Category Archives: Racing
BioWheels-Cincinnati Bicycle Fitting Services
Proper bike fit has been the foundation for the BioWheels business model since 1994. The six-month free stem swap for new bikes made its first appearance at BioWheels its very first year, and it points to the importance proper fit has always held for us. Thousands of documented full fitting sessions later – the value of the fit sessions …
Hyde Park Blast 2011
Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, the Hyde Park Blast has grown into one of Cincinnati’s largest community events! The full day of activities includes a morning 4-mile run and kids races, an afternoon/evening cycling event, and block party with music from 3 Day Rule. 10,000 people are in the Square at the event’s peak. Most importantly, over $220,000 has been donated to cancer research from the event!
Originating as a 4 mile running event – a cycling criterium was added into the mix 7 years ago by Mary Beth Knight from Revolution Fitness. She directed the race for 4 years, and designed the technical course currently in use along with her husband Eric. The 2005-2008 events featured strong regional fields and a vibe that forged a rock solid foundation for the years to come. 2009 was a turning point for the Blast bike race – with a heightened pro men’s purse of $5000, and the hard work of Blast board member Greg Tankersley, the race elevated its stature attracting nearly 100 pro 1/2 men, and was the largest road race in the tri-state in total numbers.
BioWheels MTB Tech: Anatomy of Shift-Suck
Everyone with a mountain bike has heard of chainsuck…. how about shiftsuck? Chainsuck can potentially stop you cold in your tracks. Excessively worn chainrings develop small burrs that effectively thicken the chainring – causing the chain to stick to theses areas and not release. The accumulation of mud on the chain and rings accentuate this condition. The suck part is …
Cyclocross Alive and Kicking Despite Economy
The Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour already appears to be headed toward record-busting attendance numbers for the 2010 season. Despite a nationwide trend of competitors waiting later to preregister, promoters for September’s two-day Kings Cross CX Weekend and October’s three-day Cincinnati UCI Festival report that pre-registration statistics for their events continue to show a 100% increase in entries over the same …
Harbin Park Cyclocross Pre-registration up 100%!
With just over six weeks to go until the Cincinnati UCI3 cyclocross weekend, pre-registration numbers are holding steady at 100% improvement over 2009. The biggest hikes are with the women’s 3/4 categories, which are up over 200%. Are the women’s fields going to trend higher all fall cx season? We’re excited to find out. On a related matter, the Katie …
2010 Cincinnati UCI3 CycloCross Festival Pre-registration open!
Ranked as one of the top ten cyclocross racing weekends in the United States, the Cincinnati UCI3 weekend festival has managed to blend in an increasingly significant pro/elite series of battles without losing the homey grassroots fun for the amateurs. Pre-registration for the event began on July 15, and so far registration is up 50% in the early goings! If …
Madeira Centennial Criterium // June 25th
The Madeira Centennial Race Committee is pleased to announce the first-ever bike race held in the heart of Madeira: The Madeira Centennial Criterium, Friday, June 25th 2010. All categories of criterium racers will be competing from 5pm – 9:30pm. Complete with music, food, beer tent, and kids events. Pro cyclists will battle for the $5500 cash purse. Fun for all! …
Zipp OVCX’s Red Hot 2010 Schedule
April 26, 2010; Conshohocken, PA, USA: The Zipp OVCX Cyclocross Tour has released a 2010 race schedule that is long on tradition, but with a heightened sense of significance. “I think this schedule will establish the Ohio Valley as a bonafide, red-hotbed of ‘cross,” said Zipp OVCX Director Mitch Graham. “There are only eight UCI C1 races in the U.S. …
Cincinnati UCI3 Cyclocross Festival Set for October 8-10
After an exciting (and muddy!) 2009 UCI3 Festival set attendance records across the board for cyclocross in Ohio, planning for the 2010 Festival is already underway. The 3 fantastic venues at Devou Park, Sunset Park, and Harbin Park are back, so set your calendars for October 8-10! Devou Park UCI C2 – Friday October 10 Java Johnnys UCI C2 – …
