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Trans-Sylvania Epic: Days 1 & 2

  • By Jamie Bate
  • Published May. 31, 2011
  • Updated May. 31, 2011 at 5:39 PM UTC
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    Bishop prologue

    Jeremiah Bishop (Cannondale Factory Racing) begins his title defense at the Trans-Sylvania Epic with a win in the prologue. A.E.Landes Photography/TSE 2011 www.aelandesphotography.com

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    Sneddon prologue

    Taking third in the prologue, Kris Sneddon (Kona) in finding Pennsylvania's trails to his liking. A.E.Landes Photography/TSE 2011 www.aelandesphotography.com

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    Wissel prologue

    Mike Wissel and his bike have seen better days. A.E.Landes Photography/TSE 2011 www.aelandesphotography.com

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    Looney prologue

    Sonya Looney made the trip from Colorado to compete in the Trans-Sylvania Epic for Topeak Ergon. A.E.Landes Photography/TSE 2011 www.aelandesphotography.com

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    Straub prologue

    5 - Rich Straub (NoTubes/Freeze Thaw/HoneyStinger) defended local State College pride with a victory in the SS prologue. A.E.Landes Photography/TSE 2011 www.aelandesphotography.com

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    group stage 1

    Yeager, Carey, Potter and Rich O'Neil share the work on Lingle Valley Road during stage 1. Photo Zachary Repp/TSE 2011

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    Carey stage 1

    New women's leader Amanda Carey put in an attack on the final dirt road run to take stage 1 and the jersey. A.E.Landes Photography/TSE 2011 www.aelandesphotography.com

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    Rusch stage 1

    Rebecca Rusch and Greg Martin take five at the "refreshment" stop under the tunnel. A.E.Landes Photography/TSE 2011 www.aelandesphotography.com

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    Merriam stage 1

    John Merriam enjoying one of Beautiful Trail's rock ledges during stage 1. hoto Zachary Repp/TSE 2011

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    Buckland stage 1

    State College's Pete Buckland contributing to a strong local presence at the TSEpic stage 1. Photo Zachary Repp/TSE 2011

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