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Late Season Colorado Cyclocross Fun - On The Cross
Looking for some fun and/or competition this weekend? If you’ve ever wanted to give cyclocross a try but are still hesitant due to intimidation, lack of experience, fitness, or the fact that you’re only four years old, then On The Cross is for you! The annual “On The Cross” at Chatfield brings a nice competition for experienced racers, and will also feature some of those fun categories that lend themselves so well to cyclocross, including contests like bunny hop, bike limbo, kids race, and what I predict to be a sweeping trend, the “Huffy toss” (see video)!
“Bowl of Death” Taunts Colorado Cyclocross Riders
Last weekend capped Boulder Racing’s cyclocross series with a technically challenging course at the Louisville Rec Center. Affectionately called “The Bowl of Death”, the course lured some of Colorado’s top riders to come out and test their mettle. The course features some tight turns, lots of elevation changes, and bumpy terrain. While Mother Nature has kept the CX courses mostly dry this season, that didn’t prevent all casualties, namely in men’s Cat 3. At least one rider was sent to the hospital after a spectacular crash involving multiple riders, but aside from that it was a great day for cyclocross. There’s a great descriptive write up in this post from the Chipotle-Titus Mountain Bike Team blog. A trend in cyclocross that seems to continue growing is the inclusion of open, “fun” categories, such as a cruiser category. This race featured the rare chance for the rug rats to get a taste of cyclocross.
The season’s winding down, but we still have Mammoth Cross at Fossil Trace, Supercross in Colorado Springs, and the annual “On The Cross” at Chatfield to go. Check out the race calendar for more details on these.
Cyclocross Underway in Colorado Cycling Season
Cyclocross season is upon us, and races are still being added to the RacingColorado.com cycling calendar.
If you’re not familiar with this exciting sport, it’s a super-fun way to continue your racing season into the Fall, and early winter, and part of what makes cycling in Colorado so fun. This is an off-road criterium style race, complete with barriers and dismounts. It’s a sport that truly embraces the unpredictable Colorado weather, and welcomes newbies. You’ll generally need an ACA or USCA license, but you can always get a one-day license inexpensively. If you don’t have a ‘cross bike, not to worry. You can ride your mountain bike if you like - that’s not too unusual, especially in the lower divisions. It’s also a fantastic spectator sport, so go check out a race to see what the excitement’s all about. I found this video of last year’s State Champs Pro Division on the website of On The Cross, who is hosting this years Junior Championships.
