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by Ricoh Riott

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—An exciting solo breakaway in the last laps of his race earned Spencer Whittier (Privateer Cyclocross Chattanooga) the Masters 30-34 "baby masters" title on a clear but chilly morning.

Toby Swanson (Ravenna Capital Management) and Chris Drummond (SPCX p/b R.K. BLACK) rolled over the line 21 and 29 seconds back respectively to complete the podium after sitting together with Whittier for most of the race.

Right off the start line, last year’s sixth place finisher Swanson attacked, taking the first corner holeshot and building up a lead of around 10 seconds on the chasing group of Whittier and Swanson with the remaining racers trailing close behind.

Masters 30-34 start, 2016 Cyclocross National Championships. © Cyclocross Magazine

Masters 30-34 start, 2016 Cyclocross National Championships. © Cyclocross Magazine

As Swanson appeared to fatigue on the course’s climbs, his two followers gradually reeled him in, making contact and forming a group of three on the third lap.

Whittier stormed the course to take the Men's 30-34 title in Asheville. © Cyclocross Magazine

Whittier stormed the course to take the Men's 30-34 title in Asheville. © Cyclocross Magazine

Switching positions occasionally the trio battled around the length of the course until Whittier made his move near the end of the fourth lap, breaking away with a strong solo effort that Swanson and Drummond couldn’t match.

Photo gallery and Whittier interview below the results.

2016 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships Men's 30-34 Full Results

PlNameTeamTime
1Spencer WHITTIERPrivateer Cyclocross Chattanoog40:32.
2Toby SWANSONRavenna Capital Management40:53.
3Chris DRUMMONDSPCX p/b R.K. BLACK41:01.
4Westley RICHARDSClemmons Bicycle Racing41:21.
5Adam ST GERMAINNEXT-BMB41:36.
6Scott CHAPINSanta Cruz Factory Racing41:46.
7Charles SIMACEKAll-City X Fulton Racing41:52.
8Lucas LIVERMONChampion System/DCX42:21.
9Abe GOORSKEY42:29.
10Dan TEATERSTeam Wheel & Sprocket42:32.
11Eric FOSSELLVeloforma42:35.
12David REYESHeritage Race Club42:43.
13Andy LUECKRasmussen Bike Shop43:26.
14Matthew ERCHULLKindHuman-Pactimo NYC CX43:30.
15Brendan CORNETTLitespeed-BMW43:33.
16Adam WILLIAMSRocktown Racing43:38.
17Nathan WINKELMANNSugar Cycles/Wholesome Sweetene43:59.
18Jim WOOD333fab Factory CX Team43:59.
19William SHEFTALLDelta Racing44:06.
20Ryan RINN44:07.
21Larry MILLERCrosshairs Cycling44:20.
22William JOHNSON44:23.
23Seth ECKERT801 W. Madison44:34.
24Matthew JONESBell Real Estate Cycling44:40.
25Matthew MOLLO44:43.
26Christopher CONSORTO44:46.
27Matthew REEVESLNC Racing p/b Octane44:47.
28Katriel STATMANBayou City Racing44:59.
29Adam MORRISPalmer Cycling45:08.
30Lee ROBINSONTeam Bikenetic45:16.
31Bryce OLSENLiVe Well p/b Bountiful Bicycle45:18.
32Joseph GRIMESNorth Carolina Cyclocross45:31.
33Kurt DANIELLOLaurel Bicycle Club45:36.
34Pete RIDILLATransitions LifeCare p/b InSync47:33.
35Jonathan RUIZLamprey Systems48:10.
36Kevin HANSENRavenna Capital Management38:32.
37Jake ROSENBLOUM39:29.
38Matthew WILLINGYoungblood Bicycles39:31.
39Christopher SCALLIONFS Series39:42.
40Nathan WERNERStoudts Brewing Co. / JB Mounta39:43.
41Benjamin SAWYERRiverside Racing39:59.
42Jason DAVISCompass Research Cycling Team40:00.
43Christopher ARNDTParadise Garage Racing41:00.
44Jose MARTINEZSugar Cycles/Wholesome Sweetene42:27.
45Peter KREUSEROak City Cycling Project Race T30:46.
46Aaron KELLOGGOak City Cycling Project Race T31:31.
47Patrick COCHRANEssex County Velo22:24.
48Mark CHANDLERTeam Kyles Bike Shop23:43.
49Max KNEEFuji Bikes - TiC13:20.

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Whittier fought his way up to catch Swanson and set up his final move. © R. Riott / Cyclocross Magazine

Whittier fought his way up to catch Swanson and set up his final move. © R. Riott / Cyclocross Magazine

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