Christoph Sauser sweeps the weekend for Specialized at the Sea Otter Classic (Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Giant riders Carl Decker and Adam Craig congratulate each other at the finish(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Todd Wells (Specialized) won the short track event on Saturday(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Hall-of-famer David Tinker Jaurez (Sho-Air Cannondale)(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Canadian chamion Derek Zandstra (Scott 3Rox Racing)(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Elite men's start on the race track at Laguna Seca for the Sea Otter Classic(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Geoff Kabush (Scott 3Rox Racing) leading the pro men out onto the course(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Ninety-eight men started in the pro cross country event(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
A lead group of eleven men cross a ridge near the end of lap one(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
The leaders were riding a paceline on much of the course(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Specialized had control of the race with two riders on the front(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Christoph Sauser (Specialized) was strong on the climbs(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
The group was large at the end of lap one(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Christoph Sauser (Specialized) alone on the climb(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Christoph Sauser (Specialized) leading Todd Wells near the top of the course(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
TJ Woodruff (Backcountry.com) at the start(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Race Director Jeff Frost raises the US flag for the singing of the national anthem(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Spectators eagerly awaited their riders after two hours of racing(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
US Cross Country National Champion Stephen Ettinger (BMC Mountain Bike) rolls up to the line(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Riders in the starting grid for the Sea Otter cross country at Laguna Seca Raceway(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Todd Wells (Specialized) appeared to be helping his teammate Christoph Sauser get away(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Jeremiah Bishop (Sho-Air Cannondale) was in the lead group after lap one(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Geoff Kabush (Scott 3Rox Racing) followed by teammate and Canadian Champion Derek Zandstra(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
American National Champion Stephen Ettinger (BMC) made it into the select group on lap one(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Kerry Werner (BMC Project) riding just behind the leaders after one lap(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Carl Decker (Team Giant) near the end of the first lap(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Tinker Jaurez (Sho-Air Cannondale) was competitive as usual(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Jason Sager (Backcountry.com) near the end of lap one(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Tinker Jaurez (Sho-Air Cannondale) riding into the finish(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Christoph Sauser (Specialized) had plenty of time to celebrate at the finish(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Christoph Sauser (Specialized) had a small lead at the end of lap one and teammate Todd Wells blocking for him(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
Christoph Sauser (Specialized) at the starting line(Image credit: Dave McElwaine)
One day after his teammate Todd Wells won the short track, Specalized's Christoph Sauser won the elite men's cross country race at the Sea Otter Classic on Saturday in Monterey, California.
Sauser led most of the race from start to finish.
Full Results
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Elite men
#
Rider Name (Country) Team
Result
1
Christoph Sauser (Swi) Specialized S Racing
2:00:20
2
Russell Finsterwald (USA) Sram Troy Lee Designs
0:00:04
3
Geoff Kabush (Can) Scott 3-Rox
0:00:08
4
Todd Wells (USA) Specialized S Racing
Row 3 - Cell 2
5
Derek Zandstra (Can) Scott 3 Rox Racing
0:00:09
6
Andrea Tiberi (Ita) Team FRM Factory
0:00:19
7
Hector Riveros (Col) Scott-Rotorusa
0:01:13
8
Spencer Paxson (USA) Kona Bicycles
0:01:53
9
Jeremiah Bishop (USA) Sho-Air/Cannondale
0:03:01
10
Stephen Ettinger (USA) BMC
0:03:53
11
Barry Wicks (USA) Kona
0:04:06
12
Howard Grotts (USA) Specialized Racing XC
0:04:54
13
Carl Decker (USA) Giant Factory Offroad
0:05:54
14
Rotem Ishay (USA) Team Jamis Bikes
0:06:29
15
Kris Sneddon (Can) Kona
Row 14 - Cell 2
16
Mitchell Hoke (USA) The Pros Closet
0:06:30
17
Jason Siegle (USA) SCG/Felt
0:06:34
18
Adam Craig (USA) Giant Factory Offroad
0:06:42
19
Julien Bourdevaire (Fra) Team Black Star Racing
0:07:06
20
Menso De Jong (USA) Team Clif Bar Cycling
0:07:09
21
Evan Mcneely (Can) Norco Factory
0:07:36
22
Jason Sager (USA) Backcountry.Com
0:07:48
23
Ryan Woodall (USA) The Pros Closet / Stans
0:08:06
24
Marc-Antoine Nadon (Can) Scott-3Rox Racing
Row 23 - Cell 2
25
Kerry Werner (USA) BMC Project Dirt
Row 24 - Cell 2
26
Justin Lindine (USA) Redline / NBX
0:08:07
27
Cypress Gorry (USA) Whole Athelete
0:08:30
28
Travis Woodruff (USA) Backcountry.Com Bike
0:08:31
29
Bryan Alders (USA) Marin Bikes
0:09:02
30
Alex Grant (USA) Sho-Air/Cannondale
0:09:16
31
Evan Guthrie (Can) Norco Factory
0:09:29
32
Tinker Juarez (USA)
0:09:42
33
Peter Glassford (Can) Trek Canada
0:09:55
34
Sepp Kuss (USA) BMC Project Dirt
0:10:22
35
Elliot Reinecke (USA) Velo Hangar/Focus Bike
0:10:53
36
Mirko Pirazzoli (Ita) FRM Factory Racing
0:10:54
37
Tom Sampson (USA) Adigga Racing
0:11:15
38
Bryson Perry (USA) Dna Cycling
0:11:43
39
Kalan Beisel (USA) Giant Tuffshed
0:11:58
40
Ryan Geiger (USA) FRM Factory Racing
0:12:16
41
Andrew Watson (Can) Norco Factory
0:12:20
42
Troy Wells (USA) Team Clif Bar
Row 41 - Cell 2
43
Cody Kaiser (USA) Muscle Milk Specialized
0:12:55
44
Patrick Chartrand (Can) Rocky Mountain Factory
0:12:56
45
Ryan Trebon (USA) Sho-Air/Cannondale
0:13:37
46
Brodie Stringer (USA) Team Baghouse
0:13:52
47
Quinn Moberg (Can) Rocky Mountain Factory
0:14:05
48
Skyler Taylor (USA) Bear Development Team
0:14:33
49
Charles Jenkins (USA) Khs Cytomax Esi
0:15:12
50
Casey Williams (USA) Whole Athlete
0:15:37
51
Gareth Feldstein (USA) Cannondale Muscle Milk
0:15:46
52
Ryan Chandler (USA)
0:15:56
53
Joseph Clemenzi (USA) Sports Garage Cycling
0:16:36
54
Marc-Andrt Daigle (Can) Garnean Quebecor
0:16:54
55
Jeff Malnick (USA)
0:17:08
56
Michael Zanetti (USA) Norcal Bike Monkey
0:17:17
57
Will Curtis (USA) Santa Cruz / X-Fusion
0:17:22
58
Christopher Kelly (USA)
0:17:27
59
Stephane Roch (USA) Swamis Cycling Club
0:17:40
60
Jim Hewett (USA) Sho-Air/Cannondale
0:18:08
61
Jordane Gauthier-Bea (Can) Power Watts Nord
0:18:24
62
John Nobil (USA) Bear Valley Bikes
0:18:46
63
Tony Smith (USA)
0:19:06
64
Jason Moeschler (USA) WTB Cannondale
0:19:44
65
Frantisek Rabon (Cze) Specialized Racing
0:20:05
66
Clint Claassen (USA) Santa Cruz Fox
0:20:31
67
Joel Titius (USA) Socal Endurance
0:20:58
68
David Flaten (USA) Giant Factory
0:21:07
69
Drew Edsall (USA) The Pros Closet/Stans
0:22:06
70
Justin Desilets (USA) No Team
0:22:14
71
Danny Mcnaughton (USA) Eden Bicycles Racing
0:22:57
72
Philip Mooney (USA) Breezer Bikes
0:23:40
73
Gustavo Pedroza (Mex) Ellin Cyling Team
0:23:45
74
Justin Herrell (USA)
0:26:45
75
Matthew Tyler Turner (USA) Summit Utah Devo
0:28:07
76
Jordan Anderson (USA) Ownes Healthcare
0:29:22
77
Sina Solouksaran (USA)
0:31:31
78
Eliel Anttila (USA) UC Berkeley
0:36:23
79
Anibal Valadez (Mex) Ellin Cycling Team
0:38:20
80
Colby Pastore (USA) Santa Cruz / X-Fusion
0:41:42
81
Trey Jarno (Est) Bear Valley Bikes
1:14:51
DNF
Alex Wild (USA) Trailhead Racing
Row 81 - Cell 2
DNF
David Lee (USA)
Row 82 - Cell 2
DNF
Miguel Ramos (USA) Team BH / Smith Optics
Row 83 - Cell 2
DNF
Noah Talley (USA) Gear Rush
Row 84 - Cell 2
DNF
Jamey Driscoll (USA) Raleigh Clement
Row 85 - Cell 2
DNF
Max Plaxton (Can) Cannondale Factory
Row 86 - Cell 2
DNF
Brady Kappius (USA) Clif Bar Cycling
Row 87 - Cell 2
DNF
Wiley Mosley (USA) Super Awesome
Row 88 - Cell 2
DNF
Michael Hosey (USA) Marin Bikes Factory
Row 89 - Cell 2
DNF
Michael Broderick (USA) Kenda Stan's No Tubes
Row 90 - Cell 2
DNF
Yuki Ikeda (Jpn) Topeak Ergon
Row 91 - Cell 2
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