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September 28, 2008
Star Crossed on VeloNews.TV
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September 23, 2008
NACT Weekend #1 Video
From Sam Smith at Cyclofile
2008 Star Crossed/Rad Racing GP Cyclo-Cross from sam smith on Vimeo.
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Funny CX Magazine Story
Joe Brenan our head of registration jumped into the Men 4's and decided he would be fine on the tires he used last year. He crashed four times slipping all over the place in the mud. When he got settled back at Registration later he picked up one of Cyclocross Magazines we were giving away. Reading the tire review he learned CX Mag noted don't race the tires Joe used on rainy days. CX Mag, the bible of 'Cross?
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Video from Race Cyclocross!
Starcrossed Cyclocross 2008 from bce on Vimeo.
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September 22, 2008
Photos Posted Online
CHRISTOPHER WINGFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY
At Flickr
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Bing Knight
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Online Coverage of Star Crossed
Velonews - Powers, Butler take muddy Starcrossed
Cyclingnews - Powers strikes first in 'cross opener & Butler outlasts Simms for win
Cyclocross Magazine - Star Crossed - Full Report, Video, Photos
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September 21, 2008
First North American Cyclocross Trophy Leaders
Jeremy Powers dons the First NACT Leaders Jersey
Photo by Christopher Wingfield
Sue Butler Takes the Women's First Jersey
Photo by Christopher Wingfield
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2008 Results
Elite Men
Elite Women
Men 3
Master Men 1/2
Master Men 3/4
Men 4
Women 3/4
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September 18, 2008
Team Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale Profile
Following its stunning successes in the 2007-08 cyclocross season, Team Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale returns for 2008-09 with a beefed up line-up. Defending U.S. Elite National Champion Tim Johnson welcomes back teammate Jeremy Powers from last year’s squad and will relish the addition of young up-and-comer Jamey Driscoll to the fold.
In addition to winning the stars-and-stripes jersey at the Kansas City nationals, Tim Johnson also claimed his third straight New England series title as well as finishing second overall in the USGP series, including two USGP wins. Tim, 31, wrapped up the year with a strong finish at the UCI World Championships in Italy.
Jeremy Powers, 25, put together his strongest season ever in 2007-8, winning numerous UCI events, including one stop of the USGP and the prestigious Grand Prix of Gloucester. Jeremy brings years of international ‘cross experience back to Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale and looks to build off his best road season in years.
While only 22, Jamey Driscoll brings a mountain of experience into his first season with Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale. Jamey won the Under-23 overall title in the 2007 USGP series, has won three U.S. National Championship jerseys, and represented the U.S. multiple times at the UCI World Championships. An all-rounder with legendary bike handling skills, Jamey expanded his race résumé this summer with a stage win at the Tour of Pennsylvania.
“We’re back after an outstanding year last year that saw us win a lot of races including the big one, the National Championships,” said Cyclocrossworld.com owner and team manager Stu Thorne. “Adding Jamey we look to add to our successes and be an even bigger threat to take out any race we show up at. We’re really looking forward to this year and I think this is our strongest-ever line-up.”
Team Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale will open the season at StarCrossed September 20 in Seattle.
Team Cyclorcrossworld.com-Cannondale will use Tim Johnson signature Cannondale frames shod with SRAM Red component groups. The team will roll to the races in a Team Leer Toyota truck and race on Mavic wheels, Control Tech stems, bars, and seatposts, Fizik saddles, SwissStop brake pads, Patagonia casual clothing, Champion Systems race kit, Giro helmets, and DeFeet accessories.
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September 17, 2008
Technical Guide
Here is the Technical Guide for Star Crossed. This should answer any and all questions.
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September 15, 2008
Giving Some Love to Rad Racing GP
Rad Racing GP Presented by Kona and FSA
Sunday September 21st, 2008
Ft. Steilacoom Park, Lakewood, Washington
www.radracingnw.org
$10,000 Cash/ Merchandise prizes and awards
Race #2 in the North American Cyclocross Trophy
NACT Points for Elite Men and Women
Free Kids Race With Prizes For All
Roller Derby podium girls
Exclusive merchandise from Kona, doperssuck.com, and Crank Brothers
Fast classic Steilacoom with a couple of new twists.
Kona "Knapp-time" run up just as burly as ever.
Coverage from CX Magazine, Velonews, cyclingnews.com.
Trebon, Wicks, Johnson, Powers, Wells, Craig, Tonkin, Decker, Parbo, Jacques-Maynes…..all in the hizzle.
All riders who register online for Starcrossed and Rad GP entered in raffle to win Thule Rack System, Shimano Wheels, and Alpha Q Fork.
We are offering Masters 45+, Masters 55+, and a Masters 35+ Cat-4 race.
Paying very generous prizes to Cat 3 and 4's, men and women.
Proceeds benefit Rad Racing/Hagens Berman Junior CCX
Online registration closes Friday night.
Avoid race day registration charge, do it online, makes all of our lives easier.
www.bikereg.com
Event Sponsors
Kona, Full Speed Ahead, Redline, Fi'zi:k, Clif Bar, Schwalbe, Chris King, Herriott Sports Performance, Rudy Project, Voler, Pedros, Joyride Bicycles
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Will the Women 3/4 Meet Field Limit?
There are currently 59 women registered for the Women 3/4 race. Wow! Will we hit the field limit of 80? That would be a great statement about NW 'Cross.
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Master Men 1/2 Only Four Spots Left
Preregistration closes on Wednesday night and there are only four spots left in the Master Men 1/2. Get one of those spots now!
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September 12, 2008
'06 Star Crossed Video
Great video from 2006 Star Crossed. Starting to feel the excitement.
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September 11, 2008
Press Release #2
2 Olympians, 2 Current National Champions, and 2 Former National Champions Line Up For First NACT Weekend Of Cyclocross
Full Speed Ahead Star Crossed presented by Gerk's Ski and Cycle and the Rad Racing GP presented by FSA and Kona will open up the North American Cyclocross Trophy with an impressive field. Current National champ Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/Cannondale) will be met at the start line by '06 champion, Ryan Trebon (Kona) and '05 champion and Olympian Todd Wells (GT). "We are thrilled that the legends of modern cross have chosen to start their seasons with us, our weekend is going to be a "battle royal" on two very different courses that will favor different riders" remarks Jim Brown of Rad Racing.
Todd Wells, a US Olympian on the Mountain Bike, is on high form after finishing 5th in Cross Country at the Canberra, Australia MTB World Cup on August 30th. The fast starting Ryan Trebon should also be ready to put the pressure on Johnson as defending USGP of Cyclocross and CrossVegas champ. Current National Cross Country Champ Adam Craig(Giant) will also add a bit of speed to the race. A former runner up at the event is coming off the Olympics and a great year on the World Cup circuit.
Former Star Crossed winners and Carl Decker (Giant) and Andy Jacques-Mayne (Specialized/KMC pb Cal Giant) have confirmed attendance along with Joachim Parbo who is two-time Danish National Cyclocross Champion and past Star Crossed and Rad Racing competitor.
The North American Cyclocross Trophy debuts this fall and includes such notable races as FSA Star Crossed presented by Gerks Ski and Cycle, Rad Racing GP Presented by Kona and FSA, Gran Prix of Gloucester, Boulder Cup, and the Whitmore's Landscaping Super Cross Cup. The five promoters of these events aspire to bring continuity to a portion of North American UCI cyclocross calendar by bringing the continent's top talent together at the acknowledged "classics of American cross". The North American Cyclocross Trophy is offering $7,000 in year-end cash bonuses for the top three season finishers in both the men's and women's divisions.
Star Crossed is brought to you by Full Speed Ahead, Gerks Ski and Cycle, Foundation Bank, Ridley, Redline Bicycles, NOS Energy Drink, Zipp Fizz, Raleigh Bicycles, Northwave, Look, Cycle University, Hammer Nutrition,De La Paz Coffee, Herriot Sports, Cyclosportif, Chefn, Sonadei, Gregg's Greenlake Cycle, Cyclocross Magazine, Zune, and Crank Brothers
Rad Racing is brought to you by Rad Racing GP Sponsors: Kona, Full Speed Ahead, Redline, Fi'zi:k, Clif Bar, Schwalbe, Chris King, Herriott Sports Performance, Rudy Project, Voler, Pedros, Joyride Bicycles
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September 10, 2008
Bay Area Super Prestige Pays Respect to Star Crossed
Bay Area Super Prestige Cyclocross Series has give props to Star Crossed in their series press release while announcing that their race #3 will be a night race:
"And for the first time the BASPCX series will feature a signature night race, with great respect for the pioneering efforts by Washington’s “Star-Crossed” event and the new “Cross Vegas” extravaganza."
Read the full release at Cyclocross Magazine.
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September 09, 2008
Update - OBRA Cat 3 & Lower Can Purchase One-Day
Good news OBRA riders see the message below:
"Through at least Dec 31st, we will honor the OBRA licenses for reciprocity on a USAC one day up to Cat 3 and riders must show a current annual OBRA license to be eligible," Jan Luke-Hamasaki, USA Cycling, AK, HI, ID, OR,WA,CA and NV.
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Cyclocross Magazine Sponsors Hot Lap Competition
The winner of the first lap of each race at Star Crossed will receive a one year subscription to Cyclocross Magazine. Look pretty when you cross the line because CX Mag will be there with a reporter and photographer.
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First NACT Leaders Jersey Presented at Star Crossed
Folks the first ever North American Cyclocross Trophy leaders jerseys will be award at Star Crossed on September 20th. They look sweet. Thanks to Voler for providing the jerseys and Hone Design for the art work.
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Master Men 1/2's Don't Wait Any Longer
Guys there is only eight spots left in the Master Men 1/2 field. Get registered today or miss the boat. Day-of registration is unlikely. See ya there.
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September 07, 2008
Ridley Continues Support of Door Prizes
Ridley Bicycles will again provide a Crossbow frameset to our generous door prize list. Star Crossed spectators make sure you check to see if you have won something on the way into the venue at the NOS booth. The full line of Ridley bikes are available at Gerk's Ski & Cycle.
Ridley Bicycles was founded in 1990. Through innovative technical and graphic design, Ridley quickly became the leading manufacturer in Belgium. In the early years, Ridley became known for supporting local grass roots teams and riders in Belgium, including a young Tom Boonen when he won the Belgian U23 championship in 2001.
Ridley has since become the leader in cyclocross, Belgium's national sport. Four of the last five world champion winners have ridden Ridley bicycles. In 2006 in Zeddam, the Netherlands, Ridley scored a one-two finish with Erwin Vervecken and Bart Wellens, and also the U23 championship with Zdenek Stybar. In 2007 Vervecken claimed the world championship again aboard a Ridley while current U-23 world champ Niels Albert also races on a Ridley.
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September 05, 2008
National Champ Shootout at Star Crossed & Rad Racing GP
The current and previous two US Men National Cyclocross Champions are planning to attend Star Crossed and Rad Racing GP. Current champ Tim Johnson (Cyclocrossworld.com/Cannondale) will be met at the start line by '06 champion, Ryan Trebon (Kona) and '05 champion Todd Wells (GT). NACT Weekend #1 is starting the season off right with the best talent in North American 'Cross. "We are thrilled that the legends of modern cross have chosen to start their seasons with us, our weekend is going to be a "battle royal" on two very different courses that will favor different riders" remarks Jim Brown of Rad Racing.
Todd Wells, a US Olympian on the Mountain Bike, is on high form after finishing 5th in Cross Country at the Canberra, Australia MTB World Cup on August 30th. The fast starting Ryan Trebon should also be ready to put the pressure on Johnson as defending USGP of Cyclocross and CrossVegas champ. Current National Cross Country Champ Adam Craig will also add a bit of spice to the race. A former runner up at the event is coming off the Olympics and a great year on the World Cup circuit.
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September 04, 2008
Danish Pro Joachim Parbo Coming to Star Crossed
Two-time Danish National Champion, Joachim Parbo, will attend Star Crossed as a part of this early season US tour. After NACT Weekend #1 (Star Crossed and Rad Racing GP) Parbo will head to CrossVegas, and races in October in Colorado, Kentucky and Ohio. Learn more about Joachim on YouTube.
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September 03, 2008
Redmond Inn Hotel Offer
Redmond Inn is offering a promotional coupon to out of town competitors at Star Crossed. The Redmond Inn is less the two miles from the venue at 17601 Redmond Way.
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Upcoming Cycle U Cross Clinics
Star Crossed Sponsor Cycle U has several upcoming cross clinics. Get out there and improve your skills at Cross 101 on 9/13 and Cross Bootcamp on 9/4, 9 or 11. Sign up online!
Cross 101
This is an on-bike introduction class to teach you the basic skills of getting on and off your bike, how to run and get over the barriers. A great way to keep your summer fitness going in the fall. Cost: $30. Clinic held at Cycle U Training Facilities located in Magnuson Park . You don't need a cross bike to do this class. You can bring any road, mountain, hybrid or junker bike you want. Includes a free pass to try a local race and everything you need to get started. Great family event with free kids racing at each venue.
Cross Bootcamp
Top local coaches, hands on coaching and ideal workouts give you everything you need to rock the cross season. Open to any level, new or experienced, join us every Tuesday and Thursday for 6 weeks, starting Tuesday August 5th for conditioning and skills that will have you confident, fit and ready for your best cross season yet! Topics include:
-starting techniques
-cornering and descending in all conditions
-visualization and self-talk coaching
-riding in sand
-barriers and transitions
-gear and equipment, taking care of your bike
-ideal workouts and intervals in every session
Taught by some of the best cross racers around including Craig Undem WA State champion and Worlds Team 06, Kristi Berg State Series Champion 5 years, Toby Swanson Worlds Team member State Champ and other great Cycle U coaches.
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Waitlist for Closed Fields
Currently the Men 3, Men 4 and Master Men 3/4 Fields are closed. We are getting requests from riders to wiatlist for these races. You can send an email to joebre AT umich.edu if you want to be added to a waitlist. Chances of racing are likely low and please do not send wiatlist requests after 9/10/08. Thank you.
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September 02, 2008
Master Men 1/2 Filling Up
This field is getting close to the field limit. Only 22 spots left in the Master Men 1/2. Old fast guys don't expect to show up and sign up on race day. Don't hesitate to reg online.
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Men 3 Field Closed
The Men 3 race reached its field limit of 80 riders today. Registration is closed. Ladon Erickson of Cucina Fresca got the last entry. If you missed out on Star Crossed make sure to race the Rad Racing GP the next day and we will see you as spectator Saturday night. More Cowbell!
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Rachel Lloyd & Jaques-Mayneses Racing
Rachel Lloyd, the new mountain bike Single Speed World Champion, is confirm for Star Crossed. Lloyd also finished second in last year's US National Cyclocross Championship and went on to represent the US at the '08 Cyclocross Worlds. Also recently confirm are Cyclocross Couple Andy and Josie Jacques-Maynes. Josie is the current Masters Women 30 - 34 National Cross Champ. Andy won Star Crossed in '06 and is the current Masters Men 30 - 34 National Cross Champ.
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Men 3 Field Four Spots Left
Men 3's don't wait any longer to sign up for Star Crossed. There are only four spots left in the 80 rider field.
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