Nation’s top cyclo-cross racers headed to Madison after holidays
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Katie Compton will be in search of her eighth consecutive national title Jan. 8 in Madison.
After successfully hosting the previous two editions of the USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships, bike-friendly Madison has proven itself a worthy host of USA Cycling’s most highly participated national championship. Traditionally taking place the second week of December, the 2012 edition will mark the first time the cyclo-cross national championships will be held in the month of January; better aligning with the international calendar.
Thirty-six national titles will be on the line as ‘cross racers of all ages battle each other, and mother nature, in a race described as the steeple chase of bike racing. The 2.1-mile course is sure to challenge competitors with world-class obstacles like run-ups and fly-overs. The festival-like cyclo-cross atmosphere at Badger Prairie Park will include an ice shanty contest, tech and gear expo, various food vendors, beer gardens and warm-up tents provided by Saris.
For the first time, with the exception of the elite, U23, and collegiate categories, riders will earn start spots based on their USA Cycling ranking.
Top Elite Contenders
The nation’s top elite men’s and women’s cyclo-cross racers, including 2010 national champion Tim Johnson (Beverly, Mass./Cannondale) and world championship silver medalist Katie Compton (Colorado Springs, Colo./Rabobank), are expected to toe the line on Sunday in defense of their coveted Stars-and-Stripes national championship jerseys.
Ryan Trebon is expected to be one of several elite men to contend for the title.
For Compton, who is once again in the hunt for the overall World Cup title and a strong contender for the world title, a win in Madison would signify her eighth consecutive elite ‘cross national title. Expected to join her on course will be several other strong female contenders, including: 2008 mountain bike Olympian Georgia Gould (Fort Collins, Colo./Luna), last year’s bronze medalist Meredith Miller (Fort Collins, Colo./Team TIBCO), Amy Dombroski (Boulder, Colo.) who has been hot on the World Cup circuit and Wisconsin native Corrie Osborne (Mequon, Wisc./ISCorp Cycling Team).
For more information including current registrants, schedule, course maps, ancillary activities, and more visit the event’s official webpage.
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