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VeloNews Cyclocross Cyclocross Racing

Gallery: Providence Cyclocross Festival, day 1

Wil Matthews shoots day one of the 2013 Providence Cyclocross Festival

Photo: Wil Matthews

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Katerina Nash went to the front of the select group and wasted little time before pulling away for a solo win. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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The Providence Cyclocross Festival was the first race for Katie Compton this season. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Helen Wyman, before the start of a silent lap in remembrance of Amy Dombroski. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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New England racer Crystal Anthony receives some last-minute advice from her brother Jesse on the starting line of the elite women’s race. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Defending Providence champion Helen Wyman leads the elite women’s field on the first lap. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Katie Antonneau leads the chase group early in the elite women’s race. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Cal Giant-Specialized rider Elle Anderson became the first American rider to beat Katie Compton in many years. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Zach McDonald, winner of the second round of the 2012 Providence Cyclocross Festival, went immediately to the front of the field, bunny-hopping barriers and riding the smaller uphill steps. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Anthony Clark was one of many riders finding themselves airborne on the infield ramp feature. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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As he did the previous weekend, Jamey Driscoll worked his way to the front and set a scorching pace to help sort the select group. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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The Providence Cyclocross Festival spectators crowd the infield area during the elite men’s race. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Jeremy Powers set a pace in the final laps that was only matched by Tim Johnson. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Jeremy Powers (right) will edge Tim Johnson for the $5,000 top prize in the inaugural USA Cycling Pro Cyclocross Calendar. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Jeremy Powers won the first day of the 2013 Providence Cyclocross Festival. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Jeremy Powers following his win. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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The Temple to Music anchors the Providence Cyclocross Festival in Roger Williams Park. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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All racers, spectators, staff and anyone with access to a bike were invited to take part in the memorial lap for Amy Dombroski. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com riders Tim Johnson and Ryan Trebon head to staging. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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Yannick Eckmann was the top-placed U23 rider. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com
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The elite men’s podium on the steps of the Temple to Music. Photo: Wil Matthews | www. wilmatthewsphoto.com

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