Cross Crusade & more Cyclocross Fun!

Several team members traveled to regional races in Oregon this month, as well as swept the podiums at both series of local races. Read all about it!

Rain + Mud + Halloween + Cyclocross = Cross Crusade! 
River City Bicycles Cross Crusade, Bend, OR, October 29-30, 2016

Four of our ladies (Anna, Trisha, Nadine, and Erin S) traveled to Bend, OR for Cross Crusade races #5/6, which also happen to be the Halloween races. These races draw over 1000 racers, and many spectators. It is a scene you will not forget! The excitement of the events fueled the ladies, finishing top 10 both days in large fields. On Saturday, most participants dressed up, and those who didn't got extra heckling. Mother nature participated by providing pouring rain all weekend, making for a wet, wild, and muddy course. This will be an event worth repeating. Enjoy the official  video below, brought to you by Cross Crusade. 

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IWCX #3/4, Eagle, ID, November 5-6, 2016

The second weekend of IWCX was great. Colder temperatures and overnight moisture made the usually very sandy course more like "hero sand" allowing for great traction and faster lap times. However, the race designers kept us working with multiple-pitch climbs and slick grass climbs that many found themselves dismounting. They also included some fun log ride-overs right after the start the 1st day causing some bottle-necks. Hard to believe we only have one more IWCX race left in the series!
Results: 
Day 1 Cat 1/2: 1st place - Anna M. 
Day 2: Cat 1/2: 1st place - Anna M. 
Day 1: Cat 3: 1st place Nadine C, 2nd Trisha W, 3rd Erin S. 
Day 2: Cat 3: 1st place Trisha W, 2nd Nadine C, 3rd Jennifer L
Day 1 Cat 4: 1st place Keri B, 2nd Kelsey S,
Day 2 Cat 4: 1st place Keri B, 2nd Kelsey S,

The Idaho Statesman came out and covered our races! Read all about it!

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SICX #3/4, Mallard Park, Caldwell, ID: November 12-13, 2016. 

Crazy weekend of racing in Caldwell this weekend. The SICX races at Mallard Park always bring joy to the power-houses on course, and pain to the lungs and muscles of all. The course is fast, long, and relentless with climbing ~100ft elevation gain each lap. This year, no barriers were on course, so most never had to dismount the bike during the races. The weather was lovely, the competition familiar, and the soup was refreshing.
Results: 
Day 1 Cat 1/2: 1st place - Anna M. 
Day 2: Cat 1/2: 1st place - Anna M. 
Day 1: Cat 3: 1st place Trisha W, 2nd Nadine C, 3rd Erin S. 
Day 2: Cat 3: 1st place Nadine C, 2nd Trisha W, 3rd Erin S. 
Day 1 Cat 4: 1st place Kelsey S, 2nd Morgan C, 3rd Kim E
Day 2 Cat 4: 1st place Kelsey S, 2nd Morgan C, 3rd Kim E

Hard to believe we only have 3 weekends left of cyclocross this season. See you all out there!

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Cross Crusade, IWCX, & SICX