season perspective
Well, the season has turned a corner of sorts. The number of races in the Northwest in each of the remaining weekends is quickly dwindling. Some series have already wrapped it up for the season (why Cross Crusade, WHY???) and others only have a few races remaining.
With the weather turning particularly nasty (read: great ‘cross weather) in the last week or two, it beckons the question: Why does ‘cross season end so early in the northwest (and the entire US for that matter) when compared to Europe where they race strong through December and January and wrap up their season in late January/early February? Things may change if the USCF conforms to UCI guidelines and hosts our national championships more in-line with the countries of Europe. Given the rapid growth and popularity of ‘cross on this side of the pond, most series could either start later in the fall and/or add additional races to extend their series into late December or early January. There are some successful series that are held after our US nationals but they are mainly held in more temperate climates (i.e. North Carolina, Florida and California.) Nationals are being held a week later this year than compared to past years, December 15-17, in Providence, RI, yet that is still several weeks early compared to Europe which contests their national championships during the first weekend of January.
Here’s hoping to a longer ‘cross season. Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? We think not.
Comment or criticisms? Hit us with your thoughts at maddog202020@gmail.com.
With the weather turning particularly nasty (read: great ‘cross weather) in the last week or two, it beckons the question: Why does ‘cross season end so early in the northwest (and the entire US for that matter) when compared to Europe where they race strong through December and January and wrap up their season in late January/early February? Things may change if the USCF conforms to UCI guidelines and hosts our national championships more in-line with the countries of Europe. Given the rapid growth and popularity of ‘cross on this side of the pond, most series could either start later in the fall and/or add additional races to extend their series into late December or early January. There are some successful series that are held after our US nationals but they are mainly held in more temperate climates (i.e. North Carolina, Florida and California.) Nationals are being held a week later this year than compared to past years, December 15-17, in Providence, RI, yet that is still several weeks early compared to Europe which contests their national championships during the first weekend of January.
Here’s hoping to a longer ‘cross season. Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? We think not.
Comment or criticisms? Hit us with your thoughts at maddog202020@gmail.com.
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