McConneloug, Timmerman win NBX GP kickoff

Mary McConneloug (Kenda-Seven-NoTubes) and Dan Timmerman (Richard Sachs-RGM-Radix) won the first round of the NBX Grand Prix of Cross on Saturday in Warwick, Rhode Island.

The weekend is the final stop of the Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series.

A steady rain on top of a soft, rooty and sinuous course gave a definite advantage to riders with finesse and bike-handling ability.

McConneloug dominated the women’s race, with Laura Van Gilder (C3 Athletes Serving Athletes) taking second and Andrea Smith (Minuteman Road Club) finishing third. She also moved into third in the series.

McConneloug’s fifth consecutive victory puts her within 35 points of the absent Maureen Bruno Roy (MM Racing) — all she needs is a fifth place on Sunday to take the series title.

In the men’s race, Timmerman had a disastrous start with a mechanical that left him at the back of the field while Adam Myerson (Cycle Smart) and Luke Keough (Champion System) were in control at the front.

But Timmerman fought his way through the field, and once he reached the front group, he simply rode through with five to go and soloed to victory, further extending his already insurmountable series lead.

Behind him, Myerson, Keough and Justin Lindine (Bikereg.com-Joe’s Garage-IF) battled for the remaining spots on the podium. Myerson and Lindine dropped Keough, and then Myerson easily outsprinted Lindine for second. Keough ended up fifth overall and first U-23, which ensures his U-23 series victory.

The final race of the series takes place Sunday.

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