Cyclocross Paradise
Jean and I raced at the Paradise Cross Frenzy this past Sunday. This new event put on by Paradise Sports and held at the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT. is a winner. Apparently, Paradise Sports will be relocating from downtown Windsor and building at a location next door to Harpoon in 2010.
The course was what I call a ‘tape course’, meaning it was nearly completely defined by ‘event’ tape. It had a great balance of speed sections and technical turns as well as a rideable ‘run-up’ and double barriers.
My field had just 16 racers which was actually a breath of fresh air compared to the massive (ridiculous?) 100+ fields in the Verge New England Championship Series races I raced earlier this season. Perhaps the best part of the day after cleaning up and putting the bikes away in Jean’s truck: walking over to Harpoon’s brewpub deck and relaxing in the surprisingly warm, late October sunshine with brewery fresh IPA’s and sandwiches while watching the remaining races of the day fly by.
Put this one on your race calender for next year!!