Schneider on fire at Cam-Rock CX Classic

Milwaukee-native wins third consecutive WCA 'cross race in summer-like weather

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In the heat of fall, Samantha Schneider claimed her third straight Wisconsin Cycling Association Pro 1/2 womens event Saturday, Nov. 10 at Cam-Rock Area No. 2 just south of Cambridge.

By the time the Pro 1/2 women took to the fast, winding course in the early afternoon temperatures had soared to nearly 70 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat didn't slow down Schneider from Milwaukee, who edged Skylar Schneider, West Allis, for the second week in a row. Hiedi Beck (Twin Six) Delafield, finished out the podium.

Pro 1/2 men

The Red Army of KS Energy Services/Team Wisconsin again conveyed the team's road success to the 'cross scene Saturday. Joe Maloney, Madison, won a week after Alex Martin, Madison, took a victory in Estabrook Park, Milwaukee.

Mark Lalonde (Twin Six) Madison, finished second to Maloney, while David Staab (Great Dane Velo Club) Madison, claimed third.

Collegiate Combined

Saturday's race was a combination of a Midwest collegiate race with a Wisconsin Cycling Association (WCA) amateur race. Riders from schools including, University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Wisconsin-Eau Clair and Ripon College competed along side the amateur racers all day.

The Collegiate C men competed with the Category 4 racers, Collegiate B men raced with Category 3, and Collegiate A men rode with the Pro 1/2 field. On the womens side, the Collegiate Open racers competed with the Pro 1/2 contestants.

Joe Maloney (University of Wisconsin) took the Pro 1/2 race, with Devin Clark (Lindenwood University) St. Louis, Mo., garnering second place. Casey Hildebrandt (Twin Six) Ripon, claimed third.

Lindsey Durst (Lindenwood) St. Charles, Mo., won the Womens Open contest, with Sarah Lukas, Eagle River, taking second, and Margaret Robinson (Wisconsin) Madison taking the third step on the podium.

Only two races remain on the regular season WCA 'cross calendar, Kringle Cross in Hales Corners, near Milwaukee, Nov. 18, and Booty Cross in Madison, Dec. 2.

For full results check out, http://www.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2012-3648