January 9, 2018 (Reno, Nev.) -- The glitz of downtown Reno took on a look of grass and gears for the first of six days of competitions at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park for the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships. Five non-championship events opened the week of competitions, giving athletes a chance to test the course.
Rain showers greeted competitors throughout the day on a tough and challenging course set just north of downtown Reno. The men’s 23-39 non-championship event started at noon and was won for the second year in a row by Jack Kisseberth (Easthampton, Mass./JAM Fund-NCC), finishing the race in 23:18.
The women’s 23-39 and 40+ non-championship events were won by Wilhelmina Zuckerman (Trabuco Canyon, Calif./unattached) in 31:34 and Katerina Nash (Emeryville, Calif./Clif Pro Team) 25:32, respectively.
The men’s 40-49 non-championship event was taken by Justin Thomas (Reno Nev./Reno Tahoe Junior Cycling) in 24:25. Day One of the 2018 USA Cyclocross National Championships concluded with Victor Sheldon (Vista, Calif./unattached) powering to victory in 25:30 in the men’s 50+ non-championship race.
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Day Two of the championships on Wednesday will begin at 8:30 a.m. PT and feature Collegiate events for men and women, as well as three Masters races for men.
The USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships will conclude at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno on Sunday, Jan. 14. Live streaming will be available Sunday, Jan. 14 beginning at 12 p.m. ET on USA Cycling’s YouTube channel, and on participating cycling media websites.
Live championship race updates will be available on Twitter, @usacyclinglive, and you can join the conversation with the hashtag #CXNats on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Follow your favorite athletes this week at www.livelynxresults.com. One2Go will provide live lap splits for every athlete every time they cross the line for all events. Race results will be posted there and we will share on social media as well.
More information about the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships (including start lists, schedule, photos, and event recaps) is available on the event webpage (www.usacycling.org/2018/cxnationals).
TOP FIVE RESULTS
Men 23-39 Non-championship
- Jack Kisseberth (Westhampton, Mass./JAM Fund-NCC) - 23:18
- Kevin Bouchard-Hall (Wadhams, N.Y./Team Placid Planet Inc.) - 24:11
- Bruce Deppe (Salt Lake City, Utah/unattached) - 24:16
- Daniel Olsen (Seattle, Wash./unattached) - 24:32
- Scott Smith (Westhampton, Mass./JAM Fund / NCC) - 24:41
Women 23-39 Non-championship
- Wilhelmina Zuckerman (Trabuco Canyon, Calif./unattached) - 31:34
- Jennie Hawkins (Fort Collins, Colo./unattached) - 31:36
- Terra Kier (Grand Junction, Colo./Rebel West CX) - 32:41
- Erin Stone (San Francisco, Calif./unattached) - 33:10
- Danielle Griffo-Sulliavn (Sparks, Nev./Bike Like a Girl) - 33:45
Women 40+ Non-championship
- Katerina Nash (Emeryville, Calif./Clif Pro Team) - 25:32
- Anne Perry (Draper, Utah/unattached) - 28:50
- Laura Trace (Portland, Ore./Team Oregon p/b Laurelwood Brew) - 29:01
- Carrie Day (Bend, Ore./Deschutes Brewery) - 29:30
- Karen Brems(Redwood City, Calif./Alto Velo Racing Club) - 30:47
Men 40-49 Non-championship
- Justin Thomas (Reno Nev./Reno Devo) - 24:25
- Sean Estes (Morgan Hill, Calif/Cycle Sport - Specialized p/b Muscle Milk) - 24:55
- Ian Tubbs (Bellevue, Wash./Kryki Sports) - 24:58
- Jason Walker (East Wenatchee, Wash./unattached) - 25:04
- Michael Yozell (Emmaus, Penn./unattached) - 25:18
Men 50+ Non-championship
- Victor Sheldon (Vista, Calif./unattached) - 25:30
- Christoph Heinrich (Salt Lake City, Utah/KUHL Cycling Team) - 25:43
- Paul Bourcier (Eugene, Ore./unattached) - 25:56
- Mark Fisher (Sandy, Utah/KUHL Cycling Team) - 26:05
- Scott Daubert (Lake Mills, Wisc./Trek Cyclocross Collective) - 26:21
