Arctic Cross Season Wrap-up

Photo credits: Clint Henrie (PhotoAK)

ArcticCross: Novakovich and Gasaway Dominate
By Nick Enos ArcticCross.org

October 8, 2006

Matt Novakovich and Heather Gasaway wrapped up overall victories in the 2006 Alaska Cyclocross Series with convincing wins at a windy ArcticCross #6. Novakovich (Team Bicycle Shop) and Josh Yeaton (Team Kaladi) wasted no time in leaving the rest of the men’s field behind on the first run-up. The two spent most of the race, as they had all season, in front of a chase group containing Andy Duneow, James Stull (Kaladi) and Tony Brugliera (Bicycle Shop). At only 16 years old, Yeaton is sure to be a force in coming years.

By the end of a wind-blown women’s event at Kincaid Stadium, Gasaway (Bicycle Shop) put in nearly 5 minutes on junior racer Jessica Yeaton. Team Bicycle Shop teammate, and junior-class racer, Hannah Summers came across the line over 6 minutes back.

In only its third year running, the 6-race Alaska Cyclocross Series has established itself as an Anchorage autumn tradition.

The Bicycle Shop 2006 Alaska Cyclocross Series Final Standings (top 3)

Open Men
1. Matt Novakovich (Team Bicycle Shop)
2. Josh Yeaton (Team Kaladi)
3. Andy Duenow (Team AEA)

Open Women
1. Heather Gasaway (Team Bicycle Shop)
2. Jessica Yeaton
3. Tiffanie Novakovich (Team Bicycle Shop)