Miller, meanwhile, was happy to finish on the podium, and likewise praised her rival for the spot. Kudos to her, because I could not hold her wheel.” “It was an honor to ride with Katie today,” she added. “She was strong at the beginning, and I knew I had to stay consistent.”įor her part, Anderson said she had “a great day out there.” “She was riding really well,” Compton said. And she praised Anderson for her runner-up effort. It took some time to take it all in and appreciate it.”Ĭompton said that not having spent much time at altitude while racing - and winning - the UCI World Cup, she was careful not to go out too hard. Everybody was so loud, cheering the whole way around. “It’s a little more pressure it builds every year,” she said. 10 after a week of nothing but talk about it.
The gap held at 50 seconds at the Belgian Steps on the backside of the course, and shortly thereafter Compton sailed across the line in the best way possible, with nobody else in the photo.Īnderson hit the line for second at 51 seconds, while behind, Miller slipped past Anthony on the backside of the circuit, then led out the sprint for bronze and took it.Ĭompton said it felt “pretty good” to take No.
champion had 50 seconds on Anderson, while Crystal Anthony (Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies) found herself battling Meredith Miller (Cal Giant) for the final spot on the podium. Katie Compton (Trek Cyclocross Collective) made it 10 in a row on Sunday, winning the elite women’s race at the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships.Ĭompton diced briefly with Elle Anderson (California Giant-Specialized) on the first lap at Valmont Bike Park in Boulder, Colorado, but after that it was a one-woman show. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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