{"id":144268,"date":"2025-08-10T17:19:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T21:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144268"},"modified":"2025-08-10T17:19:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T21:19:01","slug":"champions-crowned-at-the-38th-annual-keirin-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144268","title":{"rendered":"Champions Crowned at the 38th Annual Keirin Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Featured images: New Zealand\u2019s Magnus Jamieson(left) and Claudia Marcks(right)<\/em><\/p>\n

Champions Crowned at the 38th Annual Keirin Cup<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trexlertown, PA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 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.<\/p>\n

Keirin Cup Champions<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the highly anticipated\u00a0Women\u2019s Keirin Final (5 Laps)<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n

On the men\u2019s side, the\u00a0Men\u2019s Keirin Final (5 Laps)<\/strong>\u00a0saw New Zealand\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Additional Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Results<\/strong><\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Points Race Final (15 km \u2013 45 Laps):
\n<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Points Race Final (8.333 km \u2013 25 Laps):
\n<\/strong> Claudia Marcks continued her stellar performance with gold, followed by Julianna Rutecki in silver and Reagen Pattishall in bronze.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Scratch Race Final (6.667 km \u2013 20 Laps):
\n<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Scratch Race Final (8.333 km \u2013 25 Laps):
\n<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Miss and Out Final:
\n<\/strong> Claudia Marcks took top honors, with Reagen Pattishall and Kimberly Zubris completing the podium.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Super Sprint Elimination Final (2.5 Laps):
\n<\/strong> Magnus Jamieson triumphed once again, followed by Marcos Mendez and Liam Trepte.<\/p>\n

Junior Races Showcase Rising Talent<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Keirin Cup also highlighted the next generation of cyclists in several junior races:<\/p>\n