Steph Thompson, Courtney Shipman and John Elgart Strike First for Nor-Cal At Cyclocross Nationals

Steph Thompson(HRS/Rocklobster), Courtney Shipman(Bike Station Aptos) & John Elgart(Webcor) hit out for Nor-Cal at the USA Nationals making podium in their respective divisions on the first day of racing. Steph Thompson led the charge with the Silver Medal in her class. In my previous writings I declared I was fully positive Nor-Cal racers would make podium appearances on many occasions over the 4 days of racing at the USA Nationals. On the first day of competitions it was Thompson, Shipman and Elgart who struck first in representing Northern California on the awards podium in freezing Bend Orgegon. Both Shipman and Elgart raced to the Bronze Medal in their divisions. Congratulations to all three riders!!

Other racers to fight through low temperatures to outstanding results were Ron Riley (Team Santa Cruz), Mike Macdonald (Jaeger Wheelmen), Frank Cuaresma (Cal Giant Farms), John Brown (Family Cycling Center), Michelle Monroe (Joselyn's/burnham Coaching), and Justin Morejohn (Davis Bike Club). These talented riders all made top 10 in their races!

Both Friday and Saturday should be big days for Nor-Cal racers to make the push for podium and the Gold Medal-Stars & Stripes jersey combo in Bend.

Andrew Yee(CX Magazine) in the cold........

Jim Gentes(Rambuski Law) had a strong ride going.......