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Race Times: C Race starts at above times followed by B and A races at one hour increments. Ex. C Race: 3 PM, B Race 4 PM, A Race 5PM
Directions: The races at the Commons will start along the road west of the TBA building. West on 11th Street from Division (US-31); left onto Silver Drive. Park at old power plant. Ride up hill to start/finish; follow the signs. Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, 4050 Hammond Road, Go to the east end of Hammond Road; turn right and enter the park on your left.
Course: Each Iap will incorporate grass, pavement, gravel and sand terrain, as well as barrier sections.
Fine Print: HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPANTS. Races run rain, shine or snow. Promoter reserves the right to combine fields and adjust purse based on the number of racers. NO REFUNDS. Racing age based on your age as of day of race.
Post Race: Awards for all races will be given out upon the conclusion of each race. Winners must show identification to claim awards.
Register: Pre-register at www.bikereg.com, or day of race starting one hour before first race. Registration ends day of race half hour before your race. Make checks out to Twin Bays Race Promotions LLC; cash or check, no credit cards.
Fall in Michigan means many things to many people. For some it’s the leaves changing colors, for others it’s the start of another school year, but for me fall only means one thing and that’s the start of another cyclocross season. The sport of cyclocross started in Europe more than a hundred years ago mainly as a way for professional road riders to stay in shape during the off season. Like any new sport it wasn’t long before people were competing with one another and a race season of its own was born. Cyclocross developed over the years from an off season training activity to one for specialists who now use road racing and mountain biking as training for cross. The last decade has seen cyclocross in the United States grow dramatically as well. With all of the major bicycle companies investing heavily in their cyclocross bike lines and races throughout the country seeing record turnouts, cyclocross is bigger than ever and here to stay.
Why has cyclocross grown in popularity so dramatically and so quickly? Many reasons for sure, but mainly because it appeals to both the road and mountain biker in that it combines the best aspects of both into one exciting yet different sport. A cyclocross race is also one of the most exciting cycling races for the spectator as racers compete on a relatively small one and a half to two mile course giving the audience multiple viewing opportunities each lap to cheer for their favorite rider and maybe even see a crash or two. The cross course itself is what really makes it different than any other bike race. The main component of any cross course are the barriers, which are basically two foot pieces of wood strategically placed to make the rider dismount from the bike and run a segment of the course before remounting their bike. These obstacles are often placed before a steep hill or a sand or mud pit in order to best challenge the riders. A riders ability to get thru these sections quickly and efficiently are what’s needed to really excel in a race, even more so then pure speed.
Another great aspect of cross is that you don’t need a cross bike to try it out. I can remember more than a few races trying to keep up with people on mountain bikes bunny hopping barriers or riding sand pits with ease as I struggled to hold their wheels. From working the pits at the 92’ Cyclocross World Championships in Leeds, England to racing the legendary Cross Crusade Series in Portland, Oregon I have watched cross grow over the years and am truly excited to be involved in bringing cyclocross racing to Northern Michigan. Whether you’re a first time crosser or a beer and waffle eating veteran we hope you can join us as we follow the legendary Iceman Cometh Challenge with the first annual Traverse City Frost Cross at Timber Ridge.