These are from day one of the two day Planet Bike Cup held near Madison, WI. Held under international UCI rules, many top riders competed so it was a great chance to get a look at some of these guys in person.
1. Three time French national cyclocross champion Francis Mourey.
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2. Three time US National Champion, World Championship silver medalist Jonathan Page in his last US race this season before competing in Europe.
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3. Current US National Champion Tim Johnson remounting his bike.
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4. 19 year old Joseph Schmalz of Lawrence, KS leads
Germany's Rene Birkenfeld.
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5. Jeremy Powers of Niantic, CT takes the win handily.
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6. A quick press conference with the top three is held immediately after the awards presentation. A great way to get a close look at these riders that rarely pass through here. Winner Jeremy Powers (JPow!
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Fortunately, here in Wisconsin we can still have beer hand ups during the race. They're illegal in Chicago now. 

