Scott-ODLO’s Nino Schurter claimed victory in the Windham World Cup mountain bike race regardless of the fact that the course did not suit the Swiss particularly well, as written by Canadian Cycling Magazine.
In a battle that finished more closely than last week’s Mont-Sainte-Anne World Cup, Schurter was able to get a bit of an advantage over Frenchman Julien Absalon on the downhill portion of the Windham course.
Unlike many World Cup courses, the Windham circuit comprises one long uphill, followed by one long descent. Despite Absalon’s formidable power, Schurter was able to stay ahead to finish just six seconds ahead of his chief rival.
Schurter’s countryman and Absalon’s teammate Lukas Flükiger finished third overall, the second BMC team rider on the podium. Australian Dan McConnell of Trek Factory Racing wrapped up a very secure fourth place, just 22 seconds back from the leaders.
The final podium spot went to Mathias Flükiger, in fifth, just over a minute back.
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