Interesting to me is Detmer. He gapped Eaton most of the race, and when Eaton came up on him with 200 to go, he was grimacing a fair amount. So he was giving a legit effort. I think he let up a bit in the final 50 though, and had a big smile along with Beach.
All in all a great expression of camaraderie of the event. Reminds me of the marathon and how it is you against the distance more than against the other runners (Wanjiru excepted!).