Eugene, OR - The pre-season buildup has finally been released - cyclocross season is here!The first local cyclocross race took place at Camp Harlow Tuesday evening. With smoke in the air, dust whirling from narrow knobby tires, and the fall season looming, daylight was of short supply.
Andrew Bennett started the evening out with a win in the Junior race. With competition lacking, we will surely see him make a step up and race in the more competitive B category next week.
Andrew Bennett started the evening out with a win in the Junior race. With competition lacking, we will surely see him make a step up and race in the more competitive B category next week.
In the final race of the evening, Chris Brandt led out the "A" Men's field and kept the pace high from the gun. A softening rear tire late in the race made things slightly complicated, but a spare bike in the pit enabled him to make a last lap exchange, preserving the lead.
Justin Thayer, coming back from a mid-summer shoulder injury, picked up right where he left off last fall, winning the single speed category. Luke DeMoe made his presence felt too, finishing in 3rd, also riding his single speed and wearing some camo baggy shorts. Rumor has it, next week he's coming for battle, complete with team jersey and a desire to drive the freight train.
Full results here.
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