Tonight a 4.4 mile time trial kicked off the 3 day CTS International Classic at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. It’s the Pro XTC Series final and the series winner will earn a spot at World Championships. It also has nearly half the UCI ranking points that will help determine the Olympic team in 2012.
Although a little rain fell as women were starting, it didn’t last long and the course didn’t get too wet. Part of the course used the technical Medicine Wheel trail so racers had plenty of challenge without rain.
Max Plaxton won the men’s race. Series leader Todd Wells had bad luck and flatted and couldn’t get his tire to seal. He finished 39th and lost just over 3 minutes to Plaxton. Fortunately for him there are 2 long days of racing left and he only needs to finish 8th overall to win the series.
Georgia Gould won the women’s race. She has a large lead in the series and looks like she’s on form. Of course some bad luck can quickly change things.
Top Pro Men Results
1. Max Plaxton, 17:11
2. Geoff Kabush, 17:20
3. J. Horgan-Kobelski, 17:21
4. Sam Schultz 17:40
5. Russell Finsterwald, 18:04
6. Benjamin Sonntag, 18:08
7. Ryan Trebon, 18:19
8. Brady Kappius, 18:20
9. Troy Wells, 18:26
10. Colin Cares, 18:29
Top Pro Women Results
1. Georgia Gould, 19:14
2. Katie Compton, 19:59
3. Heather Irmiger, 20:19
4. Chloe Forsman, 20:21
5. Mary McConnelough, 20:23
6. Krista Park, 20:31
7. Allison Mann, 20:53
8. Amy Dombroski, 20:54
9. Pua Sawicki, 20:55
10. Amanda Carey, 21:00
Complete Pro Men and Women results are on Pikes Peak Sports. They also have results for the Cat 1 amateur racers and Cat 2/3/Singlespeed.
Below are a few shots from the race. I also have more CTS International Classic Time Trial photos and in higher resolution.
– UltraRob
Related Links
- 2009 Colorado Springs Pro STXC Short Track Report
- 2009 Colorado Springs Pro XCT Cross Country Report
- 2009 Colorado Springs Pro SCT Race Photos
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Rob,
If I ever race again you’re the last photographer I want to see on the course–you always seem to get all the crashes. Are you really that good or are you just bad luck for the riders. Any pics of the mountain lion today or bear?
cheers, matt
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