In a thrilling battle, Makena Kellerman (Steve Tilford Foundation Racing) outsprinted Kaya Musgrave (Pure Energy Drink / Haro Bikes) to win the U23 women’s title at the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships presented by The Meteor on Saturday.
Kellerman, Musgrave and Pan-American U23 women’s champion Mia Aseltine (Competitive Edge Racing) pulled away from the field after one lap and were locked into a tight battle on the Centennial Park course. Kellerman and Musgrave took turns attacking but never managed to pull away as Aseltine bobbled on the final lap, leaving the other two riders to battle it out for the gold.
