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One of the first alleycats I raced in was Monster Track. At the time, it was one of the most exhilarating experiences I have had. It’s crazy to think that this race is in its 14th year and has influenced alleycats the world over. Check out the details for Monster Track 14 at the Facebook page and pick up one of these Cinelli shirts exclusively at the race.
Colorado seems to be the place to be for alleycats this year. Here’s a video recap from the Boneshaker Winter Alleycat. Don’t miss out on the next race from Denver Chain Chase!
Future races:
King of Colfax – February 24
Team Alleycat – April 6
Velo Smash 2: Full Moon Time Trials – May 25
Mile High Criterium – June 22
Friday Night Fury – August 30
I have no idea what Joseph did with this one but I see some CBNC in there.
Here’s a teaser for the upcoming King of Colfax race in Denver.
I’ve yet to make it out to the Stuporbowl and once again, I’ll have to say “next time”. You guys have fun!
“Cross racing is deceptively painful and surprisingly fun.” This sentence best sums up what cyclocross is and at the 2013 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships, the conditions were both painful and fun. The following Guest Gallery was compiled by photographers Dave Schlabowske, Peter DiAntoni, Darren Hauck and Jeffrey Phelps for a forthcoming project book on the ‘cross nats. See the full description below.
Many thanks to Peter from COG for setting this up!
I really would like to make it out to this event. Fixed Days Berlin is coming! Plan accordingly. Keep in touch via the Fixed Days Berlin Facebook.
Photos by Brian Vernor
No one shoots cross quite like Brian Vernor and here’s why. These four photos all show tricks of the trade that professional cyclists used this past weekend at the 2013 USA Cycling Cyclocross Nationals. From driving sheet metal screws into their shows, glueing sand on tires, extra low PSI and even, good old fashioned fire to keep warm, these photos capture the conditions of the race, without even showing the course. Loving this!
See the rest at Bicycling.
The more I read about the Almanzo 100, the more I really want to ride in it (fuck it, we’re doing the Royal 162). I’ll be sending out my information this week and I suggest you do the same. Jeff Frane, Kyle and Ty, I’m looking at you!
Check out more photos here, the video here and get pumped.
David Trimble’s Red Hook Crit is undergoing some slight changes. For 2013, there will be a new qualifying format in place. Check out the new rules below.
Last weekend was the Texas Cyclocross State Championships in Fredericksburg, Texas. Unlike the last cross races I’ve shot, it was bright and sunny outside, so I decided to shoot with my new Leica M7 and Hasselblad, rather than the 5D. I’m digging a lot of these, check them out yourself!
Last weekend was the Texas State Cyclocross Championships. I headed out with my Hasselblad and my Leica to shoot some photos. While I’m in the midst of scanning everything, here’s a shot of Chris Lee, post-wreck. His bars got clipped, on a fast downhill section, sending them sideways and Chris, over the bars onto his chest. He sat there, catching his breath and moments later, his tube exploded from the popped bead. Luckily, the dude is ok.
More photos to come.
A few months back, some friends decided to start up a cycling club called Beat the Clock Cycling. It was started by Jon, the owner of Beat the Clock Messengers. The idea was to create a club that would throw local events, with one thing in mind: fun. Group rides, parties, goof-off races and everything in between.
So far, it’s pretty low-key but on New Years Day, a couple dozen people got together for a little impromptu Alley Cross race on the East Side of Austin. I slept in and missed the actual race, but took my Hasselblad out for a quick roll of film at the finish. Check it out in the Gallery!
For many of you, cross season is now over and for other’s, there’s maybe one or two events before Louisville. I just wanted to say congrats to all my friends who had stellar performances this year. The Mudfoot team really kicked ass in SoCal and I can only wish them the best of luck next season. Here’s to getting off on the right foot.
This just in from the Red Hook Crit:
“The Red Hook Criterium is proud to announce the introduction of a cohesive championship series which will take place over four rounds. Points will be accumulated throughout the season to award the first Red Hook Criterium World Champion. The first round will take place on March 30th in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Additional race dates, venues, and cities will be announced shortly.
In addition we will be introducing a new qualifying format, a constructors/team cup, and an expanded prize list. We are also increasing our focus on the 5k running race with a two race series, the men and women’s fields held separately, and USATF certified courses.”
I always love Duraath‘s projects, especially the track bike videos. Last week, he and Wightset organized a 22km drag race from the heart of Johor Bahru to the center city of Kota Iskandar, Nusajaya.
The 2013 Cycle Messenger World Championship is coming! This year the city of Lausanne, Switzerland will be hosting. Check out more information here! I really wish I could make it out this year.
November and December have been a lot busier than I anticipated. Usually, it’s my time to get back into a daily routine of riding, riding, riding but I found myself traveling more and more these past few weeks. This Recent Roll is a series of snapshots taken in Portland, Austin and Los Angeles during that time. Shot with my Contax G2 and Kodak E100VS. Enjoy.
