Gallery: Cyclocross nationals, Saturday

Logan Owen claimed his seventh cyclocross National Championship on Saturday, winning the 17-18 field with a 48-second margin of victory. Photo: Wil Matthews

Sizable fields combined with slippery conditions meant first lap traffic jams for most races during Saturday's competition. Photo: Wil Matthews

Saturday's mud, once thawed, kept racers running more than usual. Photo: Wil Matthews

Zach McDonald (Rapha-Focus) was leading the U23 race early into the first lap and maintained his lead to the finish. Photo: Wil Matthews

Matilda Field (Fort Lewis College) didn't place in the Collegiate race, but did collect $4 in handups on the day. Photo: Wil Matthews

The Squeezettes brought their blend of Polka-funk to the beer tent on Saturday, creating a somewhat Belgian experience. Photo: Wil Matthews

Rapha-Focus riders Chris Jones, Zach McDonald and Jeremy Powers in the team tent following a mid-day pre-ride of the course. Photo: Wil Matthews

Zach McDonald (Rapha-Focus) leaves the team tents on the way to pre-ride the course on Saturday. Photo: Wil Matthews

Jeremy Powers (Rapha-Focus) prepares to ride during Saturday's course inspection. Photo: Wil Matthews

Fans congratulate Dylan McNicholas (cyclocrossworld.com) on his victory in the Masters 30-34 category. McNicholas' victory was the third championship for the cyclocrossworld.com team on Saturday. Photo: Wil Matthews

Matt Pacocha (bikeradar.com) surged to second place in the Masters 30-34 race after early setbacks. Photo: Wil Matthews

Masters 30-34 racing gets underway next to the winter-bare Wisconsin forest. Photo: Wil Matthews

Katie Compton (Rabobank-Giant) and Mark Legg discuss pit strategy for Sunday's competition. Compton will be racing for her eighth consecutive National Championship. Photo: Wil Matthews

Ryan Trebon looks over the course conditions during Saturday's pre-ride. Photo: Wil Matthews

Zach McDonald (Rapha-Focus) wins the U23 National Championship on Saturday. Photo: Wil Matthews

Zach-On-A-Stick was spotted during Saturday's U23 race. Photo: Wil Matthews

Spectators were thick in prime viewing spots along the course during Saturday's races. Photo: Wil Matthews

Cody Kaiser (Cal Giant Berries-Specialized) leads the U23 field onto the dirt out of the start. Kaiser finished second overall. Photo: Wil Matthews

Katie Antonneau (Marian University) handily won the Women's Collegiate race and will compete again in Sunday's combined Elite Women's and U23 race. Photo: Wil Matthews

A cross bike found in the pit area, nearly completely covered in crochet. Photo: Wil Matthews

Temperatures topped out at 43 degrees on Saturday, but the pond at the bottom of the course remained frozen over. Photo: Wil Matthews

Brandon Dwight (Boulder Cyclesport) leads teammate Pete Webber through the barriers on the way to winning the Masters 40-44 championship. Photo: Wil Matthews