The Elite Men's A Division takes to the start-line on a perfect Sunday afteroon in Chicago's Jackson Park.

A pack of three rounds a corner and prepares for the obstacles ahead.

In cyclocross racing, you have to get off your bike and carry it over barriers such as these.

Francine Haas, who races for Albertos and is a Vision Quest coach, took the lead in the elite women's division and never looked back.

Top two women riders in the A-B division, Francine Haas (Albertos) and Chris Raymo (SRAM), are strong competitors and good sports.

Zach Fiocca (VOX / Higher Gear) heads to the finish as the winner in the Men's A Division much to the delight of his teammates in the background.