Category Archives: cyclocross

Saratoga Spa:CX

Posted on October 25, 2012 by aa

I’m finally getting around to my latest race update, the Saratoga Spa:CX cyclocross race. This was also the New York State Cyclocross Championships for most categories. Spa:CX is held at the Saratoga Race Course “lowlands”. This is the area on … Continue reading →

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Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix

Posted on October 16, 2012 by aa

My favorite ‘cross race has come and gone. This was the two day Uncle Sam Cyclocross Gran Prix. Two days of racing on a challenging and fun course in Troy, NY’s Prospect Park. The event is part of the NYCROSS.com … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Cyclocross

Posted on September 23, 2012 by aa

Note to self: Don’t do a cyclocross race after three days in Vegas. Today was the inaugural Adirondack Cyclocross race held in Johnstown, NY, It was put on by the Adirondack Velo Club, a club in the Fulton/Montgomery counties area of NY. … Continue reading →

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2012 CrossVegas Video

Posted on September 22, 2012 by aa

Here is a very good video showing the great night of racing at the 2012 CrossVegas. The soundtrack is “Elvis” singing Viva Crossvegas.

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Kirkland Cyclocross: The season is under way

Posted on September 17, 2012 by aa

My first weekend for the 2012 cyclocross season is in the books. Racing on both Saturday and Sunday was a great way to just jump right into the season. Okay, so I have been training for it, and I did … Continue reading →

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Make Your own PVC Cyclocross Barriers

Posted on September 8, 2012 by aa

Ok, it’s that time of year again. With cyclocross season here, I wanted to share, again, how I made my own cyclocross barriers. They are quick, easy and cheap to make and very portable. So here is a re-post from … Continue reading →

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USA Cycling to roll out USA Cycling Pro Cyclo-cross calendar

Posted on September 6, 2012 by aa

The United States will host the most cyclo-cross races in the world during the 2012-13 season. The events inscripted by the UCI will be part of the 2012-13 USA Cycling Professional Cyclo-cross Calendar (USACPCXC). In the 2011-12 season, Jeremy Powers (Easthampton, Mass./Team Rapha-Focus), Laura … Continue reading →

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Motobecane Fantom CX: Entry Level Cyclocross Bike

Posted on September 1, 2012 by aa

I might be a little partial to this bike. You see, this was the bike that started cyclocross for me…and I am still riding the frame. Over the last few years I have added many upgrades, but the frame is … Continue reading →

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FREE Cyclocross Clinic: Saratoga Springs

Posted on August 29, 2012 by aa

Saturday, September 8th 9:30AM-11:30AM: Cyclocross Race Clinic. Spa State Park (Golf Parking Lot) Saratoga Springs, NY Join PRO MTB Racer Aleksandra Mooradian and SPA CX Co-Organizer John Onderdonk will demonstrate how to quickly mount and dismount the bike, practice jumping … Continue reading →

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Going to CrossVegas!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by aa

I’m going to CrossVegas! Ok, not to race, but going to see what I think is the coolest cyclocross race you’ll find. CrossVegas is the biggest cyclocross race in America.  The night-time race takes place in September each year at the … Continue reading →

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