We have been riding mountain bikes in the local Urban Cyclocross Series for 15 years. We have raced only full suspension rigs since 2002, and have won the Masters Championship three years in a row. The 35+ title was won aboard a 2003 Specialized S-Works FSR XC. We won the 45+ title on a Titus Racer X in 2005; last year we successfully defended the titleaboardour titanium Titus Racer X 244 cmer.
This issue of print, December 2007, features a story about how to convert your mountain bike into a winning CX weapon. It will be available within the next few weeks.
The Southern California Cyclocross schedule has been very busy through January 2008. It is easy to reach the race venues from the city. Many of the competitors are riding a mountainbike just like you. The short duration, ultra high intensitycompetitions are a great way to give your cardio system a quick blast. This helps maintain a high level of fitness, without completely draining your body.
This weekend, the MBA 2007/2008 cyclocross campaign starts in Palos Verdes Estates. The Urban courses, hosted by Back On Track Productions are very cool as they are technical enough to give mountain bikes more of a fighting chance.
URBAN CYCLOCROSS SERIES SCHEDULE
Southern California Events
2007
Oct 14: Urban CX #1Palos Verdes Estates
Oct 28: Urban CX #2Harbor City
Nov 18: Urban CX #3Torrance
Dec 16: Urban CX #4Irvine
2008
Jan 6: Urban CX #5Palos Verdes Estates
Jan 19: Urban CX #6San Dimas
For more information contact 328-3823; www.backontrackprodctions.com
REMAINING SOCAL PRESTIGE SERIES DATETES
2007
Sat, 10/20: CICLE Cross & Eco-ExpoLos Angeles
Sun, 10/21: Dam CrossLos Angeles
Sun, 11/4: Convert CrossVentura
Sun, 11/11: Midseason CrossLos Angeles
Sun, 11/25: Gene Galindo Memorial Turkey TrotGlendale
Sun, 12/2 Hart Park CrossBakersfield
Sun, 12/9
Sun, 12/23 Santa CrossFinalsWoodland Hills
BONUS EVENTS
Sat, 12/1: SCNCA ChampionshipsBakersfield, CA
12/13-15: U.S. Cyclocross ChampionshipsKansas
For more information, visit www.socalcross.org
