The second weekend of WCA Cyclocross Racing will take place in venues just outside Madison on Oct 13 and 14.  Saturday's racing will take place at Cam-Rock County Park and Sunday's racing will be at Badger Prairie County Park. 

Badger Cross race flyer
Cam-Rock race flyer
Badger Cross course layout

Make it a Madison Cross Weekend!! 

The big Madison cyclocross weekend will have more than just two great races.  Local promoters and a few other cross enthusiasts have put together some extra-curricular activities for after Saturday’s race.  First, there will be a showing of the new cycling video “Cyclofile” at Escape Java Joint, 916 William St.  Showing is free and starts at 5:00pm  and goes until 6:00pm.  ALSO, Madison cross racers invite you over to the 1331 E. Dayton St bike loft for a post cross party and FREE BEER!!  The party starts at 5:00pm and is only a short distance from Escape so come out and make it a Madison cross weekend.  Directions for both events will be available at the Cam-Rock race.

Don't miss the demo bikes at Badger Cross

Race sponsor, Schwinn, will have their popular cyclocross bike at Badger Cross so that riders can check out their great locally designed cross bike.  The Schwinn Fastback CX is popular with many local racers so stop by the Schwinn booth and find out about this great racing bike.

In addition, Independent Fabrications will be on hand to show off their great cyclocross bikes.  Indy Fab is in town to show local racers what this great east coast company has for bikes.  Don't miss this opportunity to put rubber to the dirt and see what Indy Fab is all about.

Boca Burgers, Organic Valley and JT Whitneys ensure Badger Cross racers don't starve or go thirsty

Once again Boca Burgers will be returning as a sponsor of Badger Cross.  We'll be firing up the grills and once again providing racers with a free lunch.  Boca Burgers will be the featured food item providing a healthy and tasty lunch.  Check them out at your local store today.

JT Whitneys Pub and Brewery will be helping ensure that no one goes thirsty.  Several pony kegs of great tasting beer will be tapped just after 1pm for spectators who are out to cheer for our masters, elite women and men. 

For racers finishing earlier in the morning before the grill is fired up and the kegs are tapped you will find plenty of Organic Valley chocolate milk and Stringles to help aid your race recovery.  Organic Valley is a company that we are excited to have on board for 2007.  Not only will we be able to provide organic snacks and drinks but we are proud to align our race with a company that makes it possible for small local farms to stay in business.  Check out their full line of products at your local market.

Williamson Bicycle and Fitness to provide neutral tech support

If you show up at Badger Cross and find you need a slight adjustment don't worry Williamson Bicycle and Fitness will be on site ready to help. 

Schwinn continues to sponsor Badger Cross

Schwinn, maker of the race ready Fastback CX bike, will again be the title sponsor for the 2007 Badger Cross race.  Thanks to generous sponsorship of Schwinn the Badger Cross race will be a race not soon to be forgotten. 

Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that has been synonymous with quality and innovation. Schwinn has built some of the best-known and best loved bikes of numerous generations - Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate and Homegrown.

Great merchandise prizes up for grabs

Racers who win merchandise prizes can expect an array of fabulous prizes thanks to Badger Cross sponsors.

A Stone's Throw, located at 1925 Monroe Street in Madison, returns as a sponsor of Badger Cross.  This women's outdoor clothing boutique has been a sponsor of Capitol Velo Club since its opening.  A Stone's Throw will be providing some great outdoor fashions that some lucky women will take home.

Williamson Bicycle and Fitness will once again be providing great merchandise prizes for some lucky race winners.  Williamson Bicycle and Fitness is the perfect shop for the serious cross racer or the person just getting started in the sport.  Stop in and check out their array of cross bikes from Schwinn and more.  Willy Bikes will also be on hand providing tech support on race day.

Timbuk2, maker of indestructible bags, will be providing great messenger bags for some lucky racers.  You might be lucky enough to win one by going really, really fast.

Sheila Moon is a San Francisco maker of great cycling clothing and it is made for real riders as the owner is a rider and cyclocross racer herself.  This year Sheila Moon has signed on to sponsor Badger Cross and some lucky racers will be heading home with something fabulous. 

Schwalbe, make of great tires, has been around since 1901 and is based in Germany.  This maker of top racing bike tires will be sponsoring Badger Cross this year.  Top level tires will make great prizes for some lucky racers.

Sram, maker of the ultimate bicycle components, will be providing some amazing prizes well worth winning.  Based in Chicago, IL this bicycle company is the top in innovation and performance.  Check out their products at shops across the globe.

With $150 on the line for the winner of both the men's and women's elite races at Badger Cross the action will be well worth watching.  The Women's elite race looks to be shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested races in recent history.  Team Kenda Tire's Kristin Wentworth will be on hand looking to repeat her victory at Badger Cross in 2006.  However, rumor has it that she may have some new competition in the likes of road racing powerhouse Julie Foertsch and top mountain bike racer and recent Ironman finisher Sue Juedes. 

However, the competition doesn't end there as last week's race at Lapham Peak showed the strength of a number of riders from Illinois such as Devon Haskell (Team Get-a-Grip) and Jennifer Greenberg (Triple X).  Patti Kaufman (PCW) is the veteran racer of the field with more than one national championship title and is always one to watch.  Team America's Dairyland's Rachel Eichers is also expected to return to cross racing after a hiatus last season. 

Team Kenda Tire's depth also goes beyond Wentworth with Susan Uphill and Monique Karlen also looking strong.  In addition, collegiate racer Holly Liske (Hayes) may be in attendance and as the 2005 winner (on a mountain bike) will also be a strong contender for a podium spot.

As the sponsoring team the Capitol Velo Club also hopes its riders will shine on their home course.  Renee Callaway has set out the last two races with an injury but is hoping to be back for Badger Cross.  CVC's Michele Ericsson, Shannon Holmes, Samantha Kaplan and Heather Curnutt are also expected on the line to contend for the $475 prize list.

The Men's elite race looks to be wide open with many top riders headed to Ohio for the UCI race weekend including 2005 and 2006 race winner Tristan Schouten (Planet Bike).  With Marko Lalonde (Bob Brown Cycles/BKB) also headed to Ohio the race is expected to be wide open.  Jim Holmes has focused more on running this summer but with his cross experience he will be one to watch.  Luke Batchelor-Clark (Team Magnus) sits 4th in the series and this race could be the opportunity he needs to move up the series rankings.  Chris Strout (Team Met Life) will be considered a top contender if his injuries from the last WORS race of the season don't keep him from the start.

However, the ranks of men that could come out on top is quite extensive.  Tom Bender (Wheaton Franciscan) looked strong at Lapham Peak and has to be considered one of the top contenders for one of the podium spots.  Ron Stawicki (Hayes) is another one of the many singlespeeders that seem to dominate the local racing scene and also will be giving chase for one of the top spots.

In addition with the Wisconsin Off-Road Series coming to an end we may see even more top mountain bikers coming out to ensure that the racing is fast and furious.  Add to that other Illinois riders that may be planning to try and take the prize money to the other side of the "cheddar curtain" and the racing should be top notch.

Special Mountain Bike Prizes for Cat 4 races

To encourage racers without cross bikes to attend Badger Cross special prizes will be awarded in the Cat 4 races.  The top finisher on a mountain bike in the Cat 4 Women's race, Cat 4 Men's race and the Cat 4 40+ race will receive a merchandise prize.  As cross grows in Wisconsin more and more people are racing on cyclocross bikes.  However, it isn't necessary and racers without a cross bike are strongly encouraged to come on out and give it a try.  "I began my cross racing career on my mountain bike and fell in love with cross," says Renee Callaway, Badger Cross Race Director.  "I don't want racers to think they have to have a cyclocross bike to get started so we've decided to offer prizes to our top Cat 4 racers on mountain bikes as a special incentive to get people out racing."

Junior race perks thanks to Becker Law Office

The Capitol Velo Club and Schwinn's Homegrown Cycling Team are pleased to announce that Becker Law Office, S.C. will be sponsoring the Junior races at Badger Cross this Sunday, October 1.  Thanks to this generous sponsorship Juniors without annual USA Cycling licenses will have the $10 fee waived for a daily license.  In addition, race fees have been reduced to only $5 and prizes will be given to the top 5 in each class.  Please spread the word to Juniors in the area about this great new race benefit!

Cat 4 Women's Race sponsored by Lawton and Cates, SC

At Badger Cross Cat 4 women without an annual USA Cycling license will have the normal $10 fee waived.  The Capitol Velo Club is also sponsored by Lawton and Cates, SC, and are pleased to be working together to grow the sport of cycling.