Gallery: 2012 Cycle-Smart International

The elite women hit the course. Photo: Todd Prekaski

McConneloug (front) and Anthony would battle for the entire race. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Anthony leads the way through the Stan's NoTubes barriers. Photo: Todd Prekaski

McConneloug and Anthony on the Raleigh run-up. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Anna Barensfeld on her way to third. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Richard Fries, co-organizer of the series, announces as McConneloug emerges from the run-up. Photo: Todd Prekaski

McConneloug was able to make a solid gap in the last lap. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Mary McConneloug wins the day, with Anthony having chased back on to finish just behind her. Photo: Todd Prekaski

The elite women's podium for day one of the Cycle-Smart International: Barensfeld, Anthony and McConneloug. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Powers leads into the first lap of the elite men's race. Photo: Todd Prekaski

A solid group made up of strong riders formed early in the race. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Milne and Powers descending from the upper section of the course. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Record crowds enjoyed spectating Saturday at Look Park. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Race organizer Adam Myerson on the Raleigh run-up. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Fans made signs to cheer on their favorites, Anthony Clark and Adam "Jazzy" Myerson. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Adam Myerson, organizer of the CSI for the past 22 years, leads through a corner. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Jesse Keough at the top of the run-up as Richard Fries announces the race action. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Adam Craig led the race, but was removed from the lead group by a crash. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Myerson is the definition of focus on the upper level of the course. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Durrin got away from the lead group following Craig and Gagne's crash. Photo: Todd Prekaski

The lead group being blown apart by the crash left Powers to chase down the break. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Launching a last-lap attack, Powers took the victory as cheering crowds looked on. Photo: Todd Prekaski

The elite men's podium for day one of the CSI: Milne, Durrin and Powers. Photo: Todd Prekaski

Jeremy Powers is thrilled to maintain the Shimano NEPCX series lead. Photo: Todd Prekaski