
Kira Mullins (Bear National Team) mounted a three-lap chase to catch and pass Ada Watson (CXD Trek Bike) on the final lap to win the junior 17-18 women’s title at the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships presented by The Meteor on Saturday.
After pulling away on the first lap with two other riders, Mullins (17) watched Watson (17) power with an over 10-second lead after the first lap. Joined by 16-year-old Tessa Beebe (BYRDS Cycling), the chase duo closed down the gap by the bell lap, until Mullins made her move to solo to victory.