The harsh weather was a factor in the Va Du Mar cyclocross race in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. The evening before had seen the temperature drop below freezing with rain showers. One racer described the 3.4 kilometer course as riding in peanut butter. This created a rutted course that made picking a good line through …
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South Carolina state cyclocross championships
Under a clear blue sky the South Carolina cyclocross state championships were contested at the abandoned Mill Stone golf course. The course had been altered from the October weekend of races that were also held at this venue. The championship loop included more hard pack and golf cart tracks than the October course. Also the …
Vista Grand Prix
In the shadow of the Colonial Life Arena deep in Gamecock territory the Vista Grand Prix in Columbia, South Carolina was one of the final races of the 2010 season. Throughout the day rain had been a factor in the races. However for the main event of the day, the Pro 1/2/3 race, the rain …
French Broad Omnium
While the cycling world’s attention is focused on France here in the Southeast racers were competing in the French Broad omnium held in the Asheville area. The three-day omnium started on Friday with a 20.5 kilometer time trial. Saturday the racers lined up for the infamous road race portion of the omnium. While only 65 …
Nature Valley Grand Prix – Stage 4 Minneapolis Uptown Criterium
Racing got underway again for Team Globalbike Friday night in the stage 4 criterium in uptown Minneapolis. The course was flat and fast with 6 high speed turns. The Minneapolis crowds were fantastic, lining the course with enthusiastic cheers and standing 4-5 deep around most of it. The kids race that took place between the …