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Day Three and Four of Cyclocross Nationals
In the U23 Women's race Ashley James (IS Nova). Sarah Lucas (Gear Grinder) and Sam Schneider (IS Nova) took the 3rd, 4th and 5th place podium spots. In the Singlespeed race James LaLonde (Ellis) claimed 1st. Local riders also had excellent finishes in the Elite races on Sunday. Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) took 3rd. Marko LaLonde (Planet Bike) took 11th, Kristin Wentworth (Planet Bike) in 15th, Anna Young (Planet Bike) in 22nd and Kaitie Antonneau (IS Nova) in 24th and Sam Schneider (IS Nova) in 43rd.
Day Two of Cyclocrosss Nationals
Day Two of Cyclocros Nationals crowned a number of new national champions including two from Wisconsin. Sarah Huang (Hayes) and Diane Ostenso (Planet Bike) each won their respective age groups. Other podium finishes include Anna Young (Planet Bike), Kaitie Antonneau (IS Nova), Emma Swartz , Jordan Cullen (Planet Bike) and Kristin Wentworth (Planet Bike). Full Results
Day One of Cyclocross Nationals
The first day of cyclocross nationals kicked off with B races and with the 55+ Men's categories. The day featured some icey conditions for the women's B race. However, as the race day carried on then it turned into a more muddy affair. Top finishes for today come from Tom Palmer (Brazen Dropouts) who finished tenth in the 55-59. Sarah Huang (Hayes) took 8th in the B Women's race and Meghan Korol (Magnus) took 10th.
Wisconsin rider headed to Europe
Brian Matter (Gear Grinder) has the opportunity to continue racing this season by taking on the world's finest in Europe. Follow along on his blog and at the Euro Cross Camp blog. . . and feel free to make a donation to make this expensive opportunity possible. It's not a cheap trip to make and it's an honor for Wisconsin to continue having riders headed to Europe so let's show Brian some support.
Illinois Cyclocross Championships at Montrose Park
Your season does not have to end with the WI State Championships. Pack your bags and head south to the City of Chicago to compete in the Illinois Cyclocross Championships on Sunday, December 7. The race is hosted by Turin Bicycles. The Chicago Cyclocross Cup and riders welcome you with open arms.
This race will benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository, so when you are packing throw in a few non-perishable goods to donate to the cause.
Wisconsin State Championship race a huge success The race course at Hales Corners Park provided a little something for everyone - long straight away sections, chicanes, hill run-up and more. It tested a riders skills but also their ability to push a big gear. Thanks to everyone at Hampshire Cycling Club for another well run event with indoor registration, shower rooms, soup, bread, and a podium.
MadCross Photos - Cat 4 Women, Jrs and Cat 4 Men WCA Cross Season ends with State Championships at Hales Corners The Wisconsin cyclocross season has one race left at Hales Corners Park. The courset is 2.4 km long and is composed of dirt, grass and asphalt sections. The park is like a large bowl, with the sports fields being in the bottom of the bowl. The pool area, east side, is up 10' to 15' and the southwest side of the course is up ~70' at its highest. The start-finish areas are large and located on the sports fields. A couple of changes from last year include: 1. Following the set of barricades by the parking lot, the course will go behind the pool house instead of in front of the pool house to eliminate the congestion between riders and registrants. 2. Two lower areas were water collects will be avoided per the park manager's request. One is below where the 2nd set of barricades is and one after the off camber berm. In addition, there will be homemade soups and breads in the heated pool house as well as hot showers after the race, so bring a towel. UW Whitewater Cyclocross With a new location and a course that featured a steep climb, techinical downhill chicanes, a run-up and a beach crossing Wisconsin riders were treated to many challenges at the UW Whitewater cyclocross race. Temps were only in the mid-30s to add to the challenge. Thanks to Sarah and the UW Whitewater team for all their work.
MadCross Photos Wisconsin racers take on New Jersey USGP Mark LaLonde (Planet Bike) was 9th on Saturday in a stacked men's elite field at the USGP in New Jersey. Kristin Wentworth (Planet Bike) was 14th and Kaitie Anntoneau (IS Nova) was 18th. Brian Matter (Gear Grinder) was 22nd. Racing continues on Sunday in New Jersey. Viking Cross Even snow flakes and cold temperatures didn't keep cross racers from hitting the grounds of Mandt Park for some great racing. The notable feature of the day was the long beach section followed by twists and turns followed by some more twists and turns. Mandt Park in Stoughton might be flat but that didn't mean this was an easy race. The Wisconsin Singlespeed Championships once again were held at Viking Cross and the 2008 winners are Ron Stawicki (Hayes) and Diane Ostenso (Planet Bike). Thanks to Travis and all the Stoton Velo Club for putting on a fun event on an off weekend in the series.
Results Estabrook Cyclocross Thanks to Jerry and the Hampshire Cycling Club for another excellent race at Estabrook Park in Milwaukee. On a day that alternated between warm and sunny and chilly and windy the racing kept everyone on their toes. The course is flat but that just means racers need to be on the gas the whole time. The race also had two sets of double barriers, one single barrier and a short hill with a log at the bottom.
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Peloton Pix: Kletszch Park Cyclocross With a long run-up followed by an uphill climb but also lots of tight turns and twists Ketsczch Park tested riders running and technical skills. With two sets of barriers of the flats and one at the bottom of the run-up racers needed to stay on their toes. Thanks to Team Polska for bringing Wisconsin another fun day of racing.
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Peloton Pix Photos Washington Park Halloween Cross Costumes were everywhere at Washington Park in Milwaukee for the annual Halloween race. Anticipated cold and rain passed Milwaukee by and so racers and super fans were out in force enjoying the day. Crazy costumes, scary costumes, flames, beer and more added to the day. Thanks to Velo Trocadero for hosting the race and Expo Racing for their Halloween encampment on the hill run-up.
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Bill Meyer Photos Gibbs Lake Cyclocross A band, a trike race and some cyclocross all took place at Gibbs Lake County Park. The course ran the reverse direction from prior years which meant a shorter climb and a fast, twisty downhill. In addition, riders were treated to a log filled climb and a fast entry into the barriers. Thanks to Cory Gwin for stepping up as the Race Director (after Neil moved over to Badger Prairie) and the whole Janesville Velo Club for bringing Wisconsin another great day of cyclocross racing.
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Peloton Pix Photos Badger Prairie Cyclocross It was a beautiful fall day at Badger Prairie County Park for race five in the Planet Bike WCA Cyclocross series. The course featured twists and turns near the park shelter including one section with the option to ride farther or take the shorter route with a dismount. The riders also had to tackle the doubletrack trails with just enough climbing to make the legs ache and the classic Badger Prairie run up which was filled with cowbell ringing fans. Thanks to Neil Swanson and the GT HTFU team for putting on a race where the ability to toughen up was certainly an advantage.
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WCA Cross returns with Badger Prairie and Gibbs Lake races On October 18 and 19 WCA cyclocross racing resumes with a Saturday race at Badger Prairie County Park just outside Madison and a Sunday race at Gibbs Lake County Park not far from Janesville. Saturday's race is expected to include a unique optional re-route. This will allow racers to choice if they want to go a significantly shorter route but will be required to dismount and run over a barrier OR if they have mad handling skills they can take the longer route and try to hold their speed around a fast swooping off camber corner. Badger Prairie map. Sunday's race at Gibbs Lake will feature a tricycle race with the chance to win a Schwinn cross bike, a live band, $1,000 in product awards, and sweet trophies made by local crosser Scott Shapiro. Wisconsin Riders in Ohio Several Wisconsin riders headed to Ohio for the three day festival of cyclocross. DAY THREE - Kristin Wentworth (Planet Bike) rides to a strong 8th place in this UCI C1 event. Marko LaLonde (Planet Bike) takes 10th and Brian Matter (Gear Grinder) 11th. DAY TWO - Kristin Wentworth (Planet Bike) grabs another 7th, Marko LaLonde (Planet Bike) finishes 6th and Brian Matter (Gear Grinder) overcomes crashes around him and mechanicals to get 15th. DAY ONE - On day one they came out with strong finishes. In the women's race Kristin Wentworth (Planet Bike) took 7th in the Elite Women's race. Marko LaLonde (Planet Bike) took 7th and Brian Matter (Gear Grinder) took 8th in the Elite Men's race. Illinois riders also had strong rides with Devon Haskell (Pony Shop) riding to 5th in the Women's race. Ben Popper (HRS/Rock Lobster) took 23rd. Day Three Reports Day Two Reports
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Reports WCA Cross racing continues at Cam-Rock and Lapham Peak Saturday's racing at Cam-Rock County Park was a sunny, beautiful fall day with over 220 racers coming out to contest this classic cyclocross race. Thanks to Paul Roltgen and the Brazen Dropouts for once again overseeing this classic Wisconsin race. Sunday's racing was a "Belgian" kind of day with lots of rain and mud greeting racers at Lapham Peak State Park. Thanks to Chris Setter for ordering up the mud for everyone to slip and slide around in. MadCross was unable to provide much coverage of the races so please email links to your photos or videos!
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30+ and Cat 1/2 Men only Jonathan Page Planet Bike Cup Press
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Wisconsin UCI Racing Day Two: Page and Elliott again Page, Elliott takes opening day in Wisconsin UCI Cyclocross Weekend At Jonathan Pages Planet Bike Cup the elite men’s race was won by no other than Jonathan Page himself. The race turned into a one-man show after Jonathan Baker (Vitamin Cottage) sliced open his ankle forcing him out of the race and Todd Wells (GT) had to make two stops in the pit and chase back from deep in the field. Michael Mueller also riding for Planet Bike took second. Bjorn Selander (Ridley) and Troy Wells (Clif Bar) battled all race but Selander held on for 3rd. Todd Wells (GT) fought back throughout the race working his way through the large field to grab 5th place. The women’s field at Jonathan Page’s Planet Bike Cup was filled with most of the Midwest’s top cyclocross racers but Canadian Natasha Elliott (EMD Serono/Stevens) was carving the turns and accelerating up the climbs and rode away for the victory. Sarah Kerlin (HRS/Rock Lobster) finished second. Illinois’Devon Haskell (Pony Shop) was the top Midwestern finisher but 17-18 National Champion Anna Young (Planet Bike) was just seconds behind. Kathy Sherwin (Velo Bella-Kona) rounded out the top 5. Racing continues on Sunday at Angell Park with Day Two of Jonathan Page’s Planet Bike Cup. MORE Cross Vegas Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) took 4th at crazy Cross Vegas. Chicago's Ben Popper (HRS/Rock Lobster) had some fun at Vegas as well as documented on VeloNews. Results are online. Jonathan Page doubles up in Michigan; Matter takes third Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) grabbed his second UCI cyclocross victory at Michigan's Double Cross race on Sunday. Swiss rider Michael Mueller had to once again settle for second with Brian Matter (Gear Grinder) rounding out the top 3. Another Swiss rider, Guillaume Dessibourg, took fourth and Canadian Mike Garrigan rounded out the podium. Jonathan Page wins Saturday's Double Cross UCI race in Michigan; Marko Lalonde 4th
Jonathan Page wins the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival For Jonathon Page (Planet Bike/Ridley), the 2008 Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival was only the second ride on his new mountain bike, but he made the most of it. The 2006 World Cyclocross silver medalist bridged across to Jeff Hall (Salsa) with eight miles to go and then powered away from Hall on the last climb to win the Chequamegon 40 by eight seconds. T.J. Woodruff (BMC) rolled in 40 seconds behind Page for third place. Jonathan Page clinic kicks off Wisconsin cross season
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2008 WI Cyclocross Season VideoWMV (Small), MP4 (Medium, Large) WCA Cyclocross Banquet to be held Friday, December 5Theannual WCA Planet Bike Cyclocross Series Banquet will be held Friday, December 5 at the Johnson Creek Community Center located at 417 Union Street. The banquet will begin at 6:30pm. Please mark your calendar now so you don't miss out on the fun of reliving the highlights of this year's cross season! The evening will include a Pasquals taco buffet, drinks, dessert and season awards. RSVP is required so do it now!!! You can mail your RSVP form to Renee Callaway or give it to her at one of the upcoming races. Flyer and RSVP Form.Viking Cross Returns to Stoughton on November 9 Last year's inaugural Viking Cross was such a huge success that it will return again in 2008. Held at Mandt Park in Stoughton this race featured Wisconsin's only beach ride/run. Although the terrain is flat this is not a blazing fast course with its numerous twists and turns and, oh yeah, the aforementioned beach. This race is not part of the Planet Bike WCA Cyclocross Series but it's worth the trip to Stoughton. Flyer Expo Racing to host costume contest at Washington Park cyclocross
Cyclocross How To VideosCyclocross how to videos from Mickey Denoncourt of Spooky Bikes added to our Cyclocross 101 page. Dozens of videos about racing basics, bike & gear, racing techniques, race course tips. (added 10/14/2008) Capitol Velo Club dominates Prairie Cross With temperatures at 80 degrees and the sun beating down it was a hot day for Prairie du Chien's inaugral cross race sponsored by the Prairie Pedaler. The course at La Riviere Park started with a fast roll out on a gravel road that lead to the mostly grass course. The first major challenge was a tight turn to a sandy climb. A little respite was had after that was a fast section with fast turns where a confident rider could let off the brakes and fly. A few more climbs lead you up to the top of the course to some tight chicanes where the local fans were out cheering. Then downhill towards the tough run up. A long power sucking grass section lead to a double barrier at the base of a long, hard uphill run-up. Once at the top it was around a tight hairpin turn and down a sandy section and back into another grass section. Around a turn and through a wide open bumpy field. Then another steep little climb in the blazing sun before entering a twisty turny section through the trees before you hit the finish area. In the Elite Women's race Capitol Velo Club riders, Renee Callaway and Michele Ericsson, took control of the elite women's race from the start. Callaway took the lead early but Ericsson was on her wheel for most of the first lap and second lap and they were virtually side by side at times. On the second time up the run-up Callaway was able to put some distance into Ericsson which she held through the 45 minute race to take the win with Ericsson, fresh off a Saturday adventure race, just behind for 2nd. In the men's race Viroqua promoter Chris Newlin used his familiarity with the course to his advantage to establish a gap partway through the race which he held to take the win. In second place David Bell (Chainsmokers) overcame a bad start that saw him sitting at the back of the pack to hold on for second. John Ericsson (Brazen Dropouts) rounded out the top three. Viroqua and Prairie du Chien to have weekend cyclocross on Oct 11/12 Prairie du Chien, WI only 2 hours from Madison will be hosting a cyclocross race on Sunday, October 12. The race will take place at La Riviere Park. Viroqua, also only 2 hours from Madison, will be hosting a weekend cyclocross race on Saturday, October 11. With low entry fees ($5 or less!) this could be a great opportunity to see what's happening in these new hotbeds of Wisconsin cross.
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Viroqua Cross kicks off Monday night racingRacing kicked off in Viroqua on Monday night and continues through October 27 at the Viroqua Elementary.Find out more online at the Viroqua webpage.
Velonews Cyclocross Skills VideosCyclocross skills videos from Velonews added to our Cyclocross 101 page. Brandon Dwight gives tips on common mistakes, starts, etiquette and equipment. Monique Ryan to lead High Octane Fuel for Cyclocross Presentation in Chicago (Chicago, Illinois – September 17, 2008) The Chicago Cyclocross Cup is proud to announce that Monique Ryan, MS, RD, LDN will be leading a presentation on fueling for the cyclocross racing on Tuesday, October 7 in Chicago. Advance registration is required. Read More
Miss-n-Out at Estabrook Miss-n_out racing will be happening on Tuesdays at Estabrook Park. Cost is $5 and the entry fee goes to payout to the top riders. Racing fun is at 6pm.
Prairie du Chien to host cross race on October 11
The Prairie Peddler bike
shop will be hosting a cyclocross race
on October 12, an open weekend on the WCA
schedule no less! This race is affiliated
with the
Viroqua Cross Series and will count as
double points for the Viroqua Cross racers.
It'll be held at La Riviere City park, and the
course should prove to be fast. Surface is
mostly grass, with some sand and a touch of
gravel.
Registration opens Sept 15 for Cyclocross Nationals in Kansas City According to the website, registration for the 2007 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships in Kansas City’s Tiffany Springs Park opens Monday, Sept. 15 at midnight CST. Racing takes place December 11-14. The website reports that for age group classes that start order will go first to the reigning national champion and then drawn by lots based on registration order. The best way to get a good start position is to register early. Also, the race has changed locations in Kansas City and will now by at the Tiffany Springs Park in Kansas City, MO.
Registration opens for the 2008 Carousel Volkswagen
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Despite
mechanicals that forced bike changes Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) had a
substantial lead to take his first cyclocross victory of the season.
Early in the race his seat broke off and he made a bike change.
However, the handlebar on that bike twisted and he made another bike
swap. In 2nd place was Swiss rider Michael Mueller who also had to
make bike changes after flatting during the race. Marko Lalonde
(Planet Bike) took 4th place. Check
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45 crossers turned out on Labor Day weekend to learn the secrets to
cyclocross success. Jonathan Page as well as Jesse LaLonde,
Kristin Wentworth, Anna Young and Bob Downs were on hand to help riders
refine their cyclocross skills. The participants practiced their
mounts, dismounts, bike carrying and cornering skills. In
addition, riders had the chance to do a little "bike bumping" game and
to see who would be the last one riding. Although the Planet Bike
team may have some of the best known riders no one took it easy on them!
The day ended with a cookout so everyone could hang out and talk about
cross with like-minded folks. 
Expo
Racing will be hanging out at the run-up and they
plan to award at least 20 deep with prizes for best
costumes. They will also have candy, hot cider and
PBR. The
