Todd Wells

Todd Wells

Wins a Stage of JingleCros

Wells Claims First Cross Win At Muddy JingleCross

Posted on 26. Nov, 2011 by lyne in race

On his penultimate race this season, US Cross ChampionTodd Wells (Specialized) finally got his first cross win this year. Though he says that he doesn’t have his top fitness, Saturday’s race was all about finesse, choosing the right line and staying your bike. Hours of overnight rain continuing throughout the day turned the course into a slipe and slide in some spots, especially the zigzag descent down Mt Krumpet – simply it was mud everywhere and staying upright was tricky.

Todd Wells was locked in a duel with Chris Jones (Rapha-Focus) for the final three laps until he took advantage of a bobble on the final lap to take off and take a solo win. Chris Jones (Rapha-Focus) is chasing Well

Tristan Schouten (cyclocrossracing) battling for third

Todd Wells (Specialized). “Today I felt like I didn’t have a lot of power but knowing how to ride in these conditions and when to put the power down, just how to be as efficient as possible out there on a course like this. Of course, staying on the bike is a big key.”

About being at the front with his brother. “It’s awesome being up there with him. I was happy to see him riding so well and I hoped that we would be able to ride off together and spend the day at the front but it didn’t quite work out that way. It’s still a good ride for him so I’m proud of him.”

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Scribe's note: Durango's Todd Wells, two-time Olympian, is actually finishing up his best season ever.  See what the Wall Street Journal said about him in July.