
Todd Wells (Specialized) on the steepest run-up
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Ryan Trebon (Kona-FSA) with a select group drafting behind him.
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Geoff Kabush (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) on a high speed fire road.
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Ryan Trebon (Kona-FSA) trying to drop Todd Wells (Specialized).
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Jeremy Powers (Cannondale-Cyclocross) rolling into the finish after losing
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Jerome Townsend (Bikereg.com) putting in a U23 podium ride.
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Todd Wells leads Jeremy Powers, Ryan Trebon and Geoff Kabush up only run-up
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Tim Johnson struggled all day.
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A very happy Todd Wells with wife Meghan.
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The men's start shows that Ryan Trebon did not get the hole shot.
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The barriers were crowded for racers and spectators alike.
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Fans in Portland take this seriously.
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Ryan Trebon couldn't keep things pointed forward at times - like in this
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Ryan Trebon unclips for the barriers far earlier than Todd Wells.
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Todd Wells runs this section with barriers.
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Todd Wells wins the sprint over Jeremy Powers
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Todd Wells, Ryan Trebon and Jeremy Powers are lost in thought following
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Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocross) reaching the top of the hill.
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Ryan Trebon (Kona-FSA) with Powers and Kabush trying to stay in contact.
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Ryan Trebon (Kona-FSA) leads the race through the whoops.
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Todd Wells (Specialized) wins in a sprint against Jeremy Powers
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Todd Wells (Specialized) riding a downhill U-Turn
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Ryan Trebon (Kona-FSA) followed by Jeremy Powers (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com)
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Todd Wells (Specialized) outsprints Jeremy Powers (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com)
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Erik Tonkin (Kona-FSA) is a fan favourite in Portland.
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US national champion Ryan Trebon (Kona-FSA) was a favourite today.
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Jeremy Powers (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld) leading the race at the run-up.
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Danny Summerhill (Garmin) on his way to a U23 win
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The Portland fans can be counted on to provide some entertainment.
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T.J Woodriff (Pioneer Racing) running the big hill.
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Danny Summerhill (Garmin) cornering.
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Jesse Anthony (Team Jamis) riding in the top ten.
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Troy Wells (Cliff Bar) riding with the chasers.
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Geoff Kabush (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) rode with the leaders for much
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Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld) spent the race with the chasers
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Tim Johnson (Cannondale-Cyclocross) uncharacteristically was not with
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Photo credit © Wil Matthews




