Photo Gallery: CrossVegas

SoCalCycling.com September 25, 2012 0

Held just a few minutes from the Vegas Strip, CrossVegas, officially kicked off the cyclocross season last Wednesday night.

Each year, CrossVegas is held in conjunction with Interbike and attracts some of the World’s best cyclocross racers, as well as USAC licensed racers. CrossVegas also holds a popular Wheelers & Dealers race for ‘cross racers in the bike industry.

With over 10,000 spectators, an expo area and plenty of beer flowing, CrossVegas provides a great party for the bike industry ever year.

PB Creative‘s Phil Beckman captured the racing action of CrossVegas in this Photo Gallery.

CrossVegas is an exciting scene during the day, and when the sun goes down the party lights up like, well, Las Vegas.: CrossVegas is an exciting scene during the day, and when the sun goes down the party lights up like, well, Las Vegas.
The Women’s USA Cycling race fell to Kristin Weber (Boulder Cycle Sport) by a wide margin.: The Women’s USA Cycling race fell to Kristin Weber (Boulder Cycle Sport) by a wide margin.
The massive Wheelers & Dealers race (for competitors who work in the bicycle industry) brought out a wide variety of riders, from serious to silly. Lindsey Bishop was both, as she was the first women’s finisher — riding for Cateye, of course.: The massive Wheelers & Dealers race (for competitors who work in the bicycle industry) brought out a wide variety of riders, from serious to silly. Lindsey Bishop was both, as she was the first women’s finisher — riding for Cateye, of course.
The latest trend in cycling fashion? Probably not, as furry loincloths and wacky headgear were mysteriously absent at the Interbike trade show.: The latest trend in cycling fashion? Probably not, as furry loincloths and wacky headgear were mysteriously absent at the Interbike trade show.
For a lot of reasons and despite the suffering that’s always a part of bike racing, CrossVegas is FUN. Maraya Morse (Team Las Vegas Cyclery) would agree.: For a lot of reasons and despite the suffering that’s always a part of bike racing, CrossVegas is FUN. Maraya Morse (Team Las Vegas Cyclery) would agree.
Amanda Schaper (Ritte CX Team) was second place lady in Wheelers & Dealers.: Amanda Schaper (Ritte CX Team) was second place lady in Wheelers & Dealers.
The Elite Women class was the most thrilling race of the CrossVegas 2012. Here, Mary McConneloug (Kenda-Seven-Notubes) mixes it up with Amy Dombroski (Young Telenet Fidea). Both would be top-ten in a field of 49.: The Elite Women class was the most thrilling race of the CrossVegas 2012. Here, Mary McConneloug (Kenda-Seven-Notubes) mixes it up with Amy Dombroski (Young Telenet Fidea). Both would be top-ten in a field of 49.
The front of the Elite Women race was in constant, combative flux. Nearing the end of the 45-minute race, Lea Davison (Specialized) made a valiant attempt to break away from Georgia Gould (Luna Pro) and eventual winner Sanne Van Paassen (Rabobank-Giant).: The front of the Elite Women race was in constant, combative flux. Nearing the end of the 45-minute race, Lea Davison (Specialized) made a valiant attempt to break away from Georgia Gould (Luna Pro) and eventual winner Sanne Van Paassen (Rabobank-Giant).
Putting in an impressive performance, defending U.S. National Champion Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus) withstood several attacks, put in a couple of his own, then bolted from the Elite Men field with two laps to go to win handily.: Putting in an impressive performance, defending U.S. National Champion Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus) withstood several attacks, put in a couple of his own, then bolted from the Elite Men field with two laps to go to win handily.
Belgian Ben Berden (Raleigh-Clement) charged from behind late in Elite Men to secure the final step on the podium.: Belgian Ben Berden (Raleigh-Clement) charged from behind late in Elite Men to secure the final step on the podium.
Defending CrossVegas champ Lars van der Haar (Rabobank-Giant) was not a contender for the win this time, but made a late push for fourth in Elite Men.: Defending CrossVegas champ Lars van der Haar (Rabobank-Giant) was not a contender for the win this time, but made a late push for fourth in Elite Men.
After a long year on the European circuit, American Ted King (Liquigas-Cannondale-iamtedking.com) spent part of his off-season in Sin City.: After a long year on the European circuit, American Ted King (Liquigas-Cannondale-iamtedking.com) spent part of his off-season in Sin City.
The 29-year-old Powers enjoys the spoils of victory.: The 29-year-old Powers enjoys the spoils of victory.
Powers (center) was understandably stoked by his dominant CrossVegas win. Second-place Tim Johnson (left) and third-place Ben Berden (right) shared the spotlight.: Powers (center) was understandably stoked by his dominant CrossVegas win. Second-place Tim Johnson (left) and third-place Ben Berden (right) shared the spotlight.