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Sunday was a day of superlative performances across the top of the Elite Women’s field at Rochester Cyclocross.

Maghalie Rochette (Specialized / Feedback Sports) was dominant again, riding away from the field for her fourth-straight win at the event dating back to last year.

Maghalie Rochette went full gas from start to finish. 2019 Rochester Cyclocross Day 2. © Z. Schuster / Cyclocross Magazine

Maghalie Rochette went full gas from start to finish. 2019 Rochester Cyclocross Day 2. © Z. Schuster / Cyclocross Magazine

Clara Honsinger (Team S&M CX) distanced herself from the chase in Lap 2 and rode solo the rest of the way for her second second of the weekend.

Clara Honsinger uses some english through Double Trouble. 2019 Rochester Cyclocross Day 2. © Z. Schuster / Cyclocross Magazine

Clara Honsinger uses some english through Double Trouble. 2019 Rochester Cyclocross Day 2. © Z. Schuster / Cyclocross Magazine

Rebecca Fahringer (Kona Maxxis Shimano) rounded out the podium by outdueling Kaitie Keough (Cannondale p/b CyclocrossWorld).

Rebecca Fahringer charges up the Belgian Staircase. 2019 Rochester Cyclocross Day 2. © Z. Schuster / Cyclocross Magazine

Rebecca Fahringer charges up the Belgian Staircase. 2019 Rochester Cyclocross Day 2. © Z. Schuster / Cyclocross Magazine

We chatted with the three podium finishers after the race. Have a listen to what they had to say below.

Maghalie Rochette – 1st

Clara Honsinger – 2nd

Rebecca Fahringer – 3rd