Nys and Stybar took the day off. Boom was still sitting out with his banged up elbow. So the field was a little thinner than usual. Wellens didn't seem to miss them as he picked up his first win in over a month. Vantornout has been sitting out the GVA races this season, so he was fresh, not having participated in the past two races. But he was not fresh enough to take Wellens at the line. Vantornout finishes second. Simunik soloed in for a third place finish, 17 seconds back. More from CN.
Over in the FGBC CX Pool, there was a rather bold statment overheard out in Lethbridge today. Paddy & Naomi grabbed the victor's big beer glass and ran out west with it. On a day when the numbers were generally a lot lower than normal, they 415 potted points and jump from 11th place all the way up to 8th. They may be gone, but they're not about to let us forget them. In fact, today's podium had a stinkingly different look to it all around. Deanna was second with 290 points, her first time on the podium since December 6. And Cousin Adam finished third with 285. His last podium appearance was November 22. Rachel, on the other hand, ended up giving back much of the ground she'd gained over the past several races with a 50 point last place finish. Jonny M, by constrast, had a respeactable day with 195 points. He's back in second for now and El Presidente holds onto his third place standing. It's all very tight between those three. There are only 60 points between them. Gary looks to have things all sewn up for the overall victory, but the battle for second place should be fun to watch.
They're back at it again on Sunday.
Today's Results:
Paddy & Naomi 415
Deanna 290
Adam 285
Tomek 270
Jonny M 195
Bill 190
Chris H 170
Matt 170
Olli 165
Jonny G 160
Chris A 150
Dallas 150
Andy 135
Charlene 135
Hal 130
David S 125
Gary 110
Vic 100
Brad 70
Ian 60
Rachel 50
Overall Standings:
Gary 12015
Jonny M 11430
David S 11395
Rachel 11370
Chris A 10945
Olli 10585
Chris H 10035
Paddy & Naomi 9725
Matt 9720
Vic 9570
Ian 9550
Charlene 9055
Deanna 8985
Adam 8560
Tomek 8540
Jonny G 8315
Dallas 8290
Brad 8190
Bill 7710
Hal 7345
Andy 7115
Friday, January 02, 2009
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Other than cheering on my undefeated (and top-ranked) Tarheels I have focused my energy on winning a podium spot in the FGBC CX pool. During this period I will view Rachel as my nemesis. Sorry Rachel. Only until the outcome is settled.
...'today's podium had a stinkingly different look'...
The elbows are starting to get sharpened...
Good eye, Dr. Freud. That's even better than what I meant to type, so I think I'll leave it.
The elbows, by the way, are always sharpened.
The Heels look pretty good, Swatty. I hope the Devils can give them a game.
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