CALGARY WORLD CUPJULY 5.
CALGARY WORLD CUPJULY 5.
It was ironic that the 1988 Winter Olympics was held at the same location as the Olympic selection World Cup event. Calgary hosted the cross-country event that saw Mary McConneloug become the only woman mountain bike Olympian. McConneloug’s remarkable charge to the front proved she is the most competitive woman on American soil. Alison Dunlap admits to the truth, stating that her Olympic dream has ended.
Gunn-Rita Dahle won the World Cup Series Championship by winning her tenth World Cup after ten attempts. There is only one round left. In two months, the World Champion Filip Meirhaeghe will face off against Olympic bronze medalist Christoph Sauser at the Livigno World Cup finale. You might also be interested in Roland Green and Ryder Hesjedal, who both pulled out of the race because they were feeling unwell.
FOURCROSS
The weekend began with the fifth World Cup Fourcross. It was also the only event that took place in dry conditions. It rained on that night, but stopped for the Womens XC and started hailing hard halfway through the mens race. It rained all night, making Sundays downhill a mudfest.
Both Michal Prokop, Sabrina Jonnier mathematically secured their 2004 World Cup overall titles by winning their fourcross mains. Although it was significant news, it wasn’t as important as Brian Lopes eagerly awaited return to racing. Brains’ fifth place semi-final victory marks a successful return to the circuit after four months. Expect a lot more.
DOWNHILL
Steve Peat, 2002 World Cup Downhill Champion, was the fourth and final ride to claim the title. Steve was satisfied with a third-place finish to win this year’s title. The women’s title in Italy will be decided by Celine Gros, Sabrina Jonnier and Tracy Moseley.
CROSS COUNTRY RESULT
1. Filip Meirhaeghe, Bel)Specialized26 Miles in 2.10.35
2. Christoph Sauser (Swi),Siemens Mobile Cannondaleat 3.28
3. Jose Antonio Hermida (Spa)Multivan Merida4.44
4. Jean-Christophe Peraud, (Fra),Lapierre International4.51
5. Ludovic Dubau (Fra)5.02
6. Roel Paulissen (Bel)Siemens Mobile Cannondale6.00
7. Seamus Mcgrath (Can)Haro-Adidas6.19
8. Liam Killeen (GBr.Subaru-Gary Fisher6.23
9. Jeremiah BishopTrek-Volkswagen7.13
10. Todd WellsGT–Hyundai8.32
11. Jeremy Horgan-KobelskiRLX Ralph Lauren9.45
19. Adam CraigGiant-Pearl Izumi13.58
26. Michael Broderick17.59
28. Ryan TrebonKona Clarks Les Gets19.52
29. Barry WicksKona Clarks Les Gets20.46
31. Nick WaiteU23 National25.15
33. Carl DeckerGiant-Pearl Izumi-1 lap
36. Carl SwensonRLX Ralph Lauren-2 laps
40. John DevineU23 National-2
43. Sam SchultzU23 National-3 laps
48. Jay HenrySpecialized-3
50. Alan ObyeU23 National-3
52. Frank MapelSpecialized-3
74. Clint Muhlfeld-3
DNF Andy Schultz
Women
1. Gunn-Rita Dahle, (Nor)Multivan Merida18.7 mi in 1.46.28
2. Mary McConnelougSeven cyclesat 0.46
3. Annabella Stropparo (Ita)Olympus2.20
4. Marie-Helene Premont (Can.Rky Mnt Objects3.02
5. Ivonne Kraft (Ger)Ghost International3.33
6. Elena Giacomuzzi (Ita)3.57
7. Alison DunlapLuna Chix4.25
8. Alison Sydor (Can)Rky Mnt-Business Objects4.38
9. Shonny VanlandinghamLuna Chix4.55
10. Willow KoerberRLX Ralph Lauren5.05
13. Kelli EmmettSpecialized7.55
15. Susan HaywoodTrek-Volkswagen8.53
17. Dara Marks-MarinoFord Cycling9.45
18. Kerry BarnholtSubaru–Gary Fisher10.20
19. Heather IrmigerTokyo Joes11.05
26. Kathy SherwinCannondale21.11
FOURCROSS RESULTS
1. Michal Prokop (CzeAuthor)
2. Roger Rinderknecht (Swi)
3. Eric CarterMongoose-Hyundai
4. Wade Bootes (Aus).Trek-Volkswagen
5.
Brian LopesGT – Hyundai 6. Brian SchmithMongoose-Hyundai
7. Bas De Bever (Ned)Be One-Madhouse
8. Nathan Rennie (Aus)Santa Cruz Syndicate
11. Chris PowellSpecialized
15. Kyle StraitSpecialized
18. Cameron ZinkSanta Cruz
20. Cody WarrenHaro-Adidas
22. Colin BaileyMaxxis
24. Chris Vandine
28. Robin Baloochi
31. Travis Collins
34. Mike KingHaro-Adidas
35. Henry ODonnellSanta Cruz
36. Karl Rogne
Women
1. Sabrina Jonnier (Fra)Intense
2. Jill KinterYeti – RPM
3. Tara LlanesGiant-pearl Izumi
4. Celine Gros (Fra)Morzine Avoriaz
5. Katrina Miller (Aus)Jamis
6. Anneke Beerten (Ned)Specialized
7. Vanessa Quin (NZl)
8. Marla StrebLuna Chix
10. Lisa SherChumba Wumba
14. April LawyerMaxxis -Puma
15. Kathy PruittLuna Chix
DOWNHILL RESULT
1. David Vazquez Lopez (Spa)Maxxis-MSC2.24.78
2. Markolf Berchtold (Bra)Maxxis-MSC2.25.91
3. Steve Peat (GBr)Team Orange2.26.72
4. Mickael Pascal (Fra)Maxxis-MSC2.26.99
5. Colin BaileyMaxxis2.27.40
6. John Kirkcaldie (Nzl)Maxxis2.27.81
7. Nathan Rennie (Aus)Santa Cruz Syndicate2.27.97
8. Guido Tschugg (Ger)Fusion MTB Pro Racing Team2.28.16
9. Matti Lehikoinen (Fin)2.28.61
10. Greg Minnaar (RSA)Team G-Cross Honda2.28.81
11. Judd Devall2.29.15
16. Chris Vandine2.30.21
19. Duncan Riffle2.30.71
26. Robin Baloochi2.32.00
31. Karl Rogne2.32.75
32. Cody WarrenHaro-Adidas2.32.98
34. Miles Mead2.33.45
41. Kyle StraitSpecialized2.34.22
42. Curtis Keene2.34.64
48. Kirt VoreisSanta Cruz Sydicate2.36.19
54. Steve Wentz2.38.77
60. Henry ODonnellSanta Cruz2.39.91
74. Cameron ZinkSanta Cruz3.02.11
Women
1. Celine Gros (Fra)Team Morzine Avoriaz2.39.55
2. Sabrina Jonnier (Fra)Intense2.40. 92 3. Tracy Moseley (GBr)Kona Clarks Les Gets2.43.11
4. Kathy PruittLuna Chix2.43.87
5. Rachel Atherton (GBr.Muddy Fox2.45.28
6. Marla Streb (USA)Luna Chix2.49.15
7. Danika Schroeter (Can)2.52.40
8. Lisa SherChumba Wumba2.53.78
9. April LawyerMaxxis-Puma2.55.54
10. Anneke Beerten (Ned)Specialized2.57.26
20. Tara LlanesGiant-pearl Izumi3.29.41
21. Emily Johnston3.40.16
