Yes, cyclocross season is almost here! If you haven’t already, get your cross bike out, make sure the tubulars are glued up, and start getting time in on the grass.
Though the event is in October, the KMC Cyclo-Cross Festival in Providence, RI, has already announced the schedule for the events on October 2-4. This year, racing will begin on Friday, October 2nd, and continue through the weekend. Friday night will also include the New England Builder’s Ball, where you can see bikes from some of the best builders in the northeast.
Friday October 2nd
12:00pm: Course open for registered racer preview laps
4:30pm: Single Speed Men
4:32pm: Single Speed Women
5:30pm: Madison of Cyclo-Cross
Saturday October 3rd
7:30am: Cat. 4/5 Men
8:30am: Cat. 4/5 Men 40+
9:30am: Cat. 3/4 Women & 3/4 Women 40+
10:30am: 9-16 Jr. Men & Women
11:30am: Cat. 1-4 Men 50+ & 60+
12:30pm: Cat. 1-3 Men 35+
1:30pm: Cat. 2/3 Men
2:30pm: Kids 5-10 (unlicensed)
2:50pm: UCI Elite Jr. Men
3:40pm: UCI Elite Women/U23 C.1
5:05pm: UCI Elite Men/U23 C.1
Sunday October 4th
7:30am: Cat. 4/5 Men
8:30am: Cat. 4/5 Men 40+
9:30am: Cat. 3/4 Women & 3/4 Women 40+
10:30am: 9-16 Jr. Men & Women
11:30am: Cat. 1-4 Men 50+ & 60+
12:30pm: Cat. 1-3 Men 35+
1:30pm: Cat. 2/3 Men
2:30pm: Kids 5-10 (unlicensed)
2:50pm: UCI Elite Jr. Men
3:40pm: UCI Elite Women/U23 C.2
5:05pm: UCI Elite Men/U23 C.2
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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