VERONA, WISCONSIN—With fog stretching over the course and seriously wet conditions from the previous night’s rain, racers were faced with a cold and muddy ride this morning. However, the conditions were no deterrent for the Masters men who charged onto the course, and Olympian Don Myrah defended his 2012 Cyclocross National Championship title in the Masters 45-49 race, followed by Roger Aspholm (Finkraft) and Tim Butler (Evolution Racing Team).
Don Myrah (Ibis – BuyCell.com) following Jon Cariveau (Moots) at the start of the Masters 45-49 National Championship Race. © Cyclocross Magazine
Though Myrah wasted little time establishing a lead, it was Butler who led the opening moves, leading Moots’ Jon Cariveau and Myrah through the first half of the course as a close group of riders rode just behind. By the end of the lap, however, Myrah had moved past Butler and was pushing ahead alone in the muddy conditions. As Cariveau faded off the lead pace, Butler continued to drive in second with Roger Aspholm pushing hard to bridge.
Jon Cariveau (Moots) leads Don Myrah (Ibis BuyCell) up the barriers. @ Cyclocross Magazine
Indeed, it was the battle between Butler and Aspholm that made the race, as the two rode much of the course together as Myrah solidified his lead at the front. Eventually, however, Aspholm proved the stronger, and by the finish line had enough of a gap to cross uncontested for the second podium step.
Myrah modestly told Cyclocross Magazine a week prior to the 2013 Cyclocross National Championships, “My form hasn’t been that good, it’s just starting to come around, hopefully in time for Nats and Worlds.” Apparently it came just in time. See Don Myrah’s hydraulic disc brake-equipped Ibis Hakkalugi Disc here (although he started and finished on rim brakes).
Interview with Don Myrah:
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Interview with Tim Butler:
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Masters Men 45-49 Cyclocross Nationals Photo Galleries:
photos by Dave McElwaine:
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2013 Cyclocross Nationals Masters Men 45-49 Results
| Place | Points | Name | City, State | Time | Bib | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 137.24 | Donald MYRAH | San Jose, CA | 0:46:22 | 101 | |
| 2 | 140.48 | Roger ASPHOLM | Haworth, NJ | 46:58:00 | 102 | Finkraft |
| 3 | 143.73 | Tim BUTLER | Portland, OR | 47:03:00 | 108 | Evolution Racing Team-WA |
| 4 | 146.98 | Craig COZZA | Presto, PA | 47:48:00 | 117 | UPMC Cycling Performance |
| 5 | 150.23 | Brian CONANT | Dekalb, IL | 48:00:00 | 116 | The Pony Shop |
| 6 | 153.48 | Paul RICHARD | Amesbury, MA | 48:15:00 | 153 | Cyclocrossworld |
| 7 | 156.73 | Jeff WEINERT | Lake Orion, MI | 48:19:00 | 168 | Wolverine Sports Club |
| 8 | 159.97 | Jon CARIVEAU | Steamboat Springs, CO | 48:40:00 | 110 | MOOTS |
| 9 | 163.22 | Christopher SMITH | Minneapolis, MN | 48:47:00 | 162 | Hup United |
| 10 | 166.47 | Jeffrey HALL (1 - Cat1) | Denver, CO | 49:03:00 | 128 | Groove Subaru-Alpha Bicycle Co |
| 11 | 169.72 | David WEBER | Boulder, CO | 49:03:00 | 167 | Team Kappius |
| 12 | 172.97 | Michael MCSHANE | Louisville, KY | 49:06:00 | 141 | Bob's Red Mill Cyclocross Team/Bob's Red Mill Cyclocross |
| 13 | 176.22 | Ralf WARMUTH | Piscataway, NJ | 49:27:00 | 166 | Finkraft |
| 14 | 179.46 | Gannon MYALL | Lafayette, CA | 50:09:00 | 145 | California Giant Cycling |
| 15 | 182.71 | Jonathan CARD | Sylvania, OH | 50:09:00 | 109 | |
| 16 | 185.96 | Waldek STEPNIOWSKI (1 - Cat3) | Littleton, CO | 50:11:00 | 163 | Team LUNA Chix |
| 17 | 189.21 | Bryan RHEUDE (2 - Cat1) | Chicago, IL | 51:41:00 | 152 | The Pony Shop |
| 18 | 192.46 | Brian KOENEMAN | Apple Valley, MN | 51:46:00 | 132 | Team Wheel & Sprocket |
| 19 | 195.71 | Jon GALLAGHER (3 - Cat1) | Heber, UT | 51:46:00 | 126 | Cole Sport |
| 20 | 198.95 | Paul ROLTGEN (2 - Cat3) | Cottage Grove, WI | 51:59:00 | 154 | Brazen Dropouts |
| 21 | 202.2 | Tim BOUNDY (4 - Cat1) | Deer Park, IL | 51:59:00 | 106 | Village-Verdigris Cycling |
| 22 | 205.45 | JW MILLER (1 - Cat2) | Madison, WI | 52:04:00 | 142 | |
| 23 | 208.7 | Douglas HUDSON (2 - Cat2) | Golden, CO | 52:05:00 | 131 | Feedback Sports Racing |
| 24 | 211.95 | Richard MCCLUNG (5 - Cat1) | Kirkland, WA | 52:41:00 | 138 | Lake Washington Velo |
| 25 | 215.2 | David MCCOMB | Yoder, IN | 52:51:00 | 139 | Men of Steel Racing /Men Of Steel Racing LLC |
| 26 | 218.44 | Carl BONI | Erie, CO | 53:05:00 | 105 | Rapid Racing |
| 27 | 221.69 | Scott FORREST (3 - Cat3) | Golden, CO | 53:07:00 | 124 | |
| 28 | 224.94 | Michael CURTES (3 - Cat2) | Mequon, WI | 53:10:00 | 118 | Twin Six |
| 29 | 228.19 | Brent EVANS | Novelty, OH | 53:49:00 | 119 | Roberta Sun |
| 30 | 231.44 | Kelly CLINE (4 - Cat2) | Media, PA | 53:49:00 | 113 | Club Wissahickon |
| 31 | 234.69 | James COCHRAN (5 - Cat2) | Iowa City, IA | 54:09:00 | 114 | Atlas Cycling/Atlas Cycling Team |
| 32 | 237.93 | Keith LUCAS | Custer, KY | 54:23:00 | 136 | Be Real Sports |
| 33 | 241.18 | David TRICAMO (4 - Cat3) | San Francisco, CA | 54:52:00 | 165 | |
| 34 | 244.43 | Christando LOMBARDO (6 - Cat2) | Crystal Lake, IL | 54:56:00 | 135 | Village-Verdigris Cycling |
| 35 | 247.68 | Paul SCHOENING | Plymouth, MN | 55:09:00 | 159 | Team Plan C |
| 36 | 250.93 | Sean RUNNETTE (5 - Cat3) | Hillsborough, NJ | 55:17:00 | 157 | Bailey Bikes |
| 37 | 254.18 | Bryan HARWOOD (6 - Cat3) | Minneapolis, MN | 55:18:00 | 129 | Boulder Cycle Sport |
| 38 | 257.43 | Christopher BERGE (7 - Cat2) | Madison, WI | @1Lap | 104 | Magnus |
| 39 | 260.67 | John ERICSSON (7 - Cat3) | Verona, WI | @1Lap | 218 | |
| 40 | 263.92 | Michael SCHULZE | Cincinnati, OH | @1Lap | 160 | Bio Wheels Racing |
| 41 | 267.17 | Mike SCALISE (6 - Cat1) | Itasca, IL | @1Lap | 158 | Verdigris-Village CX Team/Village-Verdigris Cycling |
| 42 | 270.42 | Dominic CASEY (8 - Cat3) | Chicago, IL | @1Lap | 111 | Iron Cycles |
| 43 | 273.67 | Ken KREBS (9 - Cat3) | Saint Charles, IL | @1Lap | 133 | Verdigris-Village CX Team/Village-Verdigris Cycling |
| 44 | 276.92 | Tom WINKEL (10 - Cat3) | Wauwatosa, WI | @1Lap | 170 | KS Energy Services / Team Wisconsin/Team Wisconsin |
| 45 | 280.16 | Gregory FERGUSON (8 - Cat2) | Middleton, WI | @1Lap | 122 | Trek Midwest Team |
| 46 | 283.41 | Brian MILNICK (11 - Cat3) | Bennett, CO | @1Lap | 143 | Routine Leg Works |
| 47 | 286.66 | Michael MCKINNEY (12 - Cat3) | Mahtomedi, MN | @1Lap | 140 | Big Ring Flyers |
| 48 | 289.91 | James NOWAK (13 - Cat3) | Bartlett, IL | @1Lap | 147 | ABD Cycling Club |
| 49 | 293.16 | Richard PRODANS | Libertyville, IL | @1Lap | 150 | Alberto's Sport |
| 50 | 296.41 | Timothy THEOBALD (14 - Cat3) | Milwaukee, WI | @2Lap | 164 | Hollander Benelux Racing p/b Badger Allo/Hollander RDC |
| 51 | 299.65 | Michael SEILER | Louisville, KY | @2Lap | 161 | Rogue Racing Project |
| 52 | 302.9 | Colm FLANNERY (15 - Cat3) | Chillicothe, IL | @2Lap | 123 | |
| 53 | 306.15 | Mark FASCZEWSKI | Hixson, TN | @2Lap | 121 | Village Volkswagen Elite Cycling Team/Scenic City Velo |
| 54 | 309.4 | Don MASCHKA | Mason City, IA | @2Lap | 137 | North Iowa Spin |
| 55 | 312.65 | Jerry HAYES (16 - Cat3) | Cincinnati, OH | @2Lap | 130 | Queen City Wheels |
| 56 | 315.9 | Frank LOFRANO (17 - Cat3) | Arlington Heights, IL | @2Lap | 134 | Verdigris-Village CX Team/Village-Verdigris Cycling |
| 57 | 319.14 | Scott FABIJANSKI | Royal Oak, MI | @2Lap | 120 | Wolverine Sports Club |
| 58 | 322.39 | Chris FRETER (18 - Cat3) | Columbus, OH | @2Lap | 125 | Backroom Coffee Roasters / Echelon Cycling Team |
| 59 | 325.64 | Christopher QUINN | Fitchburg, WI | @3Lap | 151 | Magnus |
| DNS | Rolf WINDH | Philadelphia, PA | 169 | Guys Racing Club | ||
| DNS | Michael ROWELL (Cat2) | Bedford, MA | 156 | Bikeway Source/Bell Lap Racing/Bell Lap Cycling Club | ||
| DNS | Frederick ROSE | Bloomington, IN | 155 | Bob's Red Mill Cyclocross Team/Bob's Red Mill Cyclocross | ||
| DNS | Myles POLSGROVE (Cat3) | Bloomington, IN | 149 | Zipp Factory Team | ||
| DNS | Steve OUZOUNIAN (Cat3) | Moraga, CA | 148 | |||
| DNS | John MUNDELIUS (Cat1) | Alamo, CA | 144 | California Giant Berry Farms/Specialized/California Giant Cycling | ||
| DNS | Darron CHEEK | Breckenridge, CO | 112 | CROSS PROPZ RACING | ||
| DNS | James BRADY | Chicago, IL | 107 | The Pony Shop | ||
| DNS | Jeffrey BELTRAMINI (Cat2) | Anacortes, WA | 103 | Mafia Racing/ Mafia Racing | ||
| DNF | John GATCH | Terrace Park, OH | 127 | Bandwidth.com/Cincinnati Velo Club Inc | ||
| DNF | Arthur Newton COLE III (Cat1) | Chicago, IL | 115 | The Pony Shop |
