The organizers of Cyclocross Nationals in Bend, Oregon, have released a course map for the championship races, as well as preliminary info about the preceding time trial races to determine start orders for age-based events. For the second consecutive year, the championship course is located on the grounds of the Deschutes Brewery, adjacent to the [...]
by Josh Liberles New Englanders have the opportunity to kick off this cyclocross season in grand style with Nor’easter ’Cross at Loon Mountain, New Hampshire. The UCI-sanctioned race itself sounds like a winner, but that’s a small part of what’s on offer. Try this on for size: 13 badass bands, free camping with admission, pro [...]
Lake Cycling announced their role as “Supporting Sponsor” of the CrossVegas cyclocross event, one of the premier UCI events on the domestic calendar providing spectators and competitors alike with an exhilarating experience. Lake has a long history of supporting US cyclocross events and athletes. Chris Dimmick of Lake stated, “We believe this event truly represents [...]
by Josh Liberles This year’s Kruger’s Kermesse Farm Crit, held on Sauvie Island in Portland, Oregon, was not quite a cyclocross race, since there were no barriers or running sections, but it was closer to ’cross than anything else. And while the first full-on cyclocross race may still be two weeks out – at the [...]
Last year, the UCI3 ’cross festival in Cincinnati offered a jaw-dropping $10,000 in prize money just for the women alone. This year, they’re doing it again as October’s Cincinnati UCI3 Cyclocross Festival will feature the largest weekend prize purse for women cyclocross racers anywhere in the world, matching last year’s unprecedented $10,000 cash purse. It’s [...]
by Josh Liberles What began in 2002 as an exploratory “What if?” conversation between Terry Buchanan, who ran the Broadmark (now Hagens-Berman) road team, and Jonny Sundt, one of his riders at the time, has turned into one of the West Coast’s top cyclocross attractions. September 18th will mark the third year that StarCrossed will [...]
Kick your early season into high gear in Seattle with “Four Perfect Days of Cyclocross.” For more about the upcoming StarCrossed event, check out our exclusive feature on the race and interview with race promoter Terry Buchanan. And check out our full profile of the Rad Racing GP and an interview with promoter Jim Brown. [...]
Podium Bonus Increases Payout to Top Women CrossVegas organizer Brook Watts announced today a boost to the prize list for the top three spots in the Elite Women’s race. Terming it a “podium bonus,” the top three finishers will receive $500 added to the UCI-mandated prize list. While still lower than the Men’s prize list, [...]
by Jamie Mack Retired ’cross legend Lyne Bessette has added another world championship to her palmarès. Following the path blazed by Katie Compton, Bessette has helped visually impaired rider Robbi Weldon claim gold in their event at the Paracycling World Championships. Bessette was pilot on Weldon’s tandem in the Women’s Road Race this past Sunday. [...]
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