The day before the U.S. Gran Prix opener in Louisville, Kentucky, a few marquee riders were out riding the course.

Kentucky 'cross: A look at the USGP course

Here are a few of the faces and names you'll likely see at the front of this weekend's races: UCI points leader and three-time national champion Katie Compton, Georgia Gould, Danish national champion Joachim Parbo, Tim Johnson, Lyne Bessette, Danny Summerhill and Jesse Anthony.