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CrossVegas Start Lists

By Rich Kelly, Filed Under Attendee News, Cycling, Events, Exhibitor News, Interbike, Racing 


Back from the Denver trip so I can focus on Interbike now (like the rest for the bike industry). Just had a nice chat with the guys at CrossVegas wrapping up a few loose ends. Also asked about who we could expect to see racing this year. I was mostly interested in the industry “Wheelers and Dealers” race, but there have been some rumors online about some other guy who might need to put some competitive miles in his legs between now and next summer possibly showing up. Looks like talks have taken place, but he’s got a busy schedule so it’s still up in the air.

Regardless, you should take a peak at the start list for the industry race that was recently posted here.  There are some strong names in there. A few notable racers stand out to me: Dave Lawrence of Shimano (actually, Shimano has a pretty big representation in this race), Thomas Prehn of Cateye and Boulder Sports Research, Gary Erickson the founder of Clif Bar, and Andrew Juskaitis of Giant. Mark McCormack of Fuji is definitely no slouch when it come to cross and if it’s the same John McKone (of Northwave) that I think he is, I raced with him briefly way back in the day on the old Smarfuel-GMBC team and he’s a fast and tough masters racer. And, finally, you’ve got to love anyone that signs himself up as “Mike “The Hebrew Hammer” Weis” from team Michelob Ultra/Big Shark racing. Though with that name, the team should really be sponsored by these guys (yes it’s for real – and tasty). L’Chaim!

Should be an awesome race to watch and a great party to boot. Look for the free shuttles from the Sands on Wednesday.

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6 Responses to “CrossVegas Start Lists”

  1. Pat Collier on September 18th, 2008 10:49 am

    I’m rooting for Mike “The Hebrew Hammer”! He is one of cycling’s greatest advocates!

  2. m on September 18th, 2008 4:07 pm

    I’m rooting for Linda Elgart & Shelia Moon!

    Hup! Hup! Hup!

  3. IMM on September 18th, 2008 7:32 pm

    Go Sheila Moon…

    Your friends at the Chicago Cyclocross Cup

  4. Dan Pugatch on September 22nd, 2008 6:22 pm

    GO DAVID WILCOX, you guys have a lot of competition with him, he came in 3rd place on a Raleigh 3 Speed in a nonofficial cross race here in Boston!!!

    REPRESENT US WELL DAVID, see you next week at the shop.

  5. M D on September 23rd, 2008 5:30 pm

    rumor around town is Lance is on the start list…

  6. Cyclocross Magazine on September 24th, 2008 1:46 am

    yeah, he is…sorta! he confirmed he’s trying to come, see here: http://cxmagazine.com/lance-armstrong-to-race-cross-vegas
    Cyclocross Magazine got the scoop!