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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.  Sunday's racing was a "Belgian" kind of day with lots of rain and mud greeting racers at Lapham Peak State Park. 

MadCross was unable to provide much coverage of the races so please email links to your photos or videos! 

Lapham Peak MadCross photos - 30+ and Cat 1/2 Men only
Lapham Peak photos from TeRonde Photography - Morning Races only
Lapham Peak photos by djonnymac
Cam-Rock photos by djonnymac
Cam-Rock photos by Peloton Pix
Cam-Rock and Lapham Peak Photos by Sheri Ferrell

Jonathan Page Planet Bike Cup Press

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Photos by djonnymac
 Photos by Peloton Pix
Photos by Amy Dykema

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Wisconsin UCI Racing Day Two: Page and Elliott again

Sunday's Jonathan Page Planet Bike Cup elite men's race had a stacked field with Jonathan Page (Planet Bike), Todd Wells (GT), Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale), Bjorn Selander (Ridley) and Troy Wells (Clif Bar) in Wisconsin for the race.  Add to this three Swiss riders, a Canadian and riders from throughout the US and the racing was fast from the start.

Page, Johnson and the Wells brothers quickly got off the front of the field with Swiss rider Michael Muller (Planet Bike) chasing on his own.  Page made three visits to the pits to swap bikes but made his way back to the group each time.  However, when Johnson was forced to go into the pits Page and Todd Wells got a gap and the race turned into a two man show.  The crowd, filled with local Planet Bike and GT employees as well as fans from throughout the Midwest, went crazy as Page and Wells matched each over the barriers and up the run up and through the twisty grass chicanes.  With one lap to go it was any man's race as they headed up the last hill to the finishing straight.  However, in the end Page had just that little bit more and took his second win of the weekend.

In the elite women's race Natasha Elliott (EMD Serono/Stevens) once again dominated the race and took an early lead that no one could challenge.  Just behind her though Sarah Kerlin (HRS/Rock Lobster) was locked in a duel with Junior National Champion Anna Young (Planet Bike).  Going into the last lap Young was on Kerlin's wheel and made a pass on the run-up.  However, the experienced Kerlin bided her time and on the climb to the finish surged ahead to hold on to second place with Young just behind in third.
RESULTS

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

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 Jonathan's website or Marko's website for all the info.  MORE

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

Over 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. 

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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Viking Cross Returns to Stoughton

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 will take place in early November on the weekend with no WCA race.  Stay tuned for more information.

Viroqua Cross kicks off Monday night racing

Racing 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 Videos

Cyclocross 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 Jingle Cross Rock
Registration is now open on-line for the 2008 Carousel Volkswagen Jingle Cross Rock scheduled for Saturday, November 29th (Rock 1) and Sunday, November 30th (Rock 2) in Iowa City, Iowa. Over $20,000 in cash, merchandise, and swag prizes will be up for grabs. Registration information, race schedules and hotel information can be found at www.JingleCrossRock.com.

Ben Turner of Cycle-Smart to lead Cyclocross Clinic in Chicago

Chicago Cyclocross Cup is proud to present the first annual cyclocross clinic on Saturday, September 13 at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). The clinic will be lead by Coach Ben Turner of Cycle-Smart. Ben who will be teaching the techniques and strategies needed for a successful cyclocross season. Ben is the current manager of CLIF BAR Development Cyclo-Cross Team, the top under-25 development cycling program in the country.

The schedule will be as follows:
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Beginner New crosser/less than 1 year
experience)
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Advanced/1 or more years of cross racing)

On-line registration is open at www.sportsbaseonline.com. Further information about the clinic and series can be found by visiting www.chicrosscup.com

Jonathan Page to race 2008 KTR DoubleCross in Michigan

Tailwind Enterprises and Kinetic Systems Bicycles will again be hosting Michigan's only UCI Cyclo-cross event, and have also confirmed that Jonathan Page will be attending this years event. Jonathan won both days of racing at last years event and has chose to come back to give it another go because of the fantastic venue.

This years racing will be held September 20 & 21 at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg, MI. This is arguably the best venue for spectators in the country, with plenty of parking and great announcing, 'Cross fans can enjoy themselves on or off the bike. The folks at Kinetic Systems will be hosting a post race party / Q & A session with Jonathan Page and some of the other top professionals that will be racing.

Questions regarding host housing, entry fees, directions, or anything else can be addressed to Jeff at Kinetic Systems (248)625-7000 or visit Tailwind Enterprises .
 

 

 

 

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