King and Queen of Cross Race Announcement

We made some new friends at Moose Cross and one them, Sam Krieg, is hosting a cross race in Pocatello, ID on Nov 9th. Check out the full scoop at the King and Queen of Cross Blog.

Victor Cross Series

If you looking for more, look no further
Victor Cross Series

More Races!

We've been flooded with emails this morning.....when is the next race? Where can I find regional races?
So here you go.
the Victor Cross Series; October 4th and October 18th. Mark your calenders. Race times TBA.

Also visit these regional cross sites to learn more about cross racing outside Victor
http://idahocyclocross.com/
http://www.utahcyclocross.com/
http://www.montanacyclocross.com/

Post Race Stoke

Well the race is over, but the reviews are pouring in...... Check out the blog site "church of the big ring"

Moose Cross Results are posted

Final Results are posted. Please click the link below to view them.

Moose Cross Results from Sept 20, 2008

Some Pictures

Thanks to all 95 racers for helping kick off the inaugural Moosecross! Here are a few photos. Results will be up tomorrow.


Cowbells!


Whoop whoop


Hole shot


Running the barriers


First time crosser Pete "torpedo"Bartlett rounding the corner

Local Valley Resident, Kathy Spitzer, and Pocatello resident, Kris Walker -both took 2nd place (beginner and pro category)


Don't be fooled.....the chicken was dam fast


Mens pro; Sam Krieg leads Troy Barry through the barriers


U12 racer sprinting for the line as the announcers go crazy


Jannine Fitzgerald and India Wysong run the barriers


Tracy Petervary running up

Rain Sleet Snow or Shine

Rain, sleet, snow, or shine the race is on. It's only intermittently sprinkling - and lightly at that .....we can only hope it downpours so we can look like this guy!

It's Race time

On-line registration has been shut off, but don't fear you can still register day of.

Registration will be at the pub starting at 10:45am.
Please park in the north parking lot near the playground - off of Elm street.

Free Cross Clinic

FREE CROSS CLINIC: Never tried cross? Get a taste of cyclocross or brush up your skills at our free cross clinic @ snowking park in Jackson, Thursday September 18^th 6pm. Taught by the Colorado State Champion Tim Kelly!

Course Stoke

Pre race registration closes Thursday @10pm, better sign up ASAP


Dig the banner.....the moose is loose


Pro Mountain bike racer, Amanda Carrie, crossing over

Octoberfest - Live Music with Steam Powered Airplane!

Step 1 - Race Moosecross

Step 2 - Octoberfest

Music starts at 4pm. Here's a Steam Powered Airplane sampler

Grand Teton Brewing's Octoberfest schedule.

Hand painted barriers? Oh yeah

Better than a Tee Shirt

11 Days to Go!!!!!

This is going to be the hottest cyclocross race this side of Europe right here in Victor, Idaho. Victor you ask? Yep, neighbor to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and nestled in the Tetons, makes us the perfect place to kick off the 2008 cross season.

Moosecross will be held in conjunction with the Grand Teton Brewery's Octoberfest which is located on the course! Everyone receives a moosecross pint glass which are surely to become a collectors item.

We are making this a killer event. Crazed cyclocross announcers, spectators ringing cowbells (some limited edition moosecross cowbells will be handed out at the race, but you might want to BYOB –bring your own bell), heck we are even printing up custom course marking tape! It will be like you are racing in Europe.

Never raced cross? No big deal, mountain bikes are perfect and remember Fun is the official "F" word @ moosecross. The city helped build us a short track (1.2 miles) it has fun features like whoop-de-dos, banked turns, a section where you hop off your bike and run over some barriers, as well as bike path and dirt straightaways. You'll love it. There are race categories from beginner to pro, even a U12 division. Also there will be a best costumed racer/spectator prize. …time to dig out that gorilla suit that’s just sitting in your closet. This event is not to be missed.

Still feeling apprehensive? Then get a taste for cyclocross at our free cross clinic @ snowking park in Jackson, Thursday September 18^th 6pm.

Check out this cyclocross video if you need a better idea
(don't be scared of all the lycra)

See you on the 20th

Race Info and $$$$$$$

Moosecross will be handing out cash!

Mens expert AND womens intermediate/expert field payout
1st -$100
2nd - $80
3rd - $60

Mens intermediate payout
1st - $60
2nd -$40
3rd - $20


Also posted on the athlete360 sign up page is downloadable directions to the course, course map, lodging recommendations, food recommendations

Call-ups based on race registration date

Sign up NOW for the best possible start position. We will base the call-ups for each race on your registration date so the sooner you sign up, the better your start position will be. Don't get stuck in the last row by signing up the day of the race.

Course Pics

The Rythm Section

Ride-Up Feature

Entering the Narrows

Exiting the Narrows

The grass drag strip

Fast dirt section

The chicanes

Opening pavement section

Directions/Course Map

Directions to the course

From Highway 31:

At the intersection of highway 31 and 33 take a right onto highway 33 (towards Jackson). Take your second left onto Elm Street. At stop sign take a right onto Agate. Drive less then a mile course is on your left. Parking at the Brew Pub

From Highway 22 Wy/33 ID (from Jackson/Wilson) :

Take a right onto "00"(you’ll see the brew pub off the highway) take next left onto Old Jackson Highway. Park at the brew pub.

New Sponsors

Moosecross brings in major sponsorship!

Many thanks to; Peaked Sports, Rocky Mountain Bank, Fitzgerald's Bicycles, Grand Teton Brewing Company, Mountainside Village, and Base Camp. While racing, check out their logos on our custom course ribbon tape that will line our track, or their signs on our barriers, then go visit them while here in Teton Valley!

Start Times

Juniors Men and Women U18 11:30-11:50 (20 min)

Master Men 35+, 45+ 12:05-12:45 (40 min) scored separate

Cat 4 (Beginner) Women 12:55 -1:30 (35 min)
Cat 4/5 (Beginner) Men 1:40-2:15 (35 min)

Cat 3 (Intermediate) Men 2:25 -3:10 (45 min)

*New* U12 kids race 3:20-3:35 (15 mins. 1/2 lap) *New*

Cat 1/2/3 (Intermediate/Expert) Women 3:40-4:25 (45 min)
Cat 1/2 (Expert) Men 4:30-5:30 (1 hour)

Moose Cross course work day report

We held a course work day on Sunday, Aug 11th and accomplished quite a bit in a short time. Thanks to Eric, Jeff, Bergy, Pete, JayP, Nate, and Amanda for giving up some of their weekend to help us out.

We focused on removing the large rocks from some of the straight sections and also added a new section of trail from the "Narrows" to the "Run-Up" berm.

Getting some water on the course and rolling it is the next priority.

Removing rocks for your 'cross-ing enjoyment

The roller will be money with a little moisture

What would an Idaho work day be without an ATV?

Fine tuning

Heavy Lifting

We can't express how thankful we are to have the city of Victor, ID behind our vision for cyclocross racing. The Victor Public Works Department crew came out in force on Thursday, July 31st and we got more "heavy lifting" done than we thought possible. We should be able to buff out the course out by hand now and finalize the rest of the route shortly. Most of the heavy equipment was used to shape existing piles of dirt and pit run into useable run-ups and rideable features. They also broke out the "Big" mower to help us clear some lanes in the fields.