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10/06/24 Sun NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Oak Leaf CX, Juan Tomas Open Space, Tijeras, NM
10/27/24 (NEW DATE) Sun NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Las Huertas CX, Las Huertas PG, Placitas, NM
11/23/24 Sat 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
01/26/25 Sun NM Old Fashioned CX Series - Waterfall Informal CX, Corrales, NM

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

Hays Apple Farm CX
Saturdays 1/4/25 & 1/11/25

Kids Race (if any) at 12:30PM ~20 mins*
Adults 1:00PM ~1hr  Neutral preride at 12:30. 

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

*we will only have a kids race if we get riders signed up for it, so if you are interested please sign up your kiddos. 








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.

I hope you can make it out, and that you think it's fun.
Remember the first rule of CX in New Mexico, here conveniently placed in large letters:
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FRESH SEALANT IN YOUR TIRES!!!!
A good test is to hold the wheel near your ear and shake it. If you hear clear, sloshy-sloshy liquid noises you are probably OK.  If you don't, your sealant may be dry.  Sometimes in our dry climate it dries out in 2-3 weeks. I saw some online ad suggesting you refill every six months. Folderol. Not here. 

Directions:
Google placemark here.
Take I-25 South from Albuquerque to the NM47/ Broadway Exit (215). After the exit, go south 7 miles to Bosque Farms. Do not speed through the reservation, particularly near and just south of the casinos, there are almost always rez cops there. Turn Right on Esperanza at the Blake's Lottaburger. Go west (right) 1/4 mile to the farm. 

Course: Course winds through the trees of Mr Hays' apple orchard and goes up onto the ditchroad for some fast bits. One of the most scenic courses we have. Mud is possible.

Kids Race: if we get some younger riders who would like to come out, we will accommodate them with a shorter course and shorter race duration. If you have kids who would like to race please have them sign up and we can assess how many we have. We will not set up a kids race unless you sign them up beforehand.

Entry: Entry fee $30. Cash preferred, but you can pay online by just PayPaling at 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 $10, 12yrs and younger free. I will hopefully have a card reader too. 

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 1/4/25

List of Riders Registered for 1/4/25

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. 

Both Hays CX races are part of the NMCX Cup Series



Then National Champion J-Pow at Hays a few years back. 


The Finish Straight


A runup. 


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.