Featured images: New Zealand’s Magnus Jamieson(left) and Claudia Marcks(right)
Champions Crowned at the 38th Annual Keirin Cup
Trexlertown, PA – The 38th Keirin Cup showcased electrifying racing action with champions crowned across multiple thrilling events. Held at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center, this prestigious track cycling competition brought out elite riders and promising juniors battling for top honors.
Keirin Cup Champions
In the highly anticipated Women’s Keirin Final (5 Laps), Claudia Marcks of New Zealand surged ahead to claim gold, crossing the 200m finish line in an impressive 12.645 seconds at a speed of 56.94 km/h. Close behind, Reagen Pattishall of Turbo Velo Pickle Juice from Breinigsville, PA took silver with Julianna Rutecki of Bike Works P/B Fred Beans in West Chester, PA earning bronze.
On the men’s side, the Men’s Keirin Final (5 Laps) saw New Zealand’s Magnus Jamieson dominate with a lightning-fast 200m sprint time of 10.757 seconds, reaching speeds of nearly 67 km/h. Will Munday secured silver only +.022, with Dakota Stein of Edge Cycling rounding out the podium in third.
Additional Men’s and Women’s Results
Men’s Points Race Final (15 km – 45 Laps):
Patton Sims of Star Track claimed gold with a commanding 45 points, while Marcos Mendez of Foundation (Argentina) and Lance Abshire of Chaney Windows and Doors from Baton Rouge, LA tied on points for silver and bronze positions respectively.
Women’s Points Race Final (8.333 km – 25 Laps):
Claudia Marcks continued her stellar performance with gold, followed by Julianna Rutecki in silver and Reagen Pattishall in bronze.
Women’s Scratch Race Final (6.667 km – 20 Laps):
Gold went to Claudia Marcks (New Zealand), silver to Reagen Pattishall (Turbo Velo Pickle Juice), and bronze to Kimberly Zubris of Star Track Cycling in Alburtis, PA.
Men’s Scratch Race Final (8.333 km – 25 Laps):
Lance Abshire (Chaney Windows and Doors) earned gold, with Marcos Mendez and Justin Pak of Star Track Cycling from New York finishing second and third respectively.
Women’s Miss and Out Final:
Claudia Marcks took top honors, with Reagen Pattishall and Kimberly Zubris completing the podium.
Men’s Super Sprint Elimination Final (2.5 Laps):
Magnus Jamieson triumphed once again, followed by Marcos Mendez and Liam Trepte.
Junior Races Showcase Rising Talent
The Keirin Cup also highlighted the next generation of cyclists in several junior races:
- Junior Men Tempo Race Final (5 km – 15 Laps):
Joshua Frederick of Team BSR Cycling Development from Telford, PA captured gold, with Elijah James and Chris Bittner taking silver and bronze. - Junior Men Scratch Race Final (5 km – 15 Laps):
Frederick repeated his gold-winning form, joined on the podium by Elijah James (silver) and Hugo Meyerhoefer of Edge Cycling (bronze). - Junior Men Point A Lap Final (3.333 km – 10 Laps):
Frederick once again led the pack to claim gold, with Elijah James and Meyerhoefer close behind.
The 38th Keirin Cup successfully combined high-speed competition with a showcase of rising stars, thrilling fans with a weekend full of intense racing and skillful tactics. The event continues to be a cornerstone of track cycling in the region and a proving ground for future champions.
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About the Valley Preferred Cycling Center
Known as T-Town, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center is America’s premier velodrome, globally respected for hosting elite competition and nurturing cycling talent from grassroots to Olympic level.
Information provided to TVL by:
Jake Burns
