Gopher Cycling Blog

Here is some information on the women's MTB race in Iowa last weekend.
The men's results are already posted below.

Ann H and Maria S took two of the top three spots in a stronger than
usual field of women. Their strong performances and competition are a first
(second, really) glance at the incredible season that is ahead of them, be
it moutain, road, or track. Generally, it is an indication of good growth
among women in our sport, some of which are apparently schooling men's A
riders!

Here is a report from Maria:

"The women's field at the Iowa race consisted of 2 KU women,
Abra and Annie, Jenna Zander from MN State, and Ann Hansgate and myself,
representing the U. Jenna, who is the top expert woman in the state of MN
started the race at a quick pace. I followed for the first 1/3 of a lap
until she got away. The course was not technical with no serious climbs. It
was much more of an endurance race than the Kansas race, which was very
technical with many short climbs and one large climb. Jenna won the women's
field by 6 minutes, placing ahead of several Mens A racers. I finished 2nd,
and Ann rounded out the top 3. Womens racing in the NCCCC looks very
optimistic this year with many new riders."