In Cyclo Cross. This year for the first time ever, the worlds are being held on US soil and in of all places, Louisivlle, KY. There is no bike race like cycle cross, the steeple chase of biking.
Back when Josh was "young" our weekends in the late fall
and winter would be filled with these races.
We literally covered the northeast from our home town in New York
up to Maine and down to Baltimore.
I remember in Baltimore there was a group called the B's.
It was a vastly sized group and when they would pass by......
it sounded like a entire hive of bees.
Cyclo Cross takes place regardless of the weather or conditions.
If you were lucky you would have a beautiful sunny day.
Many times Josh would race in the snow which of course
would be in a melting stage so the mud would build up to inches deep.
That would ultimately lead to the need to switch out your bike so the
"pit" crew could wash down the wheels and gears.
Cross is done on a small course that a rider would do laps around.
Slower bikers would be passed by faster ones at times.
Today, February 2 in Louisville, KY the worlds are being held. With several categories that were supposed to span the weekend. However, because of all the snow and rain that dear ole L'vill has received, the Ohio is expected to crest tomorrow morning and flood the venue.
So, all cats are being held today.
I find it amazing - technology that is.
I am here in Utica, NY watching live on the computer the
women's elite race and searching the crowd for my men.
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