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|  Chicago Cyclocross Cup Racing Series to begin Oct. 15 From press release October 4, 2006 Chicago Athlete
The Chicago Cyclocross Racing series starts Sunday, Oct. 15 and runs
through Sunday, Dec. 3. The first race of the series of will be presented
by North Branch Cycling Club of Chicago and sponsored by Main Street
Bicycles of Carpentersville, Ill. The race will be held at Carpenter Park
in Carpentersville. This race is the first of four races in the Chicago
Cyclocross Cup series. The other races that will be held are: Cyclocross is a fall cycling sport that resembles a steeplechase where
racers on cyclocross or mountain bikes traverse a park-like course with
hills, turf, pavement, dirt trails, creek crossings and low wooden
barricades. Riders must dismount their bicycles and jump over
barricades, experienced racers more gracefully than others. Races are
timed events lasting from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on ability.
Weather conditions vary significantly from sun to rain to snow.
Cyclocross is a great way to maintain fitness into the winter. Points will be awarded for each race with the winner of each category
receiving an Overall Series Winner jersey presented by Pactimo. All races in this series will use the new USA Cycling cyclocross racing
category classification. A rider will be classified from 1 to 4 respectably. About North Branch Cycling Club (NBCC): An Illinois not-for-
profit organization that promotes bicycle racing in the Midwest. The club
was founded in 1998 and adopted the name of the trail that crosses the
region. The NBCC is a leading promoter of cyclocross racing in
Carpentersville. www.northbranchcycling.org About Main Street Bicycles: The shop provides exceptional
bicycles and service since 2004 in the Fox River Trail in Carpentersville.
The shop caters to all cyclists, from the casual cruiser to the professional
competitor. Main Street Bicycles is the co-promoter of the Carpenter
Park Cyclocross race. www.mainstbicycles.com About Chicago Cyclocross Cup: The Chicago Cyclocross Cup
was started in 2004 by a group of 'crossers from local teams that had a
strong desire to race in their neighborhood. They spoke to other people
who had similar goals and before you knew it a series was born. While
the series will vary from year to year, you can expect great new venues
with spectacular support and all the fun that you expect at a 'cross race.
The goal of the group is to create a series that a rider can enjoy great
competition and lively courses. www.chicrosscup.com
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