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    Photo: pdxcross

    5DAYSOFEPICRACING

    CROSSCULTUREEVENTWITHBIKEART,

    LIVEMUSIC,ACYCLINGFILM,PARTIES& MORE

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    2 | 2010 Cyclo-cross National Championships | Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 8-12

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    WHATSINSIDE:INSIDE:

    Sponsors:

    Doug LaPlaca Chairman, Cyclo-cross Nationals organizing committee Brad Ross Race Director and course designer Micah Rice USA Cycling, Managing Director of National Events

    Kelli Lusk USA Cycling, National Events Director Kevney Dugan Venue Operations Manager Cassondra Schindler Cross Culture Director Gina Miller Volunteer Coordinator

    Henry Abel WebCyclery Bike Film Night organizer Heather Clark Writer, Cyclo-cross Nationals event guide PDX Cross Photography, Cyclo-cross Nationals event guide

    Welcome .................................. 4The Fan Experience ..................7

    Bend Map ................................. 8

    Events Schedule ........................9

    Parties & Film Night ............... 10

    Competitors Pages............. 11-13

    Race Schedule ........................12

    2009 Champions ....................14

    Bike + Art Love 2010 ..........15-17

    Cyclo-cross Lingo ....................19

    Competitors to Watch ......20-22Whats Next in Bend? ............23

    5 EPIC DAYS OF RACING!Photo: PDX Cross

    Cross Culture Event with Bike Art, Live Music, a Cycling Film, Parties & More!

    WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8:Racing from8 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.; Awards at 1 p.m.

    THURSDAY, DEC. 9: Racing from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.; Awards at 5 p.m.

    FRIDAY, DEC. 10: Racing from 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m.; Awards at 5 p.m.

    SATURDAY, DEC. 11: Racing from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.; Awards at 5 p.m.

    SUNDAY, DEC. 12: Racing from 8 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.; Awards at 4:15 p.m.

    All races are FREE to spectators. Awards presentations

    held at the Deschutes Tent area (Map on pg. 13).

    RACING AT THE OLD MILL DISTRICT

    Behind the scenes at the 2010 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross Nationals Championships in Bend:

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    Welcome to the

    USA CYCLINGNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

    CYCLO-CROSS BEND, ORWEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 8-12, 2010

    Round No. 2 of the USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championshipsreturns this December to Bend a town that prides itself on hostingthe nations best cycling competition in a festive, partylike atmosphere,where what takes place between the start and finish line is only half thestory.

    Numerous changes are in store for the 2010 championship: more races, a

    second competition venue, an expanded schedule, more cycling-inspiredcultural events, more activities for kids. Not to mention easier access tothe beer garden. Yep, we thought of everything.

    Even the pros are excited to get back to the town that heartily embracescycling to the tune of 5,000 screaming fans.

    I am stoked to be heading back to a place where people like bikes thatmuch, says reigning national champion Tim

    Johnson, who remained in Bend through NewYears following last years nationals for some post-championship R&R. It was just really a cool place,a place where I want to be a place where peopleare aware of what youre doing and why youre

    doing it. Theres a lot of respect.On the line at the 2010 cyclo-cross championshipsare national titles in 34 racing divisions. Winnerswill be crowned over five days, starting Wednesday,Dec. 8 and concluding on Sunday, Dec. 12.

    Cyclo-cross nationals continues to be a family-focused affair with racing categories for boys andgirls as young as 10 and for time-tested riders wellinto their seventies. Somewhere in-between youllfind the nations and in some cases the worlds fastest men and women showcasing theirblazing speed and technical bike-handling skills.

    The 2010 championship in Bend has expanded to

    five days. A new racing venue has also been added, along with a newcall-up procedure. And for the first time, singlespeed riders, both menand women, will have the opportunity to take a crack at a national title.

    Like last year, nonchampionship cyclo-cross racing is also offered forthose who want to get a taste of the festive atmosphere and competitionwithout the pressure of competing in a championship race.

    The Old Mill District, Bends urban hot spot for shopping, dining andrecreation situated along the Deschutes River, is once again the site forchampionship racing each day. According to race director Brad Ross, therace course has been lengthened to increase lap times this year, but willotherwise remain largely the same.

    The course worked well last year, so no sense in reinventing the wheel,says Ross. Everybody loved that course, it was justso much fun.

    Its not surprising that the reigning nationalwomens champion shares Ross view.

    I think the (Bend) course was the best U.S. courseI have raced in awhile, especially for nationals, sayssix-time champion Katie Compton. It was hard andtechnical and the crowds were great. I also love thetown of Bend and had a super weekend in general.Im looking forward to coming back and doing itagain this year.

    A few tweaks, however, including a lengthiercourse, are in store for the 2010 edition of thechampionship.

    Weve added about 60 seconds of durationto the course its real flat and straight andnontechnical, Ross describes. Last year, therewerent many spots on the course where you could

    wind it up and go fast.

    Photo: PDX Cross

    Photo: Nicole Werner

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    Spectators, too, will notice a significant change: This year,instead of crossing the course and dodging racers to get toand from the beer garden, pedestrians can move seamlesslyback and forth by way of a bridge underpass. Meanwhile,racers will pedal over the bridge.

    Most competitors in the junior and masters division willline up for the newly devised seeding time trial, set to takeplace in NorthWest Crossing and located just a few miles tothe west of the Old Mill District. Here, riders will competein an individual, prologue-style time trial, the results fromwhich will determine their start order in the following dayschampionship. This method replaces last years call-upprocedure, which was based on a combination of categoryrank and time of registration.

    Outside of the top eight finishers from 2009 all of whomget an automatic front-row seat at the starting line riderswill have the opportunity to earn their spot in line based ontheir current fitness.

    Mother Natures role in the 2010 cyclo-cross nationalchampionships remains the biggest unknown.

    Bend could see frigid temperatures once again, resultingin hard-packed, frozen terrain. Snow, mud and even drysurfaces covered by sand and dust could also be in theforecast.

    LEND A HANDWith the schedule expanded to five days and with the addition of

    a second racing venue, the volunteer need at this years cyclo-cross

    championships in Bend has increased significantly. Organizers estimate

    that an army of 300 to 400 volunteers will be required to help the event

    run smoothly. Volunteers are needed on race days Wednesday, Dec.

    8 through Sunday, Dec. 12 as well as in the days leading up to, and

    after, the event.

    Volunteer positions include course marshalling (a great way to help

    while catching the race action!), course set-up and take-down as well as

    the guaranteed warm job of assisting at registration and packet pickup.

    For more information on how to volunteer, e-mail gina@freshairsports.

    com.

    CHOW TIMECheering on cyclo-cross racers can work up a hearty appetite. And we

    know you dont want to miss a lick of the competition. So this year,spectators at cyclo-cross nationals in Bend need not even wait at a

    course crossing to get their hands on a pint of locally-brewed Deschutes

    beer, a steaming cup of Thump coffee or a satisfying bundle of Frites. A

    walking underpass along the course (yes, racers will be riding overhead)

    makes it seamless for spectators to enjoy food and libations while being

    positioned in the center of the action a perfect spot from which to

    cheer, heckle or listen to the rhythmic thumping of the drum corps.

    Coffee, pastries, pizza, beer. Sounds like a perfect day at a cross race.

    Thump Coffee, serving luscious Stumptown coffee along with hot

    chocolate, juice and light food.

    The Pizza Cart, hand-rolled dough with homemade sauce served

    from a brick oven.

    Frites, Belgian-style french fry stand serving crisp, salty fries doused

    in mayo and ketchup toppings.

    Tula Gluten Free Baking Co., all the delicious pastries and baked

    goods that youd expect, minus the gluten.

    Parilla Grill, unique wraps with flavors ranging from traditional

    Mexican burritos to Thai.

    Deschutes Brewery, several varieties of locally-crafted microbrew

    served from the brewers giant wooden barrel, Little Woody.

    COMMEMORATIVE CROSS

    NATS GEAR FOR A CAUSETo commemorate the 2010 cyclo-cross national championship. Rise

    up International, a Bend-based nonprofit clothing company, will be

    offering for sale a variety of official merchandise, including short- and

    long-sleeve shirts, hoodies and headwear. Proceeds from the sales of all

    official cyclo-cross nationals gear will be donated to local art programs

    for youth.

    Stay updated...... with the latest news on the 2010 Cyclo-cross

    National Championships at www.crossnats.

    com. Or, follow us on Facebook at Cyclocross

    Nationals 2010 or on Twitter at cxnats2010.

    Photo: Nicole Werner

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    If Bend pro and 2009 elite mens runner-up Ryan Trebon had his way,muddy racing conditions would be on the menu.

    I prefer races that are slightly more challenging with conditions, saysTrebon, a two-time national cyclo-cross champion. When its fast andnot super technical it makes it harder for me to deal with. When it getsmuddy, it takes more power to pedal through and more riding skills tonegotiate the course.

    But no matter what the conditions, racers can bet that Ross will includean element of play in his cross course design, so that riders can take a

    moment to smile in the midst of all that suffering.Cross should be a fun sport so I pride myself in designing a course withfun turns, he says. If the whole course is hard and boring and a deathmarch, than thats not very cool. The sport is hard enough so you haveto add some parts that are fun.

    Indeed, let the celebration begin.

    TIME TRIAL

    COURSE

    Master and junior riders atthis years cyclo-cross nationalchampionships can elect to racein a short, individual time trial, the

    results from which will determinetheir call-up position in thefollowing days championship.

    According to race director BradRoss, all seeding time trials areexpected to be held at least 24hours in advance of the championship race. The time trial,which Ross anticipates will take riders 8 to 12 minutes tocomplete, will be staged in west Bend near the NorthWestCrossing neighborhood. Parking will be located on the westside of Mt. Washington Drive, just north of Summit HighSchool. (See map on page 8.)

    The time trial course will emphasize fitness over technicalskills, and will include a steep, lengthy run-up as well as aset of barriers, says Ross. Riders will leave the start gate every30 seconds. An initial start order will be available at the USACycling Cyclo-cross Nationals web site in the week leading upto the championship.

    Photo: PDX Cross

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    MORE COWBELL, PLEASE!Most newcomers to cyclo-crossare surprised to discover just howentertaining it can be to watch a bikerace. Its like tailgating at a football game sports fans come for the eating,drinking and socializing with friendsand family just as much as they enjoy

    supporting their favorite team.And cyclo-cross is no different. We evenhave our own brand of cheeseheads cowbell-clanging, rubber-boot-wearing hecklers who brave the more-than-likely foul late-fall weather to cheermud-stained riders as they battle MotherNature and each other.

    Theres no need to bring binoculars fora front-row view of this competition.Spectators at cyclo-cross nationals inBend are a mere arms-length distance

    from the nations fastest men andwomen. The strain and suffering ispalpable, but so is the power and sheerdetermination on the riders faces.

    Cross fans are also known to love,appreciate and cheer a good cringe-producing wipe out, especially after arider picks him or herself off the groundand soldiers on. A praise-worthy victoryin itself.

    To help liven the festive mood evenmore at cyclo-cross nationals, dont besurprised to hear music accompany thecompetition perhaps the rhythmicthumping of a drum corps or thebellowing sound of bagpipes.

    Why is cyclo-cross such a fan-friendly

    discipline of cycling? For one, crossraces are typically held in urban venues like the Old Mill District so totingthe family to the event doesnt have tobe an all-day affair. Secondly, at one tothree miles in length, the race courseis relatively short, which allows fans to

    see their favorite riders numerous timesduring the span of a 45-minute race.

    Whats more, with more than a hundredriders on the nationals course at a time,the racing action is literally nonstop.And, its easy to move to different partsof the course check out the mad-

    dash at the start line, hoof it to the firstturn to see if riders negotiated the hairybend, back to the stairs to watch thepain unfold, and then on to the slipperyoff-camber in-field for a beer and a front-row seat.

    Doug La Placa, chairman of the Cyclo-cross Nationals organizing committee, and Portlands

    Last Regiment of Syncopated Drummers, entertained for a full house.

    Photo:HeidiSwift

    Photo:NicoleWerner

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    The entertainment at cyclo-cross nationals doesnt end when

    the last racer crosses the finish line each day. With loads

    of bicycling-related art on display plus cyclo-cross films,

    microbrewery tours and tastings and parties on tap nightly,

    the five-day championship aims to stimulate the mind (and

    tastebuds) as much as it sears the lungs.

    TUESDAY, DEC. 7

    6 to 7:30 p.m. BikeYoga for Peak Performance at Rebound

    Physical Therapy, 155 S.W. Century Drive, Bend. Yoga

    exercises designed for cyclists taught by Uma Kleppinger. Help

    prepare your body for the rigors of riding, aid with recovery

    between events, and create more comfort both on and off the

    bike. Cost: $20. For more details or to register, call 503-819-6953or visit www.bikeyoga.com.

    WEDNESDAY, DEC. 82:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cross Nats

    Traditional Cappuccino Happy

    Hour at Thump Coffee, 25 N.W.

    Minnesota Ave., in downtown

    Bend. Cyclo-cross racers receive

    half off on all traditional espresso

    drinks. Theres a Cappuccino

    Happy Hour on Friday, too!

    6 to 8:30 p.m. CXing Barriers 2010, meet other women

    who talk bike at a party for ladies racing at cyclo-cross

    nationals; featuring lecture by Meredith Miller. Food provided,

    $3 suggested donation. Location: TBD. For details, go to www.

    cxbar2010.blogspot.com. RSVP at [email protected].

    6 to 10 p.m. 2010 VeloSprints Championships

    at Silver Moon Brewery, 24 N.W.

    Greenwood Ave., presented by Cascade

    Couriers and Bend Velo. Racers

    go head-to-head for 400 meters

    of fork-mounted roller madness;

    mens and womens divisions

    offered. Registration opens at6 p.m. and close at 6:45; racing

    begins at 7 p.m. Details at www.

    bendvelo.com.

    7 to 8:30 p.m. The

    Rehabilitation of Adam Craig,

    a meet-and-greet plus question-

    and-answer session at Rebound

    Physical Therapy, 155 S.W Century

    Drive. Olympic mountain biker Adam

    Craig and his physical therapists in

    Bend explain what it takes to get

    back in the saddle after a major injury. Includes beer, food and

    prize raffle.

    THURSDAY, DEC. 9

    8:30 p.m. Spoke-N-Word

    at Portello Winecafe, 2754

    NorthWest Crossing Dr., in

    Bends NorthWest Crossing.

    FRIDAY, DEC. 10

    10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paint

    + Pedalat the Art Station,

    313 S.W. Shevlin Hixon

    Drive. Art-making activities

    for all-ages includes cowbell

    painting, flag decorating andposter making items to

    help cheer on mom or dad or

    your favorite racers at nationals. Presented by Sunnyside Sports

    and Rene Mitchell. To register, call 541-617-1317 or online at

    www.artscentraloregon.org. Walk-ins are welcome, but space is

    limited. Cost: $5 per family.

    5 to 9 p.m. Cross Culture: Art+Bike Love Festival

    in downtown Bend pairs bike-centric artists with local

    businesses.

    SATURDAY, DEC. 11

    11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bike Rodeo in the Old Mill Districtpresented by the Bend Endurance Academy. Fun and progressive

    bicycling obstacle course for kids to test and improve their bike-

    handling skills. Loaner bikes and helmets available on site. Free.

    7 to 8:30 p.m. Bicycling Film Festival at the

    Tower Theatre in downtown Bend presented by

    WebCyclery. Information: www.webcyclery.com or at

    541-318-6188.

    8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cross Nats Blowout

    Bash presented by Giant Bicycles and

    Deschutes Brewery at the Deschutes

    Brewery Warehouse, 399 S.W. ShevlinHixon Drive; $5 for general public; racers

    free with bib.

    9:30 p.m. Clydesdale Cyclo-cross

    Championship of the Universe near the

    Deschutes Brewery Warehouse,

    Old Mill District.

    SUNDAY, DEC. 12

    8:30 p.m. to Late The most excellent

    after-after party! Stay tuned to crossnats.

    com for location and information.

    EVENTSCHEDULE

    Wednesday, Dec. 8, throughSunday, Dec. 12, 1 to 4 p.m.Deschutes Brewery Tours, 901

    S.W. Simpson Ave. Learn the

    history of, and the process behind,

    making Deschutes award-winning

    craft beer. Includes four free beer

    tastings. Purchase beer to-go and

    shop the Deschutes Brewery gift

    shop for pint glasses, shirts, hats,

    bottle openers, and more.

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    When the

    evening of

    Saturday, Dec.

    11, finally rollsaround all the

    championship

    racing for

    masters and

    juniors riders

    will be in the

    books. Time to

    replace those cleats

    with dancing shoes,

    helmets with party hats, and

    celebrate the 2010 edition of cyclo-

    cross nationals in Bend.The Saturday night festivities kick off with a bicycling

    film starting at 7 p.m. at the historic Tower Theatre in

    downtown Bend.

    After, head back down to the Old Mill District at 9:30

    p.m. for the very unofficial Clydesdale Cyclo-cross

    Championship of the Universe. Finally, a race where girth and

    an appreciation for beer and bratwurst are rewarded.

    Participants men over 200 pounds and women over 160

    pounds will compete for 30 minutes over a section of the

    nationals course in a race where both costumes and bike lights

    are encouraged.

    Chances are, race director Brad Ross will be among the hearty

    group racing after dark and over what could be treacherous,

    frost-covered terrain.

    Seriousness will not be tolerated, says Ross of the

    Clydesdale race. And thats the reason for it. You need

    to be serious for the national championships. But by

    Saturday night all the age-group racers will be finished

    racing for the season, and so this is a way to blow off

    steam, drink beer and heckle fat people.

    I can say that, he adds, because Im a Clydesdale.

    Despite arctic temperatures at the 2009 event, some 50 mostly-

    costumed riders turned out for the competition to the delight of

    a boisterous crowd that numbered in the hundreds.

    I wore a really stupid outfit, Ross recalls. I wore a polka-

    dotted skinsuit that (Spanish pro road cyclists) Oscar Sevilla

    gave me. Hes the tiniest guy probably

    five-four and about 115 pounds. It was

    probably zero degrees and maybe colder

    than that. Half an hour into the race, I was

    clinically frozen solid.

    The best way to warm up after the

    clydesdale championship? Gather with

    friends and fellow competitors just up the

    hill at the Deschutes Brewery Warehouse

    for the Cross Nats Blowout Bash, the place

    to swap stories and reminisce with friends

    on another cyclo-cross season gone by.

    On tap will be tasty Deschutes brews,

    plus music and dancing. Admission to

    the Cross Nats Blowout Bash a 21 and

    older event is $5 for the general public

    and free for racers with a bib number.

    SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER:

    Parties &

    Film Night

    Look for the latest details

    on the WebCycleryBicycle Movie Night,

    including

    a film

    description

    and ticket

    information,

    online at www.

    webcyclery.com or call

    541-318-6188.

    Photo of Clydesdale race: Mark Reinecke

    Seriousness

    will not be

    tolerated. Brad Ross, (pictured

    below in ill-fitting

    attire), explaining thenature of the Clydesdale

    Championship of the

    Universe race.

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    Welcome to Bend, Oregon your playground for the

    2010 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships!

    On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee, the City of Bend, the sponsors, and the entire community, I want to thank you forjoining us for the second year of Bends two-year contract to host this incredible event. If you were here for Cross Nats in 2009, youalready know what an amazing location Bend is for the USA Cyclo-cross National Championships. This year promises to be even morespectacular.

    From the expanded (and ridiculously fun) race course and the largest celebration of cyclo-cross art ever gathered, to more parties, moremusic, and more fun the 2010 USA Cyclo-cross National Championships in Bend is on track to be the best celebration of Cyclo-crossthis country has ever seen.

    We know youll be focused on the competition, but dont forget to make time to enjoy some of the things that make Bend unique. Hitthe slopes at Mt. Bachelor, the 9,000-foot volcano towering above town. Wander the hiking trails along the Deschutes River, check outour award-winning restaurants, and explore Bends seven breweries on the Bend Ale Trail.

    For updates and recommendations on what to see and do in Bend, visit us online a www.visitbend.com, follow us on Twitter at @TwisitBend, or call us anytime at (800)949-6086.

    Again, On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee and the entire community, welcome to Bike Town USA, and best of luck at thisyears races.

    Doug La Placa

    Chair of the Local Organizing Committee

    WELCOMECOMPETITORS!

    Photo: PDX Cross

    Our cowbells are ringing for all

    Cross Nationals competitors!

    Excellent

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    TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

    TIME RACE/EVENT/DURATION LOCATION

    2pm-8pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District

    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH

    7am-3pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District

    8am Female Non-Championship/all/40 min. Old Mill District

    9:15am Male Non-Championship/10-29/40 min. Old Mill District

    10:30am Male Non-Championship/30-39/40 min. Old Mill District

    11:45am Male Non-Championship/40+/40 min. Old Mill District

    BEG. at 9am Masters Male/60-64 NW Crossing

    Masters Male/65-69

    Masters Male/70+

    Masters Female/55-59

    Master Female/60+

    Masters Female/45-49

    Masters Female/50-54

    Masters Female/40-44

    Masters Male/55-59

    Single Speed Male

    Single Speed Female

    1:00pm AWARDS / NON-CHAMPIONSHIP Deschutes Tent

    THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

    7am-3pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District

    7am-8:15am Course Open Old Mill District

    8:30am Masters Male/60-64/40 min. Old Mill District

    8:31am Masters Male/65-69/40 min.

    8:32am Masters Male/70+/40 min.

    9:45am Masters Female/55-59/40 min.

    9:46am Masters Female/60+/40 min.

    11am Masters Female/45-49/40 min.

    11:01am Masters Female/50-54/40 min.

    12:00pm AWARDS

    1pm Masters Female/40-44/40 min.

    2:15pm Masters Male/55-59/40 min.

    3:30pm Single Speed Male/40 min.

    3:31pm Single Speed Female/40 min.

    5:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent

    BEG. 9am Junior Female/13-14 NW Crossing

    Junior Female/10-12

    Junior Female/17-18

    Junior Female/15-16

    Junior Male/10-12

    Junior Male/13-14

    Junior Male/15-16

    Masters Female/30-34

    Master Female/35-39

    Master Male/45-49

    TIM

    ETRIALS

    TIMETRIALS

    FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

    TIME RACE/EVENT/DURATION LOCATION

    7am-3pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District

    7am-7:45am Course Open Old Mill District

    8am Junior Female/13-14/20 min.

    8:01am Junior Female/10-12/20 min.

    8:45am Junior Female/17-18/30 min.

    8:46am Junior Female/15-16/30 min.

    9:30am Junior Male/10-12/20 min.

    10:15am Junior Male/13-14/20 min.

    11am Junior Male/15-16/30 min.

    12:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent

    1pm Masters Female/30-34/40 min. Old Mill District

    2:15pm Masters Female/35-39/40 min.

    3:30pm Masters Male/45-49/45 min.

    5:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent

    BEG. 9am Master Male/50-54 NW Crossing

    Master Male/40-44

    Junior Male/17-18

    Master Male/35-39

    Masters Male/30-34

    SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH

    7am-3pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District

    7am-8:15am Course Open Old Mill District

    8:30am Master Male/50-54/45 min.

    9:30am Master Male/40-44/45 min.

    10:30am Junior Male/17-18/40 min.

    12:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent

    1pm U23 Male/50 min. Old Mill District

    2:15pm Master Male/35-39/45min.

    3:30pm Master Male/30-34/45 min.

    5:00pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent

    SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12TH

    7am-2pm Registration/Packet Pickup Old Mill District

    7am-7:45am Course Open Old Mill District

    8am Collegiate Female/D1&D2/45 min.

    9am Collegiate Male/D1/45 min.

    10am Collegiate Male/D2/45 min.

    11:30am AWARDS-COLLEGIATE Deschutes Tent

    11:30am-12-15pm Course Open-Elite, U23 only Old Mill District

    12:30pm ELITE/U23 FEMALE/40 min.

    1:30-2:15pm Course Open-Elite only

    2:30pm ELITE MALE/60 min.

    4:15pm AWARDS Deschutes Tent

    TIME

    TRIALS

    RACE Event Schedule Dec. 7 - 12, 2010

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    SAY CHEESE!

    On hand to capture all the memorable racing moments from the2010 Cyclo-cross National Championships are the photographersfrom Bends Cascade Event Photography. Photos from each daysraces will be available for viewing and for purchase at www.

    cascadeeventphotography.com.

    In the meantime, check out the web site for extensive race photogalleries from last years cyclo-cross nationals.

    YOGA FOR CYCLISTS

    Portland-based yoga instructor, Uma Kleppinger, brings herunique brand of yoga to Bend for the 2010 cyclo-cross nationalchampionship. Kleppingers classes are designed for cyclists,and focus on core strength, flexibility, and breathing techniquessequenced specifically to counteract the effects of cycling.

    Participants can expect a yoga practice that is less of a workout andmore of a tune-up for the cycling body. All levels of yoga experiencewill be accommodated, including beginners and the yoga-averse.

    Classes will be held in various locations throughout Bend fromDec. 6 through Dec .14. For more details or to register, visit www.bikeyoga.com. Or, contact Kleppinger directly at [email protected] or by calling 503-819-6953.

    WARM UP AND

    WASH OFF

    No room in your suitcase

    for a warm-up trainer? No

    problem. Check out the

    Bends Community BikeShed

    tent located in the Old Mill

    District racing venue. BCB

    will provide complimentary

    neutral trainers for racer

    warm-up. There, riders

    can also take advantage of

    complimentary bike-washing

    services, though donations

    are gladly accepted.

    Bends Community

    BikeShed, a programof Bends Community Center, provides refurbished bikes

    at 350 Industrial Way. The BikeShed repairs donated bikes

    and returns them to the community, aiding low-income and

    homeless populations in Central Oregon. Learn more about

    the BikeShed, including how to donate or volunteer, at www.

    bendscommunitybikeshed.org.

    Photo: PDX Cross

    COMPETITOR INFO...

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    Junior Women 10-12: Mina Anderburg, Louisville, Colo.

    Junior Women 13-14: Tiziana Dehorney, Albuquerque, N.M.

    Junior Women 15-16: Sarah Huang, Kenosha, Wisc.

    Junior Women 17-18: Coryn Rivera, Tustin, Calif.

    Junior Men 10-12: Gage Hecht, Parker, Colo.Junior Men 13-14: Ian Haupt, Whitefish Bay, Wisc.

    Junior Men 15-16: Logan Owen, Bremerton, Wash.

    Junior Men 17-18: Cody Kaiser, El Dorado Hills, Calif.

    Master Women 30-34: Barbara Howe, Berkeley, Calif.

    Master Women 35-39: Kerry Barnholt, Mountain View, Calif.

    Master Women 40-44: Gina Hall, Orinda, Calif.

    Master Women 45-49: Kris Walker, Pocatello, Idaho

    Master Women 50-54: Marilyn Ruseckas, Warren, Vt.

    Master Women 55-59: Diane Ostenso, Cottage Grove, Wisc.

    Master Women 60-64: Martha Iverson, Durango, Colo.Master Women 65+: Julie Lockhart, Dunstable, Mass.

    Master Men 30-34: Grant Berry, Durango, Colo.

    Master Men 35-39: Jonathan Baker, Boulder, Colo.

    Master Men 40-44: Peter Webber, Boulder, Colo.

    Master Men 45-49: Jonny Bold, Marston Mills, Mass.

    Master Men 50-54: Kevin Hines, East Wareham, Mass.

    Master Men 55-59: Paul Curley, Taunton, Mass.

    Master Men 60-64: Glen Norton, Ronald, Wash.

    Master Men 65-69: James Wagner, Auburn, Wash.

    Master Men 70-74: Joe Saling, Bridgewater, N.J.

    Master Men 75-79: Walt Axthelm, Durango, Colo.

    Elite Men: Tim Johnson, Beverly, Mass.

    Elite Women: Katie Compton, Colorado Springs, Colo.

    U23 Men: Danny Summerhill, Centennial Colo.

    U23 Women: Ashley James, Dousman, Wisc.

    Division I Collegiate Men: Zach McDonald, University of Washington

    Division I Collegiate Women: Teal Stetson-Lee, Fort Lewis (Colo.) College

    Division II Collegiate Men: Ryan Leech, Savannah (Ga.)College of Art and Design

    Division II Collegiate Women: Arielle Filiberti,

    Dartmough (Mass.) College

    Division I Collegiate Omnium: Fort Lewis College

    Division II Collegiate Omnium: Appalachian State University

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    Cyclo-cross racers are a tough, gritty, get-your-hands-dirty

    breed of cyclist. And many would likely admit that the

    opportunity to play in the mud (or snow or sand, dependingon what region of the country you are from) is a significant

    part of the sports feel-like-a-kid-again appeal.

    Perhaps thats part of the reason why cyclo-cross and the

    Bend art scene have a natural affinity for one another.

    Neither the artists nor the crosser seems to mind getting

    their hands a bit dirty.

    After a day on the race course, the Bend community has

    once again organized a little culture to go with your cross.

    Cross Culture: Bike + Art Love 2010 is a collection of

    bicycling art inspired events all held in conjunction with

    the 2010 cyclo-cross nationals championships in Bend.

    This years Cross Culture follows on the heels of the hugely

    popular 2009 event, but goes a step a further. The expanded

    effort includes more local venues, more Oregon artists, and

    more collaborative multi-media experiences.

    Riding a bike provides challenge, inspiration and creative fuel

    says Cassondra Schindler, director of Cross Culture. Including an

    arts component that celebrates the freedom, beauty and joyfulness

    that bikes represent will add dimension to everyones cyclo-cross

    Nationals experience in Bend.

    The 2010 Cross Culture festival is a patchwork of multiple events

    -- a nationally recognized but locally produced poster art show, a

    community Art

    Walk in downtown

    Bend in which local

    businesses showcase

    bicycling inspired art

    and artists, a two-

    night storytelling

    event, hands-on art

    activities for kids,

    and much more.

    The aim of Cross

    Culture is not to be

    a buttoned-up arts

    appreciation class,but a participatory

    event, where folks

    can swap bike-

    related stories, see

    themselves in pictures through the eyes of a photographer, or learn

    more about the bike-making craft from a local frame builder.

    Its about getting your hands dirty, says Schindler. Not only

    by racing, but getting your hands dirty with the arts ... creating

    something yourself and adding to the experience.

    Theres a playful element to cyclo-cross, she continues.Its

    hard work, too, but its expressive and this lends itself to the Cross

    Culture celebration.

    ARTCRANKHEADLINES 2010

    CROSS CULTURE

    The cannot-miss Cross Culture event of the weekend is

    ARTCRANK, a show of bicycle-inspired poster art that makes its

    Bend debut during cyclo-cross nationals.

    Charles Youel, the shows curator and director, began ARTCRANK

    in 2007 near his home in Minneapolis.

    Ive never raced competitively, but bikes have always been partof what I like to do in my spare time, whether its riding to work

    or riding around on the weekend, says Youel, who worked in

    advertising when ARTCRANK launched three years ago. The show

    for me was a way to have a project where we could do something

    that spoke to a passion we all had that wasnt about business. Hey,

    we all like bikes. Lets put together a show about bikes, and that was

    the genesis of it.

    I thought it would be something cool to do for a year, adds Youel.

    I didnt really expect it to take off the way that it has.

    At an ARTCRANK exhibit, local artists from the host city submit

    original bicycle-themed poster art. Youel selects approximately 30

    works, which are on display for viewing at the show and availablefor purchase for $30.

    Though the subject matter is singular, Youel says that over the

    course of three years and 14 shows, he has encountered only two

    pieces that resembled one another.

    As many ways

    as people ride

    bicycles, and

    for as many

    reasons, youll

    find creative

    interpretations at

    CROSS CULTURE: BIKE + ART LOVE 2010

    Get your Cross Cultur(al) on!

    Chester by Chris Cole Designs

    Image courtesy of ARTCRANK Poster Show

    Look for the Cross Culture

    symbol at event locations around

    town & visit BendLovesBikes.com

    for more information.

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    the show, he observes. The range of work

    is a big part of the reason for (the shows

    popularity). Even people who dont cycle

    competitively still have that memory of that

    first bike ride. The art work taps into that

    for people.

    Since 2007, ARTCRANK has toured the

    country and the world, and has attracted

    an audience of no fewer than 500 on

    an opening night, says Youel. The Bend

    exhibit will mark ARTCRANKs 16th show.

    Theres a crossover for whatever reason,

    says Youel, between people who love

    bicycles and those who love and create art.

    The two disciplines really intersect and thats

    a big reason why the show works for people.

    Look for works by these and other

    local artists at Bend ARTCRANK: Sean

    Anderson, Lindsey Brunsman, Sweet

    Pea Cole, Matt Ebbing, Adam Haynes,

    Jesse Lockwood, Dana Mackenzie, Sarah

    Mikolowsky, Jeannine Munkres, Alex

    Reisfar, Lisa Smith, Christie Taylor, Jerry

    Werner, and Ross Wordhouse.

    One of the most popular Cross

    Culture exhibits from 2009 is back

    for another round. This time, the

    photographers from PDX Cross are

    planning an even bigger display

    from their current collection of

    black-and-white cyclocross photos.

    Chances are, you might see yourself

    or perhaps a friend on display during

    the exhibit, which will be held at

    the Liberty Building on Friday, Dec.

    10 during the community Art Walk

    in downtown Bend.

    PDX Cross is the side project of a

    band of five Portland, Ore.-based

    professional photographers, all of

    whom have a passion for shooting

    cyclo-cross. They typically follow

    races that take place in and around the Portland area, including the

    Cross Crusade series.

    What sets PDX Cross apart from your typical event photography is that

    their images go beyond the mere subject matter. They manage to reveal the

    pain, joy, beauty, dirtiness and camaraderie inherent in cyclo-cross racing.

    The thing that really helps us is that the range of people doing it is so

    incredibly broad and that makes it fun to photograph, explains PDX

    Cross photographer Torsten Kjellstrand. Were not photographing

    what people are doing, but why people are doing it. Because after a

    while, what people are doing isnt all that interesting.

    Its not just about who is going fast, but what they find amusing or

    what they find

    painful.

    At the Bend

    exhibit, look for

    PDX Cross to

    blanket an entire

    wall inside the

    yellow-hued

    Liberty Building

    with hundreds

    of eight-

    by-ten-inch

    photographs from the 2010 cross season as well as with images

    captured from the 2009 national championships.

    Viewers will have the opportunity to purchase photographs straight

    from the wall.

    Its a nongallery experience, says Kjellstrand. You can touch them

    and take them down and turn them over and carry them around.

    Also available for purchase at the exhibit is Dirty Pictures Volume

    2, the follow-up to PDX Cross enormously popular Dirty Pictures

    Volume 1, a picture book of compelling cyclo-cross photos.

    PDX CROSS:

    BACK IN BLACK

    (AND WHITE)

    Photos: PDX Cross

    in

    PDX CROSS will be featuredduring the Art Walk on Friday, Dec.

    10, 5 - 9 p.m. at the Liberty Building

    in downtown Bend.

    ARTCRANKwill be held at tbdLoft on Friday, Dec. 10 during the

    Cross Culture community Art Walk in

    downtown Bend. Admission is free.

    Photo: PDX Cross

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    THUMP COFFEE, 25 N.W. Minnesota

    Ave., Suite 2, downtown: Handmadebicycle frames on display from Portland-basedframebuilders, Vanilla and Cielo.

    SUNNYSIDE SPORTS, 930 N.W. Newport

    Ave., west Bend:Stop by the bike shop onThursday, Dec. 9 for the Pedros/Lazer HelmetAthlete Night, a meet-and-greet with pro ridersTim Johnson, Jamey Driscoll, Jeremy Powers,Amy Dombrowski and Maureen Bruno-Roy.

    Also on display will be kinetic metal sculpturesby Chris Cole are heavily influenced by his twodecades as a mechanic in the bike industry.Cole incorporates reclaimed and salvagedmaterials and in the mechanisms that createmotion in his pieces. See more at www.chriscoledesigns.com.

    LIBERTY BUILDING, 849 N.W. Wall St.,

    downtown: A hub of activity during thebicycle-theme art walk on Friday, Dec. 12,the Liberty Building will house photographyexhibits by PDX Cross, as well as a handmadebicycle show featuring a number of local frame

    builders. (See more information on PDX Cross,in related story on previous page)

    SPOKE-N-WORD SERIES: A storytelling eventin which the theme, naturally, is bikes, andaudience participation is encouraged. Spoke-N-Words will be held at Portello Winecafe, 2754Northwest Crossing Dr., on Thursday, Dec. 9and at the Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. MinnesotaAve., on Friday, Dec. 10 during the bicycle Ar tWalk in downtown Bend.

    PAINT + PEDAL:Just a few paces from thestart line at cyclo-cross nationals, kids big andlittle are invited to create personalized cheeringmaterials from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec.10 at The Art Station in the Old Mill District.

    Participants can paint a cowbell, create a flagor make a poster to use to cheer on mom ordad or your favorite racers during the cyclo-cross championships. Cost is $5 per family.To register, call 541-617-1317 or go to www.artscentraloregon.org. Walk-ins are welcome,but space is limited. The Art Station is locatedat 313 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive.

    GOSSAMER, 550 S.W Industrial Way, Old

    Mill District:Indie Craft Loft offers an array ofunique renegade craft arts, includes one-of-a-kind contemporary creations by local artists.Once-a-year show also includes live music andbicycling-inspired crafts; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. onSaturday, Dec. 11; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday,Dec. 12.

    BELLATAZZA, 869 N.W. Wall St.,

    downtown: Commute Options of CentralOregon presents a multimedia art exhibithighlighting its Safe Routes to Schoolsprogram, which teaches elementary and middle

    school students bike safety, including how toproperly fit a helmet, how to use hand signalsand how to properly obey the rules of theroad on a bicycle. Photography on display byTravis Williams and originalartwork by SarahMikolowsky.

    WELCOME TO BEND ZINE, BIKE EDITION:

    Laura Walkers latest edition of the Welcometo Bend Zine will be all about bikes. In it,shes conducted dozens of interviews withlocal cyclistsfrom commuters to Olympicmountain bikers. A zine is a self-published,small circulation and local underground

    magazine with no paid advertisements. During

    the downtown Art Walk on Friday, Dec. 10,Walker will be assembling and decorating herzine covers, and offering the Bike Edition forsale at Common Table in a joint exhibit withphotographer Bridget McGinn.

    THE BEND BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL

    will be projecting selected movies from its2009 and 2010 shows each evening duringthe Cross Culture festivities. Look for theseencore presentations to add visual texture

    and entertainment to otherwise blank wallsin downtown Bend, the Old Mill District, orwherever they pop up. Learn more at www.BendBicycleFilmFestival.com.

    More bike-inspired art can be seen at the

    following venues:

    5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 10, Bend

    Thump Coffee

    The Wine Shop

    Townshends Tea

    Lone Pine Coffee

    Hot Box BettyTew Boots Gallery

    Cowgirl Cash

    Common Table

    TechSpace

    Patagonia at Bend

    Foot Zone

    Mockingbird Gallery

    The PoetHouse

    North Soles Footwear

    Red Chair Gallery

    Velvet

    Oxford HotelJohn Paul Designs

    Serendipity

    Lubbesmeyer

    Tumalo Art Company

    Vanilla Urban

    Threads

    OTHERCROSS CULTURECROSS CULTURE: BIKE + ART LOVE 2010EVENTSCheck out the myriad goings-on that make up the Cross Culture: Bike + Art Love 2010, an art celebration created to

    coincide with the Cyclo-cross National Championships. Here are some of the other highlights:

    That aint all, folks. More artists and

    art locations are being added to the

    Cross Culture line-up daily. Find the

    latest updates at www.bendlovesbikes.

    com or follow Cyclocross Nationals

    2010 on Facebook and on Twitter

    at cxnats2010. Look for a map with

    participating business locations and

    artists for the special bicycle-themed

    Art Walk at www.bendlovesbikes.

    com . Maps will also be available at

    participating businesses on Friday,

    Dec .10.

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    TIM JOHNSON:

    BEND FANS RIVAL EUROPES MASSESCyclo-cross was born in western Europe as off-season training for road cyclists in the fall

    and winter, which is why the sport remains synonymous with less-than-ideal weather

    conditions. Rain, sloppy mud, snow or ice, and slick, off-camber turns on road-style bikesare what make racing cyclo-cross both unique, challenging and, sometimes, hilarious.

    Today cyclo-cross is still a national pastime in places like Belgium and The Netherlands,

    where tens of thousands of fans might be on hand to watch a World Cup event. But the

    sport is growing rapidly in the U.S. as well, and its not surprising that its biggest followers

    are in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest regions where Mother Nature often plays a

    role in the outcome of a race.

    In fact, nearby Portland is home to the countrys largest one-day cyclo-cross race. Earlier

    this fall, the Cross Crusade series opener attracted more than 1,500 participants which

    trumped the previous record of 1,438 riders set at the same race the previous year.

    At last years cross nationals in Bend, organizers estimated that a record 5,000 spectators

    were on hand to witness the elite mens and womens racing contested on the fourth andfinal day of the championship. While American fans may not be turning out in the tens of

    thousands like they do in Europe, Tim Johnson, the 2009 elite mens champion, says the

    spectators at nationals in Bend were as supportive as any hes encountered overseas.

    By the time Sunday afternoon rolled around, it was awesome how everyone was out,

    Johnson recalls. Everybody was having a good time, and there was not one soul in the

    whole place who wasnt digging it.

    The reason why I say that, he continues, is that you go to a race in Belgium and there

    may be 30,000 people there but all 30,000 dont necessarily care about the race. The

    intensity of a fan in Bend, Ill put them up against anyone in Belgium in a heartbeat.

    Photo: PDX Cross

    THREE LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU:

    BEND EASTSIDE:820 N.E. 3RD ST. 541-382-6248

    BEND WESTSIDE:725 N.W. COLUMBIA ST. 541-382-9253

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    Even seasoned road cyclists may raise an eyebrow in confusion

    when they encounter r iders speaking cross. Thats because the

    sport has a lingo all its own. Understanding the language of cyclo-

    cross makes watching the race more clear, and more fun. Here are

    some key cyclo-cross terms to know.

    OBSTACLES are any elements in a cyclo-cross race that require arider to dismount and run with the bike. Look for a man-made set ofstairs to challenge riders at the national championship.

    RUN-UP is a section of the course that is so steep that nearlyall riders must dismount and run with their bike draped over theirshoulder. Adverse course conditions, like mud or snow, can turn atypically ridable hill into a run-up.

    BARRIERS are man-made obstacles, often a series of 18-inch-highwooden planks, which force most riders to dismount and leap overthe barriers while carrying their bike. Barriers can come in sets of twoor more. Some really skilled riders can hop over the barriers withoutdismounting.

    CALL-UPS are an orderly way of seeding each rider at the start line

    before each race. The line of riders in the front row will be the top-eight finishers in that age category or division from last year s nationalchampionship. Behind them, riders in junior and masters categories will becalled forward in descending order based on their finishing time from theprevious days time trial. In the elite, U23 and collegiate divisions, riders areseeded based on their national ranking. Riders who start in the front rowhave a clear line to the hole shot the first spot on the course wherethe sea of riders must funnel into a single line.

    LAPS VERSUS TIME

    Cyclo-cross racing is atimed event ranging from 45to 60 minutes at nationals.Riders may perform as fewas three or as many as eightlaps depending on their

    speed, and the length anddifficulty of the course. Alap board at the start/finishline counts down how manylaps remain. A ringing bellat the finish line alerts riderswhen they have begun theirfinal lap.

    THE PIT is an area onthe course where riderscan choose to store anextra bike or an extra set of

    wheels. Should a mechanicalproblem or punctured tireoccur during the race, riders

    can swap out banged-up gear for a fresh bike or wheel. Here s thecatch: Riders may not cut or go backward on the course to access thepit. Thus, riders who suffer a flat tire 10 feet after zooming past the pitarea must dismount and run with their bike in the direction of the raceuntil they reach the pit again.

    SPEAKING THECYCLO-CROSS LINGO

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    Proven champions appear strong, but challengersare poised to pounce

    Evidently, cyclo-cross championships arent meant to be

    shared. Not in the U.S. anyway, where over the last decade,

    only four elite men Tim Johnson, Ryan Trebon, Todd Wells

    and Jonathan Page have raised their hands in a victory

    salute at the national championship race.

    And since 2004, the womens elite national title has been held

    captive by only one rider. During that time Katie Compton, the

    six-time champion, has gone on to be one of the winningest cyclo-

    cross racers male or female ever produced in the U.S.

    Will 2010 be the year that new champions in the elite mens

    and womens race are crowned? Or will the tried-and-true

    victors maintain their firm hold on the podiums top rung?

    ELITEMENTwo-time cyclo-cross national

    champion Tim Johnson of Beverly,

    Mass., held a solid lead over Bends

    Ryan Trebon as he rounded the

    find bend toward the finish lineduring last years elite mens national

    championship race in Bend. Only, he

    didnt realize that victory was so near.

    I honestly thought I had another

    lap to go, recalls Johnson, fondly

    describing his favorite memory

    from the 2009 championship. I

    had no clue it was ending right there. When I came around the

    corner, I was freaking out because I had no clue.

    With that, Johnson claimed his third stars-and-stripes jersey in

    10 years, lifting it off the shoulders of Trebon, who had worn

    it the previous year. Johnson would go on to finish 14th at the

    world cyclo-cross championships in early 2010, the best result

    posted by an American in the mens race.

    And the momentum for Johnson continues to roll. With the

    help of fellow Cannondale-Cyclocrossworld.com teammates

    Jamey Driscoll and Jeremy Powers, Johnson picked up two

    USGP wins in October and was ranked third in the world

    standings heading into November.

    When theyre all three together, theyve proven nearly

    impossible to beat, says Brian Holcombe, a cycling

    reporter who covers cyclo-cross for VeloNews Magazine.

    Their ability to play team tactics, and being the three

    strongest racers in the race wearing the same jersey plays

    to their advantage. They are Goliath in the race.

    Trebon and Wells, both two-time national cyclo-cross

    champions, are among the leading opposition.

    Trebon has shown hes incredibly strong this year,observes Holcomb. Hes largely been leading the chase.

    Its an uphill battle, but when it comes down to race

    day particularly at that time of year with the weather

    conditions, anything can happen. Its far from impossible

    that he could pull off another title.

    But Johnsons fiercest challenge could come from own

    teammate, Powers, who earlier this fall led the U.S. cyclo-

    cross standings and was second in the world rankings. If

    Powers manages to pull off the upset win in Bend, it would

    be the first since since 1999 that a rider not named Trebon,

    Page, Johnson or Wells laid claim to the title.

    The ELITE

    CONTENDERS

    I honestly

    thought I had

    another lap

    to go. Tim Johnson, fondlydescribing his favorite

    memory from the

    2009 championship.

    Ryan Trebon; Photo: PDX Cross

    Tim Johnson; Photo: Rob Kerr

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    But should the racing conditions prove difficult as they

    very well may in Bend in December Holcomb gives the

    nod to the sports proven royalty.

    Those three guys are all good bike handlers, Holcomb

    notes. When the weather conditions are really

    challenging, it may suit the more experienced guys like

    Trebon, Wells and Johnson. (Page has announced he

    wont attend the 2010 nationals championships).

    With a star-studded field loaded with both tried-and-trueexperience and explosive possibility, fans can expect to

    witness an unpredictable race to the finish in the elites

    men contest on Sunday, Dec. 12.

    Just because I won last year, doesnt put me as a No. 1

    favorite in my mind, Johnson says. When its one day

    and a whole year apart, a million things can change.

    ELITEWOMEN

    Katie Comptons cyclo-cross legacy has reached near

    legendary status here in the U.S., and her grip on the national

    championship has been nothing less than dominant.

    She is expected to be back in Bend to see if she can add anunprecedented seventh cyclo-cross title to her resume.

    The 2009 national championship in Bend marked Comptons

    sixth consecutive victory and she captured it in decisive

    fashion. That, after a season of being ranked No. 1 in the

    world. The Colorado Springs, Colo., rider who races for

    Planet Bike/Stevens has also made history with two podium

    performances silver in 2006 and bronze in 2007 at the

    world championships.

    After being hampered by injuries for much of 2010, Compton

    appears to be back on form, winning the World Cup opener in

    Switzerland back in October and running away with victories

    here in the states.

    If shes healthy, Compton enters nationals in Bend as the odds-

    on favorite.

    Its cross, so anything can happen, says Holcombe. But all

    things being equal, (Compton has) displayed all season that

    she is the class of the North American field. Shes won every

    race shes entered in the states by a large margin. I wouldnt

    expect anything short of that from her (at nationals). I think

    she absolutely has to be the prohibitive favorite.

    So how does Compton stay motivated after six consecutive

    years at the top?

    I just love racing and riding my bike, she says. Its not hard

    for me to find motivation to keep at it since I get so much

    enjoyment from riding. I like getting up and training every day

    and being fit and riding fast. Generally, when I am riding well

    and feeling strong, the results follow.

    But Meredith Miller likes her chances in

    Bend. The Cal Giant Berry Farm pro from For t

    Collins, Colo., captured the 2009 elite road

    national title here. Four months later, shereturned to Bend for cyclo-cross nationals,

    where she emerged from high-powered

    elite womens field to finish second behind

    Compton. Miller would go on to compete

    at the cyclo-cross world championships last

    winter, where she placed 12th the best

    result by an American. Miller has picked up

    where she left off last season, winning a U.S.

    Gran Prix of Cyclo-cross race and maintaining

    a top-five spot in the national cyclo-cross

    rankings.

    Katie is racing super strong, as usual, says

    Miller. It will be tough for anyone to beat

    her unless she loses a leg! Everyone will

    have to show up with their A game and then

    some.

    Holcomb adds that

    mountain bike champion

    Georgia Gould and Oregon

    darling Sue Butler could

    also threaten Comptons

    dynasty. Butler posted an

    impressive second-placefinish to Compton at a UCI

    event earlier this season.

    While an upset may or may

    not be brewing, we can

    count on one certainty: the

    elite womens race at the

    2010 cyclo-cross national

    championships in Bend

    will showcase some of

    the worlds most talented

    riders.

    Katie Compton; Photo: PDX Cross

    Meredith Miller; Photo: Larry Rosa

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    Its no secret that Bend is home to some of the countrys top professionalcyclists. In fact, three of the top-12 finishers from the 2009 elite mens

    cyclo-cross championship hail from Bend. Ryan Trebon once again is theareas best shot at a national title. Trebon, who was runner-up in the elitemens race at the 2009 championships, is no stranger to the stars-and-stripes jersey bestowed upon the national champion. He won the title,and the coveted jersey, in 2006 and again in 2008.

    In addition to Trebon, Bend riders Adam Craig and Carl Decker finishedin seventh and 11th place, respectively, in last years elite menschampionship. Though they are better known for racing mountain bikesaround the globe, Craig and Decker are a podium threat in any cross racethey enter. In addition to the elite race, look for the pair of Giant riders toline up in the singlespeed event.

    Along with Bends top pros, dozens of amateur riders representingBend-area bike shops and other businesses will be competing in the

    championship in master and junior divisions. Look for racers flying thecolors of Sunnyside Sports, WebCyclery, BendBroadband and BendMemorial Clinic, among others.

    Continue reading to find out more about a number of Bends top non-pro

    racers, all of whom are expected to make a bid for a national title.

    SERENA BISHOP GORDON,Master women 30-34, Sunnyside Sports

    In her cyclo-cross national championship debut lastyear, Bishop Gordon captured seventh in the highlycompetitive womens 30-34 division. During the2010 season, Bishop Gordon has continually provenshes the fastest female cyclo-cross rider in CentralOregon and among the five fastest women in the

    state.

    BRENNA LOPEZ-OTERO,Master women 40-44, Bend Memorial

    Clinic Total Care Racing Team

    In her first season racing cyclo-cross, Lopez-Oterowent from cross newcomer to seventh-place finisher

    at the 2009 championship in the womens 40-44division. With another season of high-level crossracing under her belt, look for Lopez-Otero to make

    an even bigger splash this year.

    KAREN KENLAN,Master women 50-54, Sunnyside Sports

    A veteran crosser whos been racing for more than20 years, Kenlans years of hard work landed her aspot on the podium with a fourth-place finish at the

    2009 championship in the womens 50-54 division.

    TIM JONES,

    Mens singlespeed, WebCycleryLook for Jones to repeat his top-five performancein the event for gritty riders on one-geared bikes,made even more competitive this year now thatsinglespeed has been elevated to a championshiprace. Watch for Jones to also line up in the race for

    Master men 35-39.

    BEN THOMPSON,Master men 30-34, Rocky Mountain

    BicyclesThompson recorded Bends best finish by a nonproat the 2009 cyclo-cross national championships,claiming third place in the lightning-fast Master men30-34 race. Thompson has continued to post strongresults both in cyclo-cross and mountain bike racingthis year; so look for him to make another title bid at

    the 2010 championship.

    BART BOWEN,Master men 40-44, Rebound Sports

    Performance LabThe former pro and cyclo-cross national championis now retired raising his young family andrunning Rebound Sports Performance Lab in Bend. Aseventh-place finish in last years Master men 40-44confirms that Bowen still has competitive fire evenin retirement. Watch for Bowen to make a top-10

    appearance once again in the 40-44 age division, even while he managesto coach a number of other riders during the championship.

    Bends junior riders are getting a boost fromthe regions growing youth development programsthat focus on cyclo-cross racing. Look for Colin

    Dunlap, a sophomore at Bends Summit HighSchool who races for the Bend Endurance Academy,to contend for a podium spot in the junior mens 15-16 age division. Dunlap has been a dominant juniorrider in Oregon this season, leading the statewidehigh school cyclo-cross series as well as the juniordivision of Oregons Cross Crusade series.

    LOCALCONTENDERS

    Photo: Matthew Lasala

    Photo: Cascade Event Photography,

    D. Boswell

    Photo: Cascade Event Photography,

    T. Boswell

    Photo: Matthew Lasala

    Photo: Nicole Werner

    Photo: Matthew Lasala

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    Hosting national championship bike races is becoming

    something of a custom here in Bend, Ore., where over the lasttwo years four USA Cycling National Championships have

    taken place.

    In addition to cyclo-cross nationals, Bend has been home

    in 2009 and 2010 to the junior and elite road national

    championships.

    And the communitys penchant for playing host to these kind

    of events doesnt appear to be waning.

    While the town will be undeniably sad to wave goodbye to the

    national cyclo-cross community after two years of hosting the

    national championships, it is poised to welcome a whole new

    set of racers in 2011 and beyond.

    Earlier this year, USA Cycling awarded the 2011 and 2012

    Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships, an

    annual event which crowns 24 national champions in long-

    distance mountain biking, to this cycling-friendly community.

    The Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships

    will start and end in Bends Old Mill District, and will give

    the region a chance to show off its network of world-class

    mountain bike trails during the roughly 50-mile race.

    Also on tap in both 2011 and 2012 in Bend is the USA Cycling

    Masters Road National Championships. This event for

    cyclists 30 and older is scheduled to take place Aug. 30

    through Sept. 4 in 2011 and Aug. 27 through Sept. 2 in 2012.

    Like the elite road championships previously held here, the

    masters event will include a lineup of criterium, road and time

    trial racing.

    According to USA Cycling, the two-year agreement with Visit

    Bend, the citys tourism agency, is expected to attract more

    than 800 competitors and 2,500 visitors.

    Bend has enjoyed significant economic impact in conjunctionwith the cycling championships. According to a study by

    Oregon State University, the two USA Cycling National

    Championship events hosted by the city in 2009 brought in

    $2.5 million dollars in direct tourist spending to the region.

    The National Championships we hosted here in 2009 left no

    doubt in USA Cyclings mind that Bends enthusiasm for and

    appreciation of competitive cycling makes it unlike any other

    destination in the country, said Doug LaPlaca, president and

    CEO of Visit Bend, in an interview earlier this year with USA

    Cycling. It is our goal to turn that enthusiasm into a long-

    term partnership that provides USA Cycling with consistently

    world-class championships, while providing Bend with a

    substantial amount of visitation tourism spending during

    traditionally slow times of the year.

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