Birthday Boy Justin Lindine Takes Men’s 30-34 Win at the 2014 National Cyclocross Championships – Report, Gallery, Full Results

Shriver faded into the chase group halfway through the race, and Lindine continued to lead Marion around the course, creating small gaps. But it wasn’t until the second to last lap that a bobble knocked Marion back and Lindine was able to open a large gap. Marion continued to hold second position by nearly a minute, followed by Bradford-Parrish and a chase group that now included Shriver, Ken Benesh (Evol Elite Racing), William Iaia (Groove Subaru Excel Sports), Michael Burleigh (Primal Audio Denver), Brad Cole (KCCX Fuji Elite Cyclocross Team).

“If this wasn’t at altitude, I would be unhappy, but that was my worry. I made one small mistake, front wheel slipped, got tangled in tape and had to pit, and that was just what he needed.”

Lindine’s gap stayed steady at a minute, but a refreshed Shriver was closing on Bradford-Parrish, who he passed in the last lap and began to close on Marion.

Lindine came in for the win, followed by Marion and Shriver. “Robert was pushing me pretty hard for a while,” Lindine explained. “I put a lot into the first lap hoping that I would get away. He had a small bobble and I took advantage of that.”

“It was super fun. I liked having some mud for a change,” he added. “I’ve wanted this for a long time. It’s pretty awesome.”

Gallery below results.

Masters Men 30-34 Race Results at 2014 USA Cycling National Championship of Cyclocross

Birthday Boy Justin Lindine Takes Men’s 30-34 Win at the 2014 National Cyclocross Championships – Gallery by Mike Albright