Wet and wild wipeouts at ‘Wintercross’ race (Photos)
A mud bog section was a feast for spectators and a challenge for riders at Sunday’s Wintercross race in Washougal.
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Portland cyclocross is the pits
Racing bikes is far from the only thing that makes our local cyclocross scene special.(Photos by J. Maus/BikePortland)
Cyclocross interview series: OBRA Executive Director Kenji Sugahara
OBRA Executive Director Kenji Sugahara in the office of U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley in March 2012.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to the fourth installment in our series audio interviews with local cyclocross personalities. We’ve partnered with the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) to broadcast these interviews in advance of their 2013 Cyclocross Championship event coming … Read more
Getting hooked on cyclocross
Hooked.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Seeing people get hooked on a new type of cycling is one of the things that keeps cycling industry veterans going. And for some reason, cyclocross is especially good at reeling people in: Maybe it’s the challenging courses; the relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere; the support of family, friends and complete strangers; the … Read more
Cyclocross interview series episode three: Tina Brubaker
Tina Brubaker on the run-up at Alpenrose during the 2011 Cross Crusade.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
Cyclocross interview series episode two: Brad Ross
It’s a dirty job, but Brad Ross likes to do it.(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) Welcome to the second of six audio interviews with local cyclocross personalities and promoters that we’ll be sharing in the coming weeks. We’ve partnered with the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association to broadcast these interviews in advance of their 2013 Cyclocross Championship … Read more
Cyclocross interview series episode one: Molly Cameron
Molly Cameron, shown here racing in 2010, is a fixture on the local cyclocross scene. In addition to being an elite-level racer, she also owns Portland Bicycle Studio.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
On 20th anniversary, an interview with Cross Crusade’s Brad Ross
There’s nothing quite like the Cross Crusade.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) Believe it or not, Portland’s Cross Crusade cyclocross series enters its 20th season this weekend. Founded in 1993 when Rick Potestio and Russ Humberston took over a smaller series dubbed “The First Mud”, the Cross Crusade has grown by leaps and bounds. Today it’s known … Read more
Record turnout as ‘cross season gets rolling
A forested section of the course served up challenging ascents and descents.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland)
‘Grand Prix Erik Tonkin’ kicks off cyclocross season this weekend
Detail of flyer for this weekend’s opening race in the Grand Prix Erik Tonkin series. This weekend the Portland area’s legendary cyclocross racing tradition will commence. The first big event of the year is the opening race of the Grand Prix Erik Tonkin series, and it takes place this Saturday at David Douglas High School … Read more
‘Tis the season for cyclocross clinics
Ready, set, ‘cross!(Photo © J. Maus/BikePortland) It might be hard to believe, since we’re just now getting in the groove of summer, but cyclocross season is right around the corner. The first official cyclocross race of the season is just three weeks away. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your ‘cross skills, or … Read more