{"id":2179013,"date":"2026-10-04T18:12:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T15:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2179013"},"modified":"2026-10-04T18:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T15:12:35","slug":"charm-city-cross-day-1-manon-bakker-and-tofik-beshir-take-solo-victory-in-c1-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2179013","title":{"rendered":"Charm City Cross Day 1: Manon Bakker and Tofik Beshir take solo victory in C1 races"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eypu8t9zczHrAwTAoxRGyg-2000-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arMKYHKpu6vKjfqw3hWftB-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    UEC European Championships: &#8216;I just really love winning&#8217; 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on day 1 of the third round of the 2026 US Cyclocross Series (USCX). Each rider took their fourth victory in five races in the series on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the women\u2019s race, Bakker leaned into the same strategy that has served her well throughout the series, leading from the first lap. Bakker was coming off her first loss of the season on Day 2 at GO Cross.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cToday, I had a lot better focus and made no mistakes in the race,\u201d Bakker said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c6425192-c01e-11f1-8a26-019c9d693954\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Manon Bakker won the elite women&#8217;s C1 race on day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c642520a-c01e-11f1-bc68-e113c02c8201\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lauren Zoerner led the front group going up the decisive Mansion Hill and across the long off-camber section on lap one. Going into the downhill, Bakker saw an opportunity to create some space ahead of her USCX rival, Sidney McGill.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c642520a-c01e-11f1-bc68-e113c02c8201-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From that point on, Bakker was untouchable. Behind her, McGill, Zoerner, Mia Aseltine (Competitive Edge Racing), Nico Knoll (PRO.FWD) and Kaya Musgrave (Competitive Edge Racing) formed the early chase, but the demanding course quickly turned the race into a war of attrition. Just past the halfway point of the six-lap race, McGill and Aseltine had emerged together in the battle for the remaining podium spots.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Virginia&#8217;s Blue Ridge GO Cross: Manon Bakker and Tofik Beshir solo to victories in Roanoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Virginia&#8217;s Blue Ridge GO Cross: Sidney McGill ends Manon Bakker\u2019s USCX win streak as Tofik Beshir takes back-to-back victories on day 2 in Roanoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 2: Ethiopia&#8217;s Tofik Beshir wins men&#8217;s C2 as Manon Bakker doubles up on USCX opening weekend<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With two laps to go, McGill gapped Aseltine on the climb and rode on to secure second place, crossing the line 34 seconds behind the winner. Aseltine was third, a further 14 seconds down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI overtook Lauren right before the corner, going back down, and I knew that, normally, she couldn&#8217;t hold my wheel,\u201d Bakker added. \u201cProbably Sydney is the only one who can. So, I wanted to have somebody in between me and Sydney to make it a little bit harder for her.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-C27CrPvwU4kiwiXfUbL8s\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-C27CrPvwU4kiwiXfUbL8s slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c64252d2-c01e-11f1-9595-5721bddb9e87\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Sidney McGill finished second in the elite women&#8217;s C1 race on day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c642534a-c01e-11f1-80f6-51df75a7e7ea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The elite men\u2019s race marked a homecoming for 19-year-old Beshir, who first lined up at Charm City six years ago during his inaugural cyclo-cross season. Baltimore is also the hometown of Marc Frazer, who mentored Beshir early in his career as team director at Kelly Benefits Strategies Cycling.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cTo win in his hometown\u2014that\u2019s special,\u201d Beshir says. \u201cHe\u2019s the one that got me into the sport and it really means a lot to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Struggling to return to form since an injury earlier in the year, Pan-American champion Andrew Strohmeyer (Competitive Edge Racing) put in a massive acceleration from the start, building a gap of 15 seconds to his closest pursuers by the third lap.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 1: Manon Bakker and Miles Mattern kick off 2026 US Cyclocross Series with wins<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Hard things suck because they&#8217;re hard&#8217; &#8211; Lachlan Morton helps Adventure For All teammate through 10-hour ride at Rebecca&#8217;s Private Idaho<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel Earth Series: Geerike Schreurs takes solo win as Tobias Kongstad sprints to victory at CORE4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Beshir, who had been forced to fight his way through traffic after crashing on a corner earlier in the race, chased solo before finally catching Strohmeyer and settling onto his wheel. But a tiring Strohmeyer soon dropped back to the chase group, where he joined teammates Ryan Drummond and Dylan Zakrajsek, along with Tyler Clark (Caledon Hills Cycling Armada) and Miles Mattern (CXD Trek Bikes). Beshir continued alone with three laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One lap later, Clark attacked the group and crossed the line 18 seconds behind the winner for second place. The battle for third place heated up the final time up Mansion Hill, where Zakrajsek was able to pull away and hold on for third place.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI knew Strohmeyer wasn\u2019t going to slow down because he\u2019s legit,\u201d Beshir said. \u201cI knew I needed to pull him back slowly. I didn\u2019t want to burn myself out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI wanted to follow him [Strohmeyer] because he is incredible,\u201d he added. \u201cI know he&#8217;s not having a great season, but, just following him, you can tell he has a lot of experience and I&#8217;ve always admired him. I was definitely excited to follow his lines and learn new things from him.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c64253ae-c01e-11f1-afca-83206da868e5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Dylan Zakrajsek (Competitive Edge Racing) finished third in the elite men&#8217;s C1 race at day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c642541c-c01e-11f1-81d4-31e357b6b6c6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The UCI C2 race on day two at Charm will create some different dynamics, as parts of the course will be reversed and overnight rain could create slick conditions. Series champions will be officially crowned, as Sunday\u2019s race will be the finale of the three-event series.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-04d6264a-c01a-11f1-a99d-1954605dd10a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nTop 10 elite women<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Rider (Country) Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Time Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Manon Bakker (Ned)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:50:04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sidney McGill (Can) Materiaal &#8211; Lastig<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mia Aseltine (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Nico Knoll (Can) PRO.FWD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kaya Musgrave (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:41<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Raylyn Nuss (USA) PRO.FWD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lauren Zoerner (USA)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:02:16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ada Watson (USA) CXD TREK BIKES<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:02:27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aleah Heiland (USA) CXD Trek Bikes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:03:33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kira Mullins (USA) Bear CX<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:03:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-04d626c2-c01a-11f1-a35e-6fd1a61363c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nTop 10 elite men<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Rider (Country) Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Time Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tofik Beshir (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:58:07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyler Clark (Can) Caledon Hills Cycling Armada<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dylan Zakrajsek (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ryan Drummond (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Andrew Strohmeyer (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Miles Mattern (USA) CXD Trek Bikes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:54<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ben Frederick (USA) The Small Monsters Project<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Calvin Conaway (USA) Midwest NXT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aidan Vollmuth (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ethan Brown (USA) Midwest NXT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-04d6273a-c01a-11f1-bba3-3f414b9709e9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel 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calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Virginia&#8217;s Blue Ridge GO Cross: Manon Bakker and Tofik Beshir solo to victories in Roanoke<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Virginia&#8217;s Blue Ridge GO Cross: Sidney McGill ends Manon Bakker\u2019s USCX win streak as Tofik Beshir takes back-to-back victories on day 2 in Roanoke<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 2: Ethiopia&#8217;s Tofik Beshir wins men&#8217;s C2 as Manon Bakker doubles up on USCX opening weekend<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 1: Manon Bakker and Miles Mattern kick off 2026 US Cyclocross Series with wins<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black 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class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de Vend\u00e9e: Alexis Renard sprints to first professional victory of his career<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Coppa Agostini: Paul Lapeira returns to winning ways taking a breakaway sprint victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder 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snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de Vend\u00e9e: Alexis Renard sprints to first professional victory of his career<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, 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snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eypu8t9zczHrAwTAoxRGyg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eypu8t9zczHrAwTAoxRGyg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eypu8t9zczHrAwTAoxRGyg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"font-article-copy text-(--image--text--color) font-article-copy mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text font-article-copy\">Tofik Beshir (CXD Trek Bikes) won elite men&#8217;s C1 race on day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026<\/span><span class=\"credit font-article-copy\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-component-name=\"Article:JumpTo\" class=\"contents\" data-only-inline=\"1\">\n<div class=\"visible flex flex-row flex-nowrap sticky max-lg:-ml-5 top-[var(--site-header-height,60px)] sm:top-0 z-[9994] w-screen lg:w-full h-[50px] bg-white p-0 mb-5 border-neutral-200 border border-solid\" 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on day 1 of the third round of the 2026 US Cyclocross Series (USCX). Each rider took their fourth victory in five races in the series on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the women\u2019s race, Bakker leaned into the same strategy that has served her well throughout the series, leading from the first lap. Bakker was coming off her first loss of the season on Day 2 at GO Cross.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cToday, I had a lot better focus and made no mistakes in the race,\u201d Bakker said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c6425192-c01e-11f1-8a26-019c9d693954\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Manon Bakker won the elite women&#8217;s C1 race on day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c642520a-c01e-11f1-bc68-e113c02c8201\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lauren Zoerner led the front group going up the decisive Mansion Hill and across the long off-camber section on lap one. Going into the downhill, Bakker saw an opportunity to create some space ahead of her USCX rival, Sidney McGill.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c642520a-c01e-11f1-bc68-e113c02c8201-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From that point on, Bakker was untouchable. Behind her, McGill, Zoerner, Mia Aseltine (Competitive Edge Racing), Nico Knoll (PRO.FWD) and Kaya Musgrave (Competitive Edge Racing) formed the early chase, but the demanding course quickly turned the race into a war of attrition. Just past the halfway point of the six-lap race, McGill and Aseltine had emerged together in the battle for the remaining podium spots.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Virginia&#8217;s Blue Ridge GO Cross: Manon Bakker and Tofik Beshir solo to victories in Roanoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Virginia&#8217;s Blue Ridge GO Cross: Sidney McGill ends Manon Bakker\u2019s USCX win streak as Tofik Beshir takes back-to-back victories on day 2 in Roanoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 2: Ethiopia&#8217;s Tofik Beshir wins men&#8217;s C2 as Manon Bakker doubles up on USCX opening weekend<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With two laps to go, McGill gapped Aseltine on the climb and rode on to secure second place, crossing the line 34 seconds behind the winner. Aseltine was third, a further 14 seconds down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI overtook Lauren right before the corner, going back down, and I knew that, normally, she couldn&#8217;t hold my wheel,\u201d Bakker added. \u201cProbably Sydney is the only one who can. So, I wanted to have somebody in between me and Sydney to make it a little bit harder for her.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-C27CrPvwU4kiwiXfUbL8s\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-C27CrPvwU4kiwiXfUbL8s slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c64252d2-c01e-11f1-9595-5721bddb9e87\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Sidney McGill finished second in the elite women&#8217;s C1 race on day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c642534a-c01e-11f1-80f6-51df75a7e7ea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The elite men\u2019s race marked a homecoming for 19-year-old Beshir, who first lined up at Charm City six years ago during his inaugural cyclo-cross season. Baltimore is also the hometown of Marc Frazer, who mentored Beshir early in his career as team director at Kelly Benefits Strategies Cycling.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cTo win in his hometown\u2014that\u2019s special,\u201d Beshir says. \u201cHe\u2019s the one that got me into the sport and it really means a lot to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Struggling to return to form since an injury earlier in the year, Pan-American champion Andrew Strohmeyer (Competitive Edge Racing) put in a massive acceleration from the start, building a gap of 15 seconds to his closest pursuers by the third lap.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 1: Manon Bakker and Miles Mattern kick off 2026 US Cyclocross Series with wins<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Hard things suck because they&#8217;re hard&#8217; &#8211; Lachlan Morton helps Adventure For All teammate through 10-hour ride at Rebecca&#8217;s Private Idaho<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel Earth Series: Geerike Schreurs takes solo win as Tobias Kongstad sprints to victory at CORE4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Beshir, who had been forced to fight his way through traffic after crashing on a corner earlier in the race, chased solo before finally catching Strohmeyer and settling onto his wheel. But a tiring Strohmeyer soon dropped back to the chase group, where he joined teammates Ryan Drummond and Dylan Zakrajsek, along with Tyler Clark (Caledon Hills Cycling Armada) and Miles Mattern (CXD Trek Bikes). Beshir continued alone with three laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One lap later, Clark attacked the group and crossed the line 18 seconds behind the winner for second place. The battle for third place heated up the final time up Mansion Hill, where Zakrajsek was able to pull away and hold on for third place.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI knew Strohmeyer wasn\u2019t going to slow down because he\u2019s legit,\u201d Beshir said. \u201cI knew I needed to pull him back slowly. I didn\u2019t want to burn myself out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI wanted to follow him [Strohmeyer] because he is incredible,\u201d he added. \u201cI know he&#8217;s not having a great season, but, just following him, you can tell he has a lot of experience and I&#8217;ve always admired him. I was definitely excited to follow his lines and learn new things from him.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c64253ae-c01e-11f1-afca-83206da868e5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Dylan Zakrajsek (Competitive Edge Racing) finished third in the elite men&#8217;s C1 race at day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c642541c-c01e-11f1-81d4-31e357b6b6c6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The UCI C2 race on day two at Charm will create some different dynamics, as parts of the course will be reversed and overnight rain could create slick conditions. Series champions will be officially crowned, as Sunday\u2019s race will be the finale of the three-event series.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-04d6264a-c01a-11f1-a99d-1954605dd10a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nTop 10 elite women<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Rider (Country) Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Time Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Manon Bakker (Ned)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:50:04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sidney McGill (Can) Materiaal &#8211; Lastig<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mia Aseltine (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Nico Knoll (Can) PRO.FWD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kaya Musgrave (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:41<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Raylyn Nuss (USA) PRO.FWD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lauren Zoerner (USA)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:02:16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ada Watson (USA) CXD TREK BIKES<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:02:27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aleah Heiland (USA) CXD Trek Bikes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:03:33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kira Mullins (USA) Bear CX<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:03:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-04d626c2-c01a-11f1-a35e-6fd1a61363c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nTop 10 elite men<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Rider (Country) Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Time Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tofik Beshir (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:58:07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyler Clark (Can) Caledon Hills Cycling Armada<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dylan Zakrajsek (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ryan Drummond (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Andrew Strohmeyer (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Miles Mattern (USA) CXD Trek Bikes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:54<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ben Frederick (USA) The Small Monsters Project<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Calvin Conaway (USA) Midwest NXT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aidan Vollmuth (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ethan Brown (USA) Midwest NXT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-04d6273a-c01a-11f1-bba3-3f414b9709e9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel 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mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 2: Ethiopia&#8217;s Tofik Beshir wins men&#8217;s C2 as Manon Bakker doubles up on USCX opening weekend<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 1: Manon Bakker and Miles Mattern kick off 2026 US Cyclocross Series with wins<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Hard things suck because they&#8217;re hard&#8217; &#8211; Lachlan Morton helps Adventure For All teammate through 10-hour ride at Rebecca&#8217;s Private Idaho<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel Earth Series: Geerike Schreurs takes solo win as Tobias Kongstad sprints to victory at CORE4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bWZujxNJqT4j6JtCd9AbG4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The race within the race \u2013 Pride and purpose fuel chase for top spots in Best Asian Rider category at Le Tour de Langkawi<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wQZQuQnYJYa6cHXpP6YiT8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I was never worried about anything&#8217; &#8211; Vollering converts Dutch dominance into yet more championships success in Slovenia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de Vend\u00e9e: Alexis Renard sprints to first professional victory of his career<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Coppa Agostini: Paul Lapeira returns to winning ways taking a breakaway sprint victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: Remco Evenepoel snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: Azzura Ballan masters a four woman sprint to take the Junior Women&#8217;s title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JcdSzYJAdc2v8ewBhybxBG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de Vend\u00e9e: Alexis Renard sprints to first professional victory of his career<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hogs3CwFJXfsZut5cpofCd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Coppa Agostini: Paul Lapeira returns to winning ways taking a breakaway sprint victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: Remco Evenepoel snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eDzkXgD7awETKXVFC5iRbD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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Each rider took their fourth victory in five races in the series on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the women\u2019s race, Bakker leaned into the same strategy that has served her well throughout the series, leading from the first lap. Bakker was coming off her first loss of the season on Day 2 at GO Cross.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cToday, I had a lot better focus and made no mistakes in the race,\u201d Bakker said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c6425192-c01e-11f1-8a26-019c9d693954\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E73bnoxigShPmpPfQx3fog-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Manon Bakker won the elite women&#8217;s C1 race on day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c642520a-c01e-11f1-bc68-e113c02c8201\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lauren Zoerner led the front group going up the decisive Mansion Hill and across the long off-camber section on lap one. Going into the downhill, Bakker saw an opportunity to create some space ahead of her USCX rival, Sidney McGill.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c642520a-c01e-11f1-bc68-e113c02c8201-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">From that point on, Bakker was untouchable. Behind her, McGill, Zoerner, Mia Aseltine (Competitive Edge Racing), Nico Knoll (PRO.FWD) and Kaya Musgrave (Competitive Edge Racing) formed the early chase, but the demanding course quickly turned the race into a war of attrition. Just past the halfway point of the six-lap race, McGill and Aseltine had emerged together in the battle for the remaining podium spots.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJRknF2nFY9scUARF5a7mf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Virginia&#8217;s Blue Ridge GO Cross: Manon Bakker and Tofik Beshir solo to victories in Roanoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ti563qyv5YgrogBmZe3cnE-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Virginia&#8217;s Blue Ridge GO Cross: Sidney McGill ends Manon Bakker\u2019s USCX win streak as Tofik Beshir takes back-to-back victories on day 2 in Roanoke<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XGdm7xA4rVJ2RnipXDkNMD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 2: Ethiopia&#8217;s Tofik Beshir wins men&#8217;s C2 as Manon Bakker doubles up on USCX opening weekend<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">With two laps to go, McGill gapped Aseltine on the climb and rode on to secure second place, crossing the line 34 seconds behind the winner. Aseltine was third, a further 14 seconds down.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI overtook Lauren right before the corner, going back down, and I knew that, normally, she couldn&#8217;t hold my wheel,\u201d Bakker added. \u201cProbably Sydney is the only one who can. So, I wanted to have somebody in between me and Sydney to make it a little bit harder for her.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-C27CrPvwU4kiwiXfUbL8s\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-C27CrPvwU4kiwiXfUbL8s slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c64252d2-c01e-11f1-9595-5721bddb9e87\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ojUeEbZ9wr4PJvdjQhanAh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Sidney McGill finished second in the elite women&#8217;s C1 race on day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c642534a-c01e-11f1-80f6-51df75a7e7ea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The elite men\u2019s race marked a homecoming for 19-year-old Beshir, who first lined up at Charm City six years ago during his inaugural cyclo-cross season. Baltimore is also the hometown of Marc Frazer, who mentored Beshir early in his career as team director at Kelly Benefits Strategies Cycling.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cTo win in his hometown\u2014that\u2019s special,\u201d Beshir says. \u201cHe\u2019s the one that got me into the sport and it really means a lot to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Struggling to return to form since an injury earlier in the year, Pan-American champion Andrew Strohmeyer (Competitive Edge Racing) put in a massive acceleration from the start, building a gap of 15 seconds to his closest pursuers by the third lap.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/A9edVByUXHHrbk3hVXXRbb-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Rochester Cyclocross Day 1: Manon Bakker and Miles Mattern kick off 2026 US Cyclocross Series with wins<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Hard things suck because they&#8217;re hard&#8217; &#8211; Lachlan Morton helps Adventure For All teammate through 10-hour ride at Rebecca&#8217;s Private Idaho<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kYywhcFqEQQMFNcicA8X9m-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel Earth Series: Geerike Schreurs takes solo win as Tobias Kongstad sprints to victory at CORE4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Beshir, who had been forced to fight his way through traffic after crashing on a corner earlier in the race, chased solo before finally catching Strohmeyer and settling onto his wheel. But a tiring Strohmeyer soon dropped back to the chase group, where he joined teammates Ryan Drummond and Dylan Zakrajsek, along with Tyler Clark (Caledon Hills Cycling Armada) and Miles Mattern (CXD Trek Bikes). Beshir continued alone with three laps to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One lap later, Clark attacked the group and crossed the line 18 seconds behind the winner for second place. The battle for third place heated up the final time up Mansion Hill, where Zakrajsek was able to pull away and hold on for third place.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI knew Strohmeyer wasn\u2019t going to slow down because he\u2019s legit,\u201d Beshir said. \u201cI knew I needed to pull him back slowly. I didn\u2019t want to burn myself out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\u201cI wanted to follow him [Strohmeyer] because he is incredible,\u201d he added. \u201cI know he&#8217;s not having a great season, but, just following him, you can tell he has a lot of experience and I&#8217;ve always admired him. I was definitely excited to follow his lines and learn new things from him.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-c64253ae-c01e-11f1-afca-83206da868e5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SnWZUiFvTVTs5WtDfCbGWh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Dylan Zakrajsek (Competitive Edge Racing) finished third in the elite men&#8217;s C1 race at day 1 of Charm City Cross 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Bruce Buckley \/ USCX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c642541c-c01e-11f1-81d4-31e357b6b6c6\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The UCI C2 race on day two at Charm will create some different dynamics, as parts of the course will be reversed and overnight rain could create slick conditions. Series champions will be officially crowned, as Sunday\u2019s race will be the finale of the three-event series.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-04d6264a-c01a-11f1-a99d-1954605dd10a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nTop 10 elite women<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Rider (Country) Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Time Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Manon Bakker (Ned)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:50:04<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Sidney McGill (Can) Materiaal &#8211; Lastig<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:34<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Mia Aseltine (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Nico Knoll (Can) PRO.FWD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kaya Musgrave (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:41<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Raylyn Nuss (USA) PRO.FWD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lauren Zoerner (USA)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:02:16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ada Watson (USA) CXD TREK BIKES<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:02:27<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aleah Heiland (USA) CXD Trek Bikes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:03:33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kira Mullins (USA) Bear CX<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:03:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-04d626c2-c01a-11f1-a35e-6fd1a61363c5\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nTop 10 elite men<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Position<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Rider (Country) Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p><strong>Time Gap<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tofik Beshir (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:58:07<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Tyler Clark (Can) Caledon Hills Cycling Armada<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:18<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Dylan Zakrajsek (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:25<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ryan Drummond (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Andrew Strohmeyer (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:48<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Miles Mattern (USA) CXD Trek Bikes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:54<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ben Frederick (USA) The Small Monsters Project<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:00:58<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Calvin Conaway (USA) Midwest NXT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Aidan Vollmuth (USA) Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:03<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Ethan Brown (USA) Midwest NXT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>0:01:23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-04d6273a-c01a-11f1-bba3-3f414b9709e9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel 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