USA Criterium Championships Men Photo Gallery 2
Kurt Jambretz Action photos of the Criterium Championships Part 2.

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Riders line up for a less than sunny conditions as the rain continues to fall after the deluge of the Women's race. Photo © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images

Scott Zwizanski, Priority Health Cycling Team - Karl Menzies (Health Net) crests the small hill on the back side of the course. Photo © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images

Kayle Leo Grand (Rock Racing) - intense and determined effort.
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The peloton strung out after turn four as the teams fight for position on the hill.
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Phil Zajicek (Navigators) - Gilbert test his legs with an attack.  Photo © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images

Jordan Schware (Chief mechanic- Rock Racing) prepares to give Kayle Leo Grand a push back into the peloton after a mechanical. Photo © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images

Kodak Gallery/Sierra rider off the front -  South African Darren Lill (Navigators) attempts a breakaway with Rollins and a BMC's Jackson Stewart on his wheel. Photo © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images

Jackson Stewart (BMC) soaking wet - Ivan Dominguez calls it a day.
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While Rollins attacks a team mate tries to control the pace - Kelly Benefit Strategies team starts to mass on the front in support of Gilbert. Photo © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images

Gilbert chases the escape but soon returns to his team - His team mates mass at the front and take control of the peloton with 12 laps to go. Photo © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images

Kodak's Domnique Rollin is absorbed by the Kelly Benefits led Juggernaut in the final laps. Now the race for the finish and the rain are at full tempo. Photo © Kurt Jambretz/Action Images