‘Cross nats 2008: A Ben Ross gallery

    by VeloNews.com

    • December 14, 2008
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    By Ben Ross

    Henry Kramer (California Giant) leads Ned Overend (Specialized) over the stutter bumps.
    Henry Kramer (California Giant) leads Ned Overend (Specialized) over the stutter bumps.

    Photo: ©BenRossPhotography.com

    Photog Ben Ross was on the job Saturday at the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships in Kansas City; here’s some of what he saw through the lens.

    Photo Gallery

    • Henry Kramer (California Giant) leads Ned Overend (Specialized) over the stutter bumps.
    • Some children thought that Santa had shown up to race.
    • Ned Overend ( Specialized) leans hard into a turn in pursuit of victory.
    • Ned Overend (Specialized) crosses the line to win the men's 50-54 jersey.
    • The under-23 men's podium.
    • The under-23 women's podium.
    • The men's 30-34 podium.
    • New champs Nick Weighall (Rad Racing), Amy Dombrowski (Velo Bella) and Andy Jacques-Maynes (California Giant).
    • Ned Overend (Specialized) works to maintain his lead in the final moments of the race.
    • The men's 40-44 podium.
    • The men's 35-39 podium.
    • The men's 50-54 podium.
    • The U-23 men attack the run-up.
    • With good conditions the pits were quiet.
    • Nick Weighall (Rad Racing) digs hard in a technical section.
    • Andy Jacques-Maynes (California Giant) climbing out of the saddle.
    • A kilted fan playing a tuba signed by many of the riders.
    • Cyclocross fans are a diverse and rambunctious bunch.
    • Ned Overend (Specialized) on his way to another national championship.
    • Brooke Watts (Great Divide) sweeping through one of the many tight turns on the course.
    • The 30-34 men take the start.
    • The 35-39 men snake through the course early in their race.
    • Something you don't see every day: Sharks drinking beer and ringing cowbells.
    • Candygram?
    • A racer gives his little girl a ride to the car after a long day.

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