First Race in Rainbow Jersey
XC world champ Jose Antonio Hermida set for Andalucía Bike Race in Spain
Jose Antonio Hermida
Hermida Wins Worlds as Favorites Battle in Hot and Wet Conditions
SLIDESHOW: Spain's Jose Antonio Hermida — who crashed at least once, with pre-race favorite Julien Absalon on lap 1, and was as far back as 10th at one point — powered to an impressive win, handily holding off a late challenge from the Czech Republic's Jaroslav Kulhavy and South Africa's Burry Stander.
2009’s Best of the Best: It Takes Teamwork
For the most part, mountain bike racing is a singular sport. But 2009 proves that a strong team can produce results.