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Dec
1
CrossVegas Piece on KCLV TV Channel 2
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Saw a bunch of retweets a few days back about this CrossVegas piece that ran on Las Vegas’ KCLV TV station (channel 2). For those handful of you who are not on Twitter yet (you know who you are…) and haven’t seen it, it’s been uploaded to YouTube. It’s a nicely done video “essay” on the event by Eric Sorenson and it features a few well known friends who raced that evening like Carlton Reid and Brian Hodes.
Jul
27
CrossVegas Wheelers & Dealers
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From Brook Watts of CrossVegas comes news that registration for this year’s races will open on August 1. Also note some updates to the event for its third year. We will again be providing complementary shuttle service to CrossVegas from the Sands for registered Interbike attendees, exhibitors and media (bring your badge!). Here’s their press release:
July 26 (Boulder Colo.) The rush is on for entry into the biggest cyclocross race in the U.S. CrossVegas registration opens on August 1st at Noon Eastern Time for all categories. Categories include Elite Men, Elite Women and the Wheelers & Dealers presented by Mountain Bike Magazine race for bicycle industry members attending Interbike.
The 2009 edition of CrossVegas is scheduled Wednesday Sept. 23rd in Las Vegas following the first day of the Interbike show. Heading into its third year, CrossVegas has become a fixture on the U.S. cyclocross calendar attracting almost 10,000 spectators to the stadium setting of Desert Breeze Soccer Complex in Las Vegas.
Exclusive online registration is at BikeReg.com. Registration is limited for each category to 100 racers and is expected to fill rapidly.
In addition to competitor registration BikeReg.com will offer general admission ticket sales for the event. An admission of $8 per person has been created this year to cover the expense of fencing mandated by park authorities. “We’re victims of our own success,” explained CrossVegas co-promoter Brook Watts. “There have been serious traffic hazards created by fans parking in adjacent businesses and jaywalking major thoroughfares. As a result the fencing was required to mitigate the traffic issues as well as control fans hauling in prohibited beverages.”
Food and beverages sales, including beer, are available at CrossVegas beginning at 6:00 pm. In addition, Interbike will again provide a free shuttle bus throughout the night from The Sands Convention Center. “It’s the best bargain in Vegas,” explains Watts, “what else can you do in Las Vegas for eight bucks?”
Avoid the crowds at the gate and purchase tickets in advance for pick up at the Will Call window at the event or at the CrossVegas booth at Interbike.
The Wheelers & Dealers presented by Mountain Bike Magazine offers divisions for Men, Women, Media, Manufacturer, Retailer, Distributor and Advocacy. New this year will be Wheelers & Dealers number pickup at the CrossVegas booth at Interbike on Wednesday allowing racers a chance to avoid the rush at race time. In addition, the Wheelers & Dealers start time has been bumped to 7:00 pm to give racers and fans more time to get to the event after the show ends.
CrossVegas 2009 promises a great show for racers and fans alike. “If you’ve been to CrossVegas you know what an incredible show it is. If you’ve never been then you’ve got to come see the biggest race in the U.S. ” Watts concludes.
Complete information at: www.crossvegas.com
About Cross Partners LLC
Cross Partners LLC is a Boulder Colorado based group headed by Chris Grealish and Brook Watts that stages international cyclocross events including CrossVegas. The team has a combined 40 years experience creating and managing cyclocross events at every level.
Sep
29
CrossVegas Video
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From Markus at Cyclefilm, who I met at the show, here’s a nicely done highlight reel of the racing at CrossVegas last week. Lots of Lance Armstrong footage. Thanks for sending me the link and nice work!
Lance Armstrong Returns – Las Vegas Cyclocross from CYCLEFILM on Vimeo.
Sep
25
CrossVegas, Armstrong and Museeuw
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Just a quick post tonight since I’m dead tired after trying to fit in every event on the calendar it seems.
Well, Brook, Chris and their team pulled off another stellar event tonight at CrossVegas. I’m certain there were significantly more people at this year’s party, – I mean, race – and all seemed to be having a great time. There was plenty of mexican food and beer and some hot racing.
Speaking of racing, the buzz on the floor and online today was whether Lance Armstrong would be racing and sure enough, all the rumors were confirmed. I caught Lance at the Trek trailer getting his number pinned on. Took a bunch of shots, but with absolutely zero light, my point-and-click camera was only able to get one of them slightly right:
He looked pretty fit and strong in the race despite finishing far back from the leaders. I also noted that the bike industry crowd in attendance was very supportive of him and cheered excitedly for him on the whole.
Another pro (ex) rider in attendance was Johan Museeuw. I saw him chatting with someone in the VIP area (yes, I play a vip occasionally) and when there was a pause in the conversation, I introduced myself to him and invited him to be on Good Morning Interbike on Thursday morning. He’s here showing off his line of carbon/flax fiber bikes – which I haven’t had a chance to go look at yet. He said yes AND confirmed that he will be racing Thursday night at the USA Crits Finals race at Mandalay Bay – continuing the tradition of the ex-superstar pro in the race. Minor thing I noticed,was that Johan’s got a really firm handshake and is taller than I expected.
Alright, that’s all I got for now – gotta crash. So much more to to post and talk abot from day 1 that will have to wait.
Sep
24
Lance
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There are a lot of rumors floating around the show and online universe about Lance Armstrong and his possible appearance at Interbike this year. Here’s a brief rundown:
Yes, Lance will be at the show this year. Following his event with the Clintons in New York earlier today, he hopped on a plane for Las Vegas. He is on the start list and confirmed for the CrossVegas event this evening. I got a call early this moring from Brook Watts the promoter of CrossVegas with the confirmation from Lance’s agent that he was definitely racing. Shuttles are provided from the Sands for badged show attendees and exhibitors.
On Thursday morning at 9am he will be holding a press only event in one of the Venetian ballrooms adjacent to the show halls. Yes, it is a media-only event. If you are not media and have some tie (legitimate or otherwise) to Lance that you feel necessitates your attendance, please ask his people for permission. Thanks.
At this point, I’m not sure what his plans are for after his press conference.
Hope you’re enjoying the show so far!
Sep
17
CrossVegas Start Lists
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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.
Aug
5
CrossVegas: Industry Race and Free Shuttles
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Today we announced that we will be providing free shuttle service to CrossVegas this year for show attendees, exhibitors and press. Being over 6 miles off the Strip and with the huge interest in the race, we figured it was time to step up with some transportation for Interbike show goers. Shuttles will run from 6pm to 11pm – check our main website for details leading up to the show.
Also – and I know that the CrossVegas guys already announced it – I’m really excited about the new “Wheelers and Dealers” industry race this year. While I’m no cross racer myself, I can’t wait to see all my fellow industry working stiffs out on the Desert Breeze course like at the crit last year. I’ve heard that there’s some super-motivated guys out there all primed and ready to throw down at this race.
Not to be outdone, the USA Crits Finals return to Las Vegas this year. They’ve still got the Industry Cup race along with the pro races and have added a bunch of amateur USCF races to the schedule this year. Not sure if Ravi and his team will be letting in any ex-pros this year like Cipollini last year, but I’ve already heard a big name mentioned as interested in racing. I’ve got that former pro already scheduled for an interview during our “Good Morning Interbike” show from the Media Center this year – it just remains to be seen if he’ll be racing…
By the way, do you think ex-pros should be able to race the industry cup like Cipo did last year? How connected do they need to be to be an “employee”? The crit guys have their own set of official rules posted, but I still think that its’ a cool thing to have at the race – a once in a lifetime chance to race with a big name ex-pro. But that would mean that I’d actually have to race…
Read the whole release here.