Women's Elite Race Is Underway

A huge crowd packed the barriers near the finish line for the call-ups prior to the Women's Elite race.

Three-time defending national champion Katie Compton was the first of eight riders called up. She coasted down the hill to the starting grid moments before Bonner Springs Mayor Clausie Smith thanked the crowd for coming to Kansas and apologized for the snow and cold.

Cyclingnews.com is providing live play-by-play of the race. Click here to follow the action.