run.
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Typical course conditions this morning.
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The Old Mill building at the venue is now used to house shops.
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Even the dogs needed a blanket today.
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U-23 Champion Amy Dombroski (Clement-Primus-Mootry) is on hand to watch
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The park at the Old Mill has 4-6 inches of snow on it.
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The men's start was a bit icy but there were no crashes.
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Michael Robson (Moots/SRAM) finishes second in the men's B 40+ race.
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Chipotle chased hard but could never quite close the gap.
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Eric Goodson (Embrocation Cycling) powers up one of the six-foot berms
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Jim Gentes (Giro) was in the front group all day, but ended up with a
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Eric Goodson (Embrocation Cycling Journal).
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Wayne Cunningham (Wheelworks Cross).
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Jay Mongillo (Keltic Cycling) in the middle of the 160-man horde.
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A group of four got away quick including.
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The winner of the hole shot was well beyond the first corner and the field
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The men's B 40+ race was the largest of the day at over 160 racers.
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Shadd Smith (KCCX/ Verge) from Kansas winning the B 30-39 National Championship.
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Announcer Dave Towle was not seen outside the heated truck even one time.
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Slip sliding away. Unclipping was the preferred technique today.
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Riders face this uphill turn that most had to run instead of ride.
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Arn Allemand (Lactic Acid Cycling) was riding with the leaders on lap
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Climbing 23 steps every lap looked exhausting.
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Riders round an S-Turn before climbing the steps.
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Peter Ozolins (Chriscookies) on the wooden steps.
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B Men 30-39 starting on the pavement.
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Anderw Yee is filming the race with his handlebar-mounted camera.
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Bend has been minus 14 degrees Fahrenheit at dawn.
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A BMC riders showing how to dress for the cold- ear warmers, insulated
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Ted Chauvin looking more like a downhill skier than a cyclist.
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This little girl was very proud of her antlers.
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All the photographers look like they are going to rob a bank.
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The smallest brick oven in the world is on hand to make little pizzas.
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"Q" in the Felt booth had his own toe warmers.
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Mountain biking star Kelli Emmett (Giant) was on had to watch some amateur
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Stylin' mechanics with Carhart pants, cool shades, and the latest ski
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Chad Demoss was riding this hill while most riders had to get off their
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Mike Heenan (My Wife Inc) is actually sponsored by his wife.
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Peter Ozolins (Chriscookies) got a great start and led on lap one.
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