cyclocross
Check out this video from the 2011 Cross Crusade in Hillsboro, Ore. It’s a pretty neat glimpse at what a cyclocross race looks like from a point-of-view we don’t really get to see: the back of a racer’s bicycle.… Read the rest
With an homage to badasses from the past, the third annual Clydesdale Cyclocross Champions of the Universe will be knighted on October 29th in Bend, Ore. The minimum weight for men is 200 pounds and 160 for the ladies, but in a large caveat all gladiators will be weighed before… Read the rest
Thanks to Cascade Cross for giving me the idea for the theme of today’s roundup of pain.
From @cascadecross: (Don’t worry, Joey’s OK.)
From Frank: (The video editing is a bit much, don’t you think?)
From Red: (Not quite.)
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This week’s Friday Photo winner is Luke Wyma, who submitted this shot of the aftermath of a mud-soaked race that came as a result of a few too many showers. Here’s what Luke had to say about his shot:
An hour before race start, the director had to call it. … Read the rest
Mud, muck and mayhem are just some of the things a cyclocross racer has to love. Of course, they also have to, at the very least, be prepared for wipeouts. These, they may not love as much, but they come with the territory. So don’t feel bad laughing as you… Read the rest
I have to admit, being the “Dirt Roadie” that I am, that I have done this before. Thanks to the Crew over at Yakima for this Vid.… Read the rest
Local trails ala cx from Andy Wardman on Vimeo.
This vid demonstrates the art of cyclocross and singletrack trail riding. It’s awesome, to say the least. And although on the Velo Club Moulin site, the rider, Andy Wardman (who’s a mtb Trail Ranger by day and a cx nerd the… Read the rest
This, the final race in the much ballyhooed Cross Crusade series, took place near Estacada, Oregon at Barton Park. Once again the weather gods smiled on our little cross races by providing rain all week, for ample supply of mud, then letting up with sun breaks for race day. Perfect… Read the rest
Lack of Chamois pad + Fishnets + Mud + Gold Lamé Bodysuit = Seriously uncomfortable single speed racing.
Luckily, Beer + Tequila + Strippers + Thunderdome = Complete and utter invincibility.
I’d tell you what happened at SSCXWC last Sunday, but honestly? I have no idea. You’re just going to… Read the rest
Omygod! It’s alivvvvvvvve!
No jibber jabber from the peanut gallery this time, just click it and enjoy.
(If we get one more tardy slip we’re gonna have to go do detention, huh? We’ll try to avoid that.)… Read the rest
Whew! Sorry for the delay, folks – we meant to have this ready for you yesterday but we were a little overwhelmed by the amount of sheer awesomeness that all the racers at Rainier provided last Sunday.
We’ve got it together now and hereby present to you episode number two… Read the rest
How to make a near-perfect Cross Crusade kickoff?
One part Alpenrose Dairy, two parts bumpy-ass meadow, one part Barry Wicks+Ryan Trebon. Sprinkle a little stuffed clydesdale, add a dash of cowbell, throw in some hot boys and girls in skinsuits and mix well.
All that was missing was rain, mud,… Read the rest
Mud and Carnage, let the races begin. Cyclocross season starts in few weeks. I’m excited for our Wend Ambassador, Heidi Swift, to get muddy. And this year, since both Heidi and our intrepid videographer Eric are both cyclocross racers, Wend will be doing weekly video webisode reports from the Cross… Read the rest
Not to overglamorize our efforts or anything, but we think we know how to throw a really good party. What’s the recipe? Free beer + music + animal costumes + children’s bikes + hay bales.
Last Saturday we threw a benefit minibike race for Defenders of Wildlife, and that’s the… Read the rest
