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September 20, 2009 |
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River Park |
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River Park BMX Track, Marquette |
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October 4, 2009 |
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Al Quaal |
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Ishpeming |
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October 11, 2009 |
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Fit Strip |
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7th St. Cemetery, Marquette
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October 24, 2009 |
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Keweenaw Cup: Day 1 |
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Top of the World Smackdown
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Keweenaw Mountain Lodge,
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Copper Harbor
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October 25, 2009 |
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Keweenaw Cup: Day 2 |
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Downtown Hoedown
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Copper Harbor
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Nov. 1, 2009 |
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Choco-X
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Harvey / Marquette
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November 14, 2009 |
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U.P. Cyclocross Championships |
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Touist Park, Marquette
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Juniors: 1 p.m.
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Women: 1:45 p.m.
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Men B: 2:30 p.m.
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Men A: 3:15 p.m.
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* The first race of day 2 of the Keweenaw Cup (Oct. 25) will start at 11 a.m.; subsequent times to be adjusted accordingly.
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| Pernsteiner, Juntti Taste Victory in Ishpeming |
| October 05, 2009 |
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Proper cyclocross weather made an honest effort to move in over Al Quaal on Sunday for the second race of the UPCROSS series. Intermittent showers tried to slicken the grassy course, but a gusty wind and occasional sunshine kept things dry.
Nearly seventy racers lined up in four races throughout the afternoon. The Houghton contingent was again at full strength, with more than 10 riders in the fray. Northern Wisconsin sent an ambassador to the UP CX scene in the form of Paul Belknap, who notched a second-place finish in the A race.
Again showing strong form in the junior race was Chase Juntti. The bmx-riding Boburka brothers, Fred and Joey, finished second and third, respectively.
In the women's race, a move by Andrea Pernsteiner late in the race propelled her past Nicole Alexander and into the lead. Nicole held on for second and Any Michaels third. Winner of the first race of the series, Kay Wood, finished fifth.
With a few riders moving up to the A race, the podium of the B race was full of new faces. Kenny Paterson, Jeremy Pletka and Caleb Wendel, all racing their first UPCROSS race of the season, finished 1-2-3.
In the A race, Tyler Jenema, who put on a clinic a the first race, looked strong as he led through the first laps. Jeff Juntti, determined to give Jenema a race for his money, stayed hot on his tail for much of the race before eventually overtaking and putting half a minute into his much-younger rival. Paul Belknap, riding a more conservative pace, gradually motored up to a fading Jenema. The pair went back and forth for the final laps, with Belknap making his move in the final few hundred meters for second, just seconds ahead of Jenema.
Series leaders changed in the both the women's and men's races. Taking home the traveling cowbell in the women's race was Nicole Alexander. In the B race, Cody Lash moved up to top position in the standings. With Paul Belknap finishing between Jenema and Juntti in the A race, Jeff Juntti became top dog.
Thanks to Blindstoker Productions for another outstanding event!
The UPCROSS season continues next week at the Fit Strip in Marquette.
Full results now online! |
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