We have been all over New England racing ‘cross lately. The first doubleheader was the Green Mt. Cyclocross weekend at Catamount in Williston, VT on 9/18-9/19 . We both finished better than mid-pack both days.

On 9/25 we raced the Nor’Easter at Loon in the White Mountains. Marilyn placed 11th in the Pro race and I was 5th in the Cat 3 race. The following day we rode on the Kancamagus Highway. On 10/3 & 10/4 we were at the Gran Prix of Gloucester. I placed 30th on day 1 in the Master’s 1-2-3 and 41st the second day. Marilyn had solid finishes both days finishing 23rd and 26th in the Pro woman’s race. Our new Stan’s 340 wheels have been working out great. We’re running them tubeless using the Raven tires at low pressure.

The course is 4.3 miles long and climbs 2,550 vertical feet on the famous Mt.Mansfield Toll Road to the summit parking lot. The racecourse starts on pavement for a third of a mile, then switches to gravel for 4 miles.

Racers face a steady incline throughout the course, with a 10-degree maximum pitch. Among the rewards is one of the most spectacular views in the East, overlooking three states and Canada.

All participants must ride mountain bikes with tires at least 2 inches wide.