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Gallery: Cincinnati’s Kings CX cyclocross race weekend

The North American cyclocross tribe descended on Cincinnati this past weekend for the King's CX race weekend. Kerry Werner (Kona-Maxxis) and Curtis White (Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com) took the men's elite races, while Maghalie Rochette (Specialized-Feedback) won both days in the elite women's events. Photographer Dejan Smaic was there to capture the action.

October 29, 2019 Dejan Smaic

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Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Katie Clouse takes the hole shot and keeps up the pressure at the front. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Maghalie Rochette takes the lead as she carefully navigates the muddy course. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Katie Clouse and Ruby West battle for a muddy corner. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Maghalie Rochette pulls away from the field under the fall colors and rainy weather. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Sunny Gilbert carefully takes an off camber section of the course. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- During a dismount, a little chaos ensues. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Maghalie Rochette takes the win on day 1. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Kerry Werner at the front. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Curtis White keeping the lead rider close. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Riders start to chase the leaders. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Kerry Werner makes his way up a steep muddy run-up. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Gage Hecht dropped into a technical muddy slope. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Curtis White chased after the lead for most of the race finishing 3rd on the day. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Riders run the “M” turn section. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Lance Haidet deals with sloppy conditions on one of the run-ups. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- National Champion, Stephen Hyde, finished off the podium claiming 6th place.

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Brannan Fix takes on a slick corner. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Michael Van den ham makes his way through a banked corner. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Gage Hecht finished inside the top ten. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 1- Kerry Werner took the win on day.1. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Elite men fighting for the hole shot. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- A rider making his way through a tight turn under sunny and dry conditions. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2-. Lance Hadiet took the lead early in the race. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Riders making their way through some turns at the top of the course. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Gage Hecht grinding up a short climb. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Kerry Werner racing close to the front. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Curtis White and Gage Hecht battle for the lead on the closing laps. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Jamey Driscoll gets up one of the climbs on course. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Curtis White powering his way through a series of turns. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Cody Kaiser leads through a berm. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Jamey Driscoll makes his way through the “S” turns. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Lance Hadiet rounding a corner on top of the berms. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Curtis White grinds up a small climb. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Michael van den Ham goes through the “S” turns at full speed. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Curtis White takes the win on day 2. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- The women’s field fighting for the hole shot. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Maghalie Rochette off the front. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Katie Clouse chasing. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Ruby West takes a sweeping turn. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Caroline Mani sitting inside top 10. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Maghalie Rochette showed her power at the front. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Clara Honsinger staying close to the front of the action. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Riders making their way over the barriers. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Munro has had a dominant season in thee juniors so far and will be a favorite on Saturday. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Sunny Gilbert enjoying the days sunshine while racing on drier conditions. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Riders make their way into the “S” turns. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Caroline Mani takes an “S” turn. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Raylyn Nuss navigates a turn. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Emily Werner takes on a small rise. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Caroline Mani keeps pushing forward during the closing laps of the race. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Rebecca Fahringer keeps top 3 in sight. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Maghalie Rochette takes the win. Photo: Dejan Smaic

Kings — Kings CX, day 2- Maghalie Rochette after her win.