J. Michael Manning

*CycleOne CrossWorld is Expanding its Westside Cyclocross Team to include
Portland Cyclists*
Fall is rapidly approaching and for many Portland area cyclists that means
just one thing... Cyclocross fever! Although the roots of the sport are
somewhat nebulous, modern consensus says the sport originated in France
around 1900. The first organized race in the U.S. was in 1962 in San
Francisco. Once defined as an off-season training venture for road and track
cyclists, it is now a nationally sanctioned sport and is the fastest growing
style of bike racing in the world. And Portland is at the center of that
growth. The cyclocross season runs from early September through November,
with Nationals being held in Bend in mid-December. The equipment is pretty
simple and relatively inexpensive. Although a cross bike is preferred by
most riders, many novice riders and a few veterans prefer to use a mountain
bike. You might even find a race worthy bike at any local swap meet. The
typical race course will contain numerous obstacles along the way which
force you to dismount and run while carrying the bike. Sections of the
course are usually on pavement, although most of it will be on dirt or
grass, and of course, there is the ever present mud! It's just a bunch of
grownups out playing in the mud... It's a circus, it's a carnival, and it's
a blast! And anybody can do it.

*CycleOne CrossWorld** will officially begin team practice in the second
week of September.* Last year was a blast and a huge success! We are looking
to capitalize on all that excitement with expanded growth. The team will be
open to both beginners and intermediate level riders of all ages and gender.
CycleOne will provide everything needed to get started in this exciting and
rigorous sport. This developmental approach is a package deal that
includes all the training and racing support you will need. The cost to join
is only $100. That covers your entire 2009 cross racing season including skills
clinics, equipment selection, nutrition guidelines, and a complete season
long training plan. There will also be classes for hands on maintenance and
repair. Each week we will meet for group training sessions, once in Forest
Park and again in Jackson Woods in Hillsboro.

*Are you ready to join the hottest team in Portland? *

*CycleOne CrossWorld is ready and waiting for You!*

Contact:

Coach J. Michael Manning
503-330-5531
jmichael@cycleone.net
www.cycleone.net

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