The 2014 Central Coast XC schedule has been announced:
Full information is available at http://www.cccxcycling.com/2014XCPAGE.html. You can see past CCCX XC series coverage in the archives.
Word come north from Monterey about the CCCX XC change:
Keith DeFiebre just informed us at Nor-Cal MTB Racing that the next CCCX XC Race will now be held this Sunday June 2, in Ft. Ord- not June 22. The race previously scheduled for June 22 had to be moved due to an event conflict in the area.
The June 2 CCCX XC Race will feature runs of a 4.5 mile lap consisting of 85% Single Track, sharp climbs, and a plethora of fun riding trails. Ft ord is one of the best places for cycling in California... a virtual cycling paradise, hope to see you there!
Also for this CCCX XC race, each awards ceremony will have a prize raffle to all race entrants. Oakley Eye Wear from Concept Cyclery, and goods from Trailhead Cyclery and Family Cycling Center will be handed out during each raffle. Info can be found here www.cccxcycling.com
It's that time again:
The First event of the 2013 CCCX XC Series is now set for Satuday, January 26. RACE FLYER HERE.
The trails are in outstanding shape this year and the awesome off-road cycling that Monterey County has to offer will be in effect this coming Saturday in Ft. Ord. The first start is at 9:00 a.m. with the Cat. 3 group, then followed at 11:00 a.m. with the Cat. 1 & 2 fields.
Please remember to arrive early in order to check in at registration and have enough time to warm up and prepare for your ride. Also, please note that the CCCX XC Series is a USA Cycling sanctioned race.
The CCCX XC series runs through August 24th. More information at http://www.cccxcycling.com/2013XCPAGE.html.
The final event in the CCCX XC Series will also be serving as the USA Cycling/NCNCA NorCal XC State Championship Race!Big thanks to Keith DeFiebre for pulling this all together for the NorCal Cross Country racers!
Central Coast Cycling and Joyride Custom Apparel are proud to present race winners on the day a custom designed California State MTB XC Champions Jersey to all divisions being contested! The specially designed State Champions jersey is a very sharp design and a very prestigious item for all 2012 Nor-Cal XC State Champions.
Top 3 finishers in all divisions will also receive USA Cycling State Championship medals, Gold, Silver & Bronze. Plus another bonus for this USA Cycling XC Nor-Cal State Championship event is the top 5 finishers in all division will qualify for the 2013 USA Cycling National Endurance Championships.
It looks like they will be an additional race for the CCCX XC series this season, bumping the finals from this weekend to early September:
Due to multiple issues, the final race of the series is now scheduled for Sunday, September 2nd. This race will also serve as the USA Cycling Northern California Cross Country Championship race for 2012. This event will have a level "D" status on the USA Cycling ranking system. All divisions will be racing for the USA Cycling Nor-Cal State Championship that day, plus the double points CCCX Series final.
Plus the CCCX Series awards will be handed out on September 2nd, making for a huge day of XC racing
to close out the CCCX 2012 Cross Country season.
The USA Cycling State Championship Race/CCCX Series Final will either take place at FT. Ord or Toro Park.
While the finals have been pushed back, this weekend's race is STILL ON:
This Saturday's July 28, Race #8 course is going to be an excellent route featuring a plethora of climbs, multiple super fast downhill's, as much single-track as I can sneak in. Also enough elevation gained per lap to fully challenge even the strongest riders in the group. This particular route is one of the best, as it mixes in most of the regular steep climbs, but also includes the most fun descents as well!
Happy racing.
The final two CCCX DH races, postponed due to rain back in March, have been rescheduled:
We've updated the calendar with the new dates.
Bad news due to March showers this week:
With rain scheduled over the weekend, the Toro Park staff has asked me to postpone this Sunday's CCCX X-Fusion "Super D" race.
Please note that this Sunday's race is being postponed due to rain in the weekend forecast. Sorry about this! Toro Park requested me to postpone the race, and it will be rescheduled.
This also pushes back the series finale. More details when they emerge.
The NorCal XC championship series is back for 2012. As always, it's the best 4 finishes plus the Finals (Lagrange Fall Classic) to decide the winners:
More information is available at Team Bigfoot website.
Just to correct yesterday's weekend preview: The CCCX Super D race will be Saturday, March 3rd not Sunday, March 4th. Here's the course preview for the race:
This Saturday, March 3, is race #6 of the X-Fusion "Super D" Series at Toro Park. Racers will be treated to a special course, and some super sweet racing on some railing single track that is just ready to be treated right! The course for race #6 is going to use the legendary Gilson Trail, which has hosted the NorCal Single Track Downhill Championships in past years! This trail is a fast flowing race route that is 90% Single-Track.The grades vary between steep & moderate in certain sections of the route. Speeds can be extremely fast in some portions of the trail, as well as slow and technical in others. Strength & fitness will come into play, and the dirt content should be awesome after some light showers during the week.
Results are posted for this weekend's CCCX DH/Super-D race:
Congrats to Jeff Kendall-Weed (IBIS cycles) and Nova Hairston (50/50) who were to top male and female finishers.
Due to some scheduling conflicts the next CCCX cross country AND DH/SuperD races have been rescheduled:
I've updated the calendar for both of these races.
Results are up from the first CCCX cross country race of the season:
Congrats to Menso De Jong (Quadzilla) and Angus Nesbitt (HUP United) for winning the men's and women's pro divisions.
Tomorrow is the kickoff for the 2012 CCCX cross country series at Fort Ord, near Monterey:
Thank you to all the racers and supporters of CCCX MTB Cross Country racing over the years! The race series has been a success due to all the great riders and friends who make the competitions so fun.
The 2012 racing action for MTB XC rolls into gear this Saturday, February 4th in Ft. Ord. Be prepared for good times and a fast track to kick off the first race of the season. The terrain is extremely dry for this time of year, and the race route will be full speed ahead for the racers. There will be a few testing climbs to establish difficulty to the track, but for the most part the loop is big gear racing at it's best.
Please note that the 2012 CCCX Series with be USA Cycling sanctioned. The Sea Otter Classic is another local event that will be USA Cycling sanctioned for 2012. All racers can simply pay a $5 fee at registration to purchase a one-day licence from USA Cycling, or go online at www.usacycling.org to purchase your annual licence. Sanctioning with USA Cycling supports racing of all levels all over America & beyond. Having a USA Cycling sanctioned race will allow riders upgrade opportunities and qualifying benefits for USA Cycling MTB National Championships.
Racing starts at 9:00 a.m. sharp with the Category 3 divisions, who will race 3 laps of the CCCX XC loop. Then at 11:00 a.m. Category 1 & 2 divisions will take to course. Cat. 2 riders will do 4 laps and the Cat. 1 riders will be racing 5 laps.
Please arrive early to check in and fill out your standard USA Cycling release form, and get your race number. Allow enough time to register and warm up so you are ready to hit the trails legs firing fast. The first race of the series is always a busy time at registration, so please arrive extra early for this race #1.
It will be crowded due to the awesome weather, so arrive early.
Just got an email from head CCCX honcho and this weekend's CCCX X-Fusion Super D race at Toro Park is definitely ON (even with the rain):
Call for rain on Sunday is now off! Dirt is going to be ready to rip! X-Fusion Super D Is On For This Sunday!
The dirt should be in excellent condition after some showers Friday and Sat. morning.The course info has been updated at http://www.cccxcycling.com/2011TORODHCOURSEUPDATEPAGE.html
You can see the full details on the race at http://www.cccxcycling.com/2011DHPAGETORO.html
02/04/12: CCCX XC (Fort Ord)You can see past CCCX XC series coverage in the archives.
02/25/12: CCCX XC (Fort Ord)
03/10/12: CCCX XC (Fort Ord)
03/24/12: CCCX XC (Toro Park)
04/07/12: CCCX XC (Toro Park)
05/27/12: CCCX XC (Fort Ord)
06/23/12: CCCX XC (Toro Park)
07/07/12: CCCX XC Finale (Fort Ord)
No dates yet but ...
The 2011 CCCX DH SERIES Will Be Back In Action Starting In September & Running Through December At Toro Park. Official Dates Coming Soon.... Good Times & Fast Riding Will Be In Effect When The Dirt Is Best for Racing On The Edge In The Fall/Winter Months At Toro Park. New Sections Are Being Worked On To Spice Up The Existing Trail Network.
Via CCCX DH
Please note- THE CCCX XC SERIES FINAL HAS BEEN MOVED BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DATE OF SUNDAY JUNE 26, 2011.Via CCCX XC Updates. Thanks to Kevin for the update.
Eagle-eyed reader Kris alerted us to the change for the CCCX finale:
Please note that CCCX XC #6 will take place Sunday- May 29, in Ft. Ord. This course is going to be worthy! Prepare to be tested to the max!
Please note this in your diary.
Head up, next weekend's CCCX will be at Fort Ord, not Toro Park:
Due to recent rains, CCCX XC #2 will now take place at Ft. Ord - same location as CCCX XC #1, NOT TORO PARK.Please also note that due the the Nor-Cal High School MTB League event the following day in Ft. Ord, all Sport/Expert/Pro racers will start in waves at 11:00 a.m.
The course for the upcoming Saturday Feb. 26 CCCX XC race at Ft. Ord is going to be a extra special loop of 6 miles with 600+ feet climbing per lap. This race is going to be a instant classic!
Via CCCX CYCLING
