Cyclocross Racing - 2009 Local Practices - Post Info and Links Here

It's almost that time of year again. :thumb:
Whether you're a newbie or experienced, post your links and/or info for any others interested or maybe just thinking about getting into it.
This thread is for practices only. Post race info here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=9257204#post9257204).
For simplicity, please try to use the following format (or something easy to follow :rolleyes: ).

City/State:

Location:

Date and Time:

Description of practice:

Link:

i sure as hell hope someone can post something for the NC area, specifically the Raleigh area...i really need to get some practicing in.....

wonder if i could just make something in my yard at home....

Atlanta area Sunday AM practice with Peachtree Bikes CX team will begin on July 29th, location TBA. Any Atlanta area racers (juniors-A's) looking to join a team this year, please feel free to PM me for deets.

i sure as hell hope someone can post something for the NC area, specifically the Raleigh area...i really need to get some practicing in.....

wonder if i could just make something in my yard at home....


I made some nice barriers very easily out of PVC. I can post the PDF if you'd like.

oh yea, would you post please? :)

http://www.bikeman.com/content/view/93/132/

This was originally posted on here as a DIY but the original post seems to have had the pictures deleted.

awesome! thank you! :)

I am not sure who is leading this or what exactly is involved, but thought I would share.

Half-day of Training Techniques and Skills Practice
Come ready to ride your cyclocross or mountain bike!
$40/person
Space is limited; pre-registration is required by 6p August 22nd
303.918.3404 www.Active.com
August 23, 2009
9:00a – 2:00p
Bicycle Village in Westminster

Sports Garage in Boulder has practice groups that take off on Tuesday mornings (7:30 AM I think), Boulder Cycle Sport will be having clinics, not sure when or if you need to be a member of their ride club.

If anybody has info on a local/after work/shop ride in Denver please post. Something like the Meridian crits for CX would be perfect.

Here is what I know about Denver\Boulder, more info to come. Add what you know about.

JDS Sportcoaching 8/23 in Broomfield - $40
Tuesday mornings at Sports Garage in Boulder (email Cam)
Wednesday Worlds in Boulder (7:30am, not much info on these, Maybe behind Vic's)
Working Man Worlds in Boulder (email Greg from Mud and Cowbells)
Boulder Cycle Sport clinics (starting soon, call them)
Green Mountain practices (rumor)
Table Mountain practices (rumor)
GP Betz ??? (check with Frites en Mayo, I saw this on another forum)

A Denver based after work practice ride would be nice, something similar to the Meridian Crits. I might make some PVC barriers (http://www.mudandcowbells.com/blog/2009/8/3/how-to-build-your-own-cyclocross-barriers.html) and get a few people out after work. If interested PM me, or I will post info here and on RoadbikeReview forums. I'm thinking something close to downtown, or bikable from downtown.

Any Mid-Valley Oregon residents interested in organizing something?

Washington DC
(free*)

DCMTB Cyclocross Clinics:

Introduction to some basic Skills. Plus drills and practice course

First four Wednesdays of September at Fort Reno, DC: 6:15-7:15.
Sign-up on site at 6pm.

9/2, DC-ChiX (women only): Arley Kemmerer, Hub Racing, instructor

9/9, 9/16, 9/23

Mike Birner, Mid-Maryland Coaching on 9/16. Marc Gwadz and other instructors as available.
Free for USAC -licensed riders.
*$5 for unlicensed riders. (for one-day USAC event fee)

Fort Reno bandstand: http://tinyurl.com/5w25gx

additional info and updates can be found at :
http://www.dcmtb.com/blog/dc-cx

Elk Grove Village, IL
Tuesday nights
Village Cyclesport cross intervals near Busse Woods. 6pm

Tentative currently but:
Geneva, IL
Bicycle Heaven
Thursday nights
Informal cross rides - we're looking to start offering up an alternative to our regular road rides just for thursdays right now.

Future:
Geneva, IL
Bicycle Heaven
Competitive cross night ride - includes some singletrack, MUP, trail, and road. Some sections require dismounts but in general we head out to various local parks where member kknow of great training trails. Usually includes at least one "race" on circuit during the ride. Rest of the ride is general skills and night riding.

Will start as soon as the sun prevents the regular road ride and/or the road schedule ends. Late September most likely.

Fletcher, NC (http://www.usacycling.org/events/getflyer.php?permit=2009-2449)

NE Ohio guys: I attended several of the practices last year and they were beneficial.





Shawn Adams and FS Concepts Coaching
Presents Open Cyclocross Practice at Reagan Park


When: Every Tuesday at 5:30pm starting September 1th 2009

What: Bring your cross or mtb bike for a fun training technique and practice session with Lake Effect and FS Concepts Cycling Coach Shawn Adams.

Who: Anyone that wants to improve his or her cross bike riding or just wants to have fun. Open to any and everyone!

Location: Reagan Park is located off East Reagan Parkway in Medina. It is 1/2 mile North of Weymouth Road (aka Route 3), meet at the Pavilion, by the skate ramp.

More info:
Shawn Adams @ johanadams@sbcglobal.net (johanadams@sbcglobal.net) 330.592.6934

Links:
www.fsconcepts.com (http://www.fsconcepts.com/)
www.teamlakeeffect.net (http://www.teamlakeeffect.net/)
www.medinaoh.org (http://www.medinaoh.org/)
www.shawnadams.blogspot.com (http://www.shawnadams.blogspot.com/)

Renegade Cyclocross in Des Moines, IA
Every tuesday at 5:30 at various parks around Dsm.
check here for info: http://www.bikeiowa.com/cross/