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5DAYSOFEPICRACING
CROSSCULTUREEVENTWITHBIKEART,
LIVEMUSIC,ACYCLINGFILM,PARTIES& MORE
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WHATSINSIDE:INSIDE:
Sponsors:
Doug LaPlaca Chairman, Cyclo-cross Nationals organizing committee Brad Ross Race Director and course designer Micah Rice USA Cycling, Managing Director of National Events
Kelli Lusk USA Cycling, National Events Director Kevney Dugan Venue Operations Manager Cassondra Schindler Cross Culture Director Gina Miller Volunteer Coordinator
Henry Abel WebCyclery Bike Film Night organizer Heather Clark Writer, Cyclo-cross Nationals event guide PDX Cross Photography, Cyclo-cross Nationals event guide
Welcome .................................. 4The Fan Experience ..................7
Bend Map ................................. 8
Events Schedule ........................9
Parties & Film Night ............... 10
Competitors Pages............. 11-13
Race Schedule ........................12
2009 Champions ....................14
Bike + Art Love 2010 ..........15-17
Cyclo-cross Lingo ....................19
Competitors to Watch ......20-22Whats Next in Bend? ............23
5 EPIC DAYS OF RACING!Photo: PDX Cross
Cross Culture Event with Bike Art, Live Music, a Cycling Film, Parties & More!
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8:Racing from8 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.; Awards at 1 p.m.
THURSDAY, DEC. 9: Racing from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.; Awards at 5 p.m.
FRIDAY, DEC. 10: Racing from 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m.; Awards at 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 11: Racing from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.; Awards at 5 p.m.
SUNDAY, DEC. 12: Racing from 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.; Awards at 4:15 p.m.
All races are FREE to spectators. Awards presentations
held at the Deschutes Tent area (Map on pg. 13).
RACING AT THE OLD MILL DISTRICT
Behind the scenes at the 2010 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross Nationals Championships in Bend:
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Welcome to the
USA CYCLINGNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
CYCLO-CROSS BEND, ORWEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 8-12, 2010
Round No. 2 of the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championshipsreturns this December to Bend a town that prides itself on hostingthe nations best cycling competition in a festive, partylike atmosphere,where what takes place between the start and finish line is only half thestory.
Numerous changes are in store for the 2010 championship: more races, a
second competition venue, an expanded schedule, more cycling-inspiredcultural events, more activities for kids. Not to mention easier access tothe beer garden. Yep, we thought of everything.
Even the pros are excited to get back to the town that heartily embracescycling to the tune of 5,000 screaming fans.
I am stoked to be heading back to a place where people like bikes thatmuch, says reigning national champion Tim
Johnson, who remained in Bend through NewYears following last years nationals for some post-championship R&R. It was just really a cool place,a place where I want to be a place where peopleare aware of what youre doing and why youre
doing it. Theres a lot of respect.On the line at the 2010 cyclo-cross championshipsare national titles in 34 racing divisions. Winnerswill be crowned over five days, starting Wednesday,Dec. 8 and concluding on Sunday, Dec. 12.
Cyclo-cross nationals continues to be a family-focused affair with racing categories for boys andgirls as young as 10 and for time-tested riders wellinto their seventies. Somewhere in-between youllfind the nations and in some cases the worlds fastest men and women showcasing theirblazing speed and technical bike-handling skills.
The 2010 championship in Bend has expanded to
five days. A new racing venue has also been added, along with a newcall-up procedure. And for the first time, singlespeed riders, both menand women, will have the opportunity to take a crack at a national title.
Like last year, nonchampionship cyclo-cross racing is also offered forthose who want to get a taste of the festive atmosphere and competitionwithout the pressure of competing in a championship race.
The Old Mill District, Bends urban hot spot for shopping, dining andrecreation situated along the Deschutes River, is once again the site forchampionship racing each day. According to race director Brad Ross, therace course has been lengthened to increase lap times this year, but willotherwise remain largely the same.
The course worked well last year, so no sense in reinventing the wheel,says Ross. Everybody loved that course, it was justso much fun.
Its not surprising that the reigning nationalwomens champion shares Ross view.
I think the (Bend) course was the best U.S. courseI have raced in awhile, especially for nationals, sayssix-time champion Katie Compton. It was hard andtechnical and the crowds were great. I also love thetown of Bend and had a super weekend in general.Im looking forward to coming back and doing itagain this year.
A few tweaks, however, including a lengthiercourse, are in store for the 2010 edition of thechampionship.
Weve added about 60 seconds of durationto the course its real flat and straight andnontechnical, Ross describes. Last year, therewerent many spots on the course where you could
wind it up and go fast.
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Spectators, too, will notice a significant change: This year,instead of crossing the course and dodging racers to get toand from the beer garden, pedestrians can move seamlesslyback and forth by way of a bridge underpass. Meanwhile,racers will pedal over the bridge.
Most competitors in the junior and masters division willline up for the newly devised seeding time trial, set to takeplace in NorthWest Crossing and located just a few miles tothe west of the Old Mill District. Here, riders will competein an individual, prologue-style time trial, the results fromwhich will determine their start order in the following dayschampionship. This method replaces last years call-upprocedure, which was based on a combination of categoryrank and time of registration.
Outside of the top eight finishers from 2009 all of whomget an automatic front-row seat at the starting line riderswill have the opportunity to earn their spot in line based ontheir current fitness.
Mother Natures role in the 2010 cyclo-cross nationalchampionships remains the biggest unknown.
Bend could see frigid temperatures once again, resultingin hard-packed, frozen terrain. Snow, mud and even drysurfaces covered by sand and dust could also be in theforecast.
LEND A HANDWith the schedule expanded to five days and with the addition of
a second racing venue, the volunteer need at this years cyclo-cross
championships in Bend has increased significantly. Organizers estimate
that an army of 300 to 400 volunteers will be required to help the event
run smoothly. Volunteers are needed on race days Wednesday, Dec.
8 through Sunday, Dec. 12 as well as in the days leading up to, and
after, the event.
Volunteer positions include course marshalling (a great way to help
while catching the race action!), course set-up and take-down as well as
the guaranteed warm job of assisting at registration and packet pickup.
For more information on how to volunteer, e-mail gina@freshairsports.
com.
CHOW TIMECheering on cyclo-cross racers can work up a hearty appetite. And we
know you dont want to miss a lick of the competition. So this year,spectators at cyclo-cross nationals in Bend need not even wait at a
course crossing to get their hands on a pint of locally-brewed Deschutes
beer, a steaming cup of Thump coffee or a satisfying bundle of Frites. A
walking underpass along the course (yes, racers will be riding overhead)
makes it seamless for spectators to enjoy food and libations while being
positioned in the center of the action a perfect spot from which to
cheer, heckle or listen to the rhythmic thumping of the drum corps.
Coffee, pastries, pizza, beer. Sounds like a perfect day at a cross race.
Thump Coffee, serving luscious Stumptown coffee along with hot
chocolate, juice and light food.
The Pizza Cart, hand-rolled dough with homemade sauce served
from a brick oven.
Frites, Belgian-style french fry stand serving crisp, salty fries doused
in mayo and ketchup toppings.
Tula Gluten Free Baking Co., all the delicious pastries and baked
goods that youd expect, minus the gluten.
Parilla Grill, unique wraps with flavors ranging from traditional
Mexican burritos to Thai.
Deschutes Brewery, several varieties of locally-crafted microbrew
served from the brewers giant wooden barrel, Little Woody.
COMMEMORATIVE CROSS
NATS GEAR FOR A CAUSETo commemorate the 2010 cyclo-cross national championship. Rise
up International, a Bend-based nonprofit clothing company, will be
offering for sale a variety of official merchandise, including short- and
long-sleeve shirts, hoodies and headwear. Proceeds from the sales of all
official cyclo-cross nationals gear will be donated to local art programs
for youth.
Stay updated...... with the latest news on the 2010 Cyclo-cross
National Championships at www.crossnats.
com. Or, follow us on Facebook at Cyclocross
Nationals 2010 or on Twitter at cxnats2010.
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If Bend pro and 2009 elite mens runner-up Ryan Trebon had his way,muddy racing conditions would be on the menu.
I prefer races that are slightly more challenging with conditions, saysTrebon, a two-time national cyclo-cross champion. When its fast andnot super technical it makes it harder for me to deal with. When it getsmuddy, it takes more power to pedal through and more riding skills tonegotiate the course.
But no matter what the conditions, racers can bet that Ross will includean element of play in his cross course design, so that riders can take a
moment to smile in the midst of all that suffering.Cross should be a fun sport so I pride myself in designing a course withfun turns, he says. If the whole course is hard and boring and a deathmarch, than thats not very cool. The sport is hard enough so you haveto add some parts that are fun.
Indeed, let the celebration begin.
TIME TRIAL
COURSE
Master and junior riders atthis years cyclo-cross nationalchampionships can elect to racein a short, individual time trial, the
results from which will determinetheir call-up position in thefollowing days championship.
According to race director BradRoss, all seeding time trials areexpected to be held at least 24hours in advance of the championship race. The time trial,which Ross anticipates will take riders 8 to 12 minutes tocomplete, will be staged in west Bend near the NorthWestCrossing neighborhood. Parking will be located on the westside of Mt. Washington Drive, just north of Summit HighSchool. (See map on page 8.)
The time trial course will emphasize fitness over technicalskills, and will include a steep, lengthy run-up as well as aset of barriers, says Ross. Riders will leave the start gate every30 seconds. An initial start order will be available at the USACycling Cyclo-cross Nationals web site in the week leading upto the championship.
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MORE COWBELL, PLEASE!Most newcomers to cyclo-crossare surprised to discover just howentertaining it can be to watch a bikerace. Its like tailgating at a football game sports fans come for the eating,drinking and socializing with friendsand family just as much as they enjoy
supporting their favorite team.And cyclo-cross is no different. We evenhave our own brand of cheeseheads cowbell-clanging, rubber-boot-wearing hecklers who brave the more-than-likely foul late-fall weather to cheermud-stained riders as they battle MotherNature and each other.
Theres no need to bring binoculars fora front-row view of this competition.Spectators at cyclo-cross nationals inBend are a mere arms-length distance
from the nations fastest men andwomen. The strain and suffering ispalpable, but so is the power and sheerdetermination on the riders faces.
Cross fans are also known to love,appreciate and cheer a good cringe-producing wipe out, especially after arider picks him or herself off the groundand soldiers on. A praise-worthy victoryin itself.
To help liven the festive mood evenmore at cyclo-cross nationals, dont besurprised to hear music accompany thecompetition perhaps the rhythmicthumping of a drum corps or thebellowing sound of bagpipes.
Why is cyclo-cross such a fan-friendly
discipline of cycling? For one, crossraces are typically held in urban venues like the Old Mill District so totingthe family to the event doesnt have tobe an all-day affair. Secondly, at one tothree miles in length, the race courseis relatively short, which allows fans to
see their favorite riders numerous timesduring the span of a 45-minute race.
Whats more, with more than a hundredriders on the nationals course at a time,the racing action is literally nonstop.And, its easy to move to different partsof the course check out the mad-
dash at the start line, hoof it to the firstturn to see if riders negotiated the hairybend, back to the stairs to watch thepain unfold, and then on to the slipperyoff-camber in-field for a beer and a front-row seat.
Doug La Placa, chairman of the Cyclo-cross Nationals organizing committee, and Portlands
Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers, entertained for a full house.
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The entertainment at cyclo-cross nationals doesnt end when
the last racer crosses the finish line each day. With loads
of bicycling-related art on display plus cyclo-cross films,
microbrewery tours and tastings and parties on tap nightly,
the five-day championship aims to stimulate the mind (and
tastebuds) as much as it sears the lungs.
TUESDAY, DEC. 7
6 to 7:30 p.m. BikeYoga for Peak Performance at Rebound
Physical Therapy, 155 S.W. Century Drive, Bend. Yoga
exercises designed for cyclists taught by Uma Kleppinger. Help
prepare your body for the rigors of riding, aid with recovery
between events, and create more comfort both on and off the
bike. Cost: $20. For more details or to register, call 503-819-6953or visit www.bikeyoga.com.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 82:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cross Nats
Traditional Cappuccino Happy
Hour at Thump Coffee, 25 N.W.
Minnesota Ave., in downtown
Bend. Cyclo-cross racers receive
half off on all traditional espresso
drinks. Theres a Cappuccino
Happy Hour on Friday, too!
6 to 8:30 p.m. CXing Barriers 2010, meet other women
who talk bike at a party for ladies racing at cyclo-cross
nationals; featuring lecture by Meredith Miller. Food provided,
$3 suggested donation. Location: TBD. For details, go to www.
cxbar2010.blogspot.com. RSVP at [email protected].
6 to 10 p.m. 2010 VeloSprints Championships
at Silver Moon Brewery, 24 N.W.
Greenwood Ave., presented by Cascade
Couriers and Bend Velo. Racers
go head-to-head for 400 meters
of fork-mounted roller madness;
mens and womens divisions
offered. Registration opens at6 p.m. and close at 6:45; racing
begins at 7 p.m. Details at www.
bendvelo.com.
7 to 8:30 p.m. The
Rehabilitation of Adam Craig,
a meet-and-greet plus question-
and-answer session at Rebound
Physical Therapy, 155 S.W Century
Drive. Olympic mountain biker Adam
Craig and his physical therapists in
Bend explain what it takes to get
back in the saddle after a major injury. Includes beer, food and
prize raffle.
THURSDAY, DEC. 9
8:30 p.m. Spoke-N-Word
at Portello Winecafe, 2754
NorthWest Crossing Dr., in
Bends NorthWest Crossing.
FRIDAY, DEC. 10
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paint
+ Pedalat the Art Station,
313 S.W. Shevlin Hixon
Drive. Art-making activities
for all-ages includes cowbell
painting, flag decorating andposter making items to
help cheer on mom or dad or
your favorite racers at nationals. Presented by Sunnyside Sports
and Rene Mitchell. To register, call 541-617-1317 or online at
www.artscentraloregon.org. Walk-ins are welcome, but space is
limited. Cost: $5 per family.
5 to 9 p.m. Cross Culture: Art+Bike Love Festival
in downtown Bend pairs bike-centric artists with local
businesses.
SATURDAY, DEC. 11
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bike Rodeo in the Old Mill Districtpresented by the Bend Endurance Academy. Fun and progressive
bicycling obstacle course for kids to test and improve their bike-
handling skills. Loaner bikes and helmets available on site. Free.
7 to 8:30 p.m. Bicycling Film Festival at the
Tower Theatre in downtown Bend presented by
WebCyclery. Information: www.webcyclery.com or at
541-318-6188.
8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cross Nats Blowout
Bash presented by Giant Bicycles and
Deschutes Brewery at the Deschutes
Brewery Warehouse, 399 S.W. ShevlinHixon Drive; $5 for general public; racers
free with bib.
9:30 p.m. Clydesdale Cyclo-cross
Championship of the Universe near the
Deschutes Brewery Warehouse,
Old Mill District.
SUNDAY, DEC. 12
8:30 p.m. to Late The most excellent
after-after party! Stay tuned to crossnats.
com for location and information.
EVENTSCHEDULE
Wednesday, Dec. 8, throughSunday, Dec. 12, 1 to 4 p.m.Deschutes Brewery Tours, 901
S.W. Simpson Ave. Learn the
history of, and the process behind,
making Deschutes award-winning
craft beer. Includes four free beer
tastings. Purchase beer to-go and
shop the Deschutes Brewery gift
shop for pint glasses, shirts, hats,
bottle openers, and more.
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When the
evening of
Saturday, Dec.
11, finally rollsaround all the
championship
racing for
masters and
juniors riders
will be in the
books. Time to
replace those cleats
with dancing shoes,
helmets with party hats, and
celebrate the 2010 edition of cyclo-
cross nationals in Bend.The Saturday night festivities kick off with a bicycling
film starting at 7 p.m. at the historic Tower Theatre in
downtown Bend.
After, head back down to the Old Mill District at 9:30
p.m. for the very unofficial Clydesdale Cyclo-cross
Championship of the Universe. Finally, a race where girth and
an appreciation for beer and bratwurst are rewarded.
Participants men over 200 pounds and women over 160
pounds will compete for 30 minutes over a section of the
nationals course in a race where both costumes and bike lights
are encouraged.
Chances are, race director Brad Ross will be among the hearty
group racing after dark and over what could be treacherous,
frost-covered terrain.
Seriousness will not be tolerated, says Ross of the
Clydesdale race. And thats the reason for it. You need
to be serious for the national championships. But by
Saturday night all the age-group racers will be finished
racing for the season, and so this is a way to blow off
steam, drink beer and heckle fat people.
I can say that, he adds, because Im a Clydesdale.
Despite arctic temperatures at the 2009 event, some 50 mostly-
costumed riders turned out for the competition to the delight of
a boisterous crowd that numbered in the hundreds.
I wore a really stupid outfit, Ross recalls. I wore a polka-
dotted skinsuit that (Spanish pro road cyclists) Oscar Sevilla
gave me. Hes the tiniest guy probably
five-four and about 115 pounds. It was
probably zero degrees and maybe colder
than that. Half an hour into the race, I was
clinically frozen solid.
The best way to warm up after the
clydesdale championship? Gather with
friends and fellow competitors just up the
hill at the Deschutes Brewery Warehouse
for the Cross Nats Blowout Bash, the place
to swap stories and reminisce with friends
on another cyclo-cross season gone by.
On tap will be tasty Deschutes brews,
plus music and dancing. Admission to
the Cross Nats Blowout Bash a 21 and
older event is $5 for the general public
and free for racers with a bib number.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER:
Parties &
Film Night
Look for the latest details
on the WebCycleryBicycle Movie Night,
including
a film
description
and ticket
information,
online at www.
webcyclery.com or call
541-318-6188.
Photo of Clydesdale race: Mark Reinecke
Seriousness
will not be
tolerated. Brad Ross, (pictured
below in ill-fitting
attire), explaining thenature of the Clydesdale
Championship of the
Universe race.
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Welcome to Bend, Oregon your playground for the
2010 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships!
On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, the City of Bend, the sponsors, and the entire community, I want to thank you forjoining us for the second year of Bends two-year contract to host this incredible event. If you were here for Cross Nats in 2009, youalready know what an amazing location Bend is for the USA Cyclo-cross National Championships. This year promises to be even morespectacular.
From the expanded (and ridiculously fun) race course and the largest celebration of cyclo-cross art ever gathered, to more parties, moremusic, and more fun the 2010 USA Cyclo-cross National Championships in Bend is on track to be the best celebration of Cyclo-crossthis country has ever seen.
We know youll be focused on the competition, but dont forget to make time to enjoy some of the things that make Bend unique. Hitthe slopes at Mt. Bachelor, the 9,000-foot volcano towering above town. Wander the hiking trails along the Deschutes River, check outour award-winning restaurants, and explore Bends seven breweries on the Bend Ale Trail.
For updates and recommendations on what to see and do in Bend, visit us online a www.visitbend.com, follow us on Twitter at @TwisitBend, or call us anytime at (800)949-6086.
Again, On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee and the entire community, welcome to Bike Town USA, and best of luck at thisyears races.
Doug La Placa
Chair of the Local Organizing Committee
WELCOMECOMPETITORS!
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Our cowbells are ringing for all
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Excellent
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH
TIME RACE/EVENT/DURATION LOCATION
2pm-8pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
7am-3pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District
8am Female Non-Championship/all/40 min. Old Mill District
9:15am Male Non-Championship/10-29/40 min. Old Mill District
10:30am Male Non-Championship/30-39/40 min. Old Mill District
11:45am Male Non-Championship/40+/40 min. Old Mill District
BEG. at 9am Masters Male/60-64 NW Crossing
Masters Male/65-69
Masters Male/70+
Masters Female/55-59
Master Female/60+
Masters Female/45-49
Masters Female/50-54
Masters Female/40-44
Masters Male/55-59
Single Speed Male
Single Speed Female
1:00pm AWARDS / NON-CHAMPIONSHIP Deschutes Tent
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
7am-3pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District
7am-8:15am Course Open Old Mill District
8:30am Masters Male/60-64/40 min. Old Mill District
8:31am Masters Male/65-69/40 min.
8:32am Masters Male/70+/40 min.
9:45am Masters Female/55-59/40 min.
9:46am Masters Female/60+/40 min.
11am Masters Female/45-49/40 min.
11:01am Masters Female/50-54/40 min.
12:00pm AWARDS
1pm Masters Female/40-44/40 min.
2:15pm Masters Male/55-59/40 min.
3:30pm Single Speed Male/40 min.
3:31pm Single Speed Female/40 min.
5:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent
BEG. 9am Junior Female/13-14 NW Crossing
Junior Female/10-12
Junior Female/17-18
Junior Female/15-16
Junior Male/10-12
Junior Male/13-14
Junior Male/15-16
Masters Female/30-34
Master Female/35-39
Master Male/45-49
TIM
ETRIALS
TIMETRIALS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
TIME RACE/EVENT/DURATION LOCATION
7am-3pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District
7am-7:45am Course Open Old Mill District
8am Junior Female/13-14/20 min.
8:01am Junior Female/10-12/20 min.
8:45am Junior Female/17-18/30 min.
8:46am Junior Female/15-16/30 min.
9:30am Junior Male/10-12/20 min.
10:15am Junior Male/13-14/20 min.
11am Junior Male/15-16/30 min.
12:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent
1pm Masters Female/30-34/40 min. Old Mill District
2:15pm Masters Female/35-39/40 min.
3:30pm Masters Male/45-49/45 min.
5:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent
BEG. 9am Master Male/50-54 NW Crossing
Master Male/40-44
Junior Male/17-18
Master Male/35-39
Masters Male/30-34
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH
7am-3pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District
7am-8:15am Course Open Old Mill District
8:30am Master Male/50-54/45 min.
9:30am Master Male/40-44/45 min.
10:30am Junior Male/17-18/40 min.
12:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent
1pm U23 Male/50 min. Old Mill District
2:15pm Master Male/35-39/45min.
3:30pm Master Male/30-34/45 min.
5:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
7am-2pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District
7am-7:45am Course Open Old Mill District
8am Collegiate Female/D1&D2/45 min.
9am Collegiate Male/D1/45 min.
10am Collegiate Male/D2/45 min.
11:30am AWARDS-COLLEGIATE Deschutes Tent
11:30am-12-15pm Course Open-Elite, U23 only Old Mill District
12:30pm ELITE/U23 FEMALE/40 min.
1:30-2:15pm Course Open-Elite only
2:30pm ELITE MALE/60 min.
4:15pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent
TIME
TRIALS
RACE Event Schedule Dec. 7 - 12, 2010
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SAY CHEESE!
On hand to capture all the memorable racing moments from the2010 Cyclo-cross National Championships are the photographersfrom Bends Cascade Event Photography. Photos from each daysraces will be available for viewing and for purchase at www.
cascadeeventphotography.com.
In the meantime, check out the web site for extensive race photogalleries from last years cyclo-cross nationals.
YOGA FOR CYCLISTS
Portland-based yoga instructor, Uma Kleppinger, brings herunique brand of yoga to Bend for the 2010 cyclo-cross nationalchampionship. Kleppingers classes are designed for cyclists,and focus on core strength, flexibility, and breathing techniquessequenced specifically to counteract the effects of cycling.
Participants can expect a yoga practice that is less of a workout andmore of a tune-up for the cycling body. All levels of yoga experiencewill be accommodated, including beginners and the yoga-averse.
Classes will be held in various locations throughout Bend fromDec. 6 through Dec .14. For more details or to register, visit www.bikeyoga.com. Or, contact Kleppinger directly at [email protected] or by calling 503-819-6953.
WARM UP AND
WASH OFF
No room in your suitcase
for a warm-up trainer? No
problem. Check out the
Bends Community BikeShed
tent located in the Old Mill
District racing venue. BCB
will provide complimentary
neutral trainers for racer
warm-up. There, riders
can also take advantage of
complimentary bike-washing
services, though donations
are gladly accepted.
Bends Community
BikeShed, a programof Bends Community Center, provides refurbished bikes
at 350 Industrial Way. The BikeShed repairs donated bikes
and returns them to the community, aiding low-income and
homeless populations in Central Oregon. Learn more about
the BikeShed, including how to donate or volunteer, at www.
bendscommunitybikeshed.org.
Photo: PDX Cross
COMPETITOR INFO...
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Junior Women 10-12: Mina Anderburg, Louisville, Colo.
Junior Women 13-14: Tiziana Dehorney, Albuquerque, N.M.
Junior Women 15-16: Sarah Huang, Kenosha, Wisc.
Junior Women 17-18: Coryn Rivera, Tustin, Calif.
Junior Men 10-12: Gage Hecht, Parker, Colo.Junior Men 13-14: Ian Haupt, Whitefish Bay, Wisc.
Junior Men 15-16: Logan Owen, Bremerton, Wash.
Junior Men 17-18: Cody Kaiser, El Dorado Hills, Calif.
Master Women 30-34: Barbara Howe, Berkeley, Calif.
Master Women 35-39: Kerry Barnholt, Mountain View, Calif.
Master Women 40-44: Gina Hall, Orinda, Calif.
Master Women 45-49: Kris Walker, Pocatello, Idaho
Master Women 50-54: Marilyn Ruseckas, Warren, Vt.
Master Women 55-59: Diane Ostenso, Cottage Grove, Wisc.
Master Women 60-64: Martha Iverson, Durango, Colo.Master Women 65+: Julie Lockhart, Dunstable, Mass.
Master Men 30-34: Grant Berry, Durango, Colo.
Master Men 35-39: Jonathan Baker, Boulder, Colo.
Master Men 40-44: Peter Webber, Boulder, Colo.
Master Men 45-49: Jonny Bold, Marston Mills, Mass.
Master Men 50-54: Kevin Hines, East Wareham, Mass.
Master Men 55-59: Paul Curley, Taunton, Mass.
Master Men 60-64: Glen Norton, Ronald, Wash.
Master Men 65-69: James Wagner, Auburn, Wash.
Master Men 70-74: Joe Saling, Bridgewater, N.J.
Master Men 75-79: Walt Axthelm, Durango, Colo.
Elite Men: Tim Johnson, Beverly, Mass.
Elite Women: Katie Compton, Colorado Springs, Colo.
U23 Men: Danny Summerhill, Centennial Colo.
U23 Women: Ashley James, Dousman, Wisc.
Division I Collegiate Men: Zach McDonald, University of Washington
Division I Collegiate Women: Teal Stetson-Lee, Fort Lewis (Colo.) College
Division II Collegiate Men: Ryan Leech, Savannah (Ga.)College of Art and Design
Division II Collegiate Women: Arielle Filiberti,
Dartmough (Mass.) College
Division I Collegiate Omnium: Fort Lewis College
Division II Collegiate Omnium: Appalachian State University
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Cyclo-cross racers are a tough, gritty, get-your-hands-dirty
breed of cyclist. And many would likely admit that the
opportunity to play in the mud (or snow or sand, dependingon what region of the country you are from) is a significant
part of the sports feel-like-a-kid-again appeal.
Perhaps thats part of the reason why cyclo-cross and the
Bend art scene have a natural affinity for one another.
Neither the artists nor the crosser seems to mind getting
their hands a bit dirty.
After a day on the race course, the Bend community has
once again organized a little culture to go with your cross.
Cross Culture: Bike + Art Love 2010 is a collection of
bicycling art inspired events all held in conjunction with
the 2010 cyclo-cross nationals championships in Bend.
This years Cross Culture follows on the heels of the hugely
popular 2009 event, but goes a step a further. The expanded
effort includes more local venues, more Oregon artists, and
more collaborative multi-media experiences.
Riding a bike provides challenge, inspiration and creative fuel
says Cassondra Schindler, director of Cross Culture. Including an
arts component that celebrates the freedom, beauty and joyfulness
that bikes represent will add dimension to everyones cyclo-cross
Nationals experience in Bend.
The 2010 Cross Culture festival is a patchwork of multiple events
-- a nationally recognized but locally produced poster art show, a
community Art
Walk in downtown
Bend in which local
businesses showcase
bicycling inspired art
and artists, a two-
night storytelling
event, hands-on art
activities for kids,
and much more.
The aim of Cross
Culture is not to be
a buttoned-up arts
appreciation class,but a participatory
event, where folks
can swap bike-
related stories, see
themselves in pictures through the eyes of a photographer, or learn
more about the bike-making craft from a local frame builder.
Its about getting your hands dirty, says Schindler. Not only
by racing, but getting your hands dirty with the arts ... creating
something yourself and adding to the experience.
Theres a playful element to cyclo-cross, she continues.Its
hard work, too, but its expressive and this lends itself to the Cross
Culture celebration.
ARTCRANKHEADLINES 2010
CROSS CULTURE
The cannot-miss Cross Culture event of the weekend is
ARTCRANK, a show of bicycle-inspired poster art that makes its
Bend debut during cyclo-cross nationals.
Charles Youel, the shows curator and director, began ARTCRANK
in 2007 near his home in Minneapolis.
Ive never raced competitively, but bikes have always been partof what I like to do in my spare time, whether its riding to work
or riding around on the weekend, says Youel, who worked in
advertising when ARTCRANK launched three years ago. The show
for me was a way to have a project where we could do something
that spoke to a passion we all had that wasnt about business. Hey,
we all like bikes. Lets put together a show about bikes, and that was
the genesis of it.
I thought it would be something cool to do for a year, adds Youel.
I didnt really expect it to take off the way that it has.
At an ARTCRANK exhibit, local artists from the host city submit
original bicycle-themed poster art. Youel selects approximately 30
works, which are on display for viewing at the show and availablefor purchase for $30.
Though the subject matter is singular, Youel says that over the
course of three years and 14 shows, he has encountered only two
pieces that resembled one another.
As many ways
as people ride
bicycles, and
for as many
reasons, youll
find creative
interpretations at
CROSS CULTURE: BIKE + ART LOVE 2010
Get your Cross Cultur(al) on!
Chester by Chris Cole Designs
Image courtesy of ARTCRANK Poster Show
Look for the Cross Culture
symbol at event locations around
town & visit BendLovesBikes.com
for more information.
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the show, he observes. The range of work
is a big part of the reason for (the shows
popularity). Even people who dont cycle
competitively still have that memory of that
first bike ride. The art work taps into that
for people.
Since 2007, ARTCRANK has toured the
country and the world, and has attracted
an audience of no fewer than 500 on
an opening night, says Youel. The Bend
exhibit will mark ARTCRANKs 16th show.
Theres a crossover for whatever reason,
says Youel, between people who love
bicycles and those who love and create art.
The two disciplines really intersect and thats
a big reason why the show works for people.
Look for works by these and other
local artists at Bend ARTCRANK: Sean
Anderson, Lindsey Brunsman, Sweet
Pea Cole, Matt Ebbing, Adam Haynes,
Jesse Lockwood, Dana Mackenzie, Sarah
Mikolowsky, Jeannine Munkres, Alex
Reisfar, Lisa Smith, Christie Taylor, Jerry
Werner, and Ross Wordhouse.
One of the most popular Cross
Culture exhibits from 2009 is back
for another round. This time, the
photographers from PDX Cross are
planning an even bigger display
from their current collection of
black-and-white cyclocross photos.
Chances are, you might see yourself
or perhaps a friend on display during
the exhibit, which will be held at
the Liberty Building on Friday, Dec.
10 during the community Art Walk
in downtown Bend.
PDX Cross is the side project of a
band of five Portland, Ore.-based
professional photographers, all of
whom have a passion for shooting
cyclo-cross. They typically follow
races that take place in and around the Portland area, including the
Cross Crusade series.
What sets PDX Cross apart from your typical event photography is that
their images go beyond the mere subject matter. They manage to reveal the
pain, joy, beauty, dirtiness and camaraderie inherent in cyclo-cross racing.
The thing that really helps us is that the range of people doing it is so
incredibly broad and that makes it fun to photograph, explains PDX
Cross photographer Torsten Kjellstrand. Were not photographing
what people are doing, but why people are doing it. Because after a
while, what people are doing isnt all that interesting.
Its not just about who is going fast, but what they find amusing or
what they find
painful.
At the Bend
exhibit, look for
PDX Cross to
blanket an entire
wall inside the
yellow-hued
Liberty Building
with hundreds
of eight-
by-ten-inch
photographs from the 2010 cross season as well as with images
captured from the 2009 national championships.
Viewers will have the opportunity to purchase photographs straight
from the wall.
Its a nongallery experience, says Kjellstrand. You can touch them
and take them down and turn them over and carry them around.
Also available for purchase at the exhibit is Dirty Pictures Volume
2, the follow-up to PDX Cross enormously popular Dirty Pictures
Volume 1, a picture book of compelling cyclo-cross photos.
PDX CROSS:
BACK IN BLACK
(AND WHITE)
Photos: PDX Cross
in
PDX CROSS will be featuredduring the Art Walk on Friday, Dec.
10, 5 - 9 p.m. at the Liberty Building
in downtown Bend.
ARTCRANKwill be held at tbdLoft on Friday, Dec. 10 during the
Cross Culture community Art Walk in
downtown Bend. Admission is free.
Photo: PDX Cross
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THUMP COFFEE, 25 N.W. Minnesota
Ave., Suite 2, downtown: Handmadebicycle frames on display from Portland-basedframebuilders, Vanilla and Cielo.
SUNNYSIDE SPORTS, 930 N.W. Newport
Ave., west Bend:Stop by the bike shop onThursday, Dec. 9 for the Pedros/Lazer HelmetAthlete Night, a meet-and-greet with pro ridersTim Johnson, Jamey Driscoll, Jeremy Powers,Amy Dombrowski and Maureen Bruno-Roy.
Also on display will be kinetic metal sculpturesby Chris Cole are heavily influenced by his twodecades as a mechanic in the bike industry.Cole incorporates reclaimed and salvagedmaterials and in the mechanisms that createmotion in his pieces. See more at www.chriscoledesigns.com.
LIBERTY BUILDING, 849 N.W. Wall St.,
downtown: A hub of activity during thebicycle-theme art walk on Friday, Dec. 12,the Liberty Building will house photographyexhibits by PDX Cross, as well as a handmadebicycle show featuring a number of local frame
builders. (See more information on PDX Cross,in related story on previous page)
SPOKE-N-WORD SERIES: A storytelling eventin which the theme, naturally, is bikes, andaudience participation is encouraged. Spoke-N-Words will be held at Portello Winecafe, 2754Northwest Crossing Dr., on Thursday, Dec. 9and at the Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. MinnesotaAve., on Friday, Dec. 10 during the bicycle Ar tWalk in downtown Bend.
PAINT + PEDAL:Just a few paces from thestart line at cyclo-cross nationals, kids big andlittle are invited to create personalized cheeringmaterials from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec.10 at The Art Station in the Old Mill District.
Participants can paint a cowbell, create a flagor make a poster to use to cheer on mom ordad or your favorite racers during the cyclo-cross championships. Cost is $5 per family.To register, call 541-617-1317 or go to www.artscentraloregon.org. Walk-ins are welcome,but space is limited. The Art Station is locatedat 313 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive.
GOSSAMER, 550 S.W Industrial Way, Old
Mill District:Indie Craft Loft offers an array ofunique renegade craft arts, includes one-of-a-kind contemporary creations by local artists.Once-a-year show also includes live music andbicycling-inspired crafts; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. onSaturday, Dec. 11; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday,Dec. 12.
BELLATAZZA, 869 N.W. Wall St.,
downtown: Commute Options of CentralOregon presents a multimedia art exhibithighlighting its Safe Routes to Schoolsprogram, which teaches elementary and middle
school students bike safety, including how toproperly fit a helmet, how to use hand signalsand how to properly obey the rules of theroad on a bicycle. Photography on display byTravis Williams and originalartwork by SarahMikolowsky.
WELCOME TO BEND ZINE, BIKE EDITION:
Laura Walkers latest edition of the Welcometo Bend Zine will be all about bikes. In it,shes conducted dozens of interviews withlocal cyclistsfrom commuters to Olympicmountain bikers. A zine is a self-published,small circulation and local underground
magazine with no paid advertisements. During
the downtown Art Walk on Friday, Dec. 10,Walker will be assembling and decorating herzine covers, and offering the Bike Edition forsale at Common Table in a joint exhibit withphotographer Bridget McGinn.
THE BEND BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL
will be projecting selected movies from its2009 and 2010 shows each evening duringthe Cross Culture festivities. Look for theseencore presentations to add visual texture
and entertainment to otherwise blank wallsin downtown Bend, the Old Mill District, orwherever they pop up. Learn more at www.BendBicycleFilmFestival.com.
More bike-inspired art can be seen at the
following venues:
5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10, Bend
Thump Coffee
The Wine Shop
Townshends Tea
Lone Pine Coffee
Hot Box BettyTew Boots Gallery
Cowgirl Cash
Common Table
TechSpace
Patagonia at Bend
Foot Zone
Mockingbird Gallery
The PoetHouse
North Soles Footwear
Red Chair Gallery
Velvet
Oxford HotelJohn Paul Designs
Serendipity
Lubbesmeyer
Tumalo Art Company
Vanilla Urban
Threads
OTHERCROSS CULTURECROSS CULTURE: BIKE + ART LOVE 2010EVENTSCheck out the myriad goings-on that make up the Cross Culture: Bike + Art Love 2010, an art celebration created to
coincide with the Cyclo-cross National Championships. Here are some of the other highlights:
That aint all, folks. More artists and
art locations are being added to the
Cross Culture line-up daily. Find the
latest updates at www.bendlovesbikes.
com or follow Cyclocross Nationals
2010 on Facebook and on Twitter
at cxnats2010. Look for a map with
participating business locations and
artists for the special bicycle-themed
Art Walk at www.bendlovesbikes.
com . Maps will also be available at
participating businesses on Friday,
Dec .10.
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TIM JOHNSON:
BEND FANS RIVAL EUROPES MASSESCyclo-cross was born in western Europe as off-season training for road cyclists in the fall
and winter, which is why the sport remains synonymous with less-than-ideal weather
conditions. Rain, sloppy mud, snow or ice, and slick, off-camber turns on road-style bikesare what make racing cyclo-cross both unique, challenging and, sometimes, hilarious.
Today cyclo-cross is still a national pastime in places like Belgium and The Netherlands,
where tens of thousands of fans might be on hand to watch a World Cup event. But the
sport is growing rapidly in the U.S. as well, and its not surprising that its biggest followers
are in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions where Mother Nature often plays a
role in the outcome of a race.
In fact, nearby Portland is home to the countrys largest one-day cyclo-cross race. Earlier
this fall, the Cross Crusade series opener attracted more than 1,500 participants which
trumped the previous record of 1,438 riders set at the same race the previous year.
At last years cross nationals in Bend, organizers estimated that a record 5,000 spectators
were on hand to witness the elite mens and womens racing contested on the fourth andfinal day of the championship. While American fans may not be turning out in the tens of
thousands like they do in Europe, Tim Johnson, the 2009 elite mens champion, says the
spectators at nationals in Bend were as supportive as any hes encountered overseas.
By the time Sunday afternoon rolled around, it was awesome how everyone was out,
Johnson recalls. Everybody was having a good time, and there was not one soul in the
whole place who wasnt digging it.
The reason why I say that, he continues, is that you go to a race in Belgium and there
may be 30,000 people there but all 30,000 dont necessarily care about the race. The
intensity of a fan in Bend, Ill put them up against anyone in Belgium in a heartbeat.
Photo: PDX Cross
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Even seasoned road cyclists may raise an eyebrow in confusion
when they encounter r iders speaking cross. Thats because the
sport has a lingo all its own. Understanding the language of cyclo-
cross makes watching the race more clear, and more fun. Here are
some key cyclo-cross terms to know.
OBSTACLES are any elements in a cyclo-cross race that require arider to dismount and run with the bike. Look for a man-made set ofstairs to challenge riders at the national championship.
RUN-UP is a section of the course that is so steep that nearlyall riders must dismount and run with their bike draped over theirshoulder. Adverse course conditions, like mud or snow, can turn atypically ridable hill into a run-up.
BARRIERS are man-made obstacles, often a series of 18-inch-highwooden planks, which force most riders to dismount and leap overthe barriers while carrying their bike. Barriers can come in sets of twoor more. Some really skilled riders can hop over the barriers withoutdismounting.
CALL-UPS are an orderly way of seeding each rider at the start line
before each race. The line of riders in the front row will be the top-eight finishers in that age category or division from last year s nationalchampionship. Behind them, riders in junior and masters categories will becalled forward in descending order based on their finishing time from theprevious days time trial. In the elite, U23 and collegiate divisions, riders areseeded based on their national ranking. Riders who start in the front rowhave a clear line to the hole shot the first spot on the course wherethe sea of riders must funnel into a single line.
LAPS VERSUS TIME
Cyclo-cross racing is atimed event ranging from 45to 60 minutes at nationals.Riders may perform as fewas three or as many as eightlaps depending on their
speed, and the length anddifficulty of the course. Alap board at the start/finishline counts down how manylaps remain. A ringing bellat the finish line alerts riderswhen they have begun theirfinal lap.
THE PIT is an area onthe course where riderscan choose to store anextra bike or an extra set of
wheels. Should a mechanicalproblem or punctured tireoccur during the race, riders
can swap out banged-up gear for a fresh bike or wheel. Here s thecatch: Riders may not cut or go backward on the course to access thepit. Thus, riders who suffer a flat tire 10 feet after zooming past the pitarea must dismount and run with their bike in the direction of the raceuntil they reach the pit again.
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Proven champions appear strong, but challengersare poised to pounce
Evidently, cyclo-cross championships arent meant to be
shared. Not in the U.S. anyway, where over the last decade,
only four elite men Tim Johnson, Ryan Trebon, Todd Wells
and Jonathan Page have raised their hands in a victory
salute at the national championship race.
And since 2004, the womens elite national title has been held
captive by only one rider. During that time Katie Compton, the
six-time champion, has gone on to be one of the winningest cyclo-
cross racers male or female ever produced in the U.S.
Will 2010 be the year that new champions in the elite mens
and womens race are crowned? Or will the tried-and-true
victors maintain their firm hold on the podiums top rung?
ELITEMENTwo-time cyclo-cross national
champion Tim Johnson of Beverly,
Mass., held a solid lead over Bends
Ryan Trebon as he rounded the
find bend toward the finish lineduring last years elite mens national
championship race in Bend. Only, he
didnt realize that victory was so near.
I honestly thought I had another
lap to go, recalls Johnson, fondly
describing his favorite memory
from the 2009 championship. I
had no clue it was ending right there. When I came around the
corner, I was freaking out because I had no clue.
With that, Johnson claimed his third stars-and-stripes jersey in
10 years, lifting it off the shoulders of Trebon, who had worn
it the previous year. Johnson would go on to finish 14th at the
world cyclo-cross championships in early 2010, the best result
posted by an American in the mens race.
And the momentum for Johnson continues to roll. With the
help of fellow Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com teammates
Jamey Driscoll and Jeremy Powers, Johnson picked up two
USGP wins in October and was ranked third in the world
standings heading into November.
When theyre all three together, theyve proven nearly
impossible to beat, says Brian Holcombe, a cycling
reporter who covers cyclo-cross for VeloNews Magazine.
Their ability to play team tactics, and being the three
strongest racers in the race wearing the same jersey plays
to their advantage. They are Goliath in the race.
Trebon and Wells, both two-time national cyclo-cross
champions, are among the leading opposition.
Trebon has shown hes incredibly strong this year,observes Holcomb. Hes largely been leading the chase.
Its an uphill battle, but when it comes down to race
day particularly at that time of year with the weather
conditions, anything can happen. Its far from impossible
that he could pull off another title.
But Johnsons fiercest challenge could come from own
teammate, Powers, who earlier this fall led the U.S. cyclo-
cross standings and was second in the world rankings. If
Powers manages to pull off the upset win in Bend, it would
be the first since since 1999 that a rider not named Trebon,
Page, Johnson or Wells laid claim to the title.
The ELITE
CONTENDERS
I honestly
thought I had
another lap
to go. Tim Johnson, fondlydescribing his favorite
memory from the
2009 championship.
Ryan Trebon; Photo: PDX Cross
Tim Johnson; Photo: Rob Kerr
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But should the racing conditions prove difficult as they
very well may in Bend in December Holcomb gives the
nod to the sports proven royalty.
Those three guys are all good bike handlers, Holcomb
notes. When the weather conditions are really
challenging, it may suit the more experienced guys like
Trebon, Wells and Johnson. (Page has announced he
wont attend the 2010 nationals championships).
With a star-studded field loaded with both tried-and-trueexperience and explosive possibility, fans can expect to
witness an unpredictable race to the finish in the elites
men contest on Sunday, Dec. 12.
Just because I won last year, doesnt put me as a No. 1
favorite in my mind, Johnson says. When its one day
and a whole year apart, a million things can change.
ELITEWOMEN
Katie Comptons cyclo-cross legacy has reached near
legendary status here in the U.S., and her grip on the national
championship has been nothing less than dominant.
She is expected to be back in Bend to see if she can add anunprecedented seventh cyclo-cross title to her resume.
The 2009 national championship in Bend marked Comptons
sixth consecutive victory and she captured it in decisive
fashion. That, after a season of being ranked No. 1 in the
world. The Colorado Springs, Colo., rider who races for
Planet Bike/Stevens has also made history with two podium
performances silver in 2006 and bronze in 2007 at the
world championships.
After being hampered by injuries for much of 2010, Compton
appears to be back on form, winning the World Cup opener in
Switzerland back in October and running away with victories
here in the states.
If shes healthy, Compton enters nationals in Bend as the odds-
on favorite.
Its cross, so anything can happen, says Holcombe. But all
things being equal, (Compton has) displayed all season that
she is the class of the North American field. Shes won every
race shes entered in the states by a large margin. I wouldnt
expect anything short of that from her (at nationals). I think
she absolutely has to be the prohibitive favorite.
So how does Compton stay motivated after six consecutive
years at the top?
I just love racing and riding my bike, she says. Its not hard
for me to find motivation to keep at it since I get so much
enjoyment from riding. I like getting up and training every day
and being fit and riding fast. Generally, when I am riding well
and feeling strong, the results follow.
But Meredith Miller likes her chances in
Bend. The Cal Giant Berry Farm pro from For t
Collins, Colo., captured the 2009 elite road
national title here. Four months later, shereturned to Bend for cyclo-cross nationals,
where she emerged from high-powered
elite womens field to finish second behind
Compton. Miller would go on to compete
at the cyclo-cross world championships last
winter, where she placed 12th the best
result by an American. Miller has picked up
where she left off last season, winning a U.S.
Gran Prix of Cyclo-cross race and maintaining
a top-five spot in the national cyclo-cross
rankings.
Katie is racing super strong, as usual, says
Miller. It will be tough for anyone to beat
her unless she loses a leg! Everyone will
have to show up with their A game and then
some.
Holcomb adds that
mountain bike champion
Georgia Gould and Oregon
darling Sue Butler could
also threaten Comptons
dynasty. Butler posted an
impressive second-placefinish to Compton at a UCI
event earlier this season.
While an upset may or may
not be brewing, we can
count on one certainty: the
elite womens race at the
2010 cyclo-cross national
championships in Bend
will showcase some of
the worlds most talented
riders.
Katie Compton; Photo: PDX Cross
Meredith Miller; Photo: Larry Rosa
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Its no secret that Bend is home to some of the countrys top professionalcyclists. In fact, three of the top-12 finishers from the 2009 elite mens
cyclo-cross championship hail from Bend. Ryan Trebon once again is theareas best shot at a national title. Trebon, who was runner-up in the elitemens race at the 2009 championships, is no stranger to the stars-and-stripes jersey bestowed upon the national champion. He won the title,and the coveted jersey, in 2006 and again in 2008.
In addition to Trebon, Bend riders Adam Craig and Carl Decker finishedin seventh and 11th place, respectively, in last years elite menschampionship. Though they are better known for racing mountain bikesaround the globe, Craig and Decker are a podium threat in any cross racethey enter. In addition to the elite race, look for the pair of Giant riders toline up in the singlespeed event.
Along with Bends top pros, dozens of amateur riders representingBend-area bike shops and other businesses will be competing in the
championship in master and junior divisions. Look for racers flying thecolors of Sunnyside Sports, WebCyclery, BendBroadband and BendMemorial Clinic, among others.
Continue reading to find out more about a number of Bends top non-pro
racers, all of whom are expected to make a bid for a national title.
SERENA BISHOP GORDON,Master women 30-34, Sunnyside Sports
In her cyclo-cross national championship debut lastyear, Bishop Gordon captured seventh in the highlycompetitive womens 30-34 division. During the2010 season, Bishop Gordon has continually provenshes the fastest female cyclo-cross rider in CentralOregon and among the five fastest women in the
state.
BRENNA LOPEZ-OTERO,Master women 40-44, Bend Memorial
Clinic Total Care Racing Team
In her first season racing cyclo-cross, Lopez-Oterowent from cross newcomer to seventh-place finisher
at the 2009 championship in the womens 40-44division. With another season of high-level crossracing under her belt, look for Lopez-Otero to make
an even bigger splash this year.
KAREN KENLAN,Master women 50-54, Sunnyside Sports
A veteran crosser whos been racing for more than20 years, Kenlans years of hard work landed her aspot on the podium with a fourth-place finish at the
2009 championship in the womens 50-54 division.
TIM JONES,
Mens singlespeed, WebCycleryLook for Jones to repeat his top-five performancein the event for gritty riders on one-geared bikes,made even more competitive this year now thatsinglespeed has been elevated to a championshiprace. Watch for Jones to also line up in the race for
Master men 35-39.
BEN THOMPSON,Master men 30-34, Rocky Mountain
BicyclesThompson recorded Bends best finish by a nonproat the 2009 cyclo-cross national championships,claiming third place in the lightning-fast Master men30-34 race. Thompson has continued to post strongresults both in cyclo-cross and mountain bike racingthis year; so look for him to make another title bid at
the 2010 championship.
BART BOWEN,Master men 40-44, Rebound Sports
Performance LabThe former pro and cyclo-cross national championis now retired raising his young family andrunning Rebound Sports Performance Lab in Bend. Aseventh-place finish in last years Master men 40-44confirms that Bowen still has competitive fire evenin retirement. Watch for Bowen to make a top-10
appearance once again in the 40-44 age division, even while he managesto coach a number of other riders during the championship.
Bends junior riders are getting a boost fromthe regions growing youth development programsthat focus on cyclo-cross racing. Look for Colin
Dunlap, a sophomore at Bends Summit HighSchool who races for the Bend Endurance Academy,to contend for a podium spot in the junior mens 15-16 age division. Dunlap has been a dominant juniorrider in Oregon this season, leading the statewidehigh school cyclo-cross series as well as the juniordivision of Oregons Cross Crusade series.
LOCALCONTENDERS
Photo: Matthew Lasala
Photo: Cascade Event Photography,
D. Boswell
Photo: Cascade Event Photography,
T. Boswell
Photo: Matthew Lasala
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Hosting national championship bike races is becoming
something of a custom here in Bend, Ore., where over the lasttwo years four USA Cycling National Championships have
taken place.
In addition to cyclo-cross nationals, Bend has been home
in 2009 and 2010 to the junior and elite road national
championships.
And the communitys penchant for playing host to these kind
of events doesnt appear to be waning.
While the town will be undeniably sad to wave goodbye to the
national cyclo-cross community after two years of hosting the
national championships, it is poised to welcome a whole new
set of racers in 2011 and beyond.
Earlier this year, USA Cycling awarded the 2011 and 2012
Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships, an
annual event which crowns 24 national champions in long-
distance mountain biking, to this cycling-friendly community.
The Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships
will start and end in Bends Old Mill District, and will give
the region a chance to show off its network of world-class
mountain bike trails during the roughly 50-mile race.
Also on tap in both 2011 and 2012 in Bend is the USA Cycling
Masters Road National Championships. This event for
cyclists 30 and older is scheduled to take place Aug. 30
through Sept. 4 in 2011 and Aug. 27 through Sept. 2 in 2012.
Like the elite road championships previously held here, the
masters event will include a lineup of criterium, road and time
trial racing.
According to USA Cycling, the two-year agreement with Visit
Bend, the citys tourism agency, is expected to attract more
than 800 competitors and 2,500 visitors.
Bend has enjoyed significant economic impact in conjunctionwith the cycling championships. According to a study by
Oregon State University, the two USA Cycling National
Championship events hosted by the city in 2009 brought in
$2.5 million dollars in direct tourist spending to the region.
The National Championships we hosted here in 2009 left no
doubt in USA Cyclings mind that Bends enthusiasm for and
appreciation of competitive cycling makes it unlike any other
destination in the country, said Doug LaPlaca, president and
CEO of Visit Bend, in an interview earlier this year with USA
Cycling. It is our goal to turn that enthusiasm into a long-
term partnership that provides USA Cycling with consistently
world-class championships, while providing Bend with a
substantial amount of visitation tourism spending during
traditionally slow times of the year.
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