2009 Cyclocross Season Almost Here
The days are getting shorter. Although the days are still warm, the nights are getting crisper. This is a sure sign that cyclocross season is just around the corner.
Fort those that aren't familiar with it, cyclocross is a from of bike racing that takes place during the fall and winter. The race courses can be a mix of dirt and pavement. It's also common for there to be plenty of mud. Traditionally there have been barriers where riders dismount and run. Over the last couple years, the barriers have started going away.
The bikes look similar to road bikes but have more clearance for the tires. This allows for wider tires and also keeps the mud from jamming up as bad.
Cyclocross in Colorado is kicking off here in Colorado Springs on September 12th at Bear Creek Park. This is 1 of 2 cyclocross races that Pikes Peak Velo is putting on this year. The race flyer has the details.
Below is the 2009 Colorado cyclocross schedule. Check the American Cycling Association site for changes.
| Pikes Peak SuperCross #1 | Sept. 12 | Colorado Springs |
| VeloCross | Sept 13 | Boulder |
| Green Mountain Sports Cross | Sept 19 | Golden |
| Brecktobercross | Sept 20 | Breckenridge |
| Boulder CX Series #1 | Sept 26 | Boulder |
| Cross at the River | Sept 27 | Buena Vista |
| Frisco Cyclocross | Oct 3 | Frisco |
| Frisco Cyclocross | Oct 4 | Frisco |
| Colorado Veldrijden Crusade (Carbon Cross Epic Ride) | Oct 10 | Littleton |
| Boulder CX Series #2 | Oct 11 | Boulder |
| Valmont Bike Park Ground Breaking Cross | Oct 17 | Boulder |
| RRV Cross Series | Oct 18 | Lakewood |
| Castle Cross | Oct 24 | Castle Rock |
| Boulder CX Series #3 | Oct 25 | Boulder |
| Blue Sky Velo Cup | Oct 31 | Longmont |
| Boulder Cup | Nov 1 | Boulder |
| Rocky Mounts CX | Nov 7 | |
| Alpha Cross #1 | Nov 8 | |
| Colorado Veldrijden Crusade | Nov 14 | |
| Boulder CX Series #4 | Nov 15 | |
| Pikes Peak SuperCross #2 | Nov 21 | Colorado Springs |
| Green Mountain Sports Cross | Nov 22 | |
| Alpha Cross #2 | Nov 28 | |
| RRV Cross Series | Nov 29 | |
| Colorado Veldrijden Crusade Colorado CX Championships | Dec 5 |
Related Links
- Pikes Peak Velo cyclocross photos Sept 12, 2009
- Pikes Peak Velo cyclocross photos Sept 13, 2008
- Pikes Peak Velo cyclocross photos Nov 22, 2008
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Labels: Colorado, cycling, cyclocross, Pikes Peak Velo
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3 Comments:
Thanks for the list of events Ultra Rob!
Is that "Castle Cross" in castle rock by any chance? I couldn't find any additional information on the ACA web site.
BMCmarco, yes, Castle Cross is in Castle Rock. I now have it linked to the ACA flyer.
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