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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

Waterfall Informal Cyclocross
1PM preride, 1:30PM start Saturday, January 26, 2024 Corrales, NM

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








 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. 

Course:
A big beautiful course with a mix of everything, a little pavement, grass, dirt, sand, and a long stair runup. A fair bit of running. Near the only waterfall on the Rio Grande in the Albuquerque area. 

Format:
There is no reason to show up early to warm up, as we will do 2 full neutral laps starting at 1PM. I am guessing a practice lap will be about 15 mins. Marking will be a little more discreet and minimal, as this is just a not a permitted event; thus 2 practice laps. Practice laps are not mandatory but at least one is recommended. No kids race for this one. 

Directions:
From 528 and 448 (the north end of Corrales Rd. go east about .75mi to where the road starts to curve south to Corrales. There will be a dirt road on your left, take it about a mile to the end and park. Start/Finish will be in the grass park. Google Placemark.
 
Online Registration:
We will use Google Forms for registration. It does not cost anything to preregister. You can donate online or at the race via cash, check or card.

There will be a 10 rider minimum by 11:59PM Friday 1/24.

Online Registration

List of Registered Riders

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. 

Not 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.