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The Wisconsin Cycling
Association Cyclocross Series race number three sponsored by Madison’s
women’s cycling team, Capitol Velo Club, set record attendance and
served as the introduction to the sport for many area cyclists. Thanks
to a growing interest in cyclocross roadies and mountain bikers alike
came out to try their hand at Badger Prairie County Park.
 With
temperatures in the mid-60s it couldn’t have been a better day to try
out the sport. With a race course featuring corner after corner, both
sides of a sand volleyball court, a hill run-up with log “steps” and one
set of barriers the course offered a little something for everyone. The
mixture of asphalt, dirt track, and gravel made this a true cyclocross
course with plenty of transitions from one terrain to another to let the
riders test their bike handling skills.
The Elite Women’s race
had a solid field with eight women lined up to contest the day.
However, newcomer to cyclocross, Holly Liske (Hayes), came out the
winner at the end of the day taking the early lead and never letting it
slip. Kristen Wentworth (Nova/IS Corp) crashed on one of the first
corners but battled back through the field for a strong second. She was
followed by another cyclocross newcomer, Kerry Ham, who took third in
her second cyclocross race ever. Junior phenomenon Kaitlin Antonneau
(Nova/IS Corp) took 4th place and teammate Kristen Kehl took
5th.
The Elite Men’s race
was not short of local cyclocross stars and some newcomers to cross as
well. On lap two Tristan Schouten (Trek/VW) made his move away from the
lead group and never looked back until he ran across the finish line
shouldering his bike to take a decisive win. Behind him Matt Kelly
(Alan Factory Team) and Brian Matter (PCW) spent the whole race together
but at the line Kelly took the sprint for 2nd with Matter
just behind in 3rd. Only a little farther back was Jesse
Lalonde (Gary Fischer) taking 4th place in his first cross
race and doing it in his usual singlespeed style. Earandale Fingerson
(Alan Factory Team) rounded out the top five.
However, the day’s
festivities included more than just the racing. Race sponsor Schwinn
was on hand with demo bikes to show off the new
Schwinn Fastback CX bike
and many of the bikes were equipped with
PowerTap wheels for demoing as
well. At noon a free Kid’s race was held to introduce the next
generation of cyclists to the sport and many of the kids didn’t want to
stop racing and were seen riding their bikes throughout the afternoon.
In addition, racers became spectators as they lingered throughout the
day to enjoy free food courtesy of Boca Burgers and other great local
sponsors.
The Capitol Velo Club
want to thank Williamson Bicycle and Fitness,
Schwinn,
PowerTap,
Cycle-Smart, Inc and
Boca for making this event possible.
Photos:
Jrs, C Women,
Singlespeed, B Women and C Men
B Men
Kid's Race,
Volunteers, Festivities
A Women, 40+ and
50+ Men
A Men and 30+ Men
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