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Cyclocross

MID-AMERICA CROSS CUP BEGINS OCTOBER 1

Written by John Lefler Jr
Friday, 16 September 2005
*The 6-race cyclo-cross series will make stops in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri* Lincoln , NE â€“ September 16, 2005 â€“ The 2005 Mid-America Cross Cup is set to begin October 1-2 in Des Moines, IA. The 6-race series will feature stops in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. The series was started in 2004 by race promoters John Lefler, Jr. of Lincoln, NE and Chris Locke of Kansas City, MO. The purpose and goal of the Mid-America Cross Cup is to provide cyclo-cross racers with an organized regional points series that provides rides the opportunity to experience regional competition and gauge their performance on a larger scale.
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2005 NEBRASKA CYCLO-CROSS SERIES SCHEDULE

Written by John Lefler Jr
Saturday, 13 August 2005
While there is a lot of road and mountain race action still to come this season, the Nebraska Cyclo-cross Series is fast approaching with a few changes on tap for the 2005 edition.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 August 2005 )
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TILFORD WINS NEBRASKA CX SERIES FINALE

Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 15 December 2004
2004-11-28 Wilhelm, Neville Nebraska State Champions Steve Tilford (HRRC/Maclaren Racing/BikeSource) rode to an impressive win on a cold and snowy sunday afternoon at the Nebraska Cyclo-cross State Championship (Mid-America Cross #5) at Pioneers Park in Lincoln. From the gun, Tilford powered to the front and exited on to the grass in first position putting the entire field on notice. As riders picked their way through the muddy, slick turns, Tilford maintained a brisk pace gaining over 2:30 on the field in just three laps. "You learn something new every time you race cross," commented Tilford. "Each lap rode different due to the conditions today, but I figured it out each time around." While Tilford would eventually lap the field, the race behind saw his BikeSource teammate, Shadd Smith having his own fantastic outing as he soloed to a second place finish, rising to second in the Cross Cup standings. Nebraska State "Men's A" Champion and Cross Cup series leader, Tony Wilhelm (LBC/Highgear) battled the course at the beginning of the 60-minute contest, going down twice and finding himself in last place after just two laps. After an amazing comeback, which saw Wilhelm claw his way back through the field, he and Team X Cycling rider, Brad Cole exchanged attacks until the finale where Cole edged Wilhelm in the sprint for third. Despite missing the podium, Wilhelm grabbed top honors in the state. In the Women's event, Catherine Walberg (Team Kenda) motored her way to her first victory of the Cross Cup Series over Team Kaos standout, Marie Neville. Neville took top honors as Nebraska State Champion with her second place finish overall besting Kristi Newcomb (Mountain Magnolias), who cross the line in third place continuing to show impressive cross form. Complete Results(.pdf) Nebraska Cyclocross Series Final Standings (.pdf) Photos by Madcharo The Mid-America Cross Cup concludes next Saturday, December 4, 2004 in Kansas City. For complete information on this event Cross Cup Standings
Last Updated ( Friday, 18 March 2005 )
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NEBRASKA RIDERS AT CROSS NATIONALS

Sunday, 12 December 2004

After a long and muddy weekend in Portland, OR, the results are in for the 2004 U.S. Cyclo-cross National Championships. A group of LBC/Highgear riders, including Cross Cup series champion, Anthony Wilhelm made the trip west to contest his second national championships along with teammates Marc Walter and Sam Rosenau.

Anthony Wilhelm Collegiate Men - 9th

Sam Rosenau B Men - 37th

Marc Walter Men 40-44 - 61st

This Just In!

Pyscowpath Standings Available! Updated

View the Psycowpath Standing after Tranquility Tire Tantrum...

Date Change!!!

Omaha Cyclocross Weekend at Swanson Park in Bellevue has a date change. The dates are now Oct 4th and 5th.

What's Up!

September 2nd - Norfolk Race Series - TT

September 6th - Nebraska State Championship Road Race

September 7th - Demo rides at Swanson

September 13th - Capital City MTB Challenge - Psycowpath

September 27th - Manawa MTB Mayhem - Psycowpath

October 18th and 19th - Omaha Cyclocross Weekend

November 15th - Cranksgiving

November 22nd - Nebraska SOBE No Fear Cyclocross

November 23rd - Nebraska SOBE No Fear Cyclocross/Nebraska Cyclocross Championship

Featured Stories

Kent McNeill along with a few others have been busy the last month and a half. France last month and Leadville 100 this month. Kent was kind enough to regale us with his account of their adventures.

2008 E’tape Du Tour

This year was supposed to be easier. I suppose in terms of mileage and total elevation gain, it was. Our route from Pau over the Tourmalet and then to the top of Hautacam was 108 miles with 11,600 feet of climbing. The past couple of years our routes have been from 125-150 miles with 13,000 to 14,000 feet of climbing and we have ridden in extreme heat conditions. This swung us to the other end of the spectrum. Hypothermia!

Complete story from Kent McNeill on the on the 2008 E'tape Du Tour..

"The Race Across The Sky" Leadville Trail 100

"Your from Nebraska?" the gal at medical check in asked. "Yes" Steve replied. "So you’re taking the high altitude medication Diamox then?" she asked. "No" Steve replied, having never heard of it. "Oh Boy!" she said with a tone of amazement and worry. "Good Luck!"

Complete story of Kent and the other Midwest Cycling Community riders that went to the Leadville 100...