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10/06/24 Sun NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Oak Leaf CX, Juan Tomas Open Space, Tijeras, NM
10/20/24 Sun NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Las Huertas CX, Las Huertas PG, Placitas, NM
11/24/24 Sun NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Durand CX, Durand Open Space, Albuquerque, NM
12/08/24 Sun NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Hubbell CX 1, Hubbell Dam, Albuquerque, NM
12/29/24 Sun NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Hubbell CX 2. Hubbell Dam, Albuquerque, NM
01/04/25 Sat NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Hays Apple Farm, Bosque Farms, NM
01/11/25 Sat NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Hays Apple Farm, Bosque Farms, NM

For other non BCD Racing New Mexico cross races, see nmcycling.org



Las Huertas CX, 10/20/24 1:30PM neutral group preride, start @ 2PM.
Slightly later start helps avoid other users. 

30% of the proceeds of the Old Fashioned CX Series will be donated to Feline Friends Cat Sanctuary.
 






About the New Mexico Old Fashioned CX Series. 

A long time ago, before gravel bikes or mountain bikes, when the weather got chilly, bike racers would ride whatever bike they had through the woods, across the fields and down little dirt lanes. Sometimes there would be steep hills or fallen logs where they would have to get off their bikes and carry them. And, since they were bike racers, they started setting up little loops and racing around them. It was fun. This was the beginning of cyclocross.  

I feel that the UCI with all their rules (even if they be well meaning) have kind of lost contact with this aesthetic. This series attempts to preserve this "old fashioned" cyclocross aesthetic of just riding around, through whatever happens to be out there.  

So what should I expect to be different VS a normal modern cyclocross race?

I will try to design courses that favor cyclocross bikes over mountain bikes or road bikes.  Considerable sections of the courses will be less than 3m wide, hurdles will more likely be a just a few logs thrown across the trail, and there will probably be more running than most modern CX races. You can ride any type of bike or tires you think best for the course. This year all the races will have one combined start, this is also kind of old school cyclocross. (We may have separate kids race at some venues)

None of the races are USAC so you do not need a license, but there are no official USAC upgrade or ranking points earned.

Be sure you have fresh sealant, for Hubble and Durand especially. Goatheads are ever present. 

I hope you can make it out, and that you think it's fun.

Directions:
Google placemark here.
Take 165 past Placitas, NM until it turns to dirt then about 3mi more. Road is pretty bumpy but doable in a normal passenger car, but not a lowrider, or your fancy corvette. If you are in doubt carpool with a friend with an SUV. This is the "Around the Mountain" road for you roadies. If you park within the picnic area, there is a $5 parking fee.   

Course: 2 mi loop with some double track, some singletrack, some tarmac, amd considerable running. Challenging very old school cross country style CX race. One run section is downhill going into the creek crossing then back uphill to the trail. Amother run section is pretty long, partially on stone steps. Really a pretty area, with lots of little walking paths. More photos below. Unique in the Sandias as you see almost all the local tree varietes in one area, pine, fir, aspen, oak, pinon, juniper, willow, etc. Women B and any kids we get will do an easier shorter course. Any beginner men that want to do the short course can do it too, but will be scored separately. Everyone starts together. 

Not a permitted event: Legally we are just riding our bikes out on public trails/roads. The Forest Service lets us do this, as long as you are not charging entry fees, and do not have a group of more than 74 riders. At this time of day/year it is unlikely, but there may be a few hikers in the area, and we should be nice to them, as they have every much a right to be there as we do. This may interrupt your ride a bit, though not likely substantially. I think that given the scale of cyclocross in NM, it is appropriate to have this in the NMCX Cup Series. If you disagree, I could remove it from the NMC Cup series. If you do disagree, please email me at hawke@bcdracing.com   

Entry: No entry fee, but we have a suggested voluntary donation or $30 to cover my web and course time. Cash preferred, but you can pay online by just PayPaling yourstruly@fastmail.com and send "Friends and Family" which saves me fees. Also I will have a card reader at the race.  Rides 13-23 years olld suggested donation $10, 12yrs and younger free. No more than 73 riders allowed. 

Online Registration:
We do not have a minimum for this race, but it would be really nice, if you could sign up online by Friday night or early Saturday morning, so I know how much snacks to bring. Also if we get a good turnout I might put up a little more tape in some sections. Registration doesn't close, so you can just show up, even if you did not sign up at all.

Online registration for 10/20/24

List of Riders Registered for 10/20/24

Weather We will run these rain or shine, but promoter reserves the right to cancel or move the course in the event of severe inclement weather or other issues. If weather looks dodgy, check the BCD Racing Facebook as I can update it from my phone.

General Info:
USAC licenses, annual or one day, are not required. Not a USAC race. Helmets are required. We will run under USAC cyclocross rules, except that you can feed anywhere, anytime, and the course will not meet USAC specs. Lapped riders finish on the on the same lap as the leader. 

Bikes: You can ride any bike and any tire width you wish, as long as the only motor is you. 

Scoring:
Everyone will ride together but we will divide the results into:
Women A/ Open (more advanced riders Cat 1/2/3, or anyone who want to race A)
Women B (Beginner/Cat4/50+)
Open Men
Men 50+
Men 60+
Men 4/5
Juniors
These will also be the NMCX Cup categories. 
as well as posting overall results

Part of the NMCX Cup Series





Feline Freinds Cat Sanctuary works to TNR (trap/neuter/release), feed, provide veterinary care, rehabilitate, and provide a permanent safe space for feral and community cats in underserved areas of New Mexico. They also help vulnerable cats such as kittens, the elderly and those with illnesses or special needs. They are a 100% volunteer mission to alleviate the suffering of felines in our communities. We also have a few adoptable cats if you might be interested in a furry friend.