Maine Hosts 2005 Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series Opener
With one of the most demanding courses in New England, the Downeast Cyclo-Cross kicks off the 2005 Verge New England Championships Cyclo-Cross Series, presented by Cycle-Smart, this Saturday in New Gloucester, ME. Known for its mix of fast descents, a leg crushing run-up, and sections of strength sapping mud, the Downeast course throws every challenge a UCI course can at the crowds of 'cross racers anxious to kick off the Verge NECCS.
The 2005 Verge NECCS opener will boast one of its best fields ever, including the winners of last weekend's US Gran Prix races in the Northwest – Ryan Trebon (Kona-Les Gets) and four-time defending Verge NECCS champion Mark McCormack (Team Clif Bar) in the Elite Men and Lyne Bessette (Cyclocrosworld.com-Louis Garneau) in the Elite Women. Trebon and McCormack will have company in their hunt for the Verge NECCS leader's jersey, Trebon's teammate Barry Wicks will make the trip to New Gloucester as will McCormack's teammate, six-time US National Champion and defending U-23 Champion Jesse Anthony. Coming off two podium finishes at the US Gran Prix, former US Elite Champion Tim Johnson (Cyclocrosworld.com-Louis Garneau) will be looking for the win in his first New England race in three years.
Johnson, McCormack, Wicks, Trebon, and Anthony will have their hands full from a slew of local New England standouts, including Tyler Johnson (Easton-Kona), Justin Spinelli and Noah Taylor (RGM Watches-Richard Sachs), Adam Hodges Myerson (Team Nerac.com p/b Banknorth), and 2004 US Gran Prix Junior Champion Toby Marzot (Dartmouth). Six-time Canadian 'cross champion Peter Wedge (Kona-Les Gets) has been known to show up for races in New Gloucester and his presence could change the dynamic at the front of the Elite Men's race.
Bessette will find her fiercest competition from Maureen Bruno Roy (Independent Fabrication), Mackenzie Dickey (Bicycle Alley), Rebecca Wellons (Gearworks-SpinArts), Anna Milkowski (Gearworks-SpinArts), Marianne Stover (Independent Fabrication).
Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series
October 15 - Downeast Cyclo-Cross, New Gloucester, ME
November 12 - ChainBiter 7.0 Cyclo-Cross, Farmington, CT
November 13 - Cycle-Smart International Cyclo-Cross, Northampton, MA
November 26 - Gearworks Bay State Cyclo-Cross, Sterling, MA
December 3 - W. E. Stedman Co. Grand Prix of Cyclo-Cross, S. Kingstown, RI
December 4 - Castor's Grand Prix, Warwick, RI
The 2005 Verge NECCS is sponsored by Verge Sport, makers of quality cycling apparel, and specializing in custom clothing orders; Cycle-Smart: Solutions for Cycling, personalized coaching for all cycling disciplines: Greyhound Juice, warming salves and skin care products for all athletes; BikeReg.com, the solution for all of your online registration needs for cycling events;
and Litmus Designs, integrating web technology and graphic design solutions for your business needs.
For more information on the 2005 Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series, presented by Cycle-Smart please go to www.necyclocross.com
The 2005 Verge NECCS opener will boast one of its best fields ever, including the winners of last weekend's US Gran Prix races in the Northwest – Ryan Trebon (Kona-Les Gets) and four-time defending Verge NECCS champion Mark McCormack (Team Clif Bar) in the Elite Men and Lyne Bessette (Cyclocrosworld.com-Louis Garneau) in the Elite Women. Trebon and McCormack will have company in their hunt for the Verge NECCS leader's jersey, Trebon's teammate Barry Wicks will make the trip to New Gloucester as will McCormack's teammate, six-time US National Champion and defending U-23 Champion Jesse Anthony. Coming off two podium finishes at the US Gran Prix, former US Elite Champion Tim Johnson (Cyclocrosworld.com-Louis Garneau) will be looking for the win in his first New England race in three years.
Johnson, McCormack, Wicks, Trebon, and Anthony will have their hands full from a slew of local New England standouts, including Tyler Johnson (Easton-Kona), Justin Spinelli and Noah Taylor (RGM Watches-Richard Sachs), Adam Hodges Myerson (Team Nerac.com p/b Banknorth), and 2004 US Gran Prix Junior Champion Toby Marzot (Dartmouth). Six-time Canadian 'cross champion Peter Wedge (Kona-Les Gets) has been known to show up for races in New Gloucester and his presence could change the dynamic at the front of the Elite Men's race.
Bessette will find her fiercest competition from Maureen Bruno Roy (Independent Fabrication), Mackenzie Dickey (Bicycle Alley), Rebecca Wellons (Gearworks-SpinArts), Anna Milkowski (Gearworks-SpinArts), Marianne Stover (Independent Fabrication).
Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series
October 15 - Downeast Cyclo-Cross, New Gloucester, ME
November 12 - ChainBiter 7.0 Cyclo-Cross, Farmington, CT
November 13 - Cycle-Smart International Cyclo-Cross, Northampton, MA
November 26 - Gearworks Bay State Cyclo-Cross, Sterling, MA
December 3 - W. E. Stedman Co. Grand Prix of Cyclo-Cross, S. Kingstown, RI
December 4 - Castor's Grand Prix, Warwick, RI
The 2005 Verge NECCS is sponsored by Verge Sport, makers of quality cycling apparel, and specializing in custom clothing orders; Cycle-Smart: Solutions for Cycling, personalized coaching for all cycling disciplines: Greyhound Juice, warming salves and skin care products for all athletes; BikeReg.com, the solution for all of your online registration needs for cycling events;
and Litmus Designs, integrating web technology and graphic design solutions for your business needs.
For more information on the 2005 Verge New England Championship Cyclo-Cross Series, presented by Cycle-Smart please go to www.necyclocross.com
posted by Ryan Amirault at Saturday, October 15, 2005
