Loading ...Costume ‘Cross Sweeps the Nation - Let’s See Your Best Pics!
October 29th, 2007 Filed Under cyclocross photos, photography, racing
October often brings two exciting events for most of us: Halloween and the first full month of cyclocross. But combine the two, and you get double the fun! Costume ‘cross hit local scenes this past weekend, and we want to see your best pictures of folks in their full costume glory. Surf City in Santa Cruz, along with Cross Crusade in Portland had costume “races”… who else? Let us know.
Send your best pics to crosseyed [at] cxmagazine.com . We’ll have prizes (subscriptions and or swag) for our top three submissions, and you may get your photo printed in our second issue (if you wish).
Here are some from the Spirit of Surf City Pyscho Cross event, put on by Velo Bella:
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR. Photos by Masae Otsuka and Andrew Yee
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Two Days in a Row: Powers and Johnson Topple the Twin Towers in Kentucky, Compton Beats the Canucks
October 28th, 2007 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
Both Saturday and Sunday at the USGP stop in Kentucky, the usual dominant Kona/YourKey.com pair of Trebon and Wicks failed to continue their streak of domestic wins. On Saturday, Jeremy Powers notched a big win, while on Sunday Tim Johnson took his turn on the top step of the podium. Katie Compton was dominant on both days, fighting off trio of Canadians and a determined Georgia Gould. In the Juniors, Luke Keough took double wins, as did Danny Summerhill in the espoir category (run within the men’s race). [More…]
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October 15th, 2007 Filed Under cyclocross news, editorial, publishing
We never thought this day would arrive…the day you waited so patiently for…the day we’ve worked so hard for…the day ‘cross could be enjoyed beyond just a few cold, wet months…the day the cyclocross community finally has its own magazine!
That day is finally here! It’s off to the printers, and now we’re taking subscriptions for year-round ‘cross excitement. If you subscribe today, you’ll be among the first to get a copy.
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U.S. National Cyclocross Championship Course Unveiled
October 15th, 2007 Filed Under cyclocross news, racing
Kansas City, Kan (Oct. 15, 2007) - The course for the 2007 U.S. Cyclocross National Championships promises to be challenging for competitors but perfect for spectators.
The nearly two-mile-long course through Wyandotte County Park in Kansas City, Kan., was unveiled today on the race’s official website, www.kccrossnationals.com. Online registration for the Dec. 13-16 National Championships continues through Dec. 8. [More…]
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Bessette and Powers Win Gloucester!
October 13th, 2007 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
Fresh from our New England correspondent, Kerry Litka:
Women’s Elite:
Lynn Bessette warmed up for the race by battling for top 5 in the Cat 2/3 Men’s race before riding away from the women’s field on the first lap to an easy victory. The rest of the field was racing for 2nd and a solid group of 5 riders worked together like a break in a road race to distance themselves from the pack. The group included Natasha Elliot of Ontario, Megan Elliot, Rebecca Wellons, and Amy Wallace (someone else was in there but I can’t remember who). It came down to a pack sprint and Wellons was 2nd, Natasha Elliot was 3rd.
Men’s Elite:
Tim Johnson was the favorite as he clearly has the home course advantage; a first lap mechanical took him out of contention for the lead and Jeremy Powers won the race, with Multe Urban, Christopher Jones, and Jesse Anthony close behind for second through fourth. Adam Myerson followed Tim Johnson as he tried to return from his rolled tire, and ending up outsprinting him for 5th. Full results here.
Course Notes:
The course was noticeably less technical than previous incarnations, and the trademark serpentine descents were omitted today. The run up, sand pits, and paved uphill start section remained the same. The weather was very uncrosslike - warm, breezy, and not a cloud in the sky. The course was dry and VERY fast according to racers; this was by far the fastest variation of the Stage Fort park venue to date.
The race definitely worked to the advantage of power riders and didn’t offer any opportunities for technically skilled riders to show their stuff. Packs of riders working together were common sights in all of the races of the day, and sprint finishes for many of the top 10 places determined most outcomes.
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Compton Repeats, Wicks Gets the Win in NY
October 8th, 2007 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
October 7, 2007; Southampton, NY, USA: Americans proved their strength in NY over this weekend, with Barry Wicks showing the world champion Vervecken that America’s cross racers keep getting stronger, and Katie living up to Vervecken’s expectations that she’s going to be the best in the world this year.
In the elite men’s race, Barry Wicks (Kona/YourKey.com) took advantage of World Champion Erwin Vervecken’s derailleur failure with half a lap to go to take the win at the second day of the Whitmore’s Landscaping Super Cross Cup, a UCI C2 event. Wicks and Vervecken were wheel to wheel for the lead when the Belgian’s derailleur snapped off his frame, not only beat the World Champion, but also the German National Champion, the Canadian National Champion and the U.S. National Champion (teammate Ryan Trebon). Wicks, who lost to Vervecken by a wheel in the previous day’s sprint finish, was never out of contention on the much more technical course featured on the second day at the Southampton Youth Services Center. Ryan Trebon, who also led much of the race, finished second with Jeremy Powers (CyclocrossWorld.com) a strong third. German National Champion Malte Urban (Heinz von Heiden) finished fifth behind Tim Johnson (Leer/Cannondale/CyclocrossWorld.com) while Canadian Champ Greg Reain (RWR/Colnago/Time) finished seventh. “It’s unfortunate that we couldn’t race it out to the win,” said Wicks. “But a win’s a win. Ryan didn’t feel too good after his efforts in the heat yesterday and I don’t think Erwin felt that good either.”
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Whitmore’s Day 1: Compton Dominates, Vervecken Doesn’t
October 7th, 2007 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
October 7, 2007;
If the women lacked for drama, the men’s race had enough theatrics to fill a Broadway theater. The start list included World Champion Erwin Vervecken (Fidea Assurance) and no fewer than three reigning National Champions: American Ryan Trebon (Kona/YourKey), Canadian Greg Reain (RWR/Colnago/Time) and German Malte Urban (Heinz von Heiden). Also present were a contingent of Belgian fans who had flown to
But the real drama was just beginning. The Americans, [More…]
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6460 Reasons Why Women Love Cyclocross in the Hamptons
October 2nd, 2007 Filed Under cyclocross news, racing
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Schempf and Shogren Win Ed Sander Memorial
October 1st, 2007 Filed Under 'cross race results, cyclocross news, racing
From the Mid-Atlantic Scene:
2007 BikeReg.com MABRAcross Series “Ed Sander Memorial Cyclocross” in Buckeystown , MD
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