Stars and Stripes

Aaron Gwin wins the first stop of the UCI World Cup series in Pietermartizburg, South Africa.
Shaun Palmer was the last American to win a World Cup back in 1999 at Big Bear. Crack a Bud heavy and celebrate!

History maker. Thanks PB for the pic.

1 GWIN Aaron USA19871224 TREK WORLD RACING 4:08.634
2 MINNAAR Greg RSA19811113 SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE +-1:31.553
3 ATHERTON Gee GBR19850226 COMMENCAL +-1:33.233
4 BAREL Fabien FRA19800726 MONDRAKER FACTORY TEAM +-1:35.558
5 PEAT Steve GBR19740617 SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE +-1:38.121
6 SMITH Steve CAN19891125 DEVINCI GLOBAL RACING +-1:38.246
7 BEAUMONT Marc GBR19840925 GT +-1:38.549
8 HILL Samuel AUS19850721 MONSTER/SPECIALIZED +-1:38.711
9 BEER Nick SUI19870917 SCOTT 11 +-1:39.277
10 BRYCELAND Josh GBR19900323 SANTA CRUZ SYNDICATE +-1:39.593