Cyclocross 2014

[vvill]

So, if you’re interested in spectating or participating in a cyclocross race, the season has begun!

There’s a conveniently expanded list of dates compiled here:
http://teambikenetic.wordpress.com/

which includes events from the two main series of races in this area:

Super 8 CX http://www.super8cx.org/
Sportif Cross Cup http://www.sportifcrosscup.com/

as well as more endurance-oriented events like Iron Cross (this Sunday), and after the season there’s also Monster Cross (Feb 22, 2015).

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[GuyContinental]

@vvill 96087 wrote:

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There’s also an unofficial CX practice group that meets at Gravelly Pt, right now it is 6pm or so on Thursday (also a smaller Tuesday group I think)

Not as fun as actually doing a CX race, since there’s no tape, but it’s a good race simulation when they have this many strong riders, and the course is reasonably representative of what you may encounter:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttUebck4juw

Are we going to start up morning CX club again?

[hozn]

@GuyContinental 96233 wrote:

Are we going to start up morning CX club again?

I would do that sometime, sure. Especially if it was in the 6:00am/6:30am timeframe.

Alternatively/additionally, if anyone wants to ride their CX bikes through Lake Fairfax in the AM, I am always game — assuming trails are dry enough to avoid damage (which they may not be just now). I typically enter at Tamrack around 6:45-7am and exit at the ice rink around 7:30-45, depending on pace. Could also meet at ice rink and ride the other way (which is arguably the better way to ride, just less “on the way” for me). It’s rideable on 32mm tires, but a little more carefree on the 38/42 setup I’m running now.

[Harry Meatmotor]

Hyattsville results are up:

http://www.crossresults.com/race/4279

[Tim Kelley]

@Harry Meatmotor 96681 wrote:

Hyattsville results are up:

http://www.crossresults.com/race/4279

Found me!

http://www.nofilmphotography.net/hyattsville_45_2014/h3badc923#h3badc923 #PainFace

[rcannon100]

@Tim Kelley 96684 wrote:

Found me!

http://www.nofilmphotography.net/hyattsville_45_2014/h3badc923#h3badc923 #PainFace

[Tim Kelley]

“photo unavailable”

[rcannon100]

@Tim Kelley 96689 wrote:

“photo unavailable”

??????? Did you break the Internet??

Look here: Photos from today’s Hyattsville CX first few races

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Hand full of pics of Dave K in the lot as well.

[vvill]

@GuyContinental 96233 wrote:

Are we going to start up morning CX club again?

I was talking to Cyndi about it this morning! Especially since the post-work time slot is tougher to do now. We were thinking of doing Bluemont sometime since it’s more conveniently located than Gravelly Pt, but neither of us know the course.

[rcannon100]

The Kid does. You just go up and down the hill to the old farm house.

[vvill]

@rcannon100 96724 wrote:

The Kid does. You just go up and down the hill to the old farm house.

I don’t think I’ve ridden the regular Bluemont trail more than twice, ever, so yeah… no idea!

[hozn]

@vvill 96723 wrote:

I was talking to Cyndi about it this morning! Especially since the post-work time slot is tougher to do now. We were thinking of doing Bluemont sometime since it’s more conveniently located than Gravelly Pt, but neither of us know the course.

I would definitely be in for this — assuming early enough. I’ve ridden that trail exactly twice too — that night ride around Halloween last year (probably same time as vvill).

[Tim Kelley]

Linky link: http://www.strava.com/segments/2461921

[MattAune]

The problem with bluemont is that there are multiple trail crossings. There is a great run up though.

[KayakCyndi]

@MattAune 96796 wrote:

The problem with bluemont is that there are multiple trail crossings. There is a great run up though.

So Matt and Hozn can we arm twist you into leading us through the course one morning early next week if the forecast deluge turns out being a false alarm?

[hozn]

Maybe Matt can lead? I will refresh my memory from the link Tim posted, though, and am happy to try to pick through it. Otherwise, yeah! Though looking at the forecast, seems like late week.

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