Hoosier Cross

Hoosier Cross Course Map - By Jason Fowler

2008-11-26T12:45:00.000-08:00

Turkey Cross II

2008-11-26T11:02:00.001-08:00

Hey Everyone,

We had a great turn out last week with Zach from Marion College destroying the competition. The race was off to a fast start with Jason Fowler edging on Jason Smith for the hole shot. Then at the start of the second lap Zach rode off the front and was able to hang on to the lead for the remaining laps. There was an exciting race for second, Joe Kukolla was in second most of the race and was barely beat by the tread of Ernesto Calderin’s tubies after the all out sprint (we might set up a camcorder next race for official results).

We’re having a special edition Turkey Cross race on Friday leaving from Hinkle Fieldhouse at 2pm. Then we’ll follow with the standard Hoosier Cross race on Saturday morning at 10am. We’ll have prizes for both races.

Happy Holidays!

-Ernie

High Caliber Riders Attend Hoosier Cross

2008-11-11T07:40:00.000-08:00

Ladies and gentlemen,

Saturday’s Hoosier Cross was a huge success and everyone seemed to like the new course. Special thanks to Jeff Leibovitz for standing out in the cold and snapping some great photos! Thanks Jeff! Photos can be checked out at: http://flickr.com/photos/teamleibo

We had at total of 16 racers. Everyone was after the high dollar Zipp prizes. We had special appearances from Adam Leibovitz (Junior National TT Champ), Declan Doyle (Irish Junior National Champion and 2008 Cat 1 State Road Race Champ), well respected local racer Aaron Hubbell and Jason “Hammerschmidt” Smith (3 hour 5 minute marathon with two stops :o)).

The race was off to a fast start with Adam Leibowitz taking the hole shot followed by Jason Smith, Jason Fowler, Brian Gavette then Ernesto Calderin.

(Right: Adam setting the blistering pace on the first lap)

The five racers separated themselves from the rest of the group early on, with Jason Smith attacking for first place later on the first lap. Brian Gavette was in second until he had a mechanical and needed assistance from neutral race support and then was passed by Ernesto Calderin, Adam Leibowitz and Jason Fowler.

Jason Smith was able to hang on for the win almost giving it up the by snoozing towards the finish and was almost caught by second place rider Ernesto Calderin at the line.

(Right: Jason Smith celebrating his victory).

Podium results/prize winners:

1^st Jason Smith

2^nd Ernesto Calderin

3^rd Adam Leibowitz

Hoosier Cross will continue this Saturday, we’ll roll out from the Hinkle parking lot at 10pm. Grand Prize this week is a Zipp Contour Bar 31.8 44cm o-o (used) and there will also be prizes for second and third place. There will be a slight course change which will include more grass riding. We’re expecting around 20-30 racers this weekend with a few guys making the trip up from Bloomington. After the race a few riders will go for a warm down ride around lost lake.

Riders of all levels are welcome, bring your CX or mountain bike.

See you Saturday!

-Ernie

Return of Hoosier Cross

2008-09-10T05:26:00.000-07:00

Cross season has arrived and it's time for Hoosier Cross to return.

Saturdays: Lost Lake Loop (behind I.M.A.); 10:30 a.m. We'll do one practice lap and then 6 "race laps."

We will also look at a possible Wednesday night ride at a location T.B.A.

Christmas Cross

2007-12-19T11:04:00.000-08:00

55 degrees and rain on Sat. Perfect for Christmas Cross, your favorite skinsuit and baby oil!

How about 10am in the Bulter Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot?

There will be 2 slow re-con loops. The course will feature some of the "Turkey Cross" trails along with 2 big run ups: hills and stairs. This course will offer a little of everything: technical trails, running, stair climbing, descending skills and top end speed on the pavement. This will not be a closed course. Part of the course crosses over the canal path, please be careful with the walkers/runners. With school being out at Butler, traffic should be to a minimum however be careful as some of the course is on the campus roads.

Look forward to seeing everyone there! Rain or shine!
JF

Bring Your Turkey Gut and Your Cowbells.

2007-11-21T05:23:00.000-08:00

Join Hoosier Cross this Friday, November 23rd at Butler University for a special Turkey Cross event. Meet by the Fieldhouse and roll out at 10:00 am doing 1 practice lap followed by an undetermined number of laps at race pace.

This will count for double points in the Hoosier Cross standings.

Carmel High School Track Coach and course designer, Jason Fowler, described the course as "super awesome and totally fantastic."

Gobble. Gobble.

Hoosier Hiatus

2007-11-07T11:25:00.001-08:00

Hoosier Cross will take a brief hiatus as many key riders are out of town or their bikes are down for repairs. Additionally, the course has suffered some irreparable damage, as some of Ravenswood’s finest have used the cross course for their off-road adventures.

Stay tuned....

Trick or Treat

2007-10-30T16:12:00.000-07:00

Due to the Halloween, Hoosiercross will have an off week. Feel free to race on your own and sharpen your skills for our return to points racing next week (bring your lights).

Jason "Flashpoint" Smith Stamps Name on Hoosier Cross

2007-10-25T07:18:00.000-07:00

October 25, 2007

Jason “Flashpoint” Smith removed all doubt as to his cyclocross prowess, crushing the competition on his way to a glorious victory Wednesday evening. Smith rolled out fast setting a brutal pace that last week's champion, Ernesto Calderin, could not keep. Smith was seen chatting it up with course designer, Andy Paskins, as he lapped the master racer just after the barriers on the 6th lap.

Jason "Ain't Racin'" Fowler could not keep up with the leaders despite his much improved footwork over the barriers. Fowler cried foul after the race, claiming that fellow podium finishers Smith and Calderin cut the sandbox portion of the course.

MVG took the most improved rider award, rolling to fourth place, just off the podium.

Crouse further established himself as the dominant force in the single speed division with a 200 point lead over his closest competitor.

Matt Wilson chose some of the more interesting lines of the evening, reversing the course on a couple of occasions to find the faster line.

Wednesday's race was highlighted by the new barrier section strategically placed before the run-up. The course marshals and neutral support vehicles (quads) made themselves known while running amuck through the course and laying waste to the helmetless Mike Lance’s podium chances.

Final Results
Smith* 1
Calderin* 2
Fowler 3
MVG 4
Lance 5

Crouse 6
Paskins** 7
Wilson 8
Mtn. Biker 9

*Cut course due to chronic sand allergy
**Pulled from course in early laps to recover key assets (flags)

Come next Wednesday for a non-point event, as many crossers are off celebrating Halloween.

Ernesto Calderin Wins First Hoosier Cross

2007-10-25T06:43:00.000-07:00

October 18th, 2007

Ernesto Calderin stomped the competition in the first Wednesday Night Hoosier Cross race, laying down the gauntlet for what is sure to be an exciting fall and winter series. Donning a bargain basement Zipp Team Kit and bandages, Ernie mocked the competition, rolling to victory on 2.5 inch tires. With a late season marred by Tom Danielson like illnesses and mishaps, the fast Asian dude brought his A game for the series opener. “I took two days off in order to be well rested for this event. What can I say, I just had great legs today.”

Jason Fowler captured second place aided by the mechanical misfortunes of Jason “Mr. Flashpoint” Smith. Fowler’s bike seemed to have an allergic reaction to the non-paved sections of the course, thoroughly confusing the pre-race favorite and his Scott machine.

Jesse Garcia, super domestique for team MVG, rounded out the podium. Charlie Crouse road in style to fourth while Mark Van Gemert captured a hard earned 5th. While Van Gemert couldn’t be reached for comment, his race seemed to be highlighted by the 25 ft. rooster tails through the litter box section of the course.

Master course designer Andy Paskins held on for 6th place, adding another top 10 to his impressive resume. “I proved tonight that I’ve been successful in achieving my season goals….I was really concerned about going into winter with too much fitness. It’s very apparent that I have been able to get rid of that excess baggage.”

Final Results
Calderin 1
Fowler 2
Garcia 3
Crause 4
MVG 5
Paskins 6
Smith 7 (DNF)
Season Points Standings
Calderin 100
Fowler 98
Garcia 94
Crouse 88
MVG 80
Paskins 70
Smith 58
Masters
Paskins 100
Single Speed
Crouse 100

Join us next Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. to see if Ernie can continue his winning ways.

Hoosier Cross on Wednesday Nights

2007-10-25T06:36:00.000-07:00

73rd and Crittenden – abandon elementary school lot (Behind Knights of Columbus).

6:00 – 2 practice/recon laps
6:15 – 7:00 “Race Pace”

We’ll keep it casual, as this is the first ever Hoosier Cross. The course is still in the “design phase” but it has a ton of potential w/meadows, sand pit (volleyball court), wooded trails, and pavement.

Ride your mountain bike if you don’t have a cyclocross bike. If ATVs are present in the wooded trail we will alter the course to accommodate them.

Ride at your own risk.