Hump day links
Nov 19
2008
2008
- » Cycle Smithy, which has been killing the 4b cross races, made a video from Sunday’s sand pit madness. Here’s another Lansing video. And here’s more video from Northbrook. Check out the expert stop, drop and roll around 2:33.
» How big is cyclocross in Portland, Ore.? Even their unicycle category gets 15 riders. (Their beginner and masters categories field 120-150.)
» The Illinois Cycling Association released the flier for its Dec. 7 awards banquet, featuring Christian Vande Velde (Garmin). Admission includes entry into a raffle for an autographed jersey.
» The latest recruitment event comes from XXX Racing-AthletiCo, which is having an open house for women on Sunday, Dec. 7. And in the west and southwest suburbs, Team Apache is forming an elite team but is also looking for riders at all levels. Its membership meeting will be Dec. 13. E-mail president Jim Saplis for more information.
» Registration closes tomorrow for next week’s introductory officiating clinic.
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» Working on your cadence this winter? Monday, Dec. 1, kicks off a series of IRO Sprints, fixed-fork roller races with a speed-metal edge and a generous prize list. Check out this promotional video, as well as photos from the original IRO Sprints in March 2007 and from the last time it was held at the Cobra.
» The Chicagoland Bicycle Federation has a new name and mission. (Rest easy. I have no plans to rebrand CBR as Chicago Active Transportation Racing.)
![[ Chicago Winter Bike Swap 2009 ]](gr/bikeswapad.jpg)
![[ 18th Annual Chronometro Bike Swap ]](gr/Bike_Swap_CBR.gif)
Nov 19
2008
5:20 pm
Ooops, might want to check that “good authority” with the actual race director.
Also, the Burnham Racing 2009 Spring Super Crit will be on Sunday March 29th. Same location. Details to follow after CX season is over.