KnoxieCross Winter
Cyclocross Series '08
WHAT:
On Saturday, January 12th, Highland Adventures Guide Service brings
back the Knoxiecross cyclocross series. There will be four races this
year. Tough courses with multiple barriers steep hills and stairs to
run up will present racers with all the elements of classic
cyclocross racing.
WHERE & WHEN:
Race #1
Saturday January 12, 10:30 AM
Morningside Park
1600 Dandridge Ave Knoxville TN
Directions from I-40
Take the exit 388A- toward JAMES WHITE PKY.
Merge onto TN-158 W/JAMES WHITE PKWY.
Take the exit toward SUMMIT HILL DR.
Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp.
Turn LEFT onto E SUMMIT HILL DR.
E SUMMIT HILL DR becomes DANDRIDGE AVE.
Park along the road next to the park
Race #2
Sunday January 27, 10:30 AM
Victor Ashe Park
4901 Bradshaw Road
Directions from I-40
Take exit 385 onto I-640 north. Take Western Avenue/Highway 62
(exit 1) to the right; after approximately .5 miles, turn left
onto Pleasant Ridge Road; go approximately three miles (before Northwest Middle
School) and turn left onto Bradshaw Road; park is on immediate
right.
Race #3
Saturday February 9, 11:00 AM
Melton Hill Park
3230 Williams Bend Rd
Directions from I-40
Take Exit 376- Pellissippi Parkway North toward Oak Ridge. Take
Hardin Valley Rd. exit Turn Left under bridge proceed for 2 miles
to Steele Rd. Turn Right. Follow Steele Rd for approximately
.8 miles. Turn Left on Sam Lee Rd. Follow for 1 mile. At intersection
with Couch MIll Rd look for sign for Melton Hill Park. Go straight
for
2 miles to park entrance.
Race #4
Sunday February 24, 11:00 AM
Melton Hill Park
3230 Williams Bend Rd
Directions from I-40
Take Exit 376- Pellissippi Parkway North
toward Oak Ridge. Take Hardin Valley Rd. exit
Turn Left under bridge proceed for 2 miles to
Steele Rd. Turn Right. Follow Steele Rd for
approximately .8 miles. Turn Left on Sam Lee Rd.
Follow for 1 mile. At intersection with Couch MIll Rd
look for sign for Melton Hill Park. Go straight for
2 miles to park entrance.
RACE DIVISIONS:
Men:
___ A Race- 1 Hour + 2 laps
___ B Race 45 MInutes + 2 laps
___ C Race 30 Minutes + 2 laps
___ Women:30 Minutes + 2 laps
The race director has the right to combine or split classes based on participants. All riders will be required to sign a liability waiver to compete. If under 18, signature of parent or guardian is also required.
All bicycles are acceptable (cyclocross
or mountain
bikes) however, if you ride a mountain bike, bar ends
must be removed.
All riders are required to wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet during the race.
One day USA Cycling licenses for those that qualify may be purchased on-site for $10.00.
Send Entry fee of $20 per racer or $70
for the entire series (Juniors under 18 race free) payable to:
Highland Adventures Guide Service LLC
2411 Woodson Dr
Knoxville TN 37920
RACE START TIMES
10:30 AM- A Race: One Hour + 2 Laps
11:45PM- B Race 45 Minutes + 2 Laps
12:45PM- C Race
12:46PM- Women & Juniors (13-18) 30 minutes
1:30 PM- Juniors (13 & under) 2 Laps
POINTS SERIES:
Racers will accumulate points for their finishing
position in each race. Riders who upgrade their race
category mid-series can take half their existing points
to the next category.The racers with the highest point
totals from each race at the end of the series will be the
series champions. Points will be awarded as follows:
1st Place 20 points
2nd Place 19 points
3rd Place 18 points
4th Place 17 points
5th Place 16 points
6th Place 15 points
7th Place 14 points
8th Place 13 points
9th Place 12 points
10th Place 11 points
11th Place 10 points
12th Place 9 points
13th Place 8 points
14th Place 7 points
15th Place 6 points
16th Place 5 points
17th Place 4 points
18th Place 3 points
19th Place 2 points
20th Place 1 point
PRIZE LIST:
A Race- Cash prizes
B Race- Merchandise
C Race- Merchandise
Womens Race- Merchandise
Juniors (under 15)- Merchandise
Grand Prizes for the entire series
will be awarded at the conclusion of Race #4
Prizes will run at least 3 deep in all categories
2006 KnoxieCross Winter
Cyclocross Series - Recap
Well, the 2006 KnoxieCross series is over. I'm thrilled with the turnout, in all weather conditions. It seems like everybody who gives it a try either falls in love with cyclocross or never comes back. Either way, it's a win/win situation for a race promoter. In the end, I'm surrounded by enthusiastic people who love what they're doing. That's always a good situation to be in. It was great getting to know some new racers and getting reacquainted with some familiar faces from last year. I'm always overwhelmed that people keep coming back.
In my experience promoting cycling events, I have developed a sense for whether an event will make it or not. I've always said that a good idea generates its own energy. Some ideas have to be nursed along a little bit before they start generating that energy. Cyclocross seems to have been nursed along to that point now. I think cyclocross has arrived in Knoxville. Because of the energy you put into the races this year, I feel confident that we can make this series happen every year without having to pull it up by its bootstraps every time. Hopefully, you'll share your good experiences with some friends and get them to come with you next year and the event will grow.
And we surely did some growing this year. I'm particularly thrilled with the turnout of younger racers. Watching the Whitakers slugging away at every race has been really inspiring. Seeing Stephen Basset's face when he picked up his prize... well that has made my week. We'll definitely be having a Junior's 14 & Under division next year. I'm sorry I didn't have it to begin with. But thank you guys and gals for coming to the races and sticking it out to the end. Tell your friends.
I know there are things we can improve upon. I need to figure out a way to make the B/Women/Jr field smaller. Some of you B's probably need to move up. Search your conscience and we'll see you next year. Maybe I'll make a C category next year. This is a work in progress. To that end, I invite your comments. Think about it and if you feel motivated shoot me an email at jtbroad@hotmail.com or call me at 609-8282. Let me know what you think could be improved upon. Or just send some love. That's always nice.
Also, I mentioned at the race, if you think about it give Knox County Parks & Recreation some of that love too. After last week's mudfest at Alcoaway Park, they got some complaints about the condition of the park afterwards. I addressed the Parks & Rec peoples' concerns and that's all over with. But if the only feedback they ever get about Cyclocross in their parks is negative, then they might not be so willing to work with us next time we want to have a race. So, if you enjoy cyclocross racing in Knox County parks, you should let them know that. 215-6600 is their phone number parks@knoxcounty.org is their email address. Doug Bataille (pronounced "buh tell") is the Director.
Finally, I could not do any of this without
the help of a lot of people and businesses who donated their
time and merchandise to the series. I try to express my gratitude
to these folks whenever I get the chance. But language fails
to really convey how grateful I am for their help & support.
But here's a try, anyway. In no particular order, thank you so
much to:
Carla & Jay Basille
George Crawford
Raul & Gabriella Fernandez
Phillip Burgess
Scott Pegram
Eric Nowinski
Jay Nevans
Harpers Bike Shop- Jon, Jonathon & Shawn
Bike Zoo- Steve, Gary, Jeff
Knox County Parks & Recreation- Doug Bataille, Everett Sinor,
Deanna Dillon
Knoxville City Parks- Kathleen Gibi
Hammer Gel/E-Caps
Robert Dills
Bob Davies
Label Industries
[Juniors 14 & Under L to R: Rachel Whitaker 2nd Place, Matt Whitaker Champion, Steven Basset 3rd Place]
[A Racers L to R: Steven Schumaker Champion, Jeremy Chandler 2nd Place, (not pictured) Bob Davies 3rd Place]
[Women Racers L to R: Kayla Whitaker 2nd Place, Kim Bishop Champion, Susi Chandler 3rd Place]
[B Racers L to R: Luke Whitaker 2nd Place, Jay Brewer, Champion, John Rhyne 3rd Place]
2006 KnoxieCross Series
Final Points Standings
A Racers
1. Schumaker 77 pts
2. Chandler 70 pts
3. Davies 45 pts
4. Dills 32 pts
5. Kennedy 24 pts
6. Reed 22
7. Livengood 20 pts
8. (tie) Long 19 pts
Beamer 19 pts
10. (tie) Miller 18 pts
Prater 18 pts
12. Howe 17 pts
13. (tie) Talbot 16 pts
Stephens 16 pts
B. Racers
1. Brewer 76 pts
2. L. Whitaker 68 pts
3. Rhyne 67 pts
4. Rimmer 63 pts
5. Holmes 45 pts
6. Fernandez 38 pts
7. McCann 32 pts
8. Jernigan 31 pts
9. (tie) Moorehead 24 pts
Ryan 24 pts
10. (tie) Robbins 23 pts
Jamison 23 pts
Magnuson 23 pts
13. Letterman 21 pts
14. (tie) Spence 20 pts
Werle 20 pts
16. M. Jackson 19 pts
17. Cerny 16 pts
18. Marshall 15 pts
19. (tie) Foster 13 pts
P. Hanset 13 pts
21. (tie) Swecker 11 pts
B. Whitaker 11 pts
22. (tie) Jeep Barrett 10 pts
Carpenter 10 pts
24. (tie)Ramsbottom 9 pts
K. Trent 9 pts
26. Brede 8 pts
27. (tie) L. Bishop 6 pts
M. Trent 6pts
D. Bassett 6 pts
30. (tie) Carpenter 5 pts
Hamrick 5 pts
32. (tie) Stooksbury 4 pts
Judy 4 pts
34. (tie) Blevins 3 pts
Crawford 3 pts
Burgess 3 pts
37.(tie) K. Jackson 2 pts
R. Conner 2 pts
38. (tie) Thomas 1 pt
Patterson 1 pt
Judy 1 pt
Women Racers
1. K. Bishop 77 pts
2. K. Whitaker 71 pts
3. S. Chandler 65 pts
4. (tie) Reynolds 60 pts
Smith 60 pts
6. Lawhon 35 pts
7. Apkiing 28 pts
8. Peterson 18 pts
9. W. Conner 15 pts
Juniors 14 & Under
1. M. Whitaker 66 pts
2. R. Whitaker 56 pts
3. Basset 54 pts
4. (tie) Z. Darby 18 pts
M. Hanset 18 pts
5. B. Jackson 16
2005 Results
KnoxieCross Race #1,
Morningside Park, Jan. 22, 2005
A Race
1 Beamer Spencer
2 Chandler Jeremy
3 Remery Gerard
4 Ellis Seth
5 Prater Jacob
6 Chambers Gary
7 Stephens Jason
8 Bishop Mark
9 Hanset Philippe
DNF Kennedy Scott
B Race
1 Whitaker Bobby
2 Walford Kevin
3 Harkleroad Jeff
4 Dolan Pete
5 Fernandez Raul
6 Cerny Chuck
7 Trent Max
8 Morehead Jonathon
9 Connell Michael
10 Whitaker Luke
11 Jamison Derek
12 Carpenter Toby
13 Turner Scott
14 Trent Kevin
15 Crawford George
16 Dills Robert
17 Smith Audi
18 Mink Wally
19 Swersky Gregg
DNF Davis Matt
DNF Lippard Cliff
DNF Chandler Chris
Women's Race
1 Peterson AmyLynn
2 Smith Patricia
KnoxieCross Race #2 Results
January 29, 2005
French Memorial Park
A Race
1. Spencer Beamer
2. John Carr
3. Jason Stevens
4. Jeremy Chandler
DNF Mark Patterson
B Race
1. Robert Dills
2. Kevin Walford
3. Philippe Hanset
4. Chuck Cerny
5. Chris Chandler
6. Jonathon Morehead
7. Luke Whitaker
8. Raul Fernandez
9. Max Trent
10. Audie Smith
11. Kevin Trent
12. Greg Swersky
13. Dave Thomas
Women
1. AmyLynn Peterson
KnoxieCross Race #3,
Alcoaway Optimist Park,
February 12, 2005
A Race
1 Beamer Spencer
2 Chandler Jeremy
3 Remery Gerard
B Race
1. Greg Talbott
2. Chris Chandler
3. Scott Kennedy
4. Kevin Walford
5. Raul Fernandez
6. Jonathon Morehead
7. Mike Winck
8. Chuck Cerny
9. Derek Jamison
10. Keaton Price
11. Toby Carpenter
12. Audie Smith
13. George Crawford
14. Kevin Trent
15. Kevin Jackson
Women's Race
1 Peterson AmyLynn
2 Smith Patricia
KnoxieCross Points Standings
after
KnoxieCross Race #3, Alcoaway Optimist Park,
Jan. 29, 2005
A Racers
Beamer Spencer 60
Chandler Jeremy 55
Remery Gerard 36
Stephens Jason 32
John Carr 19
Ellis Seth 17
Prater Jacob 16
Chambers Gary 15
Bishop Mark 13
B Racers
Walford Kevin 55
Cerny Chuck 45
Fernandez Raul 45
Morehead Jonathon 43
Chandler Chris 35
Trent Max 26
Whitaker Luke 25
Dills Robert 25
Trent Kevin 24
Smith Audie 24
Hanset Philippe 24
Jamison Derek 22
Greg Talbot 20
Whitaker Bobby 20
Scott Kennedy 18
Harkleroad Jeff 18
Dolan Pete 17
Crawford George 14
Mike Winck 14
Connell Michael 12
Keaton Price 11
Swersky Gregg 11
Toby Carpenter 10
Carpenter Toby 9
Turner Scott 8
Thomas Dave 8
Kevin Jackson 6
Mink Wally 3
Women Racers
Peterson AmyLynn 60
Smith Patricia 38
2004 Final Points Standings
A Racers
Livengood 80
Krieg 76
Stevens 65
Bolt 63
Schumacher 51
Chambers 42
Saleh 32
Whitaker 30
Pace 29
Visser 18
Bedsaul 16
Taylor 13
Clark 12
Welsh 11
Morton 10
B Racers
Chandler 76
Webber 70
Robbins 67
Allen 67
Cunningham 63
Trent, M. 54
Jamison 41
Listes 34
Peet 34
Harkleroad 33
Turner 28
Trent, K. 27
Pegram 25
Owens 19
Shields 18
French 17
Bedsaul 16
Gallick 15
Ramsbottom 14
Krummen 13
Carpenter 12
Basile 10
Smith 8
Crawford 7
Greenlee 7
Women
Peterson 78
Appleby 71
Montgomery 65
Whitaker 39
Williams 37
McCombs 36
Raimondi 15
Tucker 15
Howard 14
Krummen 14
Lane 13
Isaac 13