The field has been set and it seems to be "all but over, except for the crying." A record number of entrants will contest the races this coming weekend at the Cyclocross Nationals in Kansas City, Kansas.
From the US National Cyclocross Press Office:
Kansas City, Kan. (Dec. 9, 2007) - A record number of registrants have signed up to race in the 2007 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships in Kansas City, Kan.A total of 2,045 entries were received for the nearly 40 races that will take place between Thursday and Sunday, Dec. 13-16. at Wyandotte County Park.
Last year, 1,940 entrants took part in the championships in Providence, R.I. The last time the national championships were held in Kansas City, in 2000, only 600 riders participated.
"We've achieved our first goal - which was to better last year's total," said Race Director Bill Marshall of KLM Marketing Solutions. "Our next goal is to make sure that every racer comes away from the event with a positive experience."
The athletes competing in this year's championships come from 45 states, plus the District of Columbia. California will have the most representatives - 109 - followed by Kansas with 80 and Missouri with 79. The average age of a competitor is 32 years old.
The Masters Men's 35-39 category has the most entries - 171 - followed closely by Elite men, which has 167 athletes registered, and Masters Men's 40-44 division, which has 161.
Non-championship and beginner-level races are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 13. Age group national championship races are Friday and Saturday, Dec. 14-15. Collegiate and elite races will take place Sunday, Dec. 16. Admission is free and there is no charge for parking.
All competitors will receive a gift bag filled with merchandise from some of the more than 15 official event sponsors. Included will be an invitation to the post-event party Sunday at Dave and Buster's at Village West in Kansas City. Racers will also receive a $5 game card to redeem at Dave and Busters.
Course and parking maps, and the opportunity to purchase official race apparel, are available at www.kccrossnationals.com.
Photo: Cyclocross Nationals 2005 Master Women 40-44 (Providence, RI) - Michael W. Miller
2 comments:
It won't be snowing this year, but there will be plenty of snow on the ground - and even some ice.
A major ice storm is scheduled to pound Kansas City Monday night into Tuesday evening - potentially dumping up two inches of ice.
yikes, that will make for some interesting racing...last person standing?
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