Click on the image above to go to the gallery.Crowds like the stars, rocket engines on bicycles, stellar frites and an out of this world host town in Bend made this, the final day of the National Championships like a trip to space. It wasn't for the weak of heart or mind. So much energy unleashed, we swear that Katie Compton unleashed a jet stream and the battle between Ryan Trebon and Tim Johnson was like making a cat's cradle with rubber bands.

And now it's over. Darn.