Alaska ArcticCross Race #4

Report and Results for the 4th race in the ArcticCross Series.

With the lower 48 suffering from too much heat and not enough rain to start our ‘cross season, Alaska is doing it up in true style… check out Jonathan’s course.

“ArcticCross #4 Race Summary: It was a wet and wild puddle/mud-fest at Kincaid Stadium. Once again Heather Gasaway (Team Bicycle Shop) and Eeva Latosho rode away from everyone else to finish 1-2 in the Women's race. In the Men's race it was deja-vu as Matt Novakovich (Team Bicycle Shop) and Josh Yeaton (Team Kaladi) left the best of the rest to fight it out for 3rd... with Andy Duenow just holding off Tony Brugliera.”

Matt “The Stranglehold” Novakovich seems to be the man to beat this year.

Check out the results:

RESULTS
ArcticCross #4
September 28, 2006
Kincaid Park
Men
1) Matt Novakovich -- Team Bicycle Shop (7 laps in 59:00)
2) Josh Yeaton -- Team Kaladi (+1:08)
3) Andy Duenow (+2:57)
4) Tony Brugliera -- Team Bicycle Shop (+3:00)
5) Will Ross (+3.57)
6) Brian Bonney (+4.02)
7) Andy Pohl (+7.15)
8) Adam Miller (+8.56)
9) Todd Borke (+9.02)
--6 laps--
10) Jim Peot
11) Bret Rosane
12) Gene Till
13) Jonathon Williams
14) Tim Trout
15) Jeff Yeaton
16) JayNordeen
17) Mike Beiergrohslein
18) Jaime Anderson
19) Bob Cox
20) Orjan Kohl
21) Bruce Ross
--5 laps--
22) Robert Ostrom
Women
1) Heather Gasaway -- Team Bicycle Shop (5 laps in 49.38)
2) Eeva Latosho (+2.39)
3) Tiffanie Novakovich -- Team Bicycle Shop
--4 laps
4) Amy Klein
5) Allison Ross

There are two races remaining in the ArcticCross Series, next Wednesday, October 4th and then the series finale on Saturday, October 7th. Both races to be held at Kincaid Stadium.

Cross Crusade kick-off

For many racers in Washington and Oregon, this will be their first opportunity to double up the racing as Star Crossed on Saturday is followed up on Sunday at South SeaTac Park for the second race in the Seattle Cyclocross Series.

Also, for those from the Portland area that make their way north for the Saturday racing action, this Sunday is race #1 of the Cross Crusade, a great reason to get back home early to get ready for the big race at Alpenrose this weekend. Check out the race-day details and a hot photo of Too Vanilla for You. The biggest, wildest and most inclusive of any cyclocross series in the world, Cross Crusade has something for everyone. From the nation’s elite to the crazed unicyclist, everyone can bring their A game and see if they got what it takes.

The official press release:
Zero Weeks Until Cyclocross!

River City Bicycles 2006 Cross Crusade Starts Sunday

PORTLAND, Ore. - The 2006 River City Bicycles Cross Crusade -

The largest participatory cyclocross racing series in the world - kicks off its seven-race schedule this Sunday, October 1, at Alpenrose Diary in Southwest Portland, announced Cross Crusade Race Director Brad Ross. The Alpenrose Cross Crusade will feature more than 500 riders from Oregon and Washingtonin 16 classes of competition, from elite men and women to masters and junior categories. The series, sanctioned by the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association(OBRA), will pay out more than $20,000 in prize money plus merchandise.

This is the 15th annual River City Bicycles Cross Crusade, firmly establishing the Northwest as the country's most popular region for cyclocross bike racing - a specialized, cycling competition that requires riders to race on a closed-loop circuit, over grass, pavement, gravel, and mud, with barriers and steep run-ups mixed in for additional challenges.

While the Cross Crusade begins at Alpenrose Dairy this Sunday, the series' marquee event will be the U.S. Grand Prix of Cyclocross race at Hillsboro Stadium on November 19 -- which will be the sixth and final race in the UCI internationally sanctioned Crank Bros. U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series.

"Cyclocross is the most accessible form of bicycle racing,"explained Ross, who has directed the Cross Crusade for the past decade."While road and mountain bike racing can be intimidating, cross is just plain fun, accessible competition for all ages and abilities. And we make it as much fun as possible, with all types of prizes and classes, even one for unicycles. Moreover, we treat everyone the same, from elite Class A riders to the Beginners. We think of cyclocross as an excuse for adults to play in the mud with their bikes."

That's not to say cyclocross is all play; it's serious competition, Ross said. Cyclocross requires special techniques and fitness - dismounting the bike at speed, running, carrying the bike over barriers, shouldering it up hills, and maintaining speed through turns and over uneven, muddy terrain. Plus, the pace is frenetic, with little time to rest and less opportunity for "slipstreaming," as in road races. Races vary from 30 to 60 minutes depending on the class.

Oregon is home to several of America's top cyclocross racers, including defending 2005 USGP series and 2004 Category A Men Cross Crusade champion Barry Wicks and 2004 U.S. National runner-up Ryan Trebon, both of Corvallis, plus Portland's Shannon Skerritt, 2005 U.S. Nationals masters titlist. The women's Cross Crusade field will be headed by Portland's Rhonda Mazza, third in the 2004 U.S. Nationals; and Gina Hall, of Ashland. Treborn, Wicks and Mazza all represented the U.S. in last year's World Cyclocross Championships. The complete River City Cross Crusade schedule is as follows: Race 1 -October 1, Alpenrose Dairy; Race 2 - October 15, Hillsboro Stadium; Race 3 -October 22, Horning's Hideout; Race 4 - October 29, Halloween CrossFestival, Flying M Ranch; Race 5 - November 5, Barton Park; Race 6 -November 12, OBRA Cyclocross Championships, Estacada Timber Park; and USGP Finale - November 19, Hillsboro Stadium.

Last year's overall River City Cross Crusade class winners - most of whom will be back to defend their titles - include Class A Men, Kevin Hulick; Class B Men, Steven Hunter; Class C Men, Eric Heinrich; Beginner Men, Matthew Fox; Single Speed, Matthew Slaven; Juniors, Jacob Rathe; Masters 30+ Category A, John Bravard; Masters 30+ Category B, Michael Romasco; Masters 30+ Category C, Aaron Leritz; Masters 50+, David Zimbelman; Category A Women, Wendy Williams; Category B Women, Jade Wilcoxson; Masters Women 35+, Karen Goritzski; Beginner Women, Jennifer Erxleben; and Junior Women, Rachelle Hobson.

In addition to the series title sponsor River City Bicycles of Portland, the Cross Crusade is also supported by Cannondale, Sellwood Cycle Repair, Russ Auto Group, Health Net, and a host of others. The Cross Crusade is organized and promoted by Club Vivo, 4409 SW Dosch Road, Portland, OR 97201, 503-806-6943. For complete information on the River City Cross Crusade, visit crosscrusade.com. Learn more about the Cross Crusade and all types of bicycle racing in Oregon at obra.org, site of the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association.



Have a great weekend! We’ll be back next week with results and race reports.

Star Crossed highlights weekend of racing

So tomorrow is Star Crossed, first race at 3:15pm, the elite men tee it up at 8pm under the lights. Bring the whole family for great viewing throughout the velodrome or just hang out in the Pabst Blue Ribbon beer garden with fellow ‘cross fanatics and enjoy the racing close-up. There will be DJ's spinning great music, food vendors, industry expo and free raffles for the crowds.

Here’s a promo clip to get you in the mood:



For all the details of the day’s festivities, check out the race website at starcrossedcx.com.

The Boise series also kicks off tomorrow. The Sandy Point Race Series, a 3 race series culiminating the second weekend in November and presented by Tates Rents, will be held tomorrow at the base of Lucky Creek Reservoir. There will be a free Cross Clinic followed by the first of the Series Races. Richard Feldman, multi US National Champion is tentatively scheduled to host the clinic. The clinic starts at 10am followed by the day’s races. Check out idahocyclocross.com for all info on the series and you can get the race-day details here.

Stars confirmed for Star Crossed

September 26, 2006
Redmond, Washington

Star Crossed, the nation’s first and only twilight cyclocross criterium, announced today that this year’s Clif Bar/Hagens Berman Star Crossed Cyclocross race will be a battle royal of past and future Champions.

Carl Decker, who is coming off of two wins in a row, will compete against former champion Jonny Sundt who is re-energized and highly motivated after a two-year absence from the cyclocross scene.

“I may be a bit tired from setting up for the event but once I get out there it is game on and I will do everything I can to win the event again,” said Jonny “The Cat” Sundt.

Carl Decker and teammate Adam Craig have spent a long season on the Norba and World Cup circuit which may or may not work to Jonny’s advantage. Craig is just coming off an 8th place at the final stop of the World Cup mountain bike circuit and Decker has had a few weeks to recover after the World World Mountain Bike Championships. The dark horse of the night is Geoff Kabush who has taken a bit of time off and is busy preparing for his wedding in October.

Star Crossed is an event that features a spectator friendly course in Redmond’s Marymoor Park. The race action is intense but the onsite festivities really keep the mood special. This year, the event includes a beer garden, live DJ, an industry expo, and a free spectator raffle and giveaway including a Ridley Crossbow frameset.The event will also include food and Zoka coffee.

Seattle Series - Fort Steilacoom report

Fort Steilacoom, WA….Sunday, September 24, 2006… a hot and sunny day greeted the racers competing in the first installment of Seattle’s 9 race series. Rumors have the total number of entrants for all categories at over 500. Incredible. Temps were in the mid to high 70’s for most of the day’s races. The course was dry and very dusty and included the thigh-busting ‘Knapp Time’ run-up that instills fear into the hearts and minds of all who face it. Dan ’The Danimal’ Neyens (Hagens Berman) took the win in the Mens 1/2 race, edging out Shannon ’Ripped Calves’ Skerritt (Vanilla) in a battle to the finish of the 7 lap race. The four man sprint was also contested by Russell Stevenson (BRI) and Jonny Sundt (Hagens Berman). In the women’s 1/2 race, top NW cross queen, Ann Knapp (Kona), edged out perennial powerhouse Kristi Berg (Group Health) to take the victory. For results of all 18 categories, check out the series site.

One interesting stat that was given in the results was the average lap time of every competitor. It is an interesting way to compare athletes across different categories and genders. Here are the winning average lap times of some of the biggest categories.

Men 1/2 7:23
Men 3 8:09
Men 4 8:30
Master Men 1/2 7:54
Master Men 3 n/a
Master Men 4 8:35
Women 1/2 8:31
Women 3 10:16
Women 4 9:54
Jr 17/18 8:37
Jr 15/16 n/a
Jr 13/14 10:42
Jr 10-12 12:19

Race Results:

Men 1/2 7 Laps
1 Daniel Neyens -- Hagens-Berman / Ridley 51:47
2 Shannon Skerritt -- Vanilla 51:47
3 Russell Stevenson -- Benaroya Research Institute 51:48
4 Jonny Sundt -- Hagens Berman / Ridley 51:48
5 Michael Gallagher -- River City Bicycles 52:18
6 Morgan Schmitt -- Hagens Berman / Ridley 52:19
7 Nicholas Weighall -- Alan Factory 53:32
8 Ian Mackie -- BRI 53:59
9 Ronnie Schmeer -- 1st Rate Mortgage 54:25
10 Loren Hanson -- BRI 54:26
11 Ryan Iddings -- Redline 54:34
12 Dale Knapp -- KONA 54:36
13 Luke Brechwald -- Sonic U-23 54:37
14 Kevin Bradford-Parish -- Redline 54:55
15 Ian Tubbs -- Broadmark Capital 55:37
16 David Fleischhauer -- Sonic U-23 55:45
17 Tucker Thomas -- Sonic U-23 55:54
18 Mark Hanson -- BRI 55:57
19 Ian McKissick -- Hagens Berman / Ridley 56:23
20 Sean Worsean -- Rad Racing NW 56:44
21 Mathew Hill -- Redline 56:44
22 James C Birkenbuel -- Alki/Rubicon Racing 56:45
23 Steve Fisher -- Rad Racing NW 57:13
24 Bryan Duvall -- Recycled Cycles 57:23
25 Rob Lehtinen -- KHSNM.com 57:25
26 Mike Fusen -- BRI 58:17
27 Robert M. Campbell -- The Valley Althetic Club 58:51
28 John Stambaugh -- Alki/Rubicon Racing 59:00
29 John-Christian Flack -- Valley Athletic Club 59:09
30 Alex Wilson -- Mobile Money 59:55

Master Men 1/2 7 Laps
1 Doug Reid -- Veloce Cycles 55:22
2 Randy Iddings -- Redline 56:19
3 Tom Phillips -- Ragnarok 56:36
4 Andy Dahlstrom -- None 56:39
5 Kenny Williams -- 1st Rate Mortgage 57:11
6 Alex Andel -- None 57:45
7 Dave Cook -- Zoka 58:14
8 Tony Ogden -- Hagens-Berman Cycling 58:44
9 Steve Jensen -- None 58:52
10 David Karman -- Hagens-Berman Cycling 59:03
11 Damon Pettinger -- California Giant 59:19
12 Alec Daxbury -- Art By Opsal 50:54 *(6 Laps)
13 Dan Norton -- Redline 51:42
14 Jim Brown -- Rad Racing NW 51:51
15 Doug Graver -- Ragnarok 52:08
16 Jeff Cummings -- Ragnarok 52:08
17 Paul Werner -- Team Zoka 52:23
18 Todd Anderson -- None 52:23
19 Jason Dougherty -- Hagens-Berman Cycling 52:32
20 Rick Hansen -- WaMu 53:16
21 Justin Bannerman -- None 53:26
22 Todd Gallaher -- Ava / CBB 53:40
23 David Bruning -- Ti Cycles 54:27
24 Brad Reed -- Watermark Cycling 55:45

Women 1/2 5 Laps
1 Ann Knapp -- Kona 42:39
2 Kristi Berg -- Group Health 43:09
3 Nicola Mann -- TiCycles 45:54
4 Jadine Riley -- Group Health 46:31
5 Amber Itle -- YBR 46:59
6 Lea Stralka -- BYR 47:11
7 Ingrid Spies -- Recycled Cycles 48:02
8 Tela Crane -- Sonic U23 48:50
9 Allison Beall -- Emde Sports 40:02 *(4 Laps)
10 Amara Boursaw -- Gregg's Trek/VW 43:08
11 Beth Lyndon-Griffith -- Byrne Specialty Gases dnf

The next race in the series is this upcoming Sunday at South Sea-Tac Park. See the link in the calendar to the right for all the details.

Got any news or notes? Race photos or results? Rants or raves? Hit us at maddog202020@gmail.com. All emails kept confidential unless otherwise specified or requested.

Erik Tonkin on Cyclocross Training

One of the northwest’s best crossers is writing a column for bikeportland.org and here is his first article. Also, he is owner of Sellwood Cycle Repair.

“These days it seems like the cyclocross season never ends. As crazy as it sounds, I was getting phone calls and emails as early as last March about the ‘cross clinics! “Are you gonna do ‘em again? When do they start? And so on. Everybody can’t wait for cyclocross. Well, the wait is over.” Want the rest of the scoop? Check it out at bikeportland.org.

The Cross Crusade kicks off its season this Sunday, October 1, at Alpenrose. Check all the details at their website.

Star Crossed Week

from the email inbox:

Hey,

It's Star Crossed Week. You can feel it in the air. It's like rivalry week in College or High School football. The energy is just a little higher, the anticipation a little harder to bear.

Star Crossed is big and of course for ’06 it’s bigger. Over $2,500 in door prizes featuring a Ridley Crosswind Frame, Atomic Nordic Skis and Thule Atlantis Rooftop Carrier. So many merchandise prizes for our Top-Five in each category you will think its Crossmas. And then there’s the Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Garden. The big question? Will Decker Three-peat? Spread the word. Get the family and friends out. See you there.

Full details at starcrossedcx.com.

Seattle and Portland highlight Gran Prix of Cross

Additional Sponsors…New Venues…MORE exciting ‘cross action highlight the Crank Brothers U.S.G.P

September 20, 2006

Building on the success of the last two years, organizers and racers are gearing up for the 2006 Crank Brothers U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross -- the premier cyclocross series in the United States. The six race fall classic will once again attract the best racers from across North America who compete for the series overall championship and an automatic USA Cycling world championship berth.

“Thanks to Crank Brothers and all of our sponsors we are able to continue to expand on the success of the U.S. Gran Prix in this our third year,” said Bruce Fina, marketing director of the U.S. Gran Prix. “In addition to the world-class racing, we have additional sponsors, four new venues and innovative community programs that reflect the growth and popularity of the sport in the United States. I anticipate this will be our best series ever.”

For the third year, Crank Brothers returns as the title sponsor of the series. "Crank Brothers is once again proud to be a part of the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross,” said Christina Orlandella, Marketing Director of Crank Brothers. “This is a tremendous series and sport that each year becomes more and more popular. Crank Brothers is glad that we’ve been a part of its growth."

Also returning in 2006, Clif Bar has increased their involvement in the series by helping organizers develop a venue sustainability program that will enable the U.S. Gran Prix to leave each venue that it visits in as good, if not better, condition then when it arrived. To achieve this, Clif Bar will make a contribution to the Parks and Recreation Departments responsible for the upkeep of each venue.

SRAM enters the USGP series this year as the official Neutral Race Support sponsor. As an extension of their new road philosophy, SRAM will provide support at all six national series events. Ridley Bikes joins the series as Official Bike of the USGP. Ridley riders have won 5 of the last 6 professional cyclocross World Championship titles. Selle Italia, the world leader for technologically innovative saddles, returns again as the Official Saddle. Athletes will be challenged at each venue on the Selle Italia run-up.Other US Gran Prix of Cyclocross series sponsors include VeloNews, Challenge Tires, Yakima, Cyclocrossworld.com, Mavic, Verge Sport, BikeReg.com and AbbiOrca.com Photography.

In addition to the new sponsors, the 2006 U.S. Gran Prix will visit five ‘cross venues in different areas of the country - four of which are new this year. The series kicks off with two days of racing in Gloucester, Mass. on October 7th – 8th. Then it’s onto the first of the four new venues as the series travels next to Colorado with stops in Longmont on November 4th and Boulder on November 5th. The series will culminate in the Pacific Northwest with stops in Lakewood, Washington and in Portland, Oregon on November 18th and 19th respectively.

The organizers of the U.S. Gran Prix have also implemented two new initiatives focused on the people and communities that continue to drive the popularity of this sport. In addition to the Clif Bar venue sustainability program, organizers will also raise funds and awareness for the Fast Freddie Foundation (FFF) and local junior cycling teams. Founded by Fred Rodriguez, the mission of the FFF is “to support young cyclists in achieving their goals in cycling and beyond.” Additionally, every rider and spectator will have the opportunity to purchase a ‘Cool Tag’ which will enable them to offset the environmental impact of traveling to the race with the ultimate goal of making the series ‘Climate Neutral.’

The full schedule for the 2006 U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross includes:

Gloucester, Massachusetts
November 4th Longmont, Colorado*
November 5th Boulder, Colorado*
November 18th Lakewood, Washington*
November 19th Portland, Oregon*

* New venue for 2006

About the U.S. Gran Prix of CyclocrossTeaming with prominent promoters in strong cycling markets and working in conjunction with USA Cycling and the UCI, US Gran Prix of Cyclocross attracts the best riders in North America to the series. For more information, visit USGP of Cyclocross.



*** The Washington venue is not new, it is the same Fort Steilacoom venue that has been used in years past. The Portland venue will be new to the USGP as they are moving the race from Alpenrose to Hillsboro Stadium.

Hood River Cyclocross Classic results

Hood River, Oregon
September 24th

Hood River’s annual foray into ‘cross was another huge success as riders and racers converged on Hood River for the Hood River Cyclocross Classic at Hood River Valley High School for a day of fast racing under sunny skies and unusually warm temperatures. The formidable duo of Erik Tonkin and Rhonda Mazza took the Mens and Womens races in the Oregon season opener.

Men A -- 10 Laps
1 Tonkin Erik -- Kona
2 Blackwelder Mark -- Veloshop
3 Winter Zach -- Guinness Cycling Team
4 Brandt Chris -- Collin's/Specialied
5 Myers Jonathan -- Team S&M
6 Nichols Brett -- River City Bicycles
7 Miller Carson -- Fred Meyer/Lakeside Cycling Team
8 Floding Jed -- Veloshop
9 Swanson Jeremiah -- Team S&M
10 Ryan Kelly -- Etna Brewing Company/Desalvo Custom Cycles
11 Struck Jeffrey -- Team S&M
12 Hulick Kevin -- Vanilla Bicycles
13 Pilz David -- Gentle Lovers
14 Hall Matthew -- IRA Ryan Cycles
15 Schindler Mike -- Sunnyside Sports
16 Smith Jonathan -- Team S&M
17 Ellin Brian -- Veloshop
18 Megale Ian -- Fred Meyer/Lakeside Cycling Team
19 Hunter Steve -- Veloshop
20 Wilmes Doug -- River City Bicycles
21 Kic Tony -- Gentle Lovers
22 Richardson Samuel -- Gentle Lovers
23 Andriot Brian -- Team S&M
24 Mahoney Matt -- Gentle Lovers
25 Miller Cary -- Team S&M

Men B -- 7 Laps
1 Bradway Scott -- Team S&M
2 Wills Matt
3 Wadens Garren -- Veloshop
4 Olmstead Adrian -- adidas
5 Adams Greg -- Bridgetown Velo
6 Bushnell Spencer -- Therapeutic Associates Inc. Cycling
7 Nilsson Brian
8 Vinson Jonathan -- Veloshop
9 Bene Mike -- Veloshop
10 Potter Jasonn -- Bridgetown Velo

Women A -- 6 Laps

1 Mazza Rhonda -- Team S&M
2 Williams Wendy -- River City Bicycles
3 Pennington Alice -- Desalvo Custom Cycles Racing
4 Butler Sue -- River City Bicycles
5 Gitlen Laurel -- Gentle Lovers
6 Whitlatch Shanan -- Fred Meyer/Lakeside Cycling Team
7 Sanborn Melissa -- Wenzel Coaching
8 Playman Erin -- Veloshop
9 Dance Dani -- River City Bicycles
10 Campbell Amy -- River City Bicycles
11 Alvares Marila -- Bike Gallery

Master Men A -- 10 Laps

1 McCaffrey John -- bicycleattorney.com
2 Mitchem John -- Casa Bruno
3 Reed Andrew -- River City Bicycles
4 Talbert Greg -- Art by Opsal
5 Leitheiser Ian -- Half Fast Velo
6 Baker Martin -- bicycleattorney.com
7 Juenger Jim -- Sunnyside Sports
8 Butler Tim -- River City Bicycles
9 Diviney David -- Half Fast Velo
10 Jones Michael -- DiscoVelo

BC Cross Cup Race 2 Recap

Escape's Jon Cheung catches some air in the EV GP. Photo: Tobin Copley


2nd race in the BC Cross Cup is in the books, this race was presented by Team Escape Velocity.

Escape Velocity Grand Prix
Vancouver, BC
September 24, 2006

"With over 120 racers, dozens of volunteers and spectators, Escape Velocity is pleased with our club's first effort at hosting a Cyclocross race in Vancouver," said Gordon Ross, President Team Escape Velocity. "Our club members look forward to hosting the 2nd Grand Prix of Cyclocross in 2007.""The rider turn-out was great, and everyone thought the course was fantastic. EV is certain to see this event grow in coming years," said Sandy Harrison, Cycling BC Commissaire (event official).

The 2006 Grand Prix of Cyclocross hosted by Escape Velocity is part of the 2006 Giant Bicycles BC Cross Cup. The club's decision to enter the foray of cyclocross races is based on the club's commitment to give back to the BC's cycling community. With the addition of this race to the club's race event calendar, EV now hosts races from March through September each year.

Escape Velocity would like to acknowledge West Point Grey Academy and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation for their support by providing such an ideal location for the event.

Founded in August 1989, Team Escape Velocity is a Vancouver, BC based cycling club committed to promoting and developing the sport of cycling in Canada. With over 120 members ranging from novice Category 5 riders to Canadian National Team members and North American champions, we pride ourselves in our community involvement, race organization, youth development, and leadership activities. For more information on EV see: Escape Velocity.

Race Results:
Women's A:
1st: Kelly Jones Sugoi
2nd: Lisa Ludwig Oak Bay Cycles
3rd: Sarah Stewart Wedgewood

Women's C:
1st: Melanie Vaughan WCMBC
2nd: Sarah McMillan Independent
3rd: Sara Porter Independent

Men's A:
1st: Rob Britton Gigabike / Lazyboy
2nd: Andrew Kyle Independent
3rd: Stefan Widmer Sugoi / Giant

Men's B:
1st: Andrew Brown Delvay Taylors
2nd: Steven Murray SORCA
3rd: Nels Guloie Sugoi / Giant

Men's C:
1st: Oliver Whalley Krank Dirtware
2nd: David Markham Independent
3rd: Sebastian Sleep On the Edge

ArcticCross Race #3

Current Series Leader, Matt Novakovich (Team Bicycle Shop).
Thanks goes to photographer Clint Henrie (PhotoAK).

Under wet skies and slippery trails at Alaska Pacific University, Matt Novakovich (Team Bicycle Shop) took his 3rd straight ArcticCross race. 17-year-old Josh Yeaton (Team Kaladi) held off the rest of the pack to roll across the line in second. In the women's race, Heather Gasaway (Team Bicycle Shop) cruised to an apparently easy victory ahead of Eeva Latosho and rookie crosser Kristine Eastman. The series continues this Wednesday (September 27) at Kincaid Stadium.

RESULTS
ArcticCross #3
September 23, 2006
Alaska Pacific University

Men
1) Matt Novakovich, Team Bicycle Shop (9 laps in 50:58 )
2) Josh Yeaton, Team Kaladi (+1:39)
3) Andy Pohl (+2:04)
4) Tony Brugliera, Team Bicycle Shop (+2:06)
5) Andy Duenow (+2:15)
6) Brian Bonney (+3:48)
7) Will Ross (+4:19)
8) Todd Borke (4:20)
9) Jaime Anderson (5:19)
----8 Laps----
10) Adam Miller
11) Jim Peot
12) Tim Trout (Master)
13) Chet Fehrmann, Alaska Pacific University
14) Mike Bieiergrohslein
15) Jeff Yeaton (Master)
16) Bob Cox
17) Bruce Ross (Master)
18) William Gunter (Master)
19) Jonathon Williams
20) Randolph Gill
21) Chad Gasaway
---7 Laps---
22) Lars Stevenson

Women
1) Heather Gasaway, Team Bicycle Shop (7 laps in 46:40)
2) Eeva Latosho (+2:02)
3) Kristine Eastman (+4:03)
4) Tiffanie Novakovich, Team Bicycle Shop (+7:52)
---6 laps---
5) Keri Koger
6) Rebecca Mamrol (Junior)
7) Allison Ross (Junior)

The Thrilla in the Milla race #3

Bend, Oregon,
Wednesday, September 20th

The third of 4 races is now complete. The Thrilla in the Milla series wraps on Wednesday October 4th. Don’t miss the exciting series finale. Competitors are definitely getting their racing legs now and it shows as the racing is getting fast and furious. Eric Martin took honors for the men and in the women’s race, Patty Buerkle continues her death grip on the women’s title.

Men A
1 Eric Martin - Sportsman Team One - 13
2 Ben Thompson - 13
3 Tim Jones - WebCyclery - 13
4 Mitch Thompson - NW Adventure/Footzone - 13
5 Mike Schindler - Sunnyside Sports - 13
6 Andrew Fischer - Broadmark/Hagen's Bergman - 13
7 Damian Schmitt - Hagens Berman LLP - 13
8 Jeff Dengel - Hutch's - 13
9 Brandon Groza - Groza Team Racing - 13
10 TJ Henshall - 13
11 Carson Miller - Fred Meyer/Lakeside - 13
12 Jon Hansen - Sunnyside Sports - 12
13 Timmy Volcano - Rebound SPL - 12
14 Jon Finnoff - Bend Elite - 12
15 2543 - not sure of name - 12
16 Erik Bergstrom - 12
17 John Rollert - WebCyclery - 11

Men B
1 Jeff Kleihauer - Groza Team Racing - 12
2 Wade Goff - Half Fast Velo - 12
3 Spencer Bush - Therapeutic Associates - 12
4 Scott Carlile - Sunnyside Sports - 12
5 Mark Campbell - WebCyclery - 12
6 Wade Miller - Sunnyside Sports - 12
7 Matt Engel - WebCyclery - 12
8 Brian Jorgensen - 12
9 Jake Ruhl - PIG - 11
10 Henry Abel - WebCyclery - 11
11 Alex Reightley - Lowes - 11
12 Wes Fitzsimmons - Fred Meyer/Lakeside - 11
13 Walter McKnight - 11
14 Chris Maley - WebCyclery - 11
15 Matt Calachini - WebCyclery - 11
16 Chris Moore - Hutch's - 11
17 Ryan McKean - 11
18 Chad Sage - FASports - 11
19 Wade Beauchamp - Vulture Cycles - 11
20 David Baker - Sunnyside Sports - 11

Women
1 Patty Buerkle - WebCyclery - 11
2 Heather Clark - Bend Bike 'N Sport - 11
3 Evelyn Dong - 11
4 Julie Wose - Sunnyside Sports - 10
5 773 Name? - 10
6 Lynn Ott - Rebound - 10
7 Tracey Walker - Hutch's - 10
8 Karen Kenlan - Sunnyside Sports - 10
9 Renee Scott - 9
10 Rebecca Bozarth - WebCyclery - 8
11 Whitney Wolfe - Team One Racing - 8

Eugene Race #2

The season is in full swing and we will be posting results and reports throughout the day. Here are results from last Tuesday's Eugene Short Cyclocross Series.


The early season Eugene 'short' series is in the books. Turnout was great and here are the results. Eugene will host two more races this fall as a 2 race series comes to Fox Hollow. Saturday, October 7 will be the first race and the second race will be held on Saturday, November 4th. Find all the details by clicking the links on the calendar to the right.

Men A
1 Chris Brandt -- Collin's Cycle Shop
2 Brett Nichols -- River City Bicycles
3 Bear Perrin -- Kenda
4 Mike Cleary -- Midtown Racing
5 Chris Doabler -- Midtown Racing
6 Joel Wilson -- Paul's Bicycle Way of Life Cycling

Men Master A
1 John Wilson -- EWEB Windpower
2 Greg Talbert -- Art by Opsal
3 David Engstrom -- Cycle Analysis
4 Todd Embreg
5 David Tsai -- Hutch's-OIC
6 Scott Barker
7 Paul Mautner -- Team Rose City
8 Mike Rosenburg -- Hutch's-OIC

Single Speed
1 Geoff Huber -- Paul's Bicycle Way of Life Cycling Team
2 John Dorfer -- Veloshop
3 Justin Thayer
4 Sal Collura -- Co-Motion
5 Rod Bautista
DNF David Rath -- Midtown Racing

Women
1 Kori Kunz -- Poplollies