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• Cyclocross stars will shine in Portland this weekend

  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... Posted Dec 03 2008, 04:29 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Infrastructure, North, Rides/Events, Editorial, Racing, Bicycle Boulevards, Cyclocross, Sellwood Bridge Project, brad ross, usgp

• Cross Crusade participation up 25% in 2008

  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... Posted Dec 01 2008, 08:25 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Racing, Cyclocross, cross crusade

• Memories from The Battle at Hillsboro

  This weekend, the Cross Crusade makes its final stop at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro. Last year (check out my report here), Hillsboro was the sight of an epic battle between man and mud that still brings back fond memories for me both... Posted Nov 13 2008, 06:37 AM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Racing, Cyclocross

• SSCXWC and Cross Crusade photos and mini-report

  A ‘cross racer dressed up like a swamp monster riding through a huge wall of bubbly foam: It must be SSCXWC.Slideshow below — Gallery here(Photos © J. Maus) As if the Cross Crusade wasn’t wild and crazy enough, this weekend’s event... Posted Nov 10 2008, 06:24 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, Racing, Cyclocross, sscxwc, sscxwc08

• Free beer, Olympic talent, and a high “stupidity factor”

  A scene from last year’s SSCXWC.(Photo: PJB Photo/Flickr) If you’re trying to decide what to do on Sunday, you might want to roll over to Portland International Raceway to partake in a special edition of the Cross Crusade. In addition to the... Posted Nov 08 2008, 11:15 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Rides/Events, Racing, Cyclocross, sscxwc

• Unofficial single speed ’cross “World Championships” coming this weekend

  Wendy Williams, the winner of last year’s SSCXWC, getting her official tattoo — which was required if she wanted to defend her crown.(Photo: SSCXWC) This weekend Portland cyclocross scene will get even wilder with the return of the Single... Posted Nov 04 2008, 06:26 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, Racing

• Barton Park delivers mud, fun, and a few broken bones

  OBRA’s fearless leader Kenji Sugahara.(Photo: Kenji Sugahara) The River City Bicycles Cross Crusade’s sixth race of the season brought the show to Barton Park over the weekend. Judging from photos, reports, and my memory from last year, the... Posted Nov 04 2008, 12:41 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Racing, Cyclocross

• Crusaders head north for double the fun

  This weekend’s Cross Crusade event will be all about beer, costumes, and…oh yeah, bike racing.(Photo © J. Maus) This weekend, scores of Portlanders will head north for the annual Halloween-edition of the Cross Crusade. Held once again at the... Posted Oct 24 2008, 02:47 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, Racing, Cyclocross, video, cross crusade

• Rain and record crowds kick off Crusade series

  The Alpenrose course was full of surprises, like this dual-option stairway run-up.Slideshow below(Photos © J. Maus) The opening race of the Cross Crusade series set a record for attendance yesterday. Kenji Sugahara, the director of the Oregon Bicycle... Posted Oct 06 2008, 02:41 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, Racing, Cyclocross

• After ‘Pain’, ‘cross racers will ‘Rampage’ and ‘Battle’

  I love the rough-and-tumble outer shell of the otherwise cuddly sport of cyclocross. With it’s usually grueling weather, tough courses, and party-like atmosphere, the sport’s promoters revel in its rowdiness. The first ‘cross race of... Posted Sep 26 2008, 05:29 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Rides/Events, Racing, Cyclocross

• New ‘cycling performance center’opens downtown

  Veteran bike racer and physical therapist Russell Cree has opened Upper Echelon Fitness (917 SW Oak St.) in downtown Portland. The business will offer coaching for cycling and triathlon, state-of-the-art bike fitting, and exercise physiology services... Posted Sep 26 2008, 05:08 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Business, Racing

• Slideshow: ‘Cross is coming…are you ready?

  The scene at last year’s US Gran Prix of Cyclocross held in Portland.- Watch slideshow below -(Photos © J. Maus) There is no denying that the cyclocross season is upon us. The first sign is always an increase in sales of ‘cross bikes and parts... Posted Sep 10 2008, 12:19 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, Racing, Cyclocross

• Looking for a team? Rides help you decide

  Wanna race? Meet the Team rides are a great way to start.(Photo © J. Maus) If you’re new to Portland’s bike racing scene and you want to ride with a team, you should consider hooking up with the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association’s (OBRA... Posted Sep 03 2008, 10:47 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Racing

• Twilight Criterium delivers thrills and a poignant goodbye

  The VIP Lounge was packed as racers sped by during the Twilight Criterium Friday night.(Photo Gallery — Photos © J. Maus) Last Friday night, the Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium succeeded in turning bike racing into top-notch entertainment... Posted Aug 11 2008, 12:39 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Racing

• Popularity of ‘Short Track’ race series skyrockets

  Short Track series organizer Kris Schamp.(Photos © J. Maus) The Portland Mountain Bike Short Track Race Series, which wrapped up its six-race series at Portland International Raceway (PIR) last night, has tallied a record number of participants. Event... Posted Jul 29 2008, 05:40 PM by BikePortland.org » Front Page Filed under: Front Page, News, Racing