For 15 years we've campaigned the local Urban Cyclocross Series aboard mountain bikes. Since 2002 we've raced nothing but full suspension rigs, winning the Master's Championship 3 years running. The first time was the 35+ title aboard a 2003 Specialized S-Works FSR XC. In 2005 we took the 45+ crown on a Titus Racer X; last year successfully defending the title aboard our custom titanium Titus Racer X 96'er.
The December 2007 issue of print Mountain Bike Action Magazine features a story that will tell you how to easily and successfully convert your mountain bike into a winning CX weapon. That issue will be available in the next few weeks.
The Southern California Cyclocross schedule is very busy into January 2008. The race venues are within the city and easy to get to. Many of the competitors are on a mountain bike just like you. The short duration, ultra high intensity competitions are a great way to give your cardio system a quick blast. It helps you maintain a good level of fitness without destroying completely draining the body over the off-season.
MBA's 2007/2008 cyclocross campaign begins this weekend in Palos Verdes Estates. Hosted by Back On Track Productions, the Urban courses are cool because they are usually technical enough to give mountain bikes more than a fighting chance.
URBAN CYCLOCROSS SERIES SCHEDULE
All events in Southern California
2007
Oct 14: Urban CX #1...Palos Verdes Estates
Oct 28: Urban CX #2...Harbor City
Nov 18: Urban CX #3...Torrance
Dec 16: Urban CX #4...Irvine
2008
Jan 6: Urban CX #5...Palos Verdes Estates
Jan 19: Urban CX #6...San Dimas
For more information contact (310) 328-3823; www.backontrackprodctions.com
REMAINING SOCAL CROSS PRESTIGE SERIES DATES
2007
Sat, 10/20: CICLE Cross & Eco-Expo...Los Angeles
Sun, 10/21: Dam Cross...Los Angeles
Sun, 11/4: Convert Cross...Ventura
Sun, 11/11: Mid-Season Cross...Los Angeles
Sun, 11/25: Gene Galindo Memorial Turkey Trot...Glendale
Sun, 12/2: Hart Park Cross...Bakersfield
Sun, 12/9: Storm The Beach...Oceanside
Sun, 12/23: Santa Cross Finals...Woodland Hills
BONUS EVENTS
Sat, 12/1: SCNCA Championships...Bakersfield, CA
12/13-15: U.S. Cyclocross Championships...Kansas
For more information contact www.socalcross.org