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If there’s one U.S. cyclocross event worth your hard-earned vacation time and money, Jingle Cross might be it.

Rochette is in disbelief of her World Cup win. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Rochette is in disbelief of her World Cup win. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

The event offers ample opportunity for attendees to be both participants and spectators, with three days of amateur events and three days of UCI professional cyclocross racing.

Sloppy Sunday. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Sloppy Sunday. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

It all happens on one of the most challenging courses in the country in an area where Mother Nature often delivers surprises.

The sun sets over Mt. Krumpit on Firday evening. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

The sun sets over Mt. Krumpit on Firday evening. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

The festival also has a gravel ride, an expo, events for dogs and runners and a party on top of Mt. Krumpit.

We found the Grinch at home on Mt. Krumpit. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

We found the Grinch at home on Mt. Krumpit. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

If you’re still on the fence, consider the fact that Jingle Cross is the world’s only UCI Cyclocross World Cup that donates its proceeds to charity. The local University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital is the beneficiary of the three-day-event.

A young volunteer awaits the pro men podium on Sunday. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

A young volunteer awaits the pro men podium on Sunday. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

During the weekend, we rush to publish photos from the pro racing for our race reports, yet there is so much more to the weekend than a few top pros. It’s impossible to capture it all, but we aim to document the event in its entirety.

Furry fan. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Furry fan. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

It’s not just about the world’s best cyclocross racers. Amateurs, volunteers, fans and pack-fill participants all make Jingle Cross the great event it is.

Young fans. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Young fans. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Today, we’ve got a photo gallery from the lens Cyclocross Magazine’s Andrew Yee, as he takes you through all three varied days at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City.

There was plenty of standing water after Saturday night's storms. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

There was plenty of standing water after Saturday night’s storms. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

Enjoy the trip via the gallery below.

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2019 Jingle Cross Cyclocross Festival and World Cup Photo Gallery:

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A young volunteer awaits the pro men podium on Sunday. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

A young volunteer awaits the pro men podium on Sunday. 2019 Jingle Cross. © A. Yee / Cyclocross Magazine

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