Portland’s ‘cross scene is wild, crazy and lots of fun. We’ve got the world’s largest participatory cross series (The Cross Crusade), tons of talented racers, and plenty of mud and cold to top it off.
Browse the articles below to experience the unique flavor of Portland cyclocross.
Not your average ‘cross race.(Photo © David Haines) This past weekend, the Cross Crusade headed to Astoria for a double-header of racing and Halloween fun. I wasn’t able to make it up there this year, but I wanted to share some of the hilarious costumes and scenes from the event. Thanks to photographers Dave Roth … Read more
Racers young… and old gave it a go at Rainier.(Photos © J. Maus)
Coming soon to Oregon high schools!(Photo © J. Maus) The Oregon Bicycle Racing Racing Association (OBRA) has announced details of the first-ever High School Cyclocross race series. The new series will consist of five races and will be run under the existing Junior Cyclocross Series, which is in its second year. OBRA has named seven … Read more
Rapha Performance Roadwear, whose North American headquarters are in North Portland, has partnered with Focus Bicycles USA to field a professional cyclocross team for the 2010-2011 season. The Rapha-Focus Team will consist of young up-and-coming racers Chris Jones (Auburn, California) and Zach McDonald (Seattle, Washington).
Event flyer I know many people out there are jonesing for cyclocross season. Unfortunately, racing won’t start until fall (usually mid-September), but tonight you can satisfy your ‘cross withdrawals by attending a product preview event hosted by local cyclocross pro Molly Cameron of Portland Bicycle Studio (4829 NE MLK Blvd.).
“What could be more romantic than spending the evening under the lights at Alpenrose? How about spending the evening at Alpenrose riding through the mud with a few hundred other people?” Alpenrose will host even more ‘cross fun this year.(Photo © J. Maus) That’s the hook OBRA is using to get folks excited about their … Read more
Learn to master corners at a cyclocross skills clinic.(Photos © J. Maus) This time of year in Portland, if you listen closely enough, you can almost hear the buzz of cyclocross season in the air. With just about a month before the first ‘cross race of the season, the telltale signs are all coming into … Read more
Portlander Molly Cameron is flying the Vanilla Bicycles team colors while racing in Belgium.(Photo: Nielsdewit.be) Local racer and owner of Veloshop, Molly Cameron, is “living the dream” by spending her holiday racing cyclocross against the world’s best on a multi-week trip that includes World Cup races in France and Belgium. Another Portland rider, Sue Butler, … Read more
A scene from the action at the 2004 ‘Cross Nationals held in Portland.(Photo © J. Maus) Local cyclocross racers and fans looking for some good news now that the season has ended got it yesterday: USA Cycling has officially awarded Bend, Oregon the honor of hosting the next two editions of the Cyclocross National Championships. … Read more
This just in: USA CYCLING AWARDS 2009 & 2010 CYCLO-CROSS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TO BEND Event returns to region for first time since 1976 (BEND, Ore.)—USA Cycling today announced that it has awarded the 2009 and 2010 Cyclo-cross National Championships to Bend. The announcement comes on the heels of a recent site inspection and city tour … Read more
Big crowds turned out last year.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) With the massive success of cyclocross in Portland this year, it should come as no surprise that the season is set to end with a bang. This weekend offers up a buffet of ‘cross events that just might hold everyone over until next year (although … Read more
A bit of “lunacy” and big crowds were the norm on the ‘cross circuit this year.(Photo © J. Maus) It was a banner year for cyclocross in Portland. According to official statistics compiled by the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA), the Portland-based River City Bicycles Cross Crusade series grew an average of 25% each event … Read more
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