Live coverage replay: 2012 Canadian cyclocross championships – elite men/under-23 men

Tune in, right here, on Nov. 17 at 6:15 p.m. EST/3:15 p.m. PST to follow our live coverage of the elite and under-23 men’s race at the Canadian cyclocross championships. The country’s best ‘crossers will compete on a 3.25-km course in Surrey, B.C. There will be live commentary and analysis, and the opportunity for you to join the conversation on the muddy art of cyclocross. Also, don’t miss the elite women and junior men’s race, which precedes the the elite men.

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Saturday November 17, 2012

2:49

Canadian Cycling – Matt: Hello everyone. We’ll begin shortly with the elite/under-23 men’s race.

2:50

Canadian Cycling – Matt: Before we start, here’s a video of u-23 rider Evan McNeely:

2:51

Two time under-23 national champion (2010, 2011) Evan McNeely is going for three in a row. (Courtesy Marc Landry)

2:52

Tourism Surrey@TourismSurreyYour elite #CanCXNats medallists incl. @emilybatty ow.ly/1PBKWD

2:52

Vicki Thomas@vickitopcrosserI’m looking for photos from the masters 40-49 race at #CanCXNats… Please let me know where I can find some.

2:53

The under-23 race is a race of Evans. Which of the following Evans is not in the under-23 men’s race? (1 PTS)

Evan McNeelyEvan Soloman

Evan WishloffEvan Carey

Evan Guthrie

2:54

Canadian Cycling – Matt: Sorry folks. Technical difficultly with the video. Check some of the trivia coming your way.

2:54

2:56

Kris Westwood: We’re almost ready to go with the Elite and U23 races at the Daryl-Evans Canadian Cyclocross championships. The men are lining up on the start line and the gun should go in five minutes.

2:57

Comment From Chris Taylor

How’s the course holding up?

2:57

Kris Westwood: The rain has eased off to a very light drizzle, but the course remains very slick. There are a few corners where there is no fast line — you just have to muddle through as well as you can.

2:58

Steve Pukesh@freshpukeshRain has just stopped. Just in time for elite men’s start #cxnationals #CanCXNats

2:58

Kris Westwood: The start stretch is about 300 m of uphill road, with a right turn over the curb and into a pair of barriers, followed by a hairpin. It should string things out pretty good.

3:00

Kris Westwood: The race is expected to be a two-man battle between 2010 and 2011 champion Chris Sheppard and 2004 and 209 champ Geoff Kabush. But 2007 and 2008 champion Mike Garrigan is also on the line alonside Aaron Schooler, who finished third the last four years in a row.

3:00

Tourism Surrey@TourismSurrey#Christmas craze taking hold? Be sure to visit the Winter Wonderland that is Potters in #SurreyBC >> ow.ly/fmlHx

3:01

Kris Westwood: Start gun is about to go.

3:02

Canadian Cycling – Matt: There’s no denying the link between beer and cyclocross. In the Oct./Nov. 2012 issue of CCM, Geoff Kabush said, “Cyclocross racing is much more relaxed than other cycling disciplines and I think hanging out with friends and having a drink after a race comes naturally.” He also reveals his top three favourite Belgian beers. Can you name/guess them?

3:02

Kris Westwood: Hole shot for Mike Garrigan, followed into the first corner by Kabush, Sheppard and Schooler.

3:03

Kris Westwood: The elite men’s field is 36 riders. There are 14 U23 men.

3:04

Who has won the most (seven) elite men’s national CX championships? (1 PTS)

Chris SheppardMike Garrigan

Peter WedgeAndreas Hestler

Greg Reain

3:05

Kris Westwood: Evan Guthrie gets the U23 hole shot, followed by Jeremy Martin and Evan McNeely.

3:06

Comment From aln

Goooooooooooooooo rocky mtn boys !

3:07

Comment From Julien

oh yeah let’s go Jé!

3:07

Point Grey Eyecare@PtGreyEyecareRT @TourismSurrey: Photo: the elite women are off at #CanCXNats #SurreyBC ow.ly/1PBJj4

3:07

Kris Westwood: Sheppard has taken the lead partway through lap 1. Adam Morka’s on his wheel. Then Schooler, Derrick St. John, Andrew Watson and Jette Cameron.

3:07

Chris Sheppard won at the cx nationals in 2011 and 2010. Can he make it three? (Photo courtesy of Rob Jones)

3:08

Comment From Colin

WHOOT WHOOT

3:08

Kris Westwood: A front group of three has already formed in the U23 race: McNeely, Guthrie and Andrew l’Esperance.

3:10

Kris Westwood: A front group of 7 has formed in the elite race, led by Kabush, Schooler and Sheppard.

3:11

Comment From mike

go l esperance go NS

3:11

Comment From Christian Hansen

Kabuschhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

3:12

Evan Guthrie has been on the podium at the cx nationals for u-23 (1st, 2009) and junior (1st, 2008; 2nd, 2007)

3:12

Comment From bikemom

go norco boys go

3:13

Comment From TeamGeoff

i luv u geoff

3:13

Comment From Christian Hansen

Kabush is at home in this type of weather

3:14

Kris Westwood: Lead group for the elite men:

Kabush, a small gap to Sheppard, Schooler, St. John, another small gap to Morka, Cameron and Watson.

3:14

Who do you think will win the elite men’s race?

Geoff Kabush

( 60% )

Chris Sheppard

( 2% )

Mike Garrigan

( 10% )

Aaron Schooler

( 21% )

Derrick St. John

( 7% )

3:15

Kris Westwood: Guthrie and l’Esperance have a small gap on McNeely.

3:15

Tourism Surrey@TourismSurreyPhoto: The elite men are underway #CanCXNats #SurreyBC ow.ly/1PBM5I

3:16

Comment From Zach

Go Lespy!!!Giver!!

3:17

Kris Westwood: CORRECTION: It’s McNeely who has dropped Guthrie and l’Esperance in the U23 race. McNeely just pulled an awesome two-wheel drift in one of the off-camber corners.

3:19

Kris Westwood: Kabush just laid it down and opened a huge gap — he has 20″ on Schooler, St. John and Sheppard.

3:19

Kris Westwood: As Kabush predicted, the race is blowing up to groups of 2 or 3 riders.

3:19

Who do you think will win the under-23 men’s race?

Evan McNeely

( 47% )

Evan Guthrie

( 7% )

Jérémy Martin

( 12% )

Andrew l’Esperance

( 35% )

Johan Patry

( 0% )

3:20

Comment From Shane

Sending cow bells to L’espy!

3:20

Comment From TeamGeoff

is the course floodlit?

3:20

Cycling Canada@CyclingCanadaMen Elite Update: Geoff Kabush leads after 1 lap. Schooler, St. John and Sheppard chasing. #canCXchamps

3:20

Kris Westwood: No floodlights, but the race should end 15 minutes before it gets dark …

3:22

Kris Westwood: Kabush has 20 seconds on Sheppard, St. John and Schooler, who just got a bike change. Watson and Cameron Jette are another 10″ back.

3:24

Kris Westwood: In the U23 race, McNeely has a solid 33″ on Guthrie and l’Esperance

3:24

damian schmitt@damianschmittFollowing #Cancxnats cheering Chris Sheppard on! po.st/R4sXY6

3:26

Comment From steve alexander

Go Evan Go!!!!

3:26

Kris Westwood: Kabush opens the gap to 30″ over Sheppard and St. John, with Watson and Jette at 40″. Kabush is looking solid and railing the corners.

3:27

Comment From TimL

Go Andrew Go!!!

3:27

Comment From Guest

are the 2 chaser working together to get McNeely?

3:27

Kris Westwood: No, l’Esperance and Guthrie aren’t able to work together very well — it’s not a good course for that. Guthrie has a couple seconds on l’Esperance.

3:28

Kris Westwood: It’s started to rain again.

3:28

Geoff Kabush won the cx nationals in 2004 and 2009, and was second in 2008, 2006, 2003. (Photo courtesy of Richard Sibbald)

3:28

Comment From Guest

can we get a full list of the lead ten riders? thanks

3:29

Kris Westwood: Sorry — I don’t have access to the electronic timing. I’m doing this by eye. I’ll get what I can for top 10.

3:32

Kris Westwood: Here’s my count of the elite men’s top 10:

Kabush

St. John

Sheppard

Watson

Jette

Craig Ritchey

Schooler

Tyler Trace

Andrew Pinfold

Kevin Noiles

3:32

Kris Westwood: In the U23 race, Guthrie has opened up about 10 seconds on l’Esperance. McNeely continues to lead.

3:33

Comment From Guest

How far back are 4th, 5th, etc. in the U23?

3:33

Kris Westwood: The fields are mixed up now and I don’t have a timer on the U23 leader. But the gap to 4th is very big.

3:34

Derrick St. John at the nationals in 2010. (Photo courtesy of Marc Landry)

3:35

Comment From AC

Gooo Xavier Laflamme!!

3:35

Comment From Zachattack II

Thanks Kris, and…Goooo L’Espy!

3:36

Kris Westwood: McNeely leads the U23 race by 35″ over Guthrie and 45″ over l’Esperance. Switching my focus back to the elite men now …

3:36

Comment From Jack

What happened to Mike Garrigan?

3:36

Comment From Guest

Is elite race 1 hour and U23 50 mins?

3:36

Kris Westwood: Yes, elite men race 60 minutes, U23s 50 minutes.

3:38

Which of the following Belgian beers might Geoff Kabush like to enjoy after a cyclocross race? (1 PTS)

Rochefort 10Chimay Blue

Tripel KarmelietAll of the above

3:39

Kris Westwood: Kabush is in full control of the elite men’s race with 50″ over Sheppard and St. John. Jette is at 1:00, Watson is at 1:05 and fading back to Ritchey at 1:15.

3:40

Comment From Jarred Jonker

Go Mcneely !

3:40

Kris Westwood: Sheppard and St. John keep swapping places. It’s very tough to follow in the corners here because it’s so slippery, so in these conditions the best tactic can be to lead.

3:41

Kris Westwood: Sheppard has dropped St. John now — the gap is about 7 seconds. Kabush now leads by 55 seconds.

3:42

Kris Westwood: It looks like Jette is closing in on St. John for the third podium spot in the elite men’s race.

3:44

Kris Westwood: McNeely remains 35 seconds ahead of Guthrie in the U23 race. The U23s are getting the bell this lap.

3:44

Comment From Adam

allez l’esperance!! give ‘er!!

3:45

Kris Westwood: That’ll be three U23 titles for McNeely if he hangs on, and he still has another year of U23 after that!

3:45

Kris Westwood: Kabush is pulling some nice two-wheel drifts as he deals with lapped traffic.

3:46

Kris Westwood: Sheppard is now well clear of St. John, who has gained time on Ritchey. They’re all looking tired now and mistakes could play a role.

3:47

Kris Westwood: Everyone looks cold and wet and muddy, except the people in the Red Racer beer tent. Red Racer brought a woman dressed up like the lady in their logo. Google it to get an idea of what I’m talking about …

3:48

Kris Westwood: McNeely’s about half-way through his last lap and still riding strong.

3:48

Cycling Canada@CyclingCanadaMen Elite Update: Sheppard takes and increases lead over Kabush, at 44s. St-John third, Ritchey fourth. #canCXchamps

3:48

Comment From Zachattack II

Why the bell for U23 after 30 mins?

3:49

Kris Westwood: The U23s started at 3:02 — it’s been 47 minutes now.

3:49

Kris Westwood: Kabush now has 58″ on Sheppard.

3:50

Cycling Canada@CyclingCanada@BrianThornburn Thanks for the help. Racers wouldn’t be possible without #volunteer help! We appreciate it.

3:50

Kris Westwood: Ritchie and Jette are duking it out for fourth.

3:51

Tim Johnson@timjohnsoncxSpin over and take a look at #cancxnats right now. Live coverage, eh. coveritlive.com/index2.php/opt… Go Kabush!!

3:51

Kris Westwood: Evan McNeely wins the U23 title for the third year in a row! Dominant ride.

3:52

Kris Westwood: Evan Guthrie crosses the line in 2nd place in the U23 race.

3:52

Comment From Guest

Sitting in Van airport waiting to fly home. Enjoying your coverage

3:53

Kris Westwood: And Andrew l’Esperance completes the U23 podium.

3:53

Comment From Braydon

Any sign of Conor O’Brien?

3:53

Stefan Wyman@ds_stefRT @timjohnsoncx: Spin over and take a look at #cancxnats right now. Live coverage, eh. coveritlive.com/index2.php/opt… Go Kabush!!

3:53

Cycling Canada@CyclingCanadaMen U23 podium: Evan McNeely repeats victory in Men u23. 2. Evan Guthrie, 3. Andrew L’Esperance. #canCXchamps

3:53

Kris Westwood: Conor’s fourth or fifth U23.

3:53

Comment From Sheila Gardner

Nice job Evan McNeely I think he is only 20.

3:54

Kris Westwood: Kabush continues comfortably in front.

3:55

Kris Westwood: I’ll have to confirm with Evan whether he has 1 or 2 more years of U23. Remember, it’s your age the next year that matters for ‘cross, so his racing age here is his age on Dec. 31, 2013.

3:55

Comment From Darren

Congrats Lespy!!

3:56

Comment From steve

Wooo Conor!

3:56

Comment From Zachattack II

L’Espy has done Nova Scotia proud. Watch out Belgies!!!

3:56

Kris Westwood: Kabush starts the final lap.

3:57

Comment From Sheila Gardner

I believe Evan McNeely birthday is April 1, 1992.

3:58

Comment From mike

awesome ride evan and conor

3:58

Comment From Christian Hansen

Thanks for the coverage today Kris!

3:58

Kris Westwood: Sheppard still in 2nd with a lap to go, St. John 3rd. Schooler just flew past Ritchey and Jette — gunning for his fifth straight bronze?

3:58

Kris Westwood: Now it’s 3 together chasing St. John: Schooler, Jette and Ritchey.

3:59

Comment From Guest

C’mon Derrick! Power up

3:59

Comment From Warren

thanks for live coverage!!

4:00

Comment From Nicholas Vipond

Way to go Evan and Conor! Good job Kris thanks for the updates.

4:00

Cycling Canada@CyclingCanadaMen Elite: Goeff Kabush heard the bell. He’s leading. Sheppard, St John in third right now.

4:00

Comment From Braydon

Come on DSJ , keep the hardware in Ottawa!

4:01

Kris Westwood: Kabush rolls through the pits — got my stopwatch running.

4:01

Comment From Guest

Go Aaron, Go!

4:01

Comment From Guest

Go schooler

4:01

Comment From Guest

gggoo DSJ

4:02

Kris Westwood: Sheppard comes through at 1:15.

4:02

Kris Westwood: St. John is at 1:40, and Schooler, Jette and Ritchey are at 2:00 with a half lap to go.

4:03

Kris Westwood: Jette just crashed and Ritchey has a small gap him and Schooler.

4:03

Kris Westwood: It’s a great battle for 4th!

4:04

Comment From Sean Richey

Come on Craig!

4:04

Kris Westwood: Conor O’Brien finished 5th U23, BTW.

4:04

Kris Westwood: Kabush crosses the line to win his third national cyclocross title!

4:05

Canadian Cycling Mag@CDNCyclingMagKabush crosses the line to win his third national cyclocross title! #cancxnats

4:05

Comment From Ben

no mention of Mike G? what happened?

4:05

Kris Westwood: Not sure where Garrigan is at.

4:05

Dr. Colin Wilson@drcolinwilsonRT @CDNCyclingMag: Kabush crosses the line to win his third national cyclocross title! #cancxnats

4:05

Kris Westwood: Sheppard crosses the line in 2nd.

4:06

Kris Westwood: And bronze goes to St. John.

4:06

Kris Westwood: The battle for fourth goes to … Craig Ritchey.

4:07

Kris Westwood: We’ll get the rest of the results to you with the race report later today. Thanks for reading — I’m running off to get some quotes!

4:07

Cycling Canada@CyclingCanadaMen Elite Podium: 1. Geoff Kabush, 2. Chris Sheppard, 3. Derrick St-John. Great day of racing! #canCXchamps

4:08

Tourism Surrey@TourismSurreyVideo: @GeoffKabush wins #CanCXNats in #SurreyBC ow.ly/1PBOeq

4:09

Canadian Cycling – Matt: Great job Kris. Thanks everyone for tuning in. Check our site http://cyclingmagazine.ca/ later for Kris’s race report.

4:09

Comment From Sean Richey

Way to go Big Bro! thanks for the coverage, wish I could have been there to watch.

4:09

Cycling Canada@CyclingCanada@SoozSuze We apologies, we made a mistake. Kabush won.

4:09

Comment From DaveO

Awesome Conor, great coverage Kris

4:09

Comment From TeamGeoff

Yeahhhhhhhh go Kabush!

4:09

Comment From Ben

thanks Kris

4:09

Comment From Kira McNeely

Thanks Kris!

4:11

Syncros Components@SyncrosBikeCongrats @GeoffKabush! RT @CDNCyclingMag: Kabush crosses the line to win his third national cyclocross title! #cancxnats

4:11

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