news & gossip - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T16:16:12Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/categories/1198434:Category:362/listForCategory?categoryId=1198434%3ACategory%3A362&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCan You Make It 2016tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2016-02-17:1198434:Topic:1678872016-02-17T06:07:47.529ZMarcus Warringtonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MarcusWarrington
<p>Hello fellow Cyclocross fanatics! </p>
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<div>My name is Marcus Warrington. I'm a lifelong avid mountain biker and huge cyclocross fan ever since going to Madison for the 2012 cyclocross national championships. Cyclocross and mountain biking specifically have each given me a pretty big sense of adventure in life. With this past experience leading me to now, I'm ready to take that sense of adventure to the next level. </div>
<div>Two friends and I have applied for the adventure of a…</div>
<p>Hello fellow Cyclocross fanatics! </p>
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<div>My name is Marcus Warrington. I'm a lifelong avid mountain biker and huge cyclocross fan ever since going to Madison for the 2012 cyclocross national championships. Cyclocross and mountain biking specifically have each given me a pretty big sense of adventure in life. With this past experience leading me to now, I'm ready to take that sense of adventure to the next level. </div>
<div>Two friends and I have applied for the adventure of a lifetime. An event by Red Bull, "Can You Make It 2016" is a challenge in which we will have to get across Europe using only cans of Red Bull. No money, no phone, and no outside contacts. Along the way, we must get to checkpoints and solve puzzles along with completing bucketlist activities to score points. All in all, it's the adventure of a lifetime. </div>
<div>To get selected, we need votes, and are falling behind with 8 days left in voting. I'm hoping the biking community that lead me to this point is able to lend a hand and support us in getting through the public voting and becoming finalists! Voting is super easy to do and takes only 15 seconds. Clicking on the link and hitting the "like" button on the screen it brings you will get the job done and give us another valuable vote in our pursuit to get to Europe! </div>
<div><a href="https://www.redbullcanyoumakeit.com/en/applications/5331/">https://www.redbullcanyoumakeit.com/en/applications/5331/</a></div>
<div>Thanks for reading everyone, and I look forward to seeing many of you in Iowa for the world cup this year! </div> WHAT'S UP WITH WORLD'S?????tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2016-01-24:1198434:Topic:1679502016-01-24T19:37:15.119ZJeff Potterhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JeffPotter
<p>I'm seeing ZERO BUZZ. What's up? Where are the articles and course previews in CX Mag? I see one piece here about the US Team selection. Ummm... WHEN is the race? Like, what TIME? And what are the ways we can WATCH it????? I can't find anything on Google either! I'm guessing Cyclingfans will have something, but WHAT TIME??? I don't see it there, either. Someone out there has to be lots better at finding this info then me. I mean, lots of people must already know it. THANKS!</p>
<p>I'm seeing ZERO BUZZ. What's up? Where are the articles and course previews in CX Mag? I see one piece here about the US Team selection. Ummm... WHEN is the race? Like, what TIME? And what are the ways we can WATCH it????? I can't find anything on Google either! I'm guessing Cyclingfans will have something, but WHAT TIME??? I don't see it there, either. Someone out there has to be lots better at finding this info then me. I mean, lots of people must already know it. THANKS!</p> Providence RI screening of For the Love of Mud December 8thtag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2015-12-05:1198434:Topic:1670222015-12-05T23:08:14.143ZAmanda Reschhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AmandaResch
<p>Hello everyone! Please join the RI Bike Coalition for the Providence premiere of "For the Love of Mud".</p>
<p>One night only, Tuesday December 8th at 6pm. Tickets are 12$ and proceeds benefit cycling advocacy.<br></br><br></br><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bikes-camera-action-for-the-love-of-mud-a-film-about-cyclo-cross-tickets-19451250213" target="_blank">Purchase tickets here</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1518826941771474/http://" target="_blank">Event facebook…</a></p>
<p>Hello everyone! Please join the RI Bike Coalition for the Providence premiere of "For the Love of Mud".</p>
<p>One night only, Tuesday December 8th at 6pm. Tickets are 12$ and proceeds benefit cycling advocacy.<br/><br/><a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/bikes-camera-action-for-the-love-of-mud-a-film-about-cyclo-cross-tickets-19451250213" target="_blank">Purchase tickets here</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1518826941771474/http://" target="_blank">Event facebook page</a></p>
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<p></p> December Races leadup to 2016 Nationalstag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2015-09-16:1198434:Topic:1658562015-09-16T00:34:30.141ZPhillip Troutmanhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/PhillipTroutman
<p>I know a lot of people are looking for <strong>late-season races</strong> to keep up their training for Nationals. </p>
<p>There are two full weekends of December racing in the Mid-Atlantic region, all within 4-5 hrs of NYC Pittsburgh, 3-4 hrs from Phily, 2-5 hrs from eastern WV. <br></br><br></br></p>
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<li><strong>Sat 5 Dec: Red Shedman CX Race & Craft Beer Festival,</strong> Mt. Airy, MD. …<br></br></li>
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<p>I know a lot of people are looking for <strong>late-season races</strong> to keep up their training for Nationals. </p>
<p>There are two full weekends of December racing in the Mid-Atlantic region, all within 4-5 hrs of NYC Pittsburgh, 3-4 hrs from Phily, 2-5 hrs from eastern WV. <br/><br/></p>
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<li><strong>Sat 5 Dec: Red Shedman CX Race & Craft Beer Festival,</strong> Mt. Airy, MD. <br/><a href="https://www.bikereg.com/redshedman-brewery-cyclocross-race-pb-bike-doctor" target="_blank">https://www.bikereg.com/redshedman-brewery-cyclocross-race-pb-bike-doctor</a><br/>This is a brand new race location from experienced promoters. A little more expensive than other races in this area, but the beer should be excellent. <br/>Race weekend!--1 hr from Cap Cross Classic.</li>
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<li><strong>Sun 6 Dec: Capital Cross Classic</strong> (MABRA Super-8 Series Finale), <br/>Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, VA. <br/><strong><a href="http://www.super8cx.org/" target="_blank">http://www.super8cx.org/</a></strong> (will link to bikereg when up)<br/>CLASSIC race with a long history. If it's wet, look for some rare Virginia CX mud. If dry, its fast but with lots of elevation. Proceeds benefit <a href="http://www.more-mtb.org/" target="_blank">MORE</a>'s MTB trails at Lake Fairfax. Not to miss. <br/>Race weekend!--1 hr from Red Shedman.<br/><br/></li>
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<li><strong>Sat 12 Dec: VACX Finals</strong>, Richmond, VA. <br/><strong><a href="http://vacyclocross.com/http://" target="_blank">http://vacyclocross.com/</a></strong> (will link to bikereg when up). <br/>A venerable finale for a well-organized series, Virginia Cross. <br/>Race weekend!--1.5 hr from BikeneticX.</li>
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<li><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Sun 13 Dec: BikeneticX p/b Lost Rhino Brewing</strong></span> (Sportif Cross Cup Series Finale)<br/>Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton, VA. <br/><strong><a href="https://www.bikereg.com/bikeneticx" target="_blank">https://www.bikereg.com/bikeneticx</a></strong> (pre-reg opens Oct. 12)<br/>Ok, full disclosure: I'm the race director, but I still think this is a great course! Manicured turf, banked terrace turn/whoop-te-whoop, fast dirt road, rideable stairs, sandpit, and the imfamous happy humps (artificial logs), which are rideable with a little skill. Lots of prizes on the barriers, including two bikes. And *free* Face Plant IPA & Rhino Chaser Pilsner, as a fundraiser for <a href="http://www.more-mtb.org/" target="_blank">MORE</a>. <br/>Race weekend!--1.5 hr from VACX Finals.</li>
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<p>Dec 13 is the last USAC CX race in Virginia/DC/Maryland.</p>
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<p></p> THE STAR CUP IS COMINGtag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2014-10-22:1198434:Topic:1589172014-10-22T18:47:48.198ZChristopher Plummerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/plum
You may love this, or you may hate it.<br />
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But I woke up one day and created a scoring system that will change the way you look at bike racing forever.<br />
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Introducing STAR CUP.<br />
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The industry's first category neutral scoring system, designed to quantify and reward the race within the race.<br />
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Coming to NECX this Fall. Rolling out to other geographies in 2015.<br />
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<a href="http://www.chasing120.com/2014/10/star-cup.html">http://www.chasing120.com/2014/10/star-cup.html</a><br />
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More details will be revealed…
You may love this, or you may hate it.<br />
<br />
But I woke up one day and created a scoring system that will change the way you look at bike racing forever.<br />
<br />
Introducing STAR CUP.<br />
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The industry's first category neutral scoring system, designed to quantify and reward the race within the race.<br />
<br />
Coming to NECX this Fall. Rolling out to other geographies in 2015.<br />
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<a href="http://www.chasing120.com/2014/10/star-cup.html">http://www.chasing120.com/2014/10/star-cup.html</a><br />
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More details will be revealed soon at a place that is not my blog.<br />
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-cp Help Support the MDA - Cross out Muscular Dystrophy - Surf City CX (WIN a Ibis Hakkalugi + MORE)tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-10-29:1198434:Topic:1494922013-10-29T01:59:52.809Zjawhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JedWilson
<p><span>Dear CX Members,</span><br></br><br></br><span>Surf City Cyclo-X (</span><a href="http://www.cyclo-x.com/" target="_blank">www.cyclo-x.com</a><span>) and CDF Firefighters Local 2881 have</span><br></br><span>partnered together to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Two</span><br></br><span>opportunity drawings will be taking place for the 2013 race season.</span><br></br><br></br><b>Event Drawing</b><span> - November 17th, 2013 at Surf City Cyclo-X Pie Cross there</span><br></br><span>will be an…</span></p>
<p><span>Dear CX Members,</span><br/><br/><span>Surf City Cyclo-X (</span><a href="http://www.cyclo-x.com/" target="_blank">www.cyclo-x.com</a><span>) and CDF Firefighters Local 2881 have</span><br/><span>partnered together to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Two</span><br/><span>opportunity drawings will be taking place for the 2013 race season.</span><br/><br/><b>Event Drawing</b><span> - November 17th, 2013 at Surf City Cyclo-X Pie Cross there</span><br/><span>will be an opportunity drawing at 12:30 PM. Must be present to win. Tickets</span><br/><span>will only be available at the event, so come on out. </span><br/><br/><b>Online Drawing</b><span> - December 1st, 2013 at Surf City Cyclo-X Final Race.</span><br/><span>Winners will be drawn for the online opportunity drawing at 12:30. Win an</span><br/><span>Ibis Hakkalugi Disc frame and much more from our 50 plus sponsors. Need not</span><br/><span>be present to win. Tickets available through website or at <a href="https://www.bikereg.com/Net/21588" target="_blank">https://www.bikereg.com/Net/21588</a></span><br/><br/><span>Check out the website at </span><a href="http://www.crossoutmd.com/" target="_blank">www.crossoutmd.com</a><span> or on Facebook at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cxoutmd" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/cxoutmd</a><br/><br/><span>Spread the word and help the </span><span class="highlight">MDA</span><span> Cross out Muscular Dystrophy!</span><br/><br/><span>This is a great cause.</span></p> Greenwich, CT this Thursday: Signature Cycles Night to Support Mountain2Mountain: Meet Humanitarian of the Year Shannon Galpintag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-06-17:1198434:Topic:1435902013-06-17T17:27:50.821ZMolly Hurfordhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MollyHurford
<p>Hey guys!<br></br>I don't often post stuff like this, but it's a really cool cause and it's going to be a really fun event -- so if you're around the CT/NY area and free this Thursday night, come by, hang out, meet Shannon and talk with me about fun CX stuff, eat cupcakes, and help raise money for a great project!</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday, June 20, 2013</strong><br></br><strong>7-9:30 PM</strong><br></br><strong>Signature Cycles (30 minutes north of NYC at 14 Railroad Ave, Greenwich,…</strong></p>
<p>Hey guys!<br/>I don't often post stuff like this, but it's a really cool cause and it's going to be a really fun event -- so if you're around the CT/NY area and free this Thursday night, come by, hang out, meet Shannon and talk with me about fun CX stuff, eat cupcakes, and help raise money for a great project!</p>
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<p><strong>Thursday, June 20, 2013</strong><br/><strong>7-9:30 PM</strong><br/><strong>Signature Cycles (30 minutes north of NYC at 14 Railroad Ave, Greenwich, Connecticut)</strong><br/><br/>Come join us for a video sneak preview and an auction/raffle night to raise money for Mountain2Mountain, a nonprofit dedicated to creating voice and opportunity for women and children in conflict zones. The two projects running in 2013 include Mountain2Mountain's ongoing work supporting women who dare to ride bikes in Afghanistan, and Strength in Numbers, a project that launch this summer with its first mountain biking camp in Breckenridge for young women that have survived gender violence.<br/><br/>The project’s founder and National Geographic’s Humanitarian of the Year, Shannon Galpin, will be at the event speaking about the projects. She’s been featured on NBC, in the New York Times, and in countless cycling magazines and blogs.<br/><br/>In 2014, the documentary film Afghan Cycles will premiere covering the fight for Afghan women, and the courage that they've shown in daring to race bikes. The film was shot in Afghanistan with Let Media and proceeds will benefit Mountain2Mountain and its continued work to support the development of women's cycling in Afghanistan. Strength in Numbers will also extend its reach to several more camps in more locations to build an army of women that can change the world!<br/><br/>The goal of our auction/raffle at Signature Cycles is to raise funds for this summer's Strength in Numbers camp and the creation of the Afghan Cycles documentary. All of the proceeds collected will go directly to the projects. Some of the items being auctioned will come from the sponsors of Mountain2Mountain and will include goodies from Osprey, Skratch Labs, Primal Wear, and more.<br/><br/>As a bonus, we'll be screening some sneak peeks of footage filmed in Afghanistan.<br/><br/>More info: mountain2mountain.org and facebook.com/events/143914595801917</p> Rider down - fundraisertag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2013-03-14:1198434:Topic:1411542013-03-14T05:59:17.243Zslippyfishhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/slippyfish
<p>Hey fellow crossers, and especially PNW crossers -</p>
<p>Some of you may know the Bender family: they're the ones who show up, two parents, four boys, big truck, gear trailer, tents etc. at cross races through the season. The Benders - Mark, Sarah - race with Motofish Racing, and do track, road, and mtb events through the rest of the year.</p>
<p><span>Mark and Sarah Bender were spending last week in Hawaii to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary. They left their four boys home. On…</span></p>
<p>Hey fellow crossers, and especially PNW crossers -</p>
<p>Some of you may know the Bender family: they're the ones who show up, two parents, four boys, big truck, gear trailer, tents etc. at cross races through the season. The Benders - Mark, Sarah - race with Motofish Racing, and do track, road, and mtb events through the rest of the year.</p>
<p><span>Mark and Sarah Bender were spending last week in Hawaii to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary. They left their four boys home. On their last day, Mark suffered a catastrophic injury, a C6/7 complete spinal cord injury. He had emergency surgery, and is recovering in a Hawaii ICU for what they think will be at least 2 weeks before he is stable enough to return home.</span></p>
<p>Another MoFi team mate and crazy fast racer Jenni <span>Gaertner has organized a coffee fundraiser, courtesy of her generous sponsor DOMA coffee roasters. If you need to reload your coffee cupboard, or just want to reach out and help, please consider buying a bag or two from the DOMA site:</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.domacoffee.com/index.php">http://www.domacoffee.com/index.php</a></p>
<p>All proceeds from every $12.50 bag of coffee sold will go directly to the Bender family.</p>
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<p>Appreciate your time.</p>
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<p></p> New CX Upgrade policy for 2013tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-12-05:1198434:Topic:1368532012-12-05T16:27:20.343ZCincicycleshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Michael
<p>Seriously, no one has started a thread on this yet? I may have missed it, but I looked pretty closely to see if there was a thread on this already.</p>
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<p>Thoughts on the new changes from USA Cycling?</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.usacycling.org/2013-changes-to-upgrades-for-cyclo-cross-and-road-licenses.htm">http://www.usacycling.org/2013-changes-to-upgrades-for-cyclo-cross-and-road-licenses.htm</a></p>
<p>Seriously, no one has started a thread on this yet? I may have missed it, but I looked pretty closely to see if there was a thread on this already.</p>
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<p>Thoughts on the new changes from USA Cycling?</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.usacycling.org/2013-changes-to-upgrades-for-cyclo-cross-and-road-licenses.htm">http://www.usacycling.org/2013-changes-to-upgrades-for-cyclo-cross-and-road-licenses.htm</a></p> Cap City Short Track!!!tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-08-03:1198434:Topic:1301082012-08-03T19:38:13.113ZJ.D. Kimplehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JDKimple423
<p>Jonesing for some bike action? Can't get your CX fix yet? Come on out to the Cap City Short Track races! Cap City Short Track races are held at Darree Fields in Dublin, Ohio.<br></br>Next Race is the 9th of August - one whole week away!<br></br>After that you have two weeks to lick your wounds and get pumped for the last race of the season!</p>
<p>- Details here: <a href="http://www.capcityshorttrack.wordpress.com">www.capcityshorttrack.wordpress.com</a></p>
<p>What is Short Track? What do I need?…</p>
<p>Jonesing for some bike action? Can't get your CX fix yet? Come on out to the Cap City Short Track races! Cap City Short Track races are held at Darree Fields in Dublin, Ohio.<br/>Next Race is the 9th of August - one whole week away!<br/>After that you have two weeks to lick your wounds and get pumped for the last race of the season!</p>
<p>- Details here: <a href="http://www.capcityshorttrack.wordpress.com">www.capcityshorttrack.wordpress.com</a></p>
<p>What is Short Track? What do I need? <br/>Short Track racing is a short Mountain Bike race. Short time, short course. But all-out effort. Think of it like a double-sized BMX track for your MTB. With your cyclocross effort dialed all the way up - not much time, you've got to go NOW!</p>
<p>You'll need a mountain bike, or at least flat bars. No drop bars, it's a MTB race.</p>
<p>The city of Dublin, Ohio has been great in letting us set up our races here at a very well cared-for park. Along with some great sponsors, it's a day you can't beat. Little time commitment, not much cash outlay to race, maximum fun.</p>
<p>See you out there!</p>