Elizabeth Gunsalus wins the Women Elite at Cycle-Smart Northampton Cyclocross Day 1

Elizabeth Gunsalus wins the Women Elite race at Cycle-Smart Northampton Cyclocross Day 1, in Northampton, MA, completing the circuit in 0:51:54. For the twenty-three-year-old American, this is the second Women Elite cyclocross race of the season in our data, with one victory and two podiums to her name: her third place came on 2026-10-25 at Major Taylor Cross Cup - Day 2. On the podium, behind the winner, step Emma Betuel (US) and Bridget Wilson (US). For Betuel, 32, this is the fifth Women Elite cyclocross race of the season in our data, with one podium and no victories: she had previously finished 10th at Charm City Cross on 2026-10-04, 13th at Charm City Cross on 2026-10-03 and 6th at Rochester Cyclocross on 2026-09-20. For Bridget Wilson, nineteen years old, this is instead the first race of the season present in our data. Completing the first group of the finishing order are Daniela Bronk (US) fourth, Ellen Noble (US) fifth, Ella Dishong (US) sixth, Tori Glascock (US) seventh, Amanda Deleo (US) eighth, Kim Coleman (US) ninth and Erin Gordon (US) tenth. In the standings in our data, 12 riders started the race. The finishing order of the top ten positions, with the winner's time and the gaps as recorded: 1. Elizabeth Gunsalus (US) 0:51:54; 2. Emma Betuel (US); 3. Bridget Wilson (US); 4. Daniela Bronk (US); 5. Ellen Noble (US); 6. Ella Dishong (US); 7. Tori Glascock (US); 8. Amanda Deleo (US); 9. Kim Coleman (US); 10. Erin Gordon (US).