Hilly Madison race closes out 2012 WCA regular season
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After a week without Wisconsin cyclocross racing, things get
going in a challenging way Sunday with Booty Cross in Madison.
The 1.7-mile hilly course, near the intersection of Highway
51 and Milwaukee Street on Madison's east side should challenge riders climbing
abilities, said Luke Bachelor-Clark, Magnus race director, but also their
ability to go downhill.
"I would describe it as having challenging climbs mixed
with technical descents," he said.
The course is similar to last season, when the race was
called Wizard Cross, but it will feature more recovery time and off-camber
sections, Bachelor-Clark said.
In addition to the course, the Magnus team has given the
race other attractions for riders and spectators. The event will feature free beer and Kombucha, and the Weary
Traveler restaurant will be selling chili and goulash.
Last year, about 200 racers attended the event, and
Bachelor-Clark said they are expecting around 250 this season.
With that turnout expected, those racing are asked to pay
with cash, and all attendees are urged to be courteous to the disk golfers who
may be using the park during the races, as well as avoid using glass bottles
and containers. Lastly, those coming out to the race should park on Wittwer
Road.
Keeping with the theme of the park, the winners of each race
throughout the day will receive custom Booty Cross disks, Bachelor-Clark said.
Booty Cross is the last regular season Wisconsin Cycling
Association (WCA) cyclocross race before the state and regional championships
at Badger Prairie in Verona, Dec. 8 and 9.
Badger Prairie will also host the USA Cycling cyclocross
national championships Jan. 9 to 13.
With the prospect of a challenging national-championship
level course on the horizon, Bachelor-Clark said Booty Cross is a nice
precursor.
"Great preparation for nationals," he said.
If you go:
Booty Cross
When, Sunday Dec. 2
Time, 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Where, Hiestand Park Madison
Event flyer,
http://www.wicycling.org/media/raceflyers12/Booty%20Cross.pdf
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