Due to an inferior call-up, Gould, who accessorized her Luna kit with a white paper mustache on her upper lip, was in the second chase group on the first lap. By the time the group got to the top of the steep stairs on the flyover, Compton and Nash had already opened a four-second gap over British champ Helen Wyman (Kona Factory Team).Īntonneau, Rapha teammates Day and Julie Krasniak (Rapha) and Pepper Harlton (Juventus) chased the leaders, who had already put time on the field by halfway through the first lap. Compton’s bike handling on the extended dunes was superior, and hers was the first wheel out of the sand. national champion took the holeshot with Gabby Day (Rapha-Focus) and Kaitlin Antonneau () on her wheel going into the dirt.Ĭompton, Nash and Antonneau were the first to crest the first run-up, and Nash rounded the corner first, leading Compton into the massive sand section. Most riders opted for short sleeves on the sunny, 75-degree day for the third stop on the U.S. I’ll be faster by February, I hope,” she said. “I tried to stay on Katie’s wheel, but I made a mistake, and I got some separation right there. Nash, who is coming back from a nagging back problem that gave her trouble at the UCI world mountain bike championships in Austria, said she did what she could. “Since I was on the front I figured I might as well just go.” All season I’ve struggled with that,” said Compton during the post-race press conference. The U.S, national champion took off from the gun and never looked back, cruising to the victory ahead of Luna teammates Katerina Nash and Georgia Gould. LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (VN) - Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) rode away with round one of the 2012 Derby City Cup on Saturday in Eva Bandman Park. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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