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Vimeo Video
I just found this video on Vimeo after typing in Cyclo X, sick! http://vimeo.com/19044387
Love it!
A Couple of Points
1. Great course on Saturday. Most technical racing at the Rez this year which is exactly what we need more of. I well on dry, grassy courses like State, but the videos of the European races make me want mud, snow, and sand.
2. What better things are people doing than racing in January? Basically the other options were going for a road ride in the wind, muddy mtn bike riding, riding inside on the trainer, sitting on your butt all day, or racing the Gov Cup at Devil's Thumb. Besides the ski race, there will be plenty of oppurtunities to do the other things until April (especially riding in the wind).
3. Someone on this thread or the race thread complained about racing in Wisconsin in January. Really cold racing is better/safer than racing in freezing rain.
4. I'm just sad that there isn't anymore cross races until Septmeber.
More
April 3rd, 2011 - http://cultcross2008.blogspot.com/
Numbers and the course
First, I'd like to compliment the organizers on a great race. Well designed to be a little punishing but with a couple sections of flow.
I am not "good" at cross. I am not even "okay" at cross. So, I guess even in top physical form the courses beat the crap out of me. After the race on Saturday two friends talked about how this was a hard course and they couldn't dial it in.
I felt just the opposite. The time off between the last race in Lyons and this one was a great time to step away. Maybe the riders weren't as fast and the technique not as polished, but it looks like everyone had a good time.
I couldn't agree more. The
I couldn't agree more. The course was fun, tough, and flowed great. Really my favorite out of the 4 res races I've done. Kudos to Without Limits for keeping the season alive and not bailing, looking forward to more events from these guys.
Cyclo X Refrigerated
I thought the course was great. Great mix of sand and fast, twisty, singletrack. Good amount of run-ups and dismounts too. Probably my favorite at the Rez so far. I enjoyed doing one last cross race in Jan. took a break after states and was refreshed to race again. Was suprised such low numbers for a cross cup race?
Nice race! My first thoughts
Nice race! My first thoughts were screw this 1/3 of the course was in the sand. I thought it was a runners course. BUT, most of it was next to shore or in areas that were not too deep. It was all ridable. Ended up being not so much running or sand riding skills but a power course. Good job guys. Only issue I had, "listen up promoters", starts with gravel are bad ideas.
Awesome Course!
Way to go Without Limits for keeping the season alive and coming up with one of the best Rez courses in years! They probably took a loss with the low numbers, but true to form they had some kick ass award swag and delivered a great low key event. When everyones scrapping for September dates in 2011 let's remember the guys who didn't cancel and came through in the January winds.
Best Res course ever! Well
Best Res course ever! Well done.
Great course!
Really good course -used a few elements from previous races and added lots of interest over on the east side. Plenty of sand to make it fun and incredibly draining, especially for those of us who haven't trained much in the last month. Sorry to see so many people didn't make it out - it was worth the money and time. Everybody who was amped for January racing back in the fall really needs to turn out and support the promoters who make the races happen for us.
Not suprised on low numbers...
The reality is that the season is over for most racers after State Champs in early December. A few do Nationals in mid-December. Then after that it is lights out.
It will be interesting to see how much moving Nationals to the beginning of January, right after Holiday vacations, will hurt numbers. Plus that fact this it is frigid in Madison in January. Really bad move by USAC...
Believe it or not, but there
Believe it or not, but there are actually quite a few that are targeting worlds and being able to actually race and compete before worlds without having to "go over the pond" makes a huge difference. CX isn't just a backyard sport, it is actually an international sport that has a schedule not dictated by the US. By moving nationals to Jan, it makes much more sense from a schedule standpoint. I somewhat agree on the questioning of having it in Madison; however CX isn't a fair weather rider's sport either. Seeing the past several years worth of world cup CX races, I really doubt that Madison will be a standout weather wise.
I personally hope that State champs are moved at least to mid Dec as well.
Echo
I Echo the same thoughts about poor choice of location if USAC plans to move it into January. It's gotta at least have the chance to be something other than frigid and ice. I was in WI 2 years ago at Christmas and there was 3'+ of snow on the ground. Talk about limited passing ability even if you were able to mash down a track. Would think CA, OR, SW or SE USA would be a reasonable location if they are dead set on January for Natz.
Peace Out