Sven Nys wins his second Elite World Championship over Klaas Vantornout in Louisville, KY. © Nathan Hofferber
On February 2nd, 2013, the world’s best cyclocross racers descended on Louisville, Kentucky to fight for the honor of wearing the rainbow jersey as the 2013 World Cyclocross Champion. They came from the birthplaces of ’cross: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. They came from France, England, Japan and the United States. They came to compete on the first course ever to host a World Championships outside of Europe. They stampeded across Eva Bandman Park – a park specifically designed for the sport of cyclocross – running the limestone stairs, riding the deep sand, and sprinting the long straightaways as thousands of fans lined the course to cheer them on, so close they could see the sweat on a racer’s brow. In the week prior, the world’s masters riders (those racing ages 35 and above) competed in their age categories for their own Worlds titles, making this the week of champions. Whether you are a grizzled veteran or have never heard of the sport of cyclocross, this was a week of racing not to miss!
Be sure to bookmark this page: not only do we have all the info and news you need to get psyched and prepped, but this is where we’ll be posting all our race reports, video interviews, and photos!
The Races:
- Sven Nys Cements His Legacy with Second World Championship Title
- The Netherlands’ Mike Teunissen Takes U23 World Championship Title, Belgians Round Out Podium
- Vos Rides Away with the Gold, Compton in Second in Elite Women’s World Championships
- Mathieu van der Poel Dominates Junior Men’s Worlds, Owen Finishes Fourth
Schedules:
2013 Masters Cyclocross World Championships Event and Race Schedule – Updated
2013 Cyclocross World Championship Events – Update
Latest News:
- Tripp, Sweeney, Iverson, Lockhart are Golden in Masters 60+ Races – Report, Results, Photos
- Playing with Fire at the Raleigh Singlespeed Derby: Worlds 2013 Gallery
- Sven Nys to Race Until 2015
- First Look: The New 2014 Ridley X-Night Disc Cyclocross Bike
- Checking In with Swiss Racer Simon Zahner on His Season and Worlds
- Kaitie Antonneau Reflects on Worlds, Looks to New Year
- Post-Worlds with Jonathan Page on his New Sponsor
- Dirtwire.tv Chats with Page, Compton, Nys, Vos and More at Worlds: Videos
- A Junior’s View on Worlds: Stephen Bassett’s Rider Diary
- Three Questions for Zach McDonald: Off-Season, Worlds and His Fans
- A Junior’s View on Worlds: David Lombardo’s Rider Diary
- Shaky Start for USA’s First Worlds Earns Flying Colors by the End, According to Belgians
- Mical Dyck’s Garmin Data File from the Women’s Race at Cyclocross World Championships
- Cyclocross Magazine’s Team Reflects on the World Championships in Louisville
- A Junior’s View on Worlds: Maxx Chance’s Rider Diary
- No Crying in Bike Racing: A World Championships Rider Diary from Amy Dombroski
- Louisville Foam Party: Best Dressed Gallery
- Video: The 2013 World Championships in 327 Seconds, by Keith Walberg
- Number Crunching: Analyzing Lap Times from the World Championships
- Video: Mark Legg-Compton Reflects Upon Katie Compton’s Second Place Finish, Worlds in the US: “This was by far the best”
- Video: Logan Owen Reflects on His Fourth Place Finish at Worlds: “The Coolest Experience I’ve Had at a Cyclocross Race.”
- Lucie Chainel-Lefevre’s Surprise Podium at 2013 World Championships: Video
- Worlds in Pictures: A Gallery by Meg McMahon
- Worlds in Videos: Interviews with the Racers at the Elite Races of the 2013 World Championships of Cyclocross
- Pro Bike Profile: 2013 Sven Nys’ World Championship-Winning Colnago Cross Prestige
- Worlds in Pictures: A Gallery by Janet Hill
- Relive the Fun of Worlds: Watch the Full Race Footage Here
- Worlds in Pictures: A Gallery by Cathy Fegan-Kim
- Worlds in Pictures: A Gallery by Brian Nelson
- Sven Nys Cements His Legacy with Second World Championship Title – Updated: Full Results, Photo Galleries, Video Interviews
- The Netherlands’ Mike Teunissen Takes U23 World Championship Title, Belgians Round Out Podium – Updated: Photo Gallery, Full Results, Video Interviews
- Vos Rides Away with the Gold, Compton in Second in Elite Women’s World Championships, Video Interviews
- Mathieu van der Poel Dominates Junior Men’s Worlds, Owen Finishes Fourth – Updated: Full Results, Photo Gallery, Video Interviews
- Bart Aernouts Talks US Racing, Travel Woes and Being Aernouts
- Jamey Driscoll Talks Expectations and Preparations for the World Championships
- Nys and Belgian Team Manager Speak Postively About Louisville Worlds Course
- Belgians Have Mixed Reviews Over Date Change for Worlds
- Canadian Elite Team Talks Worlds and Their Thoughts on the Schedule Change
- Ellen Van Loy Enjoys Breakout Season
- Louisville World Championship Course Under Flood Water: Photos from Previous Flooding
- BREAKING NEWS: ALL ELITE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RACES RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY
- Luxembourg Elite Racer Christian Helmig Talks About Worlds and the Course
- Marianne Vos Opens Up About Worlds, Cyclocross in the US, and Course Preferences
- Bart Wellens Talks Worlds, Vegas and Respect for US Racers
- Steve Tilford Takes Second World Championships in Master Men 50-54 – Updated: Tilford, Lawrence and Shogren Interviews
- Sue Butler Powers to World Title in Masters Women 40-44 – Updated: Photo Gallery
- Antonia Leale Upgrades Nats Silver for Rainbow Stripes – Updated: Photo Gallery
- Kari Studley Takes World Masters Title in 30-34 – Updated: Photo Gallery
- Masters Worlds Men 65-69 and 70+ – Victor Barnett and Jimmy Wagner Don Rainbows: Video Interviews, Results
- Catching Up With Jade Wilcoxson Before Worlds
- Full Results: 2013 Masters Cyclocross World Championships Day Two – Qualifying Heats and Repechage
- Niels Albert Talks Worlds, America, Heckles and Nikes in Cyclocross Magazine Exclusive
- Klaas Vantornout Talks US Racing, Worlds, and His First Belgian National Championship Win
- What the Euros are Saying, from Across the Pond – Updated with Quotes
- Chatting with Jeremy Powers About Worlds, Nationals, Training and DJing
- Fuji Scoops Up US National Champion Jonathan Page
- A Guide to Louisville, Site of the 2013 World Cyclocross Championships
- Masters World Championships Schedule – Updated
- WD40Bikes Presents Master and Elite Worlds Neutral Bike Washing
- Talking #Louisville2013FoamParty with Co-Creator Spencer Haugh
Masters World Championships Latest News:
- Interview with Canadian Masters World Champion Jim Laird on his Race of a Lifetime
- Dan Horndasch Explains Power Washer Problems at Masters Worlds: Video
- Masters Worlds in Interviews: Pete Webber and Cyclocross Magazine Chat with Racers – Updated
- Karen Brems Defends Masters 50-54 Cyclocross World Title – Update: Results, Photo Gallery
- Kristal Boni Keeps Barker at Bay to Win Masters 35-39 World Championship – Updated: Results, Photo Gallery
- Mark Savery Unseats Pete Webber in Dramatic Masters 40-44 World Champion Race UPDATED: Full Report, Results
- Don Myrah Wins Epic Battle Against Jon Cariveau for Masters 45-49 Worlds Title UPDATED: Full Report, Results
- Russ Stevenson Leads Early, Wins Men’s 35-39 Masters World Championship UPDATE: Results
- Thomas Turner Wins Battle of the Beards against Kevin McConnell in Masters 30-34 World Championship – Updated: Photos, Results
- Sarvary Takes Women’s 55+ World Championship Title UPDATE: Results
- Henry Kramer Holds Off Shields to Win Masters Men 55-59
- Full Results: 2013 Masters Cyclocross World Championships Day Two – Qualifying Heats and Repechage
- Masters Worlds Day Two: No Surprises as America’s Best Top the Heats – Updated: Full Results, Photos, Video Interviews
- Masters World Championships Schedule – Updated
- Masters Worlds Mechanics in the Pits: Caught in the Tape of License Requirements UPDATED: Rule Book
- Masters Worlds Seeding Heats: Day 1 Videos, Full Results, Gallery
- WD40Bikes Presents Master and Elite Worlds Neutral Bike Washing
Cyclocross Magazine’s 2013 Louisville Cyclocross World Championships News Timeline:
- UCI Approves Equal Prize Money for Men and Women at World Championship Events (December 21, 2012)
- USA Cycling, Louisville Sports Commission and community leaders team up to stage Cyclocross World Championships (December 18, 2012)
- USGP Loses Title Sponsor, Threatens Worlds Course (August 29, 2012)
- US Fans Petition for Nys to Attend 2013 Worlds (March 14, 2012)
- 2013 Louisville Cyclocross World Championships in Jeopardy? (September 26, 2011)
- Bald Joins 2013 Louisville World Cyclocross Championship Group as Director of Sponsorships (June 21, 2011)
- Eligibility Guidelines Set for 2012/2013 Masters World Championships (June 3, 2011)
- Louisville World Championship Course Under Flood Water (April 28, 2011)
- Louisville World Championship Promoters Fina and Hanscome talk the first run at Eva Bandman Park (October, 21, 2010)
- Louisville World Championship Promoter Bruce Fina Talks about 2013(February 8, 2010)
- Breaking Story: UCI Confirms Louisville World Champs in 2013, Masters Worlds in 2012 & 2013 (January 29, 2010)
- A Video Preview of the 2013 World Championships Venue in Louisville?(January 22, 2010)
- 2013 Cyclocross World Championships – Louisville Potential Venue (January 22, 2010)
- Worlds to Louisville in 2013? (January 22, 2010)
The sand is just one of many features awaiting the racers at Louisville © Molly Hurford
Louisville Quick Facts:
The City
- State: Kentucky
- Famous for: The Kentucky Derby Horse Race; Birthplace of Muhammad Ali; the Louisville Slugger baseball bat
- Population of Louisville: 602,011 (2011)
The Course
The Elite Worlds Course in Eva Bandman Park, Louisville Kentucky
- Race Venue: Eva Bandman Park, constructed in 2009
- Cost of course: $125,000
- Races Hosted: USGP Derby City (2010,11,12); 2012 Masters World Championships
- Course Features: long sandpit, railroad-ties run-up, limestone stairs run-up, off-camber sections, fly-over
- Distance: 2.3 miles
- Elevation Gain: 44ft
- USGP Louisville Winner Jeremy Powers’ Average Speed: 23.18mph (Day 1)
- Winner Katie Compton’s: 20.78mph (Day 1)
- Fastest Recorded Lap:
- 4:39 (Ben Berden, Lap 4 of Day 1)
- 6:32 (Katie Compton, Lap 3 of Day 1)
The Weather
- Record Hi/ Low on Feb. 2nd: 68 °F (1903) / 19 °F (1951)
- Record Rainfall on Feb. 2nd: 1.93 in (1887)
- Record Snowfall on Feb. 2nd: 2.40 in (1961)
- Average Rainfall on Feb. 2nd: 0.12 in
- Average Temperature on Feb. 2nd: 36 °F
- Average Snowfall on Feb 2nd: 0.20 in
Event Calendar for Masters and Elite Worlds:
Tuesday, January 29:
Pre-race Training course open.
Wednesday, January 30th:
Qualifying Heats: Men 30-34; Men 35-39; Men 40-44; and Men 45-49
Repechage: Men 40-44; and Men 45-49
Championship Races: Men 60-64; Men 65-69; Men 70-74; and Men 75+
Thursday, January 31st:
Repechage: Men 30-34; and Men 35-39
Consolation Races: Men 30-34; Men 35-39; Men 40-44; and Men 45-49
Championship Races: Women 30-34; Women 50-54; Women 55-59; Women 60-64; women 65+; Men 50-54; and Men 55-59
Friday, February 1st:
Championship Races: Women 35-39; Women 40-44; Women 45-49; Men 30-34; Men 35-39; Men 40-44; and Men 45-49
Saturday, February 2nd:
11:00 – Junior Men
2:30 – U23 Men
Sunday, February 3rd
11:00 – Elite Women
2:30 – Elite Men
Information for Racers and Spectators:
Heading to Worlds? Be sure to check out our guide to the City of Louisville!
Official Host Hotel: The Galt House.
A nice guide to cheap hotels by our Cowbell member, and Master’s 70-74 2010 National Champion, Erik Nordenson
Get treated like a Pro with a mechanic, heated warmup area and trainer from Pro Bike Express
Come to watch the races? Be sure to buy your tickets. Gates open at 9am both days.
Arriving on Friday? Check out the Elite Rider Presentation at 4th Street Live at 6:30pm.
Eva Bandman Course Videos
Preview the World’s Course with this 2012 USGP Louisville Pre-ride
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See The Winter Louisville Course from the 2012 Masters World Championships
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Jeremy Powers and Tim Johnson talk the race, Eva Bandman course and Worlds after USGP Derby City
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Compton, Nash and Gould talk the race, course and Worlds after USGP Derby City
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Pete Webber interviews Worlds course designer Bruce Fina:
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Jeremy Powers’ heads to the USGP Derby City in Behind the Barriers
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Want to relive the 2012 World Championships at Koksijde? Read on!
Elite Men Report: Niels Albert Reclaims his Crown
Talking Koksijde with Chris Jones
Talking Koksijde with Nicole Duke
New Zealander Genevieve Whitson’s Race Diary
The 2012 World Cyclocross Championships in Koksijde:
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