Sue Butler Takes USA Master Road Championships!

How could things be better for Sue Butler. She is a mtb gal w/ the focus on CX. but can dish it out to the roadies.

"Gets the Best All Around Rider Award"

She takes a Sliver in the crit. It was said, she lead most the race. Then turns around and takes the WN in road.

Sue Butler (wearing blue) earned her first road gold medal in the women's 40-44 road race in Bend, Ore.

In the women’s races, the action was equally frenetic. After helping her teammate win gold on Thursday evening in the criterium, Sue Butler (Portland, Ore.), who considers Cyclo-cross her specialty, topped the women’s 40-44 podium in the road race on Saturday. Butler found herself in a move with Debbie Milne (Belden, Miss./Absolute Racing Team-MSMOC) and stuck with it. The two strong riders managed to open a gap on the field as they rode through their second lap before deciding the outcome in a sprint.

“I came out here to get some really good fitness for Cyclo-cross,” Butler said. “The event is in my backyard. I’m a Cat 2 on the road, so I’m not the smartest road racer. I sit on the front a lot. It’s a good experience. I’ve had a lot of fun.”

Way to go Sue! "Stars & Strips"