SC State Cyclocross Championships

SC state championships Photo: Noémie Dion Ouellet

On the south side of the Greenville Zoo, amidst the wailing of the Gibbons, a dour struggle was taking place with an animal character all its own for the coveted title of South Carolina Cyclocross Champion. In a hard fought battle that saw a new leader every lap, a race of contrasts emerged… Noah “The [...]

North Meck Cyclocross Series #4

Masters 35+ on the line

Huntersville NC: Proper cyclocross weather finally came to the Carolinas for the last round of the North Meck Cyclocross Series on Tuesday night. Racers were challenged with a wet, windy course and temperatures in the high 30’s. Afternoon rain tapered off before registration opened, but the course got slick and muddy as the night went [...]

North Carolina Grand Prix – Day 2

Ben Berden

Day 2 of the Hunter SUBARU North Carolina Grand Prix presented by Liberty Bicycles marked repeat victories for Ben Berden (Ops Ale – Stoemper) and Chloe Forsman (Race Club 11). Berden drove the field to a fast start today. He took the whole shot on the long paved road and attacked immediately. Leading from whistle [...]

Hendersonville, NC Cyclocross Grand Prix

2011 UCI NC GP. Ben Berden Photo: Weldon Weaver

Day 1 of the Hunter SUBARU North Carolina Grand Prix presented by Liberty Bicycles brought in national talent from 16 states and one foreign country – Belgium. The crisp temperatures and dry ground created a fast course that included a run-up ‘wall’, barriers and very long climb in the woods. In the men’s race it [...]

North Carolina CX Series Number 5

Robert Marion American Classic/Blue Mount Airy, NC

Charlotte hosted stop 5 of the NC state cyclocross series. A big crowd was on hand at Veteran’s Park, just outside center city. It was real cyclocross racing – the park had peak foliage, kid’s races, waffles, dogs, blankets and boots! Robert Marion (Robert Marion American Classic/Blue) got his second win in the series. Robert [...]