The USGP returns to New Jersey

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by Kirsten Robbins in West Windsor, New Jersey The US Gran Prix of Cyclo-Cross (USGP) will return to...

Georgia Gould contrasting nicely with the autumn leaves in 2007

Georgia Gould contrasting nicely with the autumn leaves in 2007 (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)

by Kirsten Robbins in West Windsor, New Jersey

The expected wind, rain and chill will provide an advantage to the 'mudders', those 'cross riders who thrive on technical circuits under sloppy weather conditions. The familiar front row riders will line up to contest Anthony for the prestigious series lead, including the Cyclocrossworld.com trio Tim Johnson, Jamey Driscoll and Jeremy Powers.

Additional American powerhouses include former USGP winner Ryan Trebon and Barry Wicks (Kona), brothers Todd Wells (Team GT) and Troy Wells (Clif Bar) and Andy Jacques-Maynes (Specialized).

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