LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – In the Masters Women 35-39 race, Kristal Boni started strong quickly grew a solid gap on the field, racing consistently and powerfully to ride mostly uncontested from start to finish. Keeping Boni motivated to keep the pace high was Boni’s local competitor Melissa Barker, who chased hard in second and, at times, brought Boni into her sights. Boni was simply too strong on the course, however, and despite Barker’s efforts was strong enough to ride comfortably across the line.
“It was fun, hard,” said Barker. “Between frozen ruts and mushy mud, it was getting a little heavy on the bike, so I pitted on the last lap. Kristal is incredibly fast. We race together twice a weekend. I felt like I was closing a little, but I started to fade. I’m really pleased with my ride.”
“It feels incredible,” said Boni. “I wanted to get a good start. Getting a good line was crucial. Melissa was right behind me – we race together at home, so I knew she could get me!”
2013 Masters World Championships Women 35-39 Photo Gallery:
Kristal Boni Post-Race Interview
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2013 Worlds Master Women 35-39 Results
| Pos | Bib | Code | Name | Team | Nat | Time | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | USA19740627 | BONI Kristal | Rapid Racing | USA | 40:18 | 4 |
| 2 | 10 | USA19750717 | BARKER Melissa | GS Boulder/Studio 1 Dental/Orga | USA | 41:14 | 4 |
| 3 | 15 | USA19741115 | BURLEW Jane | Asheville Cyclocross | USA | 41:49 | 4 |
| 4 | 21 | USA19781103 | MELENA Katie | Bicycle Bluebook/HRS/Rock Lobst | USA | 43:03 | 4 |
| 5 | 20 | USA19760713 | SHOGREN Elizabeth | Backyard Bike Club | USA | 43:17 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 | USA19751008 | GAERTNER Jennifer | Motofish Racing | USA | 44:00 | 4 |
| 7 | 3 | CAN19760920 | GILLICK Janna | Mid Island Velo Association | CAN | 44:34 | 4 |
| 8 | 14 | USA19750814 | NOWLIN Jennifer | Peace Coffee Racing | USA | 45:06 | 4 |
| 9 | 17 | CAN19741116 | DONALDSON Shawna | Synergy Racing | CAN | 47:04 | 4 |
| 10 | 12 | GBR19740718 | RILEY Jadine | Team Group Health/Sound Velo Cy | GBR | 47:26 | 4 |
| 11 | 8 | USA19770627 | HILDEBRAND Elicia | Team Rambuski Law/Team Rambuski | USA | 48:01 | 4 |
| 12 | 18 | USA19760828 | STEVENS Angelina | Garneau Custom | USA | 48:26 | 4 |
| 13 | 19 | USA19761027 | NICHOLS Jennifer | 0 | USA | 49:14 | 4 |
| 14 | 11 | USA19781025 | DANIEL Marsa | Team Group Health/Sound Velo Cy | USA | 49:25 | 4 |
| 15 | 23 | USA19760815 | TILLMAN Jennifer | Charm City Cycling LLC | USA | 50:39 | 4 |
| 16 | 25 | USA19740118 | TUCKER Kiersta | Wood -N- Wave | USA | 51:22 | 4 |
| 17 | 7 | NED19750917 | EVERTS Maaike | Steel City She | NED | 55:55 | 4 |
| 18 | 13 | USA19751204 | WORTHINGTON Sarah | Ethos Racing | USA | @2Lap | 2 |
| 19 | 1 | USA19780623 | RIGGS Celeste | Salvagetti/Happy Coffee Cyclocr | USA | @2Lap | 2 |
| 20 | 22 | USA19750118 | TINKEY Dana | 0 | USA | @2Lap | 2 |
| 21 | 5 | USA19750918 | MCNABB Amanda | Team Group Health/Sound Velo Cy | USA | @3Lap | 1 |
| 22 | 6 | USA19740904 | ALBERT Trish | Sorella Cycling | USA | @3Lap | 1 |
| DNS | 9 | USA19780418 | RYDHOLM Amber | GS Boulder/Studio 1 Dental/Orga | USA | ||
| DNS | 16 | USA19770518 | THURSTON Emily | Team Rambuski Law/Team Rambuski | USA | ||
| DNS | 24 | USA19771102 | WAIDE Jerel Lynn | Bob's Red Mill Cyclocross Team/ | USA |
