Nor-Cal Women Dominate! Kerry Barnholt, Gina Hall, & Barbara Howe All Claim Gold Medals At USA National Cyclocross Championships

Gold Medals and the Stars & Stripes jersey of the current National Cyclocross Champion were claimed by three of Nor-Cal's finest racers today in Bend, Oregon. Kerry Barnholt(Scott/Ritchey), Gina Hall(Cal Giant Inc.), and Barbara Howe(Vanderkitten) all raced to decisive victories on what could be considered one of the best single day tally's ever for Northern California Cyclocross at the USA National Championships. It was obvious from the beginning of the season that the the Women's division for Nor-Cal Cross was at another level outright. New resident in Nor-Cal Kerry Barnholt had a huge impact on the racing, rising the level of competition for everyone to match. Combine this with the return of Gina Hall & Carmen D'Aluisio to action, the level of talent was at a all time high for Women's racing in the NCNCA region. Today in Bend Oregon the Women or Nor-Cal dominated with Barnholt, Hall, and Howe all standing on the top step of the podium when racing was complete. Karen Brems(Webcor) also posted an outstanding result taking the Bronze Medal in the Masters Women's 45-49 division. Other Nor-Cal Women racers who contributed to the podium grab from our regional racers were Sarah Maile(Ventana) with a 5th place in the Masters Women's 30-34 group. Beverly Chaney(Team Roaring Mouse) with 4th in the Masters Women's 45-49 division. And Allison Baumhefner of San Rafael with a 5th place ride in the 40-44 division. Congratulations to these outstanding athletes on their incredible accomplishments this season! Northern California had a banner day in Bend, besides the three Gold Medlas & one Bronze medal won in the Masters Women's divisions. Past National Masters Champion James Coats battled to the Silver Medal in the Masters Men 45-49 division. Rich Maile(Sacramento Cyclocross) grabbed the Bronze Medal in the Men's Single Speed division. Congratulations goes out to those two amazing Men from Nor-Cal! Other racers to have outstanding top 10 finishes in bend Oregon toady were- Madeleine Myall(Cal Giant Inc.), Julie Bates(Team Roaring Mouse), Katrina Baumsteiger(Team Rambuski Law), Jill Fattor(HRS Rock Lobster), Hollie McGovern(Sert / Sho Air). I would like to personally give a shout out to these riders listed on this report and all the others who raced today, each rider made today possibly the best day ever for Nor-Cal Cross on a National level. I count 3 Gold medals, 1 Silver, 2 bronze, & 8 riders total being called up on the podium, and 13 riders in the top 10 of their races. Congratulations to all!...

Nor-Cal's Rich Maile grabs the hole-shot in the Men's Single Speed race. This group was huge with over 100 riders in the field.....

Madeleine Myall taking on the race and the cold in Bend.....

Rich Maile on his way to the Bronze Medal.....

Justin Morejohn(Davis Bike Club)......

Tim Cannard(Buy Cell.com) had a good ride going but said he needed a IBIS Cross bike on the day......