tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69359615253566422902024-02-07T14:12:43.513-08:00www.arkansascyclocross.comYour number one news source for Arkansas cyclocross racingarkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.comBlogger299125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-82241958744260401452016-10-05T20:36:00.004-07:002016-10-05T20:36:43.117-07:00www.arkansascx.com<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Updates for the 2016 season can be found at <a href="http://www.arkansascx.com/">www.arkansascx.com</a>. </div>
Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02383987964200203747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-70028811866903323002015-10-24T09:17:00.001-07:002015-10-24T09:38:31.308-07:00Tonight is the NIGHT RACE!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span class="s1">ARKANSAS SUPER PRESTIGE NIGHT </span>CYCLOCROSS RACE</div>
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Sponsored by <a href="http://team-carve.com/" target="_blank">CARVE</a></div>
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Part of the Arkansas Super Prestige Series p/b <a href="http://angrydavesbicycles.com/" target="_blank">Angry Dave's Bicycles</a></div>
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<span class="s2">When – </span><span class="s1">Saturday, October 24, 2015</span></div>
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<span class="s2">Where – </span><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Interstate+Park/@34.7099452,-92.2861585,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x87d2bb203004f1a9:0xc77722e6a08cdd2f?hl=en" target="_blank">Interstate Park; Little Rock, AR</a></span></div>
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6:00pm, 40 Minutes Cat 4, Masters 40+, Womens Cat 1/2/3/4, & Single Speed </div>
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<span class="s1"><span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span><span class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>7:00pm, 30 Minutes </span>Cat 5, Women Cat 4, & Juniors 18 & Under</div>
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<span class="s1">7:45 pm </span><span class="s1"> </span>Kids’ Race, a Non-USAC Permitted Event</div>
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<span class="s2">Registration - </span><span class="s1">$25.00; From 4:30pm – 7:45pm; $15 USAC one-day license not included</span></div>
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<span class="s1">$500 in cash payout</span></div>
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<span class="s1">Payout in category Open 1.$70, 2.$50, 3.$40, 4.$30, 5.$20</span></div>
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<span class="s1">A night race? “I’ve never ridden at night,” you say! Well, you should-it’s a blast! What better time to try it than with a bunch of other riders at your first, second, or how ever many cyclocross races you’ve done. Join us at the evening of Saturday, October 24 for the 2015 Arkansas SuperPrestige Night Race in Interstate Park. The majority of the course will be lit with park lighting, but it is advised to have a front and rear light. Some bike lights will be on hand, but please provide you own if you have them or contact me for suggestions if you’re in the market. This course will follow a similar path to the 2014 Night Race held in Interstate Park. Enjoy food and beverage from Little Rock’s own-our favorite sponsor- Vino’s. </span></div>
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Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02383987964200203747noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-67214817636315669872015-10-04T19:59:00.002-07:002015-10-22T03:43:59.351-07:00Jones Center Race!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The 2015 season opener is here! Details of the race can be found on <a href="https://dicksonstreetcyclingclub.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/cyclo-cross_2015.pdf" target="_blank">this flyer</a>.<br />
This race is brought to you by Three Happy Cows. Their website is <a href="https://dicksonstreetcyclingclub.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
Register onsite. <br />
If there is ever any doubt, ASPS information, including contact information, is available at <a href="http://arkansasoutside.com/">arkansasoutside.com</a>.<br />
We hope to see you Sunday!</div>
Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02383987964200203747noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-6485137431877145232015-08-16T22:51:00.002-07:002015-09-25T07:44:21.116-07:002015 Calendar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">The new season is rapidly approaching. Time to get the tires glued up and the intensity training going!</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">Skills and drills</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"> sessions are being established in Little Rock and already are </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/167133843396205/photos/a.448765675233019.1073741825.167133843396205/760237604085823/?type=1&theater" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;" target="_blank">set in NWA</a><span style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">! In both cases they will likely start in late August or early September. This is a great way to learn about the sport, try it out, ask questions; as well as to stay in shape, get a good workout once a week.</span></div>
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11 October Jones Center Cross Race Jones Center, Springdale</div>
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24 October CARVE Night Race Interstate Park, Little Rock</div>
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7 November Western Hills ASPS Race Western Hills Park, Little Rock</div>
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8 November Western Hills Open (non-series) Western Hills Park, Little Rock</div>
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29 November Turkey Burn Boyle Park, Little Rock</div>
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12 December Diamond State Grand Prix, day 1 North Shore Park, Fayetteville</div>
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13 December Diamond State Grand Prix, day 2 North Shore Park, Fayetteville</div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">This calendar compliments some surrounding events, allowing both good attendance at local events as well as good Arkansas representation at out-of-state races. </span></div>
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Kirkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02383987964200203747noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-61088447162963220242015-08-11T03:50:00.002-07:002015-08-11T03:59:11.758-07:002015 Arkansas cyclocross racing<a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/state_search.php?state=AR&noncomp=0&race=&discipline=Cyclocross&fyear=&rrfilter=all">IT'S HAPPENING</a><br />
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More races will be added soon. Watch this space.arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-44255712870006905602014-12-01T05:00:00.000-08:002014-12-13T19:06:21.418-08:002014 Arkansas Super-Prestige p/b The Dillon Group Custom Homes<span style="font-family: inherit;">This post will be updated with the <b>most current</b> information on the 2014 season, as it becomes available.</span><br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8iE0FUGEv0YLWZDejR0NGlLVEUtU05MNDZacDJOVm11Mk9V/view?usp=sharing">CLICK HERE</a> for points tallies through race #7</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">[Note: these results might be missing a couple racers who purchased USAC licences on-site. If you are one of these, please contact the Pointsmistress <a href="mailto:hladd@uwalumni.com">hladd@uwalumni.com</a> and indicate (1) your licence number and (2) when you purchased the licence.]</span><br />
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A bunch of fun links get posted to the Arkansas Super-Prestige <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arkansas-Super-Prestige/130558383696170">Facebook page</a>.</span><br />
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1) Oct 11, <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2014-2593">Smoke n Suds #1</a> p/b <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/De-Pijp-Racing/167133843396205">De Pijp Cycling Federation</a> (Fayetteville)</span><br />
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2) Oct 12, <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2014-2593">Smoke n Suds #2</a> p/b <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/De-Pijp-Racing/167133843396205">De Pijp Cycling Federation</a> (Fayetteville)</span><br />
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3) Oct 19, <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2014-3097">Jones Center Cross Race</a> p/b <a href="http://dicksonstreetcyclingclub.wordpress.com/">Dickson St Cycling Club</a> (Springdale)</span><br />
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4) Nov 1, <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?permit=2014-1833">ASP Night Race</a> p/b <a href="http://www.team-carve.com/">CARVE</a> (Interstate Park, Little Rock)</span><br />
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5) Nov 9, <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?permit=2014-3288">Yell County CX Classic</a> p/b Carr's Chain Reaction (Dardanelle)</span><br />
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6) Nov 22, <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/events/?state=AR">Cedar Glades CX</a> (Hot Springs)</span><br />
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7) Nov 30, <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/results/?permit=2014-1834">Turkey Burn</a> p/b <a href="http://www.team-carve.com/">CARVE </a>(Little Rock)</span><br />
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8) Dec 7, <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2014-692">State Championships</a> p/b <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/De-Pijp-Racing/167133843396205">De Pijp Cycling Federation</a> (Rogers, NON-SERIES)</span><br />
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9) Dec 13, <a href="https://www.usacycling.org/results/index.php?permit=2014-3193">Asher Grand Prix</a> p/b <a href="http://www.thecommunitybicyclist.com/index.html">The Community Bicyclist</a> (Little Rock, NON-SERIES)</span><br />
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10) Dec 14, <a href="https://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2014-3193">CX@Western Hills</a> p/b <a href="http://www.thecommunitybicyclist.com/index.html">The Community Bicyclist</a> (Little Rock, SERIES FINALE)</span><br />
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The cross monkeys have been working behind the scenes ensuring that the 2014 cyclocross season will be the <i>BEST YEAR EVER</i>.</span><br />
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<a href="http://dillongroupbuilders.com/">The Dillon Group Custom Homes</a> has once again stepped up as sponsor of the series. If you ever need any home or business construction or remodeling done, give them a call and tell them cyclocross sent you. They do excellent <i>PRO</i> work and you won't be sorry.</span><br />
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The racers have spoken and we have listened. There are a few tweaks lined up for 2014:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>SINGLESPEED</i>. The singlespeed race is open to all comers, lasts 40 minutes, and starts on the same wave as the masters, women 1/2/3/4, and men's cat 4.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>SLEEP AN EXTRA HOUR</i>. Sunday events start at 11am. Last year's state championships was weather-delayed an hour and nobody had any trouble getting home in time for dinner.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>OPEN* RACE</i>. You must have an annual USAC license with CX cat 4 or higher to compete in the Open* race.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As you can see on the calendar above, the State Championship race is no longer a series race, which allows more flexibility in scheduling the various age groups, categories, etc. There is also a non-series race the day before the series finale, at the same location as the finale.</span><br />
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In the interest of streamlining points tabulation, we will require that points earners hold an annual USAC license. For detail click <a href="http://www.arkansascyclocross.com/2014/08/theres-new-points-czar-in-town.html">HERE</a>. (You are welcome to race with a one-day license purchased on the day of the race. You just won't get series points for it.)</span></div>
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Here's the Sunday race-day lineup:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">11:00am (40min) Singlespeed, Men cat 4, Women cat 1/2/3/4, Masters 40+</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">12:15pm (30min) Men cat 5, Women cat 4, Junior 10-18</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1:00pm Kid's race</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">1:30pm (50min) Open 1/2/3/4</span><br />
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Saturday races will typically start later in the day. Non-series events will have completely different line-ups of categories, age groups, start times, etc. Race duration is approximate; race leaders are timed for the first lap or two, and then laps-to-go are displayed at the finish line.</span><br />
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Series awards will be given on December 14 at Cyclocross @ Western Hills. Mantel-worthy awards will be presented 3 deep in all divisions except kid's race (no series awards) and Open (6 deep). The Open and Women 1/2/3/4 divisions also receive cash awards:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Women $165/140/130</span><br />
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The team award is the famed Arkansas Cyclo-cross Cup. It is a perpetual trophy, engraved with the year and team name, and put in their safe-keeping for the following year. The Cup will be awarded on December 13 at an open house celebration at Vino's from 5 to 7 pm.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">All categories (except for kid's race) earn points as follows:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">- 1st place gets 10 points, 2nd place 9 points, etc, on down to 1 point for 10th place and lower</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">- Open race gets double points (except 11th place and lower get just 1 point)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">- An abandon earns 0 points</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">- Individual point totals are summed across the best 7 out of 8 races</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;">- Team point totals are the sum of all individual point totals</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Points are tracked based on USAC annual license number. New license holders carry forward ONE result earned on a one-day license. Team affiliation is based strictly on the USAC license (shown next to "CX").</span></span><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.arkansascyclocross.com/2014/05/2014-arkansas-super-prestige-pb-dillon.html">2014 Arkansas Super-Prestige</a> </b><b>presented by <a href="http://dillongroupbuilders.com/">The Dillon Group Custom Homes</a></b></span>
arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-38326476566882181202014-12-01T04:26:00.005-08:002014-12-01T07:30:37.319-08:00Categories and Age GroupsIn advance of <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2014-692">States</a>, a few notes about USAC racing categories, age groups, and singlespeed. But here's a brief synopsis:<br />
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<i>BRING YOUR LICENSE TO THE RACE. </i>They will be checking that you are indeed entering the correct race(s). One-day licensees have this one covered.<br />
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Your USAC cyclocross category is printed on your license:<br />
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If you are racing on a one-day license, then you are CX:05 if you are male or CX:04 if you are female (there are only 4 CX categories for women). If you want to change your category, you must make a request to usacycling.org. This is not something that can be performed on race day.<br />
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OK here's where it's a little tricky. Because the national cyclocross calendar extends into the new year, your cyclocross racing age is how old you will be on <b>December 31, 2015</b>.<br />
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USAC rule <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">§1I1(i) </span>is pretty straightforward:<br />
<i>A Single Speed is any type of bicycle possessing only one rear cog and only one front chainring and with no means of altering the gear ratio in any way during the race.</i><br />
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To summarize, <i>BRING YOUR LICENSE</i>. If you can't find it, print off a copy by logging on to usacycling.org. Do it now and put it in your race bag. [We have also been informed that USAC has a mobile app that allows you to show your license on your electronic device. Yet another option.]arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-69708435399936148652014-10-23T18:47:00.003-07:002014-10-28T04:33:57.654-07:00Points through race 3<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1thdPA_kxYE7iX6s9ogBouDBAZbzvbYsBV_bBmKETdEc/edit?usp=sharing">CLICK HERE</a><br />
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These results have been updated to fix some problems with M5 and also give two new USAC licensees credit for previous races, per <a href="http://www.arkansascyclocross.com/2014/08/theres-new-points-czar-in-town.html">THIS</a>.</div>
arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-85337286513465658592014-10-19T15:09:00.003-07:002014-10-19T15:12:47.464-07:00Points tallies through 2 races<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_SgXlht3mYD9NBdbNxhWH-Bt7E-epDxw_TiCxnu9NKI/edit?usp=sharing">CLICK HERE</a>arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-77141007066518189952014-09-19T07:34:00.003-07:002014-09-19T07:34:35.319-07:00Cedar Glades is backCedar Glades is back on the series calendar! I know that many of you heartily enjoyed last year's grueling event. The race will take place November 22, which is the day before Atilla the Hun mountain bike race.<br />
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Make it a full weekend in beautiful Hot Springs!<br />
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At the Arkansas Super-Prestige, we've been a little loosey-goosey about racer age in the past. But the USA Cycling rules are unequivocal:</div>
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<i>A rider’s racing age in cyclo-cross is his age on December 31st of the year that the cyclo-cross season ends. </i>(Glossary, <a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/USACWeb/forms/rules/2014-USAC-Rulebook.pdf">USAC Rulebook</a>) </div>
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That means racer age for the 2014 Arkansas Super-Prestige is age as of December 31, 2015.</div>
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<i>Hey, you might have just aged up!</i><br />
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arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-71840181458864938292014-08-27T13:58:00.003-07:002014-08-27T13:58:44.764-07:00Gateway Cross Cup, St Louis, Oct 25/26<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-73189319636877945252014-08-24T13:54:00.001-07:002014-09-04T12:58:08.218-07:00Free Info for the Beginner and Not-So-Beginner<a href="http://cycle-smart.com/knowledge-center">Cycle-Smart Knowledge Center</a><br />
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They have a bunch of great articles covering all aspects of cyclocross training and racing. Much food for thought in there.<br />
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<i>A <b>Single Speed</b> is any type of bicycle possessing only one
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<i>Here is the tentative schedule for CX in Oklahoma this season! OKGP is still working out its own details of what races will be a part of the series.</i><br />
<i>Oct 4th- Evoke CX (OKC)</i><br />
<i>Oct 11th/12th- OKCX (OKC)</i><br />
<i>Oct 18th/19th- Tulsa Tough CX (Tulsa)</i><br />
<i>Oct 25th/26th- Charleys Bike Lab (OKC)</i><br />
<i>Nov 1st/2nd- Stillwater CX</i><br />
<i>Nov 8th/9th- Open</i><br />
<i>Nov 22nd/23rd- TLC Prairie CX (Tulsa)</i><br />
<i>Dec 6/7th- Ruts and Guts (Tulsa)</i><br />
<i>Dec 13th/14th- Toms CX Mohawk Park (Tulsa)</i><br />
<i>Dec 20th/21st- OKCX (OKC)</i><br />
<i>January 7-11th CX Nationals in Austin</i><br />
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arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-57668358935999801322014-08-09T11:42:00.000-07:002014-08-11T04:25:27.819-07:00There's a new Points Czar in townThe tabulation of Arkansas Super-Prestige point totals will be further automated this year by pulling results directly off the USAC website. (Somebody once said, Surround yourself with smart people.)<br />
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(1) Points will be tracked based on your annual USAC license number. New license holders will be allowed to carry forward <i>one</i> race result earned under a one-day license.</div>
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(2) Team point totals will be based on your affiliation as it appears on your license. <i>NO RINGERS!</i> If you already have a license and want to change your CX team affiliation, you will need to reissue your license ($20 fee).<br />
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arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-19762476930361187882014-08-06T17:47:00.001-07:002014-08-15T11:42:13.223-07:00ICYMIWhat the #&%* is cyclocross?
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While cyclocross was far from Laura's #1 cycling passion, she still made her presence felt. When we needed an official's assistant for the 2012 Reservoir Cross race, she filled in without hesitation. I ran into Laura at one of this year's downtown crits, and she spoke with excitement about working towards her USAC officials license and asked if we'd need officials for the upcoming CX season. She was always a joy to see, whether on the trail or at the race.<br />
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We strongly encourage people to support the <a href="https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/hk55/laura-wooldridge-memorial-fund">Laura Wooldridge Memorial Fund</a>, which will be used to help meet her family’s immediate needs, and also support a memorial in Laura’s name at Pfeiffer Loop, on the north side of the River Trail.arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-20335908725671591042014-06-28T12:13:00.005-07:002014-08-15T11:41:46.362-07:00We strive for impeccable portage technique<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="197" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/CBAbZzFeT34" width="350"></iframe><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.arkansascyclocross.com/2014/05/2014-arkansas-super-prestige-pb-dillon.html">2014 Arkansas Super-Prestige</a> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">presented by <a href="http://dillongroupbuilders.com/">The Dillon Group Custom Homes</a></span></b>arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-812863687257701612014-06-13T04:35:00.003-07:002014-06-13T04:35:43.295-07:00Back to Boyle, June 28<div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">On June 28 from 9 am - 12 pm, there will be another important work project taking place at Boyle Park. We will meet out by Pavilion #3 and divide into various work teams, according to the volunteers who show up to help and the type of equipment that they bring. We will continue from where our team left off on June 7th, during our recent work session.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">A wonderful team from AmeriCorps will be joining us. Our great friends from Milestone Volunteers at Little Rock Air Force Base who have been providing lots of help over the past couple of months, will be back in town to lend their valuable support. Between the two of these groups, we ought to be able to "knock down" a lot of brush and weeds!</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">*** For those of you who have a few extra hours on June 26 from 8:45 am - 11:30 am, I will have 110 youth ages 14-19 from an area 4-H Club coming out to Pavilion #3 at Boyle Park. This group will be performing a community service project with me, as part of their leadership training requirement. A few more adults to help coordinate a few projects that will be performed, would be of great help to me. We are looking for as many leaf rakes that can be rounded up, as possible. If any of you could help locate some additional rakes and bring them to me on the morning of the 26th, I would appreciate your assistance. Please mark the name of the owner on the handle, by using a marker. I will have a sheet to log-in these rakes with the name of the owner and your name and phone number.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Norm Berner | Volunteer Park Ranger Program Coordinator</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">501-371-6856 office | 501-353-9519 cell | 501-371-6832 fax</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">nberner@littlerock.org | ParkRanger@littlerock.org | www.lrpr.org</span></div>
arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-40511084016043032542014-03-11T00:52:00.000-07:002014-03-11T00:52:48.538-07:00Crosstown traffic......and how to make it through.<br />
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<iframe src="//player.vimeo.com/video/81500486?byline=0" width="350" height="197" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/81500486">NBX GP of Cross Chainstay Cam</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user662800">colin reuter</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-2259903786805338122014-03-05T05:21:00.002-08:002014-03-05T05:21:56.323-08:00Keep Little Rock Beautiful this Saturday at Western Hills!This is a great way to earn yourself some trail karma. Fantastic plans for putting in trails, world-class frolf course, etc. See some details in the press release below, come out to Western Hills on Saturday, and wave the Central Arkansas Trail Alliance (CATA) banner.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralARTrail">https://www.facebook.com/CentralARTrail</a><br />
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<b>Fifth Annual Citywide Cleanup in Little Rock Set for March 8</b><br />
<b>Citywide effort promotes litter pickup, community improvement</b><br />
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Keep Little Rock Beautiful (KLRB), a certified local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, will host its fifth annual Citywide Cleanup Saturday, March 8, to promote litter pickup, recycling, beautification and community improvement in the capital city.<br />
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The 2014 Citywide Cleanup will kick off at Western Hills Park (5207 Western Hills Avenue) in the historic Western Hills Neighborhood in Little Rock at 8 a.m. on March 8. Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola will issue a proclamation about the citywide cleanup and highlight the work of the Western Hills Neighborhood Association volunteers, who continue to lead successful cleanup initiatives in the neighborhood. There will also be a recycling trailer available at Western Hills Park during the Cleanup for volunteers to recycle plastic, aluminum and glass to help raise awareness about the recycling services offered by the City of Little Rock.<br />
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KLRB has chosen to host the Citywide Cleanup kickoff at <b>Western Hills Park</b> to celebrate the great strides that are being made to develop this large area in a way that maintains its natural beauty, while also offering state-of-the-art amenities and activities.<br />
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“Throughout this development process, we have received tremendous encouragement from neighborhood and city residents to preserve, protect and promote the natural beauty of the Western Hills Park area,” said Norm Berner, KLRB Board Member and Public Affairs Coordinator for the adjacent Meadowcliff/Brookwood Neighborhood Association. “Folks don't want to see the land bulldozed to build ball fields, soccer fields, or buildings with parking lots, or destroy the wonderful trees. Having all of this natural beauty and open space in just about the center of our city is quite unique and one of the best kept secrets around.”arkansascyclocrosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16706220289446487467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6935961525356642290.post-56519441531193190572014-01-26T11:08:00.002-08:002014-01-26T11:08:48.016-08:00#SVENNESS 2.16 If you haven't been washing the #SVENNESS clips, you have a lot of catching up to do!
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The singlespeeders will be run in the same wave as M4, W1234, and Masters 40+.<br />
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