There was mud on the mushroom today as Laura Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom) grits for the barriers.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
New Yorker Tara Parsons (CRCA) braces herself for the course.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
Cassandra Maximenko (Silverbull/bones/Thule) did a great job of mastering the elements.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
Southern Belle twin sisters surprised the Yanks with their bike skills. Katherine Sheilds (MOB Pro CX Team) showed up with sis Emily determined to make a mark.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
BrittLee Bowman (pedalpowertraining.com ) tries to pick a good line in the mud.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
Team CF's Nicole Thiemann braces the bike and takes a breath on the barriers.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
Joanne Grogan (Cyclocrossracing.com) makes her best effort in the mud.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
Last lap with two turns to go, Laura Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom) has clear sight of the finish line.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
Van Gilder takes the weekend win!(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
Katherine Shields (MOB Pro CX Team) takes 3rd, Laura Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom) wins 1st, Cassandra Maximenko (Silverbull/bones/Thule) is 2nd.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)
Congratulations Ladies! Great race and a wonderful weekend.(Image credit: Marco Quezada/nyvelocity.com)