After being in second for most of the day, a late race mechanical for Luca Damiani (Kenda) allowed Valentin Scherz (Cyfac) to take the victory.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
The men's podium: Jerome Townsend (BikeReg.com), Adam Myerson (Cycle-Smart), Valentin Scherz (Cyfac), Craig Richey (Cyclocrossracing.com) and Adam McGrath (Van Dessel).(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Valentin Scherz (Cyfac) lost contact with race leader Luca Damiani (Kenda). but luck would prove to be on his side today.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
The chase group eases the pace for the moment.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
The chase group strings out with one to go.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Jesse Keough (Champion systems) drives out of the corner.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
The chase group winds its way through a wooded section.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Matt Spohn (Cyfac) appears to be in need of a drink.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Ryan Knapp (Bikereg.com) has lost contact with the chase group.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Christopher Consorto (Louis Garneau) sets up for a slippery turn.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Luca Damiani (Kenda) punctured late in race, received a replacement bike from Team Cyfac. which didn't have the right pedals, so he switched back to his and rode in on the flat.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Luca Damiani (Kenda) dropped Valentin Scherz (Cyfac) and drove hard to increase his lead.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Adam Myerson (Cycle-Smart) rode within the chase group and sprinted for second place.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Luca Damiani (Kenda) begins to distance himself from second place rider Valentin Scherz (Cyfac).(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Luca Damiani (Kenda) leads the first lap of the race with Valentin Scherz (Cyfac) hot on his wheel.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Jerome Townsend (BikeReg.com) helped drive the chase group and took fourth place.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Lisban Quintero and teammate Gavriel Epstein (CRCA) stayed close for most of the race.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Valentin Scherz (Cyfac) and Luca Damiani (Kenda) raced neck and neck all day.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Craig Richey (Cyclocrossracing.com) participated in the chase group and took third place.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Patrick Bradley (Rutgers) tangled with the tape and lost.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Adam Szczepanski (Wissahickon) is ready to take a bite out of the competition. Happy Halloween.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Shaun Adamson (Cycle-Smart) fights with an off-cambre corner.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
The chase group in pursuit of the two leaders.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Steve Fisher (RAD Racing) fights to stay intact with the chase group.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
A post-race cleanup crew wonders what to do with an exhausted racer.(Image credit: Todd Leister/www.leisterimages.com)
Results
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Rider Name (Country) Team
Result
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Valentin Scherz (Cyfac-Champion System P/B Revolution Wheelworks)