As soon as once more, Louisville, Kentucky was the epicenter of U.S. cyclocross racing with the return of CXNATS. For the 2023 version, Clara Honsinger gained her fourth elite US cyclocross nationwide championship in a dominant show of energy and persistence.
The Race
Clara Honsinger (Group S&M/Sellwood Cycle Restore) began slowly in Sunday’s elite ladies’s cyclocross nationwide championship race. Katie Clouse (Steve Tilford Basis) took the opening shot and stored on the fuel all through the preliminary lap.
Honsinger was on the again foot, pulling Clouses’ teammate Raylyn Nuss to the entrance of the race with each pedal stroke. As soon as Honsinger bought going, nevertheless, she went straight to the entrance and didn’t look again.
The duo of Honsinger and Clouse stored the gang engaged and on their toes, realizing a single dab on the slippery Lousiville course may deliver the group again collectively. Over the 50-minute race, Honsinger would distance Clouse utilizing pure energy within the heavy mud and years of technical potential. The duo ultimately completed 29 seconds aside, with Honsinger crossing the road and in a position to rejoice comfortably with the gang.
The Bike
For the 2023-2024 cyclocross season, Clara Honsinger returned to Group S&M after her workforce EF Schooling-TIBCO-SVB folded mid-2023
Honsinger noticed the transfer again to Group S&M as a homecoming and introduced her Group EF crew alongside for the season.
Honsinger’s new trip for 2023-2024 is the Liv Brava Superior or Lil’ Clara (Liv Version) with full Shimano GRX Di2. The paint is customized from Ruckus and stands out, particularly with the matching {hardware}.
The shifting is all Shimano, with a full GRX Di2 1X groupset and light-weight XTR pedals. The bars and saddle are from PRO. For wheels, Group S&M roll on HiFi Wheels and Problem Tires.
The signature crimson sidewalls from Challege can be a typical theme in Louisville, together with the brand new Challege Flandrien mud tire.
The chainring, chain catcher, and further ending package are equipped by WolfTooth, permitting for unimaginable customization and matchy-matchy setups.
What’s Subsequent?
After an thrilling weekend of racing and continuous journey, Honsinger is heading house for much-deserved relaxation and restoration. After the brand new yr, Honsinger and her Group S&M crew will hit the European cyclocross circuit and end with the World Championships in early 2024.
Clara Honsingers Liv Brava Superior
- Body/Fork: Liv Brava Superior
- Bar: Shimano PRO
- Stem: Liv/Big 100mm
- Shifter/Brakes: Shimano GRX Di2
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano GRX Di2
- Crankset: Shimano GRX 170/38T
- Cassette: Ultegra 11-34T
- Rotors: Shimano CL800 140/140
- Pedals: Shimano XTR
- Wheels: HiFi EP 35CX
- Tires: Problem Fandrien 33mm Group Version
- Saddle: PRO Stealth Superlight
- Seatpost: Liv
- Bling: WolfTooth
- Helmets: Lazer
For more information on Clara and her cyclocross program, try TeamS&MCX.com
