Nicholas Petrov getting a big hug after a big win today in the 11-12 race. © Cyclocross Magazine
Austin, TX-A steady rain fell on the course as the 11-12 year old boys took to the course. Conditions were slick on the off-camber twists, and racers had to fight to stay upright on the punchy climbs.
Race winner Nicolas Petrov (Lionhearts Junior Racing) rode where others ran. © Brian Nelson
Nicholas Petrov (Lionhearts Junior Racing) took an early lead as Ryan Campbell (Zen Planner Cycling Team) chased a few seconds back, both adeptly powering through the slick mud. Adrian Magun (Apex Racing Team) and Jack Spranger (Rad Racing NW) worked together to reel in the leaders, but Petrov was long gone.
Defending Champion Paul Haley (Red Zone Cycling). © Brian Nelson
Despite skillful rides from many of the junior racers, Nicholas Petrov, from a family of strong racers, won the race with a solid lead. As soon as the racer crossed the line and posted up, he immediately succumbed to tears of pain as he tried to warm his frozen hands.
Parker King (Rad Racing NW) shoulders up the limestone steps. © Brian Nelson
“I just came out here to have fun and try my best,” said Petrov after he warmed up. “I had so much fun. This is one of my favorite courses.”
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2015 National Championships, Junior Men 11-12
| Place | Bib | Last | First | Team | License | City ST | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 132 | PETROV | Nicholas | Lionhearts Junior Racing | 325072 | Mason OH | 18:38 | |
| 2 | 105 | CAMPBELL | Ryan | Zen Planner Cycling Team | 362894 | Lakewood CO | 19:26 | 48 |
| 3 | 126 | MAGUN | Adrian | Apex Racing Team | 375179 | Mercer Island WA | 19:32 | 54 |
| 4 | 138 | SPRANGER | Jack | Rad Racing NW | 327592 | Seattle WA | 19:49 | 1:11 |
| 5 | 120 | JOHNSON | Kyle | Active Knowledge | 383372 | Albuquerque NM | 20:00 | 1:22 |
| 6 | 135 | SHARP | Will | Southern Elite/Sun & Ski Sports | 385678 | Katy TX | 20:10 | 1:32 |
| 7 | 112 | ELPHINGSTONE | Luke | Boulder Junior Cycling | 386429 | Boulder CO | 20:11 | 1:33 |
| 8 | 118 | HLUDZINSKI | Vin | Boulder Junior Cycling | 363182 | Boulder CO | 20:15 | 1:37 |
| 9 | 101 | BAILEY | Kahill | Boulder Junior Cycling | 363601 | Lyons CO | 20:38 | 2:00 |
| 10 | 109 | DOBROZSI | Gabriel | Lionhearts Junior Racing | 324656 | Loveland OH | 20:45 | 2:07 |
| 11 | 140 | THALHAMER | Nate | Red Zone Cycling | 457848 | Santa Rosa CA | 21:39 | 3:01 |
| 12 | 108 | COZZA | Zachary | UPMC/ Pro Bikes | 392056 | Presto PA | 21:48 | 3:10 |
| 13 | 113 | GULLICKSON | Leo | 387671 | Colorado Springs CO | 22:03 | 3:25 | |
| 14 | 139 | SWINAND | Peter | The Pony Shop | 365965 | Evanston IL | 22:08 | 3:30 |
| 15 | 114 | HALEY | Paul | Red Zone Cycling | 414569 | Santa Rosa CA | 22:22 | 3:44 |
| 16 | 122 | KELLER | Seamus | Boulder Junior Cycling | 383368 | Boulder CO | 22:25 | 3:47 |
| 17 | 130 | MYALL | Owen | California Giant Cycling | 389805 | Lafayette CA | 22:40 | 4:02 |
| 18 | 125 | KING | Parker | Rad Racing NW | 360249 | Anacortes WA | 23:10 | 4:32 |
| 19 | 137 | SPENDE | Jack | Tread Head Cycling | 407384 | Walworth WI | 23:11 | 4:33 |
| 20 | 115 | HAUBNER | James | Lionhearts Junior Racing | 386985 | Liberty Township OH | 23:26 | 4:48 |
| 21 | 142 | TREFRY | Trey | Rad Racing NW | 389088 | Snoqualmie WA | 23:31 | 4:53 |
| 22 | 143 | WATKINS | Michael | Bike Lab | 414448 | Harrah OK | 23:50 | 5:12 |
| 23 | 103 | BONI | Nicholas | Boulder Junior Cycling | 412228 | Erie CO | 24:24 | 5:46 |
| 24 | 131 | PARKER | Tayton | Oklahoma Flyers | 388289 | Jenks OK | 25:26 | 6:48 |
| 25 | 134 | ROBINSON | Rosby | Get Out! New Mexico | 391637 | Albuquerque NM | 26:16 | 7:38 |
| 26 | 129 | MUSGRAVE | Ty | Zen Planner Cycling Team | 390930 | Littleton CO | 26:21 | 7:43 |
| 27 | 119 | HUDSON | Jack | Feedback Sports Racing | 363097 | Golden CO | 26:43 | 8:05 |
| 28 | 144 | WEISGERBER | Alex | Lionhearts Junior Racing | 386483 | Loveland OH | 27:28 | 8:50 |
| 29 | 128 | MUMFORD | Eli | HammerCross | 421149 | Chapel Hill NC | 30:51 | 12:13 |
| 30 | 121 | KANE | Aidan | Bicycle Heaven / PVA | 456390 | San Antonio TX | 31:39 | 13:01 |
| 31 | 133 | PRESSLER | Micah | Dallas Bike Works CX | 414193 | Dallas TX | 31:52 | 13:14 |
| 32 | 104 | BOULTON | Santiago | Cyclocross Project 2015 | 456553 | Austin TX | @1Lap | |
| 33 | 116 | HENRY | Jackson | Team Cycle Progression | 455858 | Austin TX | @1Lap | |
| 34 | 123 | KERBY | Jesse | Cyclocross Project 2015 | 390091 | Austin TX | @1Lap | |
| 35 | 102 | BATSON | Jake | Cyclocross Project 2015 | 392019 | Austin TX | @1Lap | |
| 36 | 146 | CHILDS | Kian | Cyclocross Project 2015 | 449316 | Austin TX | @1Lap | |
| 37 | 145 | MORRIS | Griffin | 457033 | Austin TX | @1Lap | ||
| DNF | 111 | ELLIOTT | Liam | Cyclocross Project 2015 | 456980 | Austin TX | ||
| DNS | 136 | SMITH | Jacob | PDX DEVO Junior Cycling Team | 407417 | Portland OR | ||
| DNS | 107 | CHASE | Collin | 425548 | College Station TX | |||
| DNS | 110 | DOWE | Finn | Cyclocross Project 2015 | 387004 | Austin TX | ||
| DNS | 141 | TOOLEY | Beckett | Crest/RBM Cycling | 432136 | Frisco TX | ||
| DNS | 106 | CARROLL | Benjamin | Cyclocross Project 2015 | 454834 | Austin TX |
