Bell & Casper Capture Minnesota CX Titles

GrandStay Hotels racer Jim Bell captured the Men's 45+ Minnesota State Cyclocross title in an impressive display of horse power. Over the course in Bassett Creek Park in Plymouth that left riders with nowhere to hide, Bell put convincing distance between himself and his season long rivals. The newly designed course was replete with a sand pit, the longest stair runup of the season, and long open stretches into the cold November wind. Made to order for a strongman like Bell.

Bell churning out the watts (Robbie Halvorson photo)

Bell on the famed and feared State stairs (R. Halvorson photo)

GrandStay Hotels' Daniel Casper took the 35+ State CX title and finished 6th overall. Teammate and race favorite Doug Swanson animated the race from the start but was on an off day and had to settle for 8th.

Casper playing in the sand (R. Halvorson photo)