and pushed each other to their limits. On the last lap, and in front of a gathering crowd, Christian augured on the grassy hill and somersaulted to the ground producing loud groans, gasps, and cheers from the crowd. Curtis immediately drilled it but slid out only 10 seconds later which allowed Christian to pass Curtis which drew even louder groans, gasps, and cheers from spectators. The crowd

dashed from corner to corner on the course to witness the drama. Curtis clawed back the advantage that Favata had gained, and it looked like White could catch back on, and he did! It came down to a sprint in the final narrow road straight away to the finish line. Curtis came around Christian, but Favata dug deep and held on, winning by a half a wheel. Incredible finish. I sure hope you all stayed to witness that!

Day two brought Favata and Curtis back, but the muddier conditions made it difficult for the two to maneuver like they did on Day 1. Favata won Day two, White second, and smooth riding youngster Cooper Willsey (Cyclocrossworld.com) filled the 3rd spot on the podium.

In the Women’s Elite race on Day 1, Maghalie Rochette (Powerwatts-FTIME) from St. Jerome, Quebec Canada showed off her blistering speed on Saturday’s dry and fast course and finished first. Jenny Ives (Favata TRT-UNOVELO) was second, and Emma White (Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com) rounded out the podium in third. On Day 2, Jenny Ives (Favata TRT-UNOVELO) took first place, Emma White (Cannondale/Cyclocrossworld.com) took 2nd and Rosanne Van Dorn (Team Placid Planet) got 3rd place in the muddy conditions.

Wayne Bray (Embrocation Cycling Journal) remains in the Series Leader Jersey after two solid finishes at Troy and his win at Kirkland. Rosanne Van Dorn (Team Placid Planet) retained the Series Leader Jersey in the Women’s Elite division.

Thanks to all who came out to race and cheer and hang.  Special thanks to our fabulous food vendors:  Slidn’ Dirty and Coast Tacos and to the super-pro pit crewfrom Bike Loft East.

Lots more pictures of the races and racers can be found on our FaceBook page.   In the meantime, enjoy this video of the Men’s Elite race.

And be sure to check Crossresults.com for the latest update on series results in all fields.

Still time to register for both days but fields are filling up quickly, so get to it. Don’t wait until you get home from Providence to make plans for the following weekend.

Read the entire article here.

NYCROSS.com is proud to introduce our new series sponsor:  VOmax.  Located in Northampton, Massachusetts, VOmax has been specializing in custom cycling apparel to outfit teams of riders around the United States for 30 years. Today, VOmax provides both recreational and advanced riders with cutting – edge performance cycling apparel.

In addition to providing team members with super swank clothing this year, VOmax is producing Series Leaders’ jerseys to be delivered to the leaders of the Elite Men and Women fields at each NYCROSS series race henceforth this season.  We are often asked how folks can acquire our kit and the sad truth is that–unless you race for the team–you can’t.  However, you can drape yourself in NYCROSS awesomeness if you’re one of the fast few to lead the series.

We could not be happier in our new relationship with VOmax.  Stop by the NYCROSS/VOmax tent at any of our own races and at most of the big New England joints to say hi and share the love.

If demand overwhelms supply, we will make more and can even probably be talked into setting up a web-order dealie.