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State Road Race: Swanson Takes It!

I think it’s agreed in the Cat 1/2 field that the Avon road course is one of the best around. It may not be the most demanding but it’s fast and beautiful. It starts in the small town of Avon, traverses north west to Albany then loops through the village of St Ana then back […]

National Sports Center Velodrome To Host 2-Day Endurance Cycliing Event

Blaine (August 14, 2008) – The National Sports Center Velodrome announced  that
it will host the 2nd Annual Peace Coffee 2-Day Grind – showcasing team cycling from the
Golden Age of Cycling.
The Peace Coffee 2-Day Grind combines strength, agility and teamwork in an
exciting series of races pitting 2-person teams in sprints, endurance races and the
popular Madison - […]

Powderhorn and Boom Island In Limbo?

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From anonymous tipster, Powderhorn and Boom Island are being refused a permit.

More news when we have it.

The Throwdown - Dan Cleary Sets New CX Standards

Press Release from Dan Cleary
2008 MCF Cyclocross CRY Series
MN Cyclocross is just around the corner and its huge this year. We have dates filled from mid-Sept through mid-Nov for every weekend.
Intent of the Series:  The intent of the CRY Series is to determine the best overall racer in their appropriate category, as well as to […]

Podcast #42 - Northfield, Hamel, Sprinter’s Classic, Hopkins Crit, Chip Timing

Lemond and Flanders
Greg Lemond and Jim Flanders in the Hopkins Criterium circa 1977. The long tradition of the Hopkins Crit continues this weekend.

Rookie heroically pulls himself out of bed to stir the podcast pot. Something for …

 
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2008 Dan Ulwelling Freedom Fest AKA Spam Jam

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Sandwiched between the Northfield Crit and Hamel TT, the 2008 Spam Jam was another unforgettable race. With tri-color T-shirts, chip timing, food, medals, plaques, and trophies for ages up to 60+, all for the low, low day-of registration price of $15, you couldn’t get more Americana.

Podcast #36 - Duluth, BK, Snake Alley, Boost, and Pics

Kent Throlson

Cat 3 racer Kent Throlson of LSC at the Cloquet Criterium

 
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Ken Woods and Excelsior Recap, Interview with Bill O’Reilly - Episode #32

The Bikethrow crew was out in full force back at One on One Studio to review the week that was in local racing. Special guest Bill “Baba” O’Reilly joined us to review the collegiate season and discuss old school cross among other things.

 
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BTOW

Dave Herbert (Silver Cycling) over Andy Frye (Loon State Cyclists), Masters 35+ 3/4 race, Excelsior Criterium.

Press Release - Nature Valley Grand Prix Organizers Launch Track Event

Minnesota Fixed Gear Classic, June 7-8, 2008, Blaine Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN (April 25, 2008) — The organizers of the Nature Valley Grand Prix, the top ranked race onthe National Racing Calendar, have agreed to host a track race before their event.   The track race, named the MN Fixed Gear Classic, will be held on June 7 […]