Evan Russell wins elite men's Canadian cyclocross title

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Evan Russell at the 2023 Cyclocross World Championships
Evan Russell at the 2023 Cyclocross World Championships (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Evan Russell (Global 6 Cycling) secured the elite men's title at the Canadian Cyclocross Championships on Saturday in Saanich, British Columbia.

Russell won solo with a 10-second margin ahead of runner-up Luke Valenti (Team Ecoflo Chronos), while Tyler Clark (Hockley Valley Armada) took third place on the day.

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