On to Hot Springs

It was a tough day in Russellville. First off, you should know that #opcx2013 race director Anthony Moats likes tough courses, and this year's version did not disappoint.  The first half of the course was basically a barrier, followed by a muddy creek crossing, followed by a watt-sucking false flat, followed by a steep walk-up, followed by a brief technical downhill section, followed by a steep paved climb.  The second half was a net descent but had plenty of tricky sections, including another creek crossing, to keep things interesting.

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Add some stiff headwinds and unseasonably hot weather in the mid-80s, and you had some very challenging conditions. In true CX spirit, both racers and spectators had a great time.

Results and points are up!

Next the series moves down to Hot Springs.  This will be a great weekend, with the brand new race Cedarglades Cyclocross on Saturday, followed by the perennial mountain bike season closer Attila the Hun on Sunday.  Stay for the whole weekend!

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Don't Forget Your Number

Remember to bring your number to Russellville tomorrow!  If you don't already have one, you will be assigned a number on site.  Have fun and race hard!

This Sunday

I guess be prepared for anything?

Back to Old Post

After a short break, the Arkansas Super-Prestige, presented by The Dillon Group Custom Homes, is back in business.  This Sunday in Russellville's Old Post, the racing resumes!

It looks like there could be some challenging conditions on Sunday, so be sure to bring your moxy.   The racing starts at 10am at Old Post Park.

10am W123, M4, Masters 40+
11:15am W4, M5, Junior 10-18
12:30pm Open

$400 total payout, 5 deep for Open and 3 deep for W123, plus prizes for other categories.  For more details: http://www.usacycling.org/events/flyer.php?permit=2013-3057

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Points! Points! Points!

Points are updated.  Go check 'em!

Also, results from De Pijp Smoke n Suds are up!

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VOTW

VOTW is this year's Koppenbergcross in its entirety.  Dry conditions led to a tactical race, almost like a road circuit, with British champion Ian Field going off the front early.  Will he make it to the end?

Points will be updated this weekend.  The Old Post race in Russellville is a little over a week away, it will be a great race in a fantastic venue.

The cross monkeys are headed over to Tulsa this morning for Ruts n Guts.



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Recovering from the De Pijp weekend

It was a doozy.  Two days of racing on deceptively challenging terrain, including a couple of greasy left turns that put a lot of racers on the ground.  Absolutely beautiful time of year in northwest Arkansas.

Arkansas Outside has another fantastic write-up.  Check it out.

Points are in process.  Don't worry, they'll be up in plenty of time for the Old Post CX.

If you are in Tulsa this weekend say Hi to the crew in brick and yellow.  Ruts n Guts is an event not to miss!

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