Sunday, July 16, 2006

RACE REPORT: US MTB Nationals (Day 3 Pro MTX)

Although I missed the Pro mountain cross (MTX) finals (due to a scheduling problem), I did get to see the men's medal awards. Here's Eric Carter getting the stars and stripe jersey over Brian Lopes. Eric won the championship by getting the hole shot and then holding off Brian.

Jill Kitner benefited from Tara Llanes fall in the third turn to defend her National MTX title. Kitner was actually third in the race before Tara tangled with Melissa Buhl.

Men
1. Eric Carter, Mongoose
2. Brian Lopes, GT
3. Rich Houseman, Yeti
4. Cody Warren, C-Dub Racing

Women
1. Jill Kintner, GT
2. Leanna Gerrard, Bear Naked-Cannondale
3. Melissa Buhl, KHS
4. Tara Llanes, Giant

Here's an action picture from MTBR and the USA Cycling press release and Velonews article.

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