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CX Nats

Post by aruss » Tue Oct 20, 2015 7:13 pm

Now that that whole hair competition is finished up, the real national event can happen this weekend on the 'Frozen Tundra of Laaa.....' Forks Market Plaza in Winnipeg. The forecast for Saturday in the Peg actually looks decent, 8 degrees and overcast.

The build up to this years champs has been fun to watch, especially on the Men's side. The depth in Canadian cross is growing and this year I'd say there are 3-4 guys who can take the title including Wheeler alumni and all-round slayer of bikes, Mr. Craig Richey. Richey showed good form this past weekend in North Van handily beating Kabush. Others to keep an eye on are Gagne, Garrigan, VdH, St John, Schooler, McConnell..the list goes on. Shout outs to COTR's Parker Bloom and Terry McKall who will be repping the Rock aboard their Naked bicycles! Homer shoulda gone and rocked it, Happy Birthday Geoff! The women's event is missing Queen Kiki however our hometown Dyck will be the focus as she dukes it out other clear favourite, Rochette. Nanaimo's Janna Gillick is another island talent we will be cheering for coming off two consecutive COTR wins. Womens national road champ, Leah Kirchmann comes in as a bit of an unknown but should be watched closely. Other female contenders include Sandra Walter, Natasha Elliot and local Anna Schappert.

UCI Rankings:

WOMEN
32. Rochette
53. Dyck
105. Elliot
146. Schappert
154. Walter
161. Barson
306. Gillick
379. Koenig

MEN
86. Garrigan
101. Van Den Ham
104. Kabush
114. Schooler
172. McConnell
252. Richey
269. McNeely
375. Martin (Homer Darkhorse)


Course Description:

This course will offer a fast and challenging race that will be fun and entertaining for spectators. Racers are expected to complete the 3.2 km circuit in 8 minutes, so there will be plenty of action, especially as the field stretches out. The course includes a variety of different terrains: grass, gravel, sand, dirt, cobblestones, wood, and pavement. Our course includes three particularly leg-cramping features – a 150 foot stretch of deep sand, a steep run-up along the river bank, and a white-knuckle descent through a grove of trees down to the river.
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The races will be streaming live SATURDAY at http://winnipegcx2015.ca/live-stream/

Women @ 1:15 PST

Men @ 2:30 PST

Tune in and get stoked for Bear Crossing this Sunday!!!

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