Costume ’cross is one of our favorite holiday traditions in cyclocross, partly because it’s not only great entertainment, but also a great reminder for the 99% of us who don’t race cyclocross for a living (plus pros Katerina Nash and Emily Kachorek) not to take ourselves so seriously.
Two California photographers, both named Jeff, captured two different events’ costume “races,” and we’ve got a combined gallery for your enjoyment below. See Jeff Vander Stucken’s images from the famed Surf City All Hallow’s race in Aptos, and photos from Jeff Namba of the Wednesday night Rodeocross series in Folsom.
See more photos from Jeff Vander Stucken here, and from Jeff Namba here.
Mmmm. Bacon. 2016 Surf City Cyclo-X Series, Aptos High. © Jeff Vander Stucken
Leeloo Dallas and Captain America. 2016 Surf City Cyclo-X Series, Aptos High. © Jeff Vander Stucken
It’s Mario, and he was super. 2016 Surf City Cyclo-X Series, Aptos High. © Jeff Vander Stucken
Kermit and Miss Piggy (Scott Chapin and Amanda Schaper) were a crowd favorite. 2016 Surf City Cyclo-X Series, Aptos High. © Jeff Vander Stucken
Start of the famous costume race. 2016 Surf City Cyclo-X Series, Aptos High. © Jeff Vander Stucken
Sharky returns after a big showing in 2015. 2016 Surf City Cyclo-X Series, Aptos High. © Jeff Vander Stucken
Murray Swanson leading the Masters A race, too fast for the hungry shark. 2016 Surf City Cyclo-X Series, Aptos High. © Jeff Vander Stucken
Katerina Nash made the long drive from Truckee to show off her costume and riding skills. Folsom Rodeo Cross, 10/26/2016. © Jeff Namba
Heckle Hollow was hopping. Folsom Rodeo Cross, 10/26/2016. © Jeff Namba
The Easter Bunny comes out for any holiday with candy. Folsom Rodeo Cross, 10/26/2016. © Jeff Namba
Costumes weren’t the only scary items – bikes freaked out some too. Folsom Rodeo Cross, 10/26/2016. © Jeff Namba
Emily Kachorek of Squid Bikes in everyday Squid colors. Folsom Rodeo Cross, 10/26/2016. © Jeff Namba
A bird of prey’s vision helped in the dark woods. Folsom Rodeo Cross, 10/26/2016. © Jeff Namba
This flight of stairs is scary every week. Folsom Rodeo Cross, 10/26/2016. © Jeff Namba
Heckle Hollow made sure racers were fully hydrated. Folsom Rodeo Cross, 10/26/2016. © Jeff Namba
