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Everyone who’s anyone in Vegas cycling, knows that CrossVegas is one of the best events in town!  Many of the top names in cyclocross come out to race in CrossVegas, to razzle and dazzle us Vegas style!  This year will not be any different (See the Who’s Racing Cross Vegas 2010 section below).

What does this mean to you, the Spectator?
Being a spectator at CrossVegas is one of the most exciting things in the Las Vegas Cycling community.  This will be my third year watching CrossVegas and I am really looking forward to it.  The first year I ever attended the event Lance Armstrong showed up to race!  It was amazing to be so up close to many cyclocross stars and then on top of it get to see Lance Armstrong try his hand at winning CrossVegas.

About the Event - Why you should come and watch it!
If it’s your first time at a cyclocross race, here’s what you can expect from CrossVegas:

• Top names in cyclocross racing right in front of our very eyes!

• A large crowd of cycling fans gathering, cheering and ringing cowbells.

• Racers who ride their bikes, then dismount and jump over obstacles on the course!
  You really do have to see it live to really appreciate the fun in this sport!
  Check out the video gallery on CrossVegas.com for more on this.

• Food, beer and other refreshements so come hungry and thirsty.

• Large Parking Area since the event will be held at Desert Breeze Park.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR BIKINGLASVEGAS.COM MEMBERS:

Purchase Your Tickets to CrossVegas Now and Save!
All BikingLasVegas.com members can save $3 on your admission ticket.  This brings the price to $5 per person. (Regularly $8 at the ticket booth.)

Purchase your discounted tickets here:
http://www.crossvegas.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=39

Who’s Racing in CrossVegas 2010:

Elite Men
Tim Johnson (Cannondale – Cyclocrossworld.com) – USA
Geoff Kabush (Team Maxxis-Rocky Mountain) – Canada
Marco Fontana (Cannondale Factory Racing) – Italy
Francis Mouray (Francaise des Jeux) – France
Geert Wellens (Champion System) – Belgium (Elite Category)
Joachim Parbo (KCH Leopard Cycles) – Denmark
Zoltan Tisza (Tecnofilm Bentonexpressz 2000) – Hungary

Elite Women
Katie Compton (Planet Bike) – USA
Katerina Nash (Team LUNA Chix) - Czech Republic

In addition to the national champions the Elite Men’s field will be stacked with riders from the top 20 U.C.I. ranking. Riders like 5th ranked Gerben De Knegt of Holland (Rabobank Continental Team), Francis Mouray (Francaise des Jeux) at 7th, Christian Heule of Switzerland (Rendementhypo Cycling Team) ranked 9th and American Jonathan Page (Planet Bike) ranked 18th.

The Elite Women’s field will include 5th place Katie Compton of the U.S. (Planet Bike), 7th place Katerina Nash of Czech Republic (Team LUNA Chix) and 16th place Amy Dombroski of the U.S. (Team LUNA Chix).

Returning are 2009 CrossVegas champions Jamey Driscoll of the U.S. (Cannondale – Cyclocrossworld.com) and Katie Compton (Planet Bike) who also won in 2008. Ryan Trebon (KONA), winner of CrossVegas 2007 and 2008 will be returning.  Trebon and Compton are CrossVegas’ only 2-time winners.

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VIP PACKAGE GIVEAWAY:
As a special offer from the CrossVegas organizers, BikingLasVegas.com has been awarded 2 VIP Packages to giveaway to TWO LUCKY WINNERS! How do you enter to win?  Simple.  Post a comment on this blog below with the following information:  “I Love CrossVegas and I Want to Win!”  (I’ll randomly pick the winners on September 8th, 2010.)  You must be a BikingLasVegas.com member to win.  Registration is free and no purchase is necessary to enter.  Deadline to enter the contest is 9/7/10 at 11:59pm.  HURRY AND GET THOSE ENTRIES IN…AND TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS.  Time is running out!

VIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Each package will be for winner + guest and includes race admission, VIP passes for food, beer and best viewing location.

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IN CLOSING:
I hope I don’t sound biased, but, after watching this race two years in a row, I honestly never want to miss this event!  So, come on out and support one of the best events in town and have a fun time hanging out with your family and friends.  It really is a great time, and only has a $5 admission price.  (I spend more than that at Golden Spoon each week!)   

CrossVegas will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Gates open at 6pm!

Location: Desert Breeze Park
8425 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89117

For more information on CrossVegas, visit their website at:
http://www.crossvegas.com

To purchase tickets, visit:
http://www.crossvegas.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=41&Itemid=39

I received a message from Brook Watts of Cross Vegas and they are looking for volunteers for the upcoming Cross Vegas 2010.  Brian from McGhies is heading up their volunteer and course marshall sign-up.  Here are all the details.  If you are interested in volunteering, contact Brian at McGhies at 252-8077.

We need 30 -40 volunteers for course marshall and other duties. Volunteers receive a CrossVegas t-shirt, dinner & drinks and the best view of the race. A mandatory orientation session will be held Tuesday Sept 21 at 7:00 at the course at Desert Breeze Soccer Complex. Volunteers will work on race day from 6:00 pm to approx. 10:30 pm. Contact Brian to sign up.

Cross Vegas is the largest cyclocross event in Las Vegas.  It will be held on Wednesday, September 22, 2010.

For more information visit the official Cross Vegas Website at:
http://www.crossvegas.com/site/index.php

The greatest race in cycling history is about to start tomorrow. For those of you who missed it last year, our member Steve Patchin, wrote a great beginners guide to the Tour de France for anyone who wants to learn more about (or just brush up on) the complexities of this race.  Download it here:

http://www.bikinglasvegas.com/cycling-blog/2009/07/16/member-contribution-tour-de-france-for-beginners/

Steve is the owner of Patchin Pictures.  He’s an active member of our cycling community and he is currently training for the Tour of Utah.  Thank you Steve!