News Archive: August, 2010
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Posters Going Up Soon
StarCrossed posters will be going up soon around town. Keep your eye out for them. Download a copy here and spread the word.
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NACT 2010 Season Preview
Looking ahead to its 3rd season, the North American Cyclocross Trophy announces some exciting additions for the 2010 cyclocross season. With a schedule that includes some of the largest metro markets in the U.S. the series is poised to ride the wave of popularity cross is enjoying.
Created in 2008, the NACT series is comprised of “the classic cyclocross races” across North America showcasing the best ‘cross courses and attracting internationally ranked competitors. The overall series winnings combined with daily prizes make it the richest cyclocross series in North America.
Key among the changes for the 2010 season will be an equal prize list for Men and Women. “This has been a goal of the NACT series since year one so this is very exciting to announce,” commented Myles Romanow, race director of the Whitmore’s Landscape Super Cross Cup and NACT founder.
Also new for 2010 is rider travel support for the top 3 riders each race weekend. In the words of Starcrossed race director Terry Buchanan, “We want to recognize the effort and expense top competitors face in racing the series so this is a small step in that direction.”
Joining forces with the NACT this season will Bob’s Red Mill who will provide whole grain goodness to racers and spectators each day as well as sponsorship of the Whole Grain Gauntlet course feature at each race. Bob’s Red Mill is a Portland-based whole grain food producer of more than 300 products, including a full line of certified gluten free products and an extensive line of certified organic products. “After we got hooked on the thrill of cyclocross a few years ago, it dawned on us what a perfect fit our hot Steel Cut Oats are for the sport,” says Matthew Cox, Marketing Director at Bob’s Red Mill. “Whole grains are the ideal fuel for the intensity of the sport and the fans and spectators alike get cold and hungry. We’re absolutely thrilled to partner with the NACT series.”
Chris Grealish from The Victory Circle Graphix Boulder Cup quipped ”We all left last weeks NACT Promoters Conference Call with great enthusiasm for creating unique and fun feature at our individual events for the Bob’s Red Mill Whole Grain Gauntlet. I just hope nobody throws down six inches of oatmeal for the riders to pass through.”
Other NACT sponsors include Castelli – US who is the NACT leaders jersey sponsor and BikeReg.com providing series online registration.
In 2009 the overall NACT series honors went to U.S. National Champion Tim Johnson of the Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com team and Canadian Natasha Elliott of the Garneau Club Chaussure Ogilvy team.
NACT 2010 Schedule
- Star Crossed presented by Stanley – A Brand of PMI – September 18th – Seattle, WA
- RAD Racing Gran Prix presented by Hammer Nutrition – September 19th – Issaquah, WA
- The Great Brewers Gran Prix of Gloucester presented by Addison Gilbert Hospital – October 2nd and 3rd – Gloucester, MA
- Colorado Cross Classic – October 30th – Boulder, CO
- The Victory Circle Graphix Boulder Cup – October 31st – Boulder, CO
- Whitmore’s Landscaping Super Cross Cup – November 20th and 21st – Southampton, NY
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For NACT Sponsorships and Promotional opportunities contact Brook Watts, 303-684-9170, brook.watts [at] comcast [dot] net.
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Master Men 3 Closed
The Master Men 3 hit it’s field limit today and registration is now closed for this field. If you missed your chance to race StarCrossed presented by Stanley you still can register for Rad Racing GP presented by Hammer Nutrition the next day, September 19th. Go to BikeReg.com to sign up for Rad Racing GP. -
License Requirements
Already got a few questions from OBRA riders about license requirement for StarCrossed and Rad Racing GP on 9/18 & 19. Here is how it works:
Read this document to know your rights at StarCrossed. Basically OBRA Cat 3′s and lower can buy USCF One-Days to race StarCrossed.
Rad Racing GP is only USCF sanctioned for the Elite Men & Women. Elite Men and Women must have UCI License. All other races are non-sanctioned. No license required for all other categories.
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Registration Starting Quickly
A bunch of folks logged on at midnight to sign up. A couple of fields almost half full. I wouldn’t wait around to sign up. Don’t forget to register for Rad Racing GP at the same time.
