2005 Crank Brothers U.S. Grand Prix of Cyclocross, San Francisco

2005 Crank Brothers U.S. Grand Prix of Cyclocross, San Francisco - November 20 2005

22 photos and movies () by Steven Hill and Rebecca Heald, steephill.tv
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Our day to enjoy cyclocross racing in Golden Gate Park began with a detour, as we set out to drive from Berkeley to San Francisco. As we approached Emeryville on our way to the Bay Bridge, a flashing electronic sign informed us that it would take 84 minutes to drive 10 miles. So we turned around and took the roundabout route, across the Richmond and Golden Gate Bridges, and saved at least 45 minutes.
This is our first Cyclocross event coverage... as an experiment. Since we arrived late, the album below includes a few photos from the elite women's race but has lots of movies from the men's race at the end of the day. Unlike the road races we've covered, the shadows were a big problem, adding complexity to shooting action movies and photos with amateur equipment. I'm sure a lot of the racers were disappointed with the beautiful sunny weather. -- Steve, November 21, 2005

Right: Chris Horner in action during his second Cyclocross race. Chris placed 11th proving that one way to beat Chris Horner is to get him off his bike!

“[It] better be a chick!”--DFL	Yeah, watch out for those roots	If you can run like her then why not?
Womens race - The game face	The Elite men started with a bang	Todd Wells, Barry Wicks and Mark McCormack show the other guys how it's done
Chris Horner taking the hill in his 2nd X race	Barry Wicks steps into the lead	“Shoulder to shoulder with one lap to go”
Trees lining the finish line	Todd Wells finally wins by a bike length	Tim Johnson and Mark McCormack X in a 3rd place photo finish
Elite Men race podium	Champagne splattered sunglasses	Wicks gets some help donning the overall winner's jersey
Grand Prix series Elite Men winners podium	Wicks demonstrates how light his new frame is and then gives an interview	Under 23 race podium
Jesse Anthony of Team Clif Bar was the under 23 overall winner	Chris Horner after his dirty work-out	A familiar view of Chris Horner during a road race

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