Cyclocrosss: NACT Blue Sky Velo Cup Colorado
Longmont Haloween HauntCross No tricks from Katie Compton and Johnson, no treats for their rivals either as they steal the show.

The North American Cyclocross Trophy
Blue Sky Velo Cup, 10/31/09

Katie Compton (Planet Bike) and Tim Johnson, Jeremy Powers and Jamey Driscoll (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) pulled out no tricks but took the top treats at the Blue Sky Velo Cup in Longmont, Colorado today.

After snow blanked the state starting on Tuesday,  the sun made a late season cameo appearance. Cross fans were treated to mud and a display of some of the best racers in the world. Compton demonstrated why she is leading the UCI circuit now, and the elite women’s race quickly became a race for second as Compton turned the race into a dirt time trial. The Luna Chix duo of Georgia Gould and Alison Dunlap swept up second and third. Meredith Miller (California Giant Berries) put her road skills to the test for fourth. Mountain biker Kelli Emmett (Giant) rounded out the top five.

In the Elite Men's race Tim Johnson and Jeremy Powers began to build a lead, the two were also jockeying for who will take over the NACT series leader’s jersey after the Boulder race tomorrow.

 Johnson dropped his teammate, but with Powers holding on for second and teammate Jamey Driscoll in third, Sunday’s race will decide who pulls on the red jersey Sunday afternoon. Adam Craig (Giant), always entertaining, put in a good show to take fourth while Troy Wells (Clif Bar) was fifth.

With 8 inches of snow since Tuesday, Sunday’s race has been moved to Boulder Reservoir - The same schedule as stated in the race program will be followed.

November 1:
Boulder Cup - "The Rocky Mountain Classic"
Harlow Platts Park, Boulder Colorado (C1)
The Boulder Cup tops off a weekend of racing in this cycling mad community in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, The Boulder Cup has become the largest cross race outside of CrossVegas. Sunday's race is in Harlow Platts Park, a bowl-like stadium setting with a 360 degree view of the action that includes grassy climbs, the "sand trap", fast straightaways, and 5,000+ spectators.

November 21-22:
Whitmore's Landscaping Super Cross Cup - "The Hamptons"
Southampton Youth Services Park, Southampton New York (C2/C2)
Historically seen as the highest paying cyclocross race in North America, Whitmore's Landscaping Super Cross Cup is the North American Cyclocross Trophy series finale. Set in the idyllic Hamptons, only 90 minutes from Manhattan, it's aptly viewed as a playground for the rich and famous of New York. Known more for beaches and polo grounds, it's rapidly becoming a featured event on many top cyclocross racer's calendars. The super fast, physically demanding course features a who's who of the North American cross scene, with past winners including Erwin Vervecken, Ryan Trebon, Tim Johnson, Barry Wicks, and Mark McCormack. For more full standings and information, see http://www.nacyclocross.com.

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