Gloucester Clean Up: Ellen Noble and Curtis White Sweep Both U23 and Elite Wins on Day 1

by Lauren LeClaire

GLOUCESTER, Mass.—The CRAFT Sportswear Gran Prix of Gloucester Presented by Ipswich Ale Brewing, now in its 18th year, was the kick off weekend of competition of the Vittoria Northeast Cyclocross Series presented by Cycle-Smart. Gloucester, known as “New England Worlds,” is the first of four race weekends that comprise the Vittoria Series, the only current UCI series in the U.S. and a part of the USA Cycling Professional Cyclo-cross Calendar (Pro CX).

Gloucester Nobility for Noble

White focused on staying on Noble’s wheel. 2016 GP of Gloucester Day 1. photo: Angelica Dixon

Ellen Noble (Aspire Racing) took a commanding win in the Elite Women’s Category 2 (C2) race over second place Helen Wyman (Kona Factory Racing).

Noble, claiming her first Pro CX win of the year in a time of 44 minutes and 51 seconds, has had high finishes each week since early September and is currently the U23 World Cup leader and sits third overall on the Pro CX individual points standings.

Early in the race, a group of three separated, including Noble, Wyman, and Emma White (Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld). Noble attacked with three laps to go, a decisive move which brought her to the line 24 seconds over second place Wyman. White would finish third, 47 seconds off the pace.

Noble was thrilled to take the victory at what is essentially a hometown race for the Kennebunkport, Maine native. “I won this as an amateur. So to be able to do this as a pro is pretty cool. It feels amazing.”

Noble spoke to how the race unfolded. “Emma (White), Helen (Wyman) and I were all together for a lot of laps today. So we were together for a while and Helen was just attacking off the front like every turn, and she put in some really big ones. So I knew something would have to happen soon, because we weren’t going to be able to stay with her much longer. Eventually, we got up (in front of Emma) after one of Helen’s attacks, and I felt like that was my best chance to go, and it lined up perfectly. It was right before those tight turns before the finish. So I made a pass there, and really tried to drill it right through those. I got a small gap. You just have to go all in at that point and maintain it.”

Noble confirmed she will not race on Day Two of the weekend’s racing.

White Continues Day 1’s Youth Movement

In the Men’s C2 race, Curtis White (Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld) followed Noble’s lead, continuing the youth movement of the day by sweeping both the U23 and Elite Men’s top honors in the men’s race.

With the win, White took his second Pro CX win of the year following his C2 win at KMC Cross Fest, held in Thompson, Conn.

Group tactics ruled the day with a large group of riders staying together for the first several laps. But it would be White who would dictate the pace early and repeatedly attack to shrink down the group. White made a move with six laps to go. “I was feeling good,” White recalled. “I think a lot of guys were looking back for Powers to see when he was coming up. But the race was happening there and I decided to hit one section with a big group behind me, and I punch it again. It was a risk to go that early, but I am sure it paid off. Tactics did come into play. Once the gap grew past a certain point, I had to put in TT mode.”

A chasing group of five riders would decide the remaining podium spots in a bunch sprint. Daniel Summerhill (Maxxis-Shimano Pro Cyclocross) won the group sprint for second place, just beating out Jeremy Durrin (Neon Velo Cycling) for third. They finished 32 seconds behind White.

Fans were surprised to not see either Stephen Hyde or Jeremy Powers at the front of the race, as both racers have typically been top contenders at the ProCX races. Hyde skipped the race to rest, stating:

Sorry y'all. I won't be racing @gpgloucester this weekend. I need some time off for my tired… https://t.co/BauEYqfe0G

— Stephen T. Hyde (@stephenthyde) October 15, 2016

Four-time National Champion Powers had a slow start before jumping into the top ten. He would finish 13th.

Watch the races unfold on day two at Gloucester in person or by following tweets at @VittoriaSeries. For more information visit http://www.necyclocross.com.

Full photo gallery below the results.

2016 Gran Prix of Gloucester UCI C2 Day 1 Results - Elite Women

Place	Bib	Last	First	Team	Time	Gap
1	2	NOBLE	Ellen	Aspire Racing	44:51
2	1	WYMAN	Helen	Kona Factory Racing	45:15	24
3	3	WHITE	Emma	Cannondale Cyclocrossworld	45:38	47
4	10	ROCHETTE	Maghalie	Luna Pro Team	45:58	1:07
5	4	ANTHONY	Crystal	Maxxis-Shimano Pro Cyclocross	46:25	1:34
6	8	WEST	Ruby	Cannondale Cyclocrossworld.Com	46:35	1:44
7	11	FERRIER-BRUNEAU	Christel	Sas-Macogep-Acquisio	46:51	2:00
8	6	GREASER	Jena	""""	47:03	2:12
9	5	CUMMING	Kathryn	Jalapeno Cycling	47:27	2:36
10	7	MELLOR	Amira	Next Wyman Kona	47:39	2:48
11	16	WRIGHT	Julie	Team Averica	47:43	2:52
12	22	LEGGE	Regina	Green Line Velo Driven By Zipca	47:45	2:54
13	13	ELLIOTT	Natasha	Garneau - Easton Cycling	47:55	3:04
14	9	LYSAKOWSKI	Kathleen	Joe'S Garage Cx Bikereg	48:04	3:13
15	41	GORDON	Serena	Liv | Giant Co-Factory	48:31	3:40
16	14	BOWMAN	Brittlee	House Indwithingssimplehuman	49:12	4:21
17	20	VETTER	Jauron	State 9 Racing Pb Vittoria	49:17	4:26
18	15	GROSS	Rebecca	Khs Bicycles	49:37	4:46
19	30	WHITE	Elizabeth	House Indwithingssimplehuman	49:40	4:49
20	27	LEWANDOWSKI	Rebecca	Rare Disease Cycling Keswick	49:42	4:51
21	42	DINAN	Clio	Kudu Collective Cx	50:01	5:10
22	33	RAMSAY	Turner	Kms Cycling - Killington Mounta	50:19	5:28
23	36	TRACY	Julie	Imshi Cycles	50:20	s.t.
24	31	GROGAN	Joanne	Next-Bmb	50:20	s.t.
25	26	TAPIAS	Natalie	Jam Ncc	50:21	s.t.
26	40	MOLDEN	Emily	Nantucket Velo	50:22	5:31
27	46	VANDERHOOP	Julie	Green Line Velo Driven By Zipca	50:31	5:40
28	29	ROBINSON	Leslie	Sunapeecontinental Pavingbuchik	50:31	s.t.
29	38	FACCONE	Erin	Team Averica	50:36	5:45
30	45	COX	Andrea	Riverside Racing	50:37	s.t.
31	32	REUTER	Christin	Aetna-Expo Wheelmen	50:37	s.t.
32	23	WILLIAMS	Paige	Ladies First	50:54	6:03
33	44	MAY	Rhys	Jam Ncc	51:15	6:24
34	24	SMITH	Michele M	Hup United	51:38	6:47
35	47	LUPIEN	Leslie	Green Line Velo Driven By Zipca	51:42	6:51
36	48	HAUSLE	Lydia	Team Averica	52:00	7:09
37	28	MORRISON	Frances	Bikereg	52:13	7:22
38	35	SNYDER	Jessica	""""	35:25	@1Lap
39	43	MAKOUJY	Stephanie	Tall Sock Racing	36:04	@2Laps
40	21	JAMISON	Marian	Ladiesfirst Racing	36:05	@2Laps
41	34	BAUER	Lindsey	Trt Bicycles	36:10	@2Laps
42	39	MELIKIAN	Sara	Pedalpowertraining.Com	36:48	@2Laps
DNS	12	KELLY	Siobhan	To Wheels Epic Sports
DNS	37	MONAHAN	Vickie	Aetna-Expo Wheelmen
DNS	25	SEIB	Melissa	Uvm Cycling

2016 Gran Prix of Gloucester UCI C2 Day 1 Results - Elite Men

Place	Bib	Last	First	Team	Time	Gap
1	2	WHITE	Curtis	Cannondale Pb Cyclocrossworld.C	1:01:02
2	4	SUMMERHILL	Daniel	Maxxis-Shimano	1:01:34	32
3	5	DURRIN	Jeremy	Neon Velo Cycling Team	1:01:34	s.t.
4	11	WILLSEY	Cooper	Cannondale Pb Cyclocrossworld D	1:01:35	s.t.
5	6	VAN DEN HAM	Michael	Garneau - Easton Cycling	1:01:35	s.t.
6	12	CRAIG	Adam	Giant Factory Off-Road Team	1:01:38	36
7	9	KISSEBERTH	Jack	Jam Ncc	1:02:18	1:16
8	10	MARECAILLE	Antonin	Avc Aix En Provence	1:02:23	1:21
9	3	LIVERMON	Travis	Maxxis-Shimano Pro Cyclocross	1:02:29	1:27
10	17	DECKER	Carl	Giant Factory Off-Road Team	1:02:30	1:28
11	72	GOGUEN	Peter	Race C.F.	1:02:46	1:44
12	42	MCCORMACK	Brendan	Ccb Racing	1:02:59	1:57
13	1	POWERS	Jeremy	Aspire Racing	1:03:11	2:09
14	7	SMITH	Scott	Jam Ncc	1:03:36	2:34
15	15	CHABANOV	Daniel	House Indwithingssimplehuman	1:03:51	2:49
16	13	O'KEEFE	Samuel	House Indwithingssimplehuman	1:04:10	3:08
17	14	ST JOHN	Derrick	Van Dessel Pb Hyperthreads	1:04:31	3:29
18	66	ANTHONY	Jesse	Rally Cycling	1:04:58	3:56
19	16	MYERSON	Adam	Cycle-Smart	1:05:01	3:59
20	47	SCOTT	Andy	Riverside Racing	1:05:02	4:00
21	76	DAIGLE	Marc-Andre	Garneau Easton Cycling	1:05:19	4:17
22	74	OWENS	Michael	Hands On Cycling	1:05:26	4:24
23	54	MURPHY	Evan	Hudsonludwig & Larsen Racing	1:05:27	s.t.
24	78	GOGUELY	Jules	Unemployed	1:05:46	4:44
25	31	BLACKBURN	Trent	Ncc Jam Fund	1:05:49	4:47
26	73	FREYRE	Eneas	Ttendurance	1:05:55	4:53
27	49	LANDO	Nicholas	Uvm Cycling	1:06:04	5:02
28	18	ST. GERMAIN	Adam	Apex Nbx Trek	1:06:32	5:30
29	29	MORSE	Nathaniel	Bikereg.Com	1:06:39	5:37
30	50	BORDEN	Andrew	Squadra Flying Tigers	1:06:43	5:41
31	36	BERHTRAM	Charles	B2C2 Boloco	1:06:53	5:51
32	55	HUFF	Evan	Bikereg	1:07:05	6:03
33	70	GRENIER	Benjamin	Rancourt & Co. Cycling	1:07:08	6:06
34	48	ADASAVAGE	Gerald	Hudsonludwig & Larsen Racing	1:07:11	6:09
35	51	JEAN	Sylvain	Mad Alchemy	1:07:14	6:12
36	38	SMITH	Bradford	The Drifters	1:07:19	6:17
37	71	MURPHY	Kyle	Hudsonludwig & Larsen Racing	1:07:21	6:19
38	57	FIELD	Chris	Essex County Velo	1:07:24	6:22
39	46	BUEHRER	Preston	B2C2 Pb Boloco	1:07:25	s.t.
40	43	PERREAULT	Matt	Colonial Bicycle Company	1:07:28	6:26
41	32	WISSELL	Michael	B2C2Boloco	1:07:50	6:48
42	34	MALTAIS	David	Garneau-Quebec	1:07:59	6:57
43	33	REUTER	Colin	B2C2 Pb Boloco	1:08:12	7:10
44	27	CURTIS	Zachary	Next-Bmb	1:08:36	7:34
45	44	TYLER	Matthew	Kudu Collective Cx	1:08:57	7:55
46	52	FITZGIBBONS	Daniel	Green Line Velo Driven By Zipca	53:03	@2Laps
47	79	ECKERT	John	""""	53:03	@2Laps
48	53	SOUSA	Matthew	B2C2Boloco	53:11	@2Laps
49	69	WILLIS	Tim	King Kog	53:13	@2Laps
50	58	THIBAULT-ROBERGE	Jean-Philippe	Trek Cyclocross Collective	53:15	@2Laps
51	60	OWENS	Matthew	Uvm Cycling	53:22	@2Laps
52	62	JOHNSON	William	No. 22	53:22	@2Laps
53	63	MOLLO	Matthew	Selectionaturel Pb Jamis	53:23	@2Laps
54	67	LINTS	Andrew	Bicycle Express Racing	53:33	@2Laps
55	41	ERCHULL	Matthew	Kudu Collective Cx	53:54	@2Laps
56	39	BARROW	Noah	Hands-On Racing Pb Giant	54:03	@2Laps
57	65	SCHON	Ian	B2C2Boloco	46:37	@3Laps
58	40	THORP	Doug	Colonial Bicycle Company #Showu	46:43	@3Laps
59	75	DRIES	Samuel	No. 22 Cx Team	46:45	@3Laps
60	30	BRADSHAW	Peter	Crossresults.Com	46:45	@3Laps
61	68	GRIFFO	Gregg	Park Ave Bike Shop	46:55	@3Laps
62	37	LOAIZA	Andrew	Cyclepath Pdx	47:01	@3Laps
63	56	GARRISON	Keith	King Kog	47:22	@3Laps
64	8	MCNICHOLAS	Dylan	Polartec	39:55	@4Laps
65	45	CARLSON	Eric	Team Edge	32:45	@5Laps
66	35	REIMANN	Andrew	Jalapeno Cycling	25:15	@6Laps
DNF	25	BUTLER	Case	Jamnccvittoria
DNF	59	COLLINS	Patrick	Minuteman Road Club
DNS	77	TANNER	Colin
DNS	26	LANDRY	Michael
DNS	28	CATLIN	Nicolas
DNS	61	CLARKE	Ian
DNS	64	SMALL	Cory

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