A light snow greeted the pro/elite field at the Salisbury cyclocross race in North Carolina. When the pros took to the starting grid the snow was gone but the biting cold remained. In attendance were the NCCX series leaders looking to accumulate points. The top riders in the 14 race series were called to the …
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NC Cyclocross Grand Prix – Sunday
Hendersonville, North Carolina was again the location for day 2 of the UCI Grand Prix of cyclocross. Sunday’s course was altered slightly from yesterday – a few more 180 degree turns were thrown into the mix and thankfully the crowd favorite, “The Wall” – a steep section of only 25 yards, was still included. Saturday’s …
NC Cyclocross Grand Prix – Saturday
Blue skies and cool temperatures greeted the racers in Hendersonville, North Carolina the host of the only UCI ranked cyclocross race in the country. The course was 3.1 kilometers long with two sets of barriers, a mix of gravel, grass and asphalt. One section of the course ducked into a forested area and then quickly …

UCI North Carolina Grand Prix – Hendersonville
This weekend is the only UCI ranked cyclocross race in the nation and it’s going down in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Not only are valuable UCI points on the line (which are critical for improving grid position for nationals in Bend, Oregon next month) but the registration fees for elite men and women have been waived. …
NC Cyclocross state championships
This past Sunday the North Carolina cyclocross state championships were contested in Salisbury at the Salisbury Community Park. The course was described as a good mix of grass, dirt and pavement which favored a roadie rather than a pure ‘cross racer. All the usual suspects were lining up on the grid for the men Pro/1/2 …