The Sea Otter 2013 men's short track came down to a sprint finish, with Geoff Kabush (Scott/3Rox Racing) taking the win.(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Kabush (Scott/3-Rox) patiently waiting behind Fluckiger (BMC), attacking later in the race(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Sam Schultz (Trek Factory Racing) looked good early, but faded and didn't make the cut(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Carl Decker (Giant) looking strong halfway through the race, leading cyclocross racer Ben Berden (Raleigh/Clement)(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Russel Finsterwald (Trek Factory Racing) is a young gun with a promising career ahead of him(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Another strong young American rider, Brady Kappius (Clif Bar) wears the pain face here(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Emil Lindgren (Giant Pro XLT) leads a paceline of strong racers, lining up for the finish. Lindgren finished 3rd(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Perennial favorite Barry Wicks (Kona) coming down the stretch(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Geoff Kabush (Scott/3-Rox) taking the win in true sprint finish style(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Todd Wells (Specialized) leading a pack through fun whoopty-do section(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Lukas Fluckiger (BMC) is enjoying his time here at Sea Otter 2013, ending up in 2nd in today's Short Track(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Retired from World Cup level XC racing, Adam Craig (Giant) is clearly having a good time out there racing (in baggies)(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Relaxing before the start, Jaroslav Kulhavy (Specialized) has seen the fanfare before(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
The first turn was completely jam packed and made being up front crucial for overall results(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Carl Decker (Giant Factory Offroad) navigates through a tricky and tight corner(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Colin Cares (Kenda Felt) took an early lead, competing against a stacked field(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Todd Wells (Specialized Racing) figuring out the new short track course at Sea Otter 2013(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Ryan Trebon (Clement/Cannondale) is alwasy easy to spot. He definitely remembers how to ride a mt bike fast(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Geoff Kabush (Scott/3-Rox) trailing Kohei Yamamoto (Specilized) early in the race(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Carl Decker (Giant) showing some early season form on the the short track course. He'll race multiple disciplines this year(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
2013 Sea Otter Short Track Mens winner Geoff Kabush (Scott/3-Rox) talking to the press(Image credit: Daniel Dunn Photo / www.danieldunnphoto.com)
Geoff Kabush (Scott-3Rox) outsprinted his rivals to take the win in the short track at the Sea Otter Classic on Friday in Monterey, California. Kabush, a veteran of the short track discipline, beat Swiss rider Lukas Flueckiger (BMC) and Swede Emil Lindgren (Giant). Racing in his first-ever short track, Olympic cross country champion Jarolsav Kulhavy (Specialized) finished fourth.
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Full results
#
Rider Name (Country) Team
1
Geoff Kabush (Can) Scott 3 Rox Racing
2
Lukas Fluckiger (Swi) Bmc Mountainbike Racing
3
Emil Lindgren (Swe) Giant Pro Xlt
4
Jaroslav Kulhavy (Cze) Specialized
5
Todd Wells (USA) Specialized Racing
6
Dan Mcconnell (Aus) Trek Factory Racing
7
Stephen Ettinger (USA) Bmc Mtb Racing
8
Michiel Van Der Heijde (Ned) Giant Pro Xlt
9
Kohei Yamamoto (Jpn) Specialized Racing
10
Christoph Sauser (Swi) Trek Factory Racing
11
Sid Taberlay (Aus) Kenda/H20 Overdrive/BK
12
Adam Morka (Can) Wft Coaching
13
Brian Matter (USA) Gear Grinder/Trek
14
Spencer Paxson (USA) Kona
15
Justin Lindine (USA) Redline Inbx
16
Howard Grotts (USA) Specialized Racing
17
Benjamin Sonntag (Ger) America Interbanc Cannode
18
Antoine Caron (Can) Specialized Racing Canada
19
Carl Decker (USA) Giant Fac Offroad
20
Ryo Saito (Jpn)
21
Barry Wicks (USA) Kona
22
Ben Berden (Bel) Ralrish Clement
23
Adam Craig (USA) Giant Fac Off Road
24
Simon Andreassen (Den) Webike Dmk
25
Jeremy Martin (Can) Rocky Mountain Bycicles
26
Kerry Werner (USA) Bmc Devo Team
27
Macky Franklin (USA) Santta Fe Brewing Pivot
28
Andrew l'Esperance (Can) Norco Factory Team
29
Sam Schultz (USA) Trek Fac Racing
30
Rotem Ishay (USA)
31
Conrad Stoltz (RSA) Specialized
32
Ryan Woodall (USA) Top Gear Bicycles
33
Sepp Kuss (USA)
34
Peter Glassford (Can) Trek Canada
35
Thomas Turner (USA) Jamis
36
Robert Marion (USA) American Classic
37
Russell Finsterwald (USA) Trek Fac Racing
38
Kris Sneddon (Can) Kona
39
Cameron Jette (Can) Scott 3 Rox Racing
40
Brady Kappius (USA) Clif Bar
41
Quinn Moberg (USA)
42
Josh Carlson (Aus)
43
Ryan Geiger (USA)
44
Yuki Ikeda (Jpn)
45
Michael Hosey (USA)
46
Clint Claassen (USA)
47
Casey Williams (USA)
48
Evan Guthrie (Can)
49
Mitchell Hoke (USA)
50
Jason Sager (USA)
51
Miguel Valadez (Mex)
52
Joel Titius (USA)
53
Jacob Albrecht (USA)
54
Payson Mcelveen (USA)
55
Rich Weis (USA)
56
Chase Dickens (USA)
57
Jason Moeschler (USA)
58
Cory Wallace (Can)
59
Menso De Jong (USA)
60
Sean Leader (USA)
61
Jim Hewett (USA)
62
Samuel Chovan (USA)
63
Zachary Valdez (USA)
64
Eliel Anttila (USA)
65
Robert Mccarty (USA)
66
Greg Krieger (USA)
67
Jakub Valigura (Cze)
68
Sam Gross (USA)
69
Justin Desilets (USA)
70
Craig Wohlschlaeger (USA)
71
Shun Matsumoto (Jpn)
72
Kevin Smallman (USA)
73
David Flaten (USA)
74
Ryan Trebon (USA)
75
Derek Zandstra (Can)
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