Pete Webber contributed a fabulous regular column during Nationals last weekend in Madison, Wisconsin, and he’s continuing to bring us update from Masters Worlds in Louisville, Kentucky, all this week. Go back and check out Pete’s columns about his uncertainty when it came to the new Nationals course and date change, his interview of Boulder [...]
This past weekend UCI cyclocross promoters gathered in Colorado Springs for the USA Cycling Cyclocross Promoter Summit. Similar to last year’s event, the event touched on many subjects that impact cyclocrossers, both amateur and professional. Cyclocross Magazine is bringing you a multi-part series of reports from this summit starting today. This is Part 2 from [...]
Masters racer and Cyclocross Magazine columnist Lee Waldman has been investigating Masters Worlds from a variety of angles. Today he brings you part three, interviewing a few of the folks helping shape the rules for the 2012 Masters World Championships in Loiusville. Missed his previous Masters coverage? Check it out here and here. Although it [...]
US Masters brought all that is American ’cross to the line at this year’s Masters Cyclocross World Championships. And with Marilyn Ruseckas again winning gold, Steve Tilford bronze, and a hefty amount of top-twenties, they showed just how far our sport has grown. Over thirty Americans competed in the race in Mol, Belgium. 40-44 National [...]
While it may be natural to watch the young, up-and-coming domestic riders to see how American cyclocross is stacking up against the European peloton, some of the brightest signs of the quality of the sport in the US have come from the opposite end of the age-spectrum. Last year it was Kevin Hines (Corner Cycle) [...]
Jonny Bold, National Champ in the 45-49 race, and recent podium finisher at Masters Worlds, has offered up some thoughts on the future of cross in the US as we head towards hosting the first World Championships outside of Europe. Have an opinion? Leave a comment below. ‘Cross Worlds are coming to town! That is [...]
If you’re serious about bringing the Masters Cyclocross World Championships to the U.S., time is tight. We’ve gotten more info from the UCI on the process, and the race will be awarded to the first acceptable bid they receive. Asked when the actual deadline is, the UCI’s Gerrit Middag replied, “ASAP!” He further explains,
After all the news of Masters Cyclocross Worlds including its return for 2010, Crossniacs is making sure they won’t miss the race’s (potentially) final visit to Mol by putting together a trip to the event with Chainring Tours. Details below. Chainring Tours and the Crossniacs are organizing a trip to the 2010 Masters Worlds. This [...]
As we posted on August 30th, the UCI is seeking bids for the 2011-2013 UCI Masters Cyclocross World Championships and is hoping American promoters will put in a serious bid to host the event for three years. However, one stumbling block for any promoter in hosting the event has been the substantial fees the UCI [...]
In the off again, on again saga of the Masters Cyclocross World Championships, one thing is clear to the UCI: American ‘crossers care about the event. The UCI’s Gerrit Middag is encouraging American promoters to put in a bid for the 2011-2013 events, and has provided us with the bidding guide and the application
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