CYCLO X - BOULDER COLORADO
SERIES #6
What is Cyclo-Cross?
Cyclo-cross (sometimes cyclocross,
CX, CCX, cyclo-X or '
cross)
is a form of bicycle racing? Races typically take place in the autumn and
winter and consist of many laps of a short (2.5–3.5 km or 1.5–2 mile)
course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles
requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike while navigating the
obstruction and remount. Races are based on categories and generally run
between 30 minutes to an hour, with the distance varying depending on the
ground conditions.
JZ has participated in several cross
races in Colorado and has even built his own cross bike. He continues to
move up in his division and has now been joined by teammate Derek Allison! Derek
makes it look easy, like he has been racing cross for years. The temperatures
were in the single digits, it was snowing, and the conditions were very
icy. These conditions made the steps slick and the sand in the beach areas
“down right brutal”. Even though the race was quite challenging, JZ and
Derek kept coming back for more throughout the weekend. Go Team Lupine Racing
USA! It is so great to see JZ and Derek get out there and play year
round! See you out there.
No comments:
Post a Comment