An impressive field of racers will take to the field at Jonathan Page’s Planet Bike Cup on September 27 and 28 at Angell Park Speedway in Sun Prairie, Wisc. Top racers from throughout the Midwest will contest the amateur events and will be joined by elite riders from throughout the Midwest as well as from California, Oregon, Colorado, Canada and Switzerland.The elite men’s field will be headlined by Planet Bike’s Jonathan Page, a multiple national champion and the 2006 world silver medalist. Also in attendance will be Olympian Todd Wells (GT) along with a strong group of racers with international race experience including Jonathan Baker (Vitamin Cottage) and Canadian Derrick St John (Jet Fuel Coffee). Added to the mix will be top Wisconsin series racers which should make for an exciting event for all the cowbell ringing fans.
The elite women’s field will feature former US national team member Sarah Kerlin (HRS/Rock Lobster) and Canadian national team member Natasha Elliott (EMD Serano/Stevens). In addition, top riders from Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska will be in attendance vying for the same prize money as the elite men. Top local favorites include 2007 Wisconsin cyclocross champion Kristin Wentworth (Planet Bike) and Junior National Champion Anna Young (Planet Bike) who will be looking to use their home course advantage to take the win.
Pre-registration is available on BikeReg.con until Thursday, September 25 at 11am Central Time. Support for this event comes from Planet Bike, Williamson Bicycle & Fitness, Cyclocross Magazine, Lawton & Cates, SC, Sheila Moon, Twin Six, Harlot Wear, Oakley, Pedros, A Stone’s Throw, Market Street Diner, Becker Law Office and the City of Sun Prairie.
