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by: Ricoh Riott

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—In a sprint finish today Randy Root (Evolution Cycling Club p/b Long & Foster) took his first Cyclocross National Championship, narrowly beating George Smith after a race with many lead changes and unexpected developments.

2015 winner Paul Curley took to the front early on, riding aggressively on his signature disc-style rear wheel. Going off the front was a tactic that played out well last year but was answered swiftly in Asheville by numerous counter-attacks.

After plenty of mid-race position shuffling, Root and Smith pulled away with Tom Chitwood (Soundpony Triad Bank) just behind until the final lap, as Curley slipped further back in the field.

Randy Root took a hard-fought victory after a last lap battle with Smith. © Cyclocross Magazine © Cyclocross Magazine

Randy Root took a hard-fought victory after a last lap battle with Smith. © Cyclocross Magazine © Cyclocross Magazine

George Smith of Menlo Velo podiums with a silver for his newly-established team. © Cyclocross Magazine

George Smith of Menlo Velo podiums with a silver for his newly-established team. © Cyclocross Magazine

With neither racer able to gain a solid advantage, the race was won in a sprint from the last corner to the line. Root was happy to improve upon his third place from 2015 with the win, and Smith matched his second place result from last season.

Root and Smith had the tightest battle of the day in the Masters 60-64. © Cyclocross Magazine

Root and Smith had the tightest battle of the day in the Masters 60-64. © Cyclocross Magazine

Chitwood came in 50 seconds later with 2015’s fourth place finisher Gregg Hardwick (Infinity Racing/Tom Williams BM) some distance behind.

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2016 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships Men's 60-64 Full Results

PlNameTeamTime
1Randall ROOTEvolution Cycling Club p/b Long37:17.
2George SMITH37:20.
3Tom CHITWOODSoundpony Triad Bank38:07.
4Hardwick GREGGInfinity Racing/Tom Williams BM38:44.
5Dag SELANDERMinnesota Junior Cycling Inc.39:02.
6David GOODWINNorthampton Cycling Club39:14.
7Robert DOWNS39:18.
8Charles TOWNSENDNorthStar Development39:21.
9Glen JONESTrek Midwest Team39:32.
10David MCCLENAHANPYOC40:19.
11Mike WESTPikes Peak Velo40:39.
12Mike CONNAIR40:51.
13Paul CURLEYSpin Arts Cycling41:11.
14Jan BEARBike n Sport Racing41:28.
15Gaylord OTTExXx Racing41:36.
16John TICKLECycle-Smart Inc.41:37.
17Gary PASSLERRiverside Racing42:06.
18Steve LEONARDTeam Spoke Cycles p/b Carolina42:13.
19Harold PARKER360 Racing Team42:14.
20Richard SWEENEYChristianCycling Colorado42:14.
21Jeff TRIPPBikeman.com42:25.
22Brad DEMOTTGray Goat Sports42:41.
23Ted HOLLANDER42:46.
24William EHLERUPMC/ Pro Bikes43:01.
25Terry FORRESTAtomic Cycles43:05.
26Frank SMITHMad Alchemy Rider Cooperative43:26.
27Darryl MATAYAMadCity Racing43:33.
28Eric PERRYMANSchwab Cycles Racing Team43:40.
29Dale SARGENTKuat Team Racing43:40.
30Alan LESAGE1K2GO COFFEE-Burris Logisitcs43:40.
31Thomas KRAMERVerdigris-Village CX Team44:03.
32Donald MASSONNEHRRT44:11.
33Robert NEUMANTeam Dayton Bicycling44:11.
34Ken COLEMANBCA/Linen44:24.
35Richard SACHSHOUSE INDUSTRIES - WITHINGS - S45:10.
36Steven KINNEYCycle-Smart Inc.45:15.
37Ron KUBALA45:36.
38Timothy LEONARDTeam NYCROSS.com46:07.
39Craig REYNOLDSJs Bikes Racing46:16.
40Paul SADOFF46:41.
41Kerry SHIELDSHearts Racing Club47:16.
42John HAMILTONMain Line Cycling - BiKyle35:36.
43Joseph KENASGuys Racing Club35:49.
44Robert SCHUELERHampshire Cycle Club35:51.
45Craig MAVIS36:02.
46Lawrence PURTILLStedmans Bicycle Co36:15.
47Ron SWENSON36:32.
48Stephen KNIGHTConstellation Cycling37:32.
49Jeffrey CARTWRIGHT37:35.
50Fred PERRINO25:17.
51Steven BAKER27:24.
52Stephen JACKSONNorthstar Racing16:42.

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Root crosses the line as a National Champion. © R. Riott / Cyclocross Magazine

Root crosses the line as a National Champion. © R. Riott / Cyclocross Magazine

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