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News for 11-27-2025
Defeet Restructuring
From Bicycle Retailer
“After 33 years of manufacturing its socks and other products in-house, DeFeet is shifting to the use of nearby partners for knitting. The company is continuing to buy yarn from domestic sources and handle R&D, marketing, sales and other functions at its “clubhouse” headquarters in Hickory, said founder Shane Cooper. But the company is no longer vertically integrated, he said.
Cooper explained that the move was made necessary in part by a shrinking local workforce. With several workers retiring or leaving because of illness in recent years, DeFeet was unable to staff a second shift at its factory, which he said is key to efficiency. Several veteran employees departed, making it difficult to train new workers.
DeFeet’s remaining production workers are taking jobs at one of three local factories that will now do production for the brand. Some DeFeet manufacturing tools are being moved to the other factories, some of which DeFeet has worked with, for some processes, since the brand’s inception.
The company now has about 15 employees and is operating out of the clubhouse, which includes a shop and cafe, and an additional 10,000-square-foot space nearby for storing yarn and inventory. The facility also houses sublimation machinery that allows DeFeet to now, for the first time, offer custom socks with a one-sock minimum order, for teams or shops. The company will continue to do the sublimation in-house.” Read the full article:
Chestnut Family Foundation MTB Trail Awards
Press Release
MTB Atlanta to utilize the award to construct 25 miles of new trails at four different shovel ready sites across North Georgia
(Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, November 18, 2025) — The Chestnut Family Foundation has awarded the Southern Off Road Bicycle Association, Atlanta Chapter (MTB Atlanta) $1,259,774.00 for the construction of 25 new miles of trails focused on activating youth cycling and regional tourism in North Georgia. Four sites across North Georgia will benefit from the award. This grant is the second gift awarded to MTB Atlanta from the Chestnut Family Foundation following their 2022 grant which built 24 miles of new trails in eight different parks in Metro Atlanta and Georgia’s first Velosolutions asphalt pump track at Allatoona Creek Park. \“We are immeasurably grateful to the Chestnut Family Foundation for once again making an unprecedented contribution for new trail construction and mountain biking on our public lands in Georgia,” said Brett Davidson, Executive Director of MTB Atlanta. “This grant will add capacity for youth cycling and tourism across our region and will benefit mountain bikers, hikers and trail runners for generations to come.”
The Chestnut Family Foundation Award will fund MTB Atlanta’s professional trail building program and crew who will manage the projects and construct the new trails in Troup, Murray, Gilmer, and Coweta Counties. MTB Atlanta will build 2.81-miles of trail at Pyne Road Park in Troup County at West Point Lake. This trail combined with the newly restored Menawah trail will bring the total to 8- miles at the park and will be the closest mountain bike trail system to LaGrange, Georgia. Construction is expected to begin in December 2025. Carter’s Lake and the US Army Corps of Engineers will see a 10-mile expansion at Woodring Branch in Murray County with a new 2.3-mile trail at Amadahy and the new 8.09-mile Woodring loop which will add capacity for Georgia Cycling Association team practice in the Ellijay area and will increase tourism at Woodring’s campgrounds on the shores of Carter’s Lake. Construction is expected to begin in January 2026.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources site, the Cartecay Tract in Gilmer County will receive 2.3-miles of new trail and a restoration of existing legacy trail which will net a new loop system for local Georgia Cycling Association team practice and a better user experience for the public. Construction to begin in April 2026. MTB Atlanta will construct 10 new miles at Chattahoochee Bend State Park in Coweta County with the new “Copperhead Trail,” a 5.57-mile backcountry loop and the new “Rattler” trail a new 4.25-mile bike optimized trail, the first of its kind on State Park land. This project will bring the total mileage at the park to 17-miles. Construction to begin in May of 2026.
News for 11-24-2025
Neff Repeats, Punchard Take First Cyclocross Elite Win
Press Release
Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Hendersonville, NC:
Dry and sunny conditions welcomed racers to the second day of the NCGP weekend in Hendersonville, NC. The race weekend, presented by Hunter Subaru, is the final stop on the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Series calendar. The day two race course featured several course changes, including a double-180 transverse on the Collegiate Off Camber and 180 turn to approach the barriers in reverse. The course also brought back the traditional “Wall,” a steep grass ascent with a paved approach.
The elite women started strong keeping together in the first half of the lap. A small group of 4 composed of Ella Brenneman from CXD Trek Bikes, Lizzy Gunsalus of Marion University and current Pan-American Champion, Jolanda Neff, with Cannondale Factory Racing and Lauren Zoerner with Competitive Edge Racing broke away with Brenneman taking the lead into lap two.
Zoerner, Gunsalus, and Neff kept the pace animated, pushing to shatter the group. Elli Clark of Brevard College and Amelia Shea from Feedback Sports gave chase individually. The leading three eased off the pace slightly heading into three laps to go, staying together for the remainder of the lap, until on the return to the start, Gunsalus clipped a stake and went into the tape. While Zoerner worked to pass Gunsalus, Neff had already taken advantage of the mishap, creating space between herself and Gunsalus on the approach to the finish line. Gunsalus recovered quickly, overtaking Zoerner in her pursuit of Neff. Gunsalus reunited with Neff coming into the first off-camber section off the start. Gunsalus and Neff remained locked in together throughout the last lap, approaching and riding The Wall together. Gunsalus continued to push, but a late wheel tap in one of the last turns resulted in a dropped chain, allowing Neff to solo to her second victory of the weekend. Zoerner maintained her third position to finish, after a powerful performance during the race. The full elite woman’s results can be viewed at https://usacycling.sport80.com/pub/results/events/30621/d/cx/2025-11-23
In the Elite Men’s race a group including Tom Scott from Marion University, Tyler Clark of Caledon Hills Armada, Tyler Orschel with Pan American Union Racing, Jules Van Kempen with Team Winston Salem, Kerry Werner of Velo Mafia Racing p/b Bikeflights, Tofik Bashir from CXD Trek Bikes, and Cole Punchard with Cannondale Factory Racing led the charge from the start and into the Collegiate Off-Camber on the back of the course. Orschel, Clark, and Van Kempen pushed the pace, creating their lead group of three, given chase by Werner, Bashir, and Punchard. Bashir powered away from Werner and Punchard to make contact with the lead group. Punchard also left the Werner group to chase after the lead group, leaving Werner solo in his chase.
With 5 laps to go, Orschel attacked, leaving Van Kempen, Bashir, and Punchard to give chase. Clark was just off the back of the chase group. Along the backside of the course, Bashir and Van Kempen dropped Punchard, leaving Punchard chasing for the remainder of the lap to rejoin the group. After making contact, Punchard went over Van Kempen and Bashir on the finish straight with three laps to go, giving chase to Orschel. Punchard’s effort brought the group together again. An unfortunate slip by Van Kempen put him on the back foot, leaving Orschel, Punchard, and Bashir in the front. Meanwhile, Werner overtakes Clark, forming a change of two. Bashir continued to make his presence known, taking the lead within the front group, and positioning to lead over the barriers with two laps to go. Bashir’s advantage grew as he headed into the bell lap, and help throughout the lap until a fall in the S turns on the return from Collegiate Off Camber towards Pit 2 allowed Punchard and Orschel to make contact and reestablish their group of three. Repeating his attack on the barriers, Bashir attacked to lead into the final barriers, but lost the front position as the group came into The Wall as Punchard and Orschel both made moves to pass Bashir. Punchard was first to final turn on the pavement straight, taking the win over Orschel on day two. Bashir held on to third, with Van Kempen fourth, Werner fifth, and Clark in sixth. The full elite men’s race results can be viewed at https://usacycling.sport80.com/pub/results/events/30621/d/cx/2025-11-22
News for 11-23-2025
Travis Neumuller Passed Away
I can’t believe I’m posting this. My brain is broken. I was privileged to call Travis a friend.
Travis Neumuller passed away today (Saturday) after being hit by a motor vehicle on a small group ride in Griffin, GA. There are few details at this time, but these are confirmed. I was privileged to call him a friend.
Travis was loved by everyone at Georgia Cyclocross Series. He raced CX for the better part of 20 years and has been known for his race photos since he retired from racing. He also helped run the Jim R Miller CX Practice.
Once I know service information or anything else I will pass it along. Keep his friends and family in your thoughts and prayers at this time.
News for 11-22-2025
Torre Smitherman Passing
Torre Smitherman, a long time Georgia Cyclocross Elite Masters racer, passed away Friday, Nov. 21 from injuries sustained after being hit by a car on his bicycle earlier in the week near Clermont, GA. Torre was a fierce competitor and always near the top of the podium. He also had a smile and kind words for fellow racers. I will pass along any information if I hear about a service.
News for 11-24-2025
Neff Repeats, Punchard Take First Cyclocross Elite Win
Press Release
Sunday, November 23, 2025 – Hendersonville, NC:
Dry and sunny conditions welcomed racers to the second day of the NCGP weekend in Hendersonville, NC. The race weekend, presented by Hunter Subaru, is the final stop on the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Series calendar. The day two race course featured several course changes, including a double-180 transverse on the Collegiate Off Camber and 180 turn to approach the barriers in reverse. The course also brought back the traditional “Wall,” a steep grass ascent with a paved approach.
The elite women started strong keeping together in the first half of the lap. A small group of 4 composed of Ella Brenneman from CXD Trek Bikes, Lizzy Gunsalus of Marion University and current Pan-American Champion, Jolanda Neff, with Cannondale Factory Racing and Lauren Zoerner with Competitive Edge Racing broke away with Brenneman taking the lead into lap two.
Zoerner, Gunsalus, and Neff kept the pace animated, pushing to shatter the group. Elli Clark of Brevard College and Amelia Shea from Feedback Sports gave chase individually. The leading three eased off the pace slightly heading into three laps to go, staying together for the remainder of the lap, until on the return to the start, Gunsalus clipped a stake and went into the tape. While Zoerner worked to pass Gunsalus, Neff had already taken advantage of the mishap, creating space between herself and Gunsalus on the approach to the finish line. Gunsalus recovered quickly, overtaking Zoerner in her pursuit of Neff. Gunsalus reunited with Neff coming into the first off-camber section off the start. Gunsalus and Neff remained locked in together throughout the last lap, approaching and riding The Wall together. Gunsalus continued to push, but a late wheel tap in one of the last turns resulted in a dropped chain, allowing Neff to solo to her second victory of the weekend. Zoerner maintained her third position to finish, after a powerful performance during the race. The full elite woman’s results can be viewed at https://usacycling.sport80.com/pub/results/events/30621/d/cx/2025-11-23
In the Elite Men’s race a group including Tom Scott from Marion University, Tyler Clark of Caledon Hills Armada, Tyler Orschel with Pan American Union Racing, Jules Van Kempen with Team Winston Salem, Kerry Werner of Velo Mafia Racing p/b Bikeflights, Tofik Bashir from CXD Trek Bikes, and Cole Punchard with Cannondale Factory Racing led the charge from the start and into the Collegiate Off-Camber on the back of the course.
Orschel, Clark, and Van Kempen pushed the pace, creating their lead group of three, given chase by Werner, Bashir, and Punchard. Bashir powered away from Werner and Punchard to make contact with the lead group. Punchard also left the Werner group to chase after the lead group, leaving Werner solo in his chase.
With 5 laps to go, Orschel attacked, leaving Van Kempen, Bashir, and Punchard to give chase. Clark was just off the back of the chase group. Along the backside of the course, Bashir and Van Kempen dropped Punchard, leaving Punchard chasing for the remainder of the lap to rejoin the group. After making contact, Punchard went over Van Kempen and Bashir on the finish straight with three laps to go, giving chase to Orschel. Punchard’s effort brought the group together again. An unfortunate slip by Van Kempen put him on the back foot, leaving Orschel, Punchard, and Bashir in the front. Meanwhile, Werner overtakes Clark, forming a change of two. Bashir continued to make his presence known, taking the lead within the front group, and positioning to lead over the barriers with two laps to go. Bashir’s advantage grew as he headed into the bell lap, and help throughout the lap until a fall in the S turns on the return from Collegiate Off Camber towards Pit 2 allowed Punchard and Orschel to make contact and reestablish their group of three. Repeating his attack on the barriers, Bashir attacked to lead into the final barriers, but lost the front position as the group came into The Wall as Punchard and Orschel both made moves to pass Bashir. Punchard was first to final turn on the pavement straight, taking the win over Orschel on day two. Bashir held on to third, with Van Kempen fourth, Werner fifth, and Clark in sixth. The full elite men’s race results can be viewed at https://usacycling.sport80.com/pub/results/events/30621/d/cx/2025-11-22
The NCGP course features wide open straightaways into technical turn sequences, off camber sections, a belgian stair run up, The Wall, and paved straightaways. 2025 marks the 20th year of the NCGP, presented by Hunter Subaru, with support from DeFeet and Baird Private Wealth Management. The NCGP, held on the weekend before Thanksgiving, is the longest running elite-level cycling event in North Carolina, celebrating 20 years in 2025.
The North Carolina Cyclo-Cross Series was founded in 1997 and consists of 12 races each season across North Carolina. The full schedule and racer information can be found on the NCCX website at www.nccyclocross.com.
News for 11-20-2025
North Carolina Grand Prix CX Race
Press Release
North Carolina Grand Prix Celebrates 20 Years of Elite Racing in Hendersonville, NC, with Olympians, National Champions, and Local Racers
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Hendersonville, NC:
The North Carolina Grand Prix (NCGP) is celebrating the 20th year of international bike racing in Hendersonville, NC on November 22-23, 2025. The event takes place annually in Jackson Park, and showcases both professional racers, and local youth and masters race events.
Cyclocross is a fast-paced, spectator-friendly cycling discipline that combines road and mountain bike aspects, requiring riders to switch terrains and at times dismount and run or carry their bikes. Racers range from junior riders to master’s categories, and novice-elite races are offered.
This year’s race elite roster highlights include Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion, and Swiss National Champion Jolanda Neff, 2024-2025 U23 Pan-American Champion Lauren Zoerner, Canadian Cyclocross National Champion Tyler Clark, 11-time NCGP Winner and 2020 Pan-American Champion Kerry Werner, and former World Cyclocross Team USA member and local coach Tristan Cowie.
The event is free for spectators to watch and support local vendors like the Flat Rock Village Bakery and more. Jackson Park, located at 708 Glover St. in Hendersonville, will remain open all weekend for public use, but there will be no through traffic during the event. The best entrance into Jackson Park for the event is from the Glover St. entrance located off Spartanburg Hwy.
The NCGP is hosted by North Carolina Cyclo-Cross (NCCX) and presented by sponsor Hunter Subaru. Supporting partners are Baird Private Wealth Management, and DeFeet International.
“It’s exciting to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the NCGP in 2025. The race has become one of the longest standing UCI cyclo cross races in the country,” shares series and event founder/owner Tim Hopkin. “Going back and looking at the Elite race winners it’s fun seeing the amazing caliber of racers the event has attracted, Olympic gold medalists, national champions from various countries, UCI World Cup winners and many US National team members. Our long time title sponsor Hunter Subaru has been integral in making it possible to host the event year after year. Come celebrate our 20th edition and cheer on the athletes this weekend”.
The North Carolina Cyclo-Cross Series was founded in 1997 and consists of 12 races each season across North Carolina. The full schedule and racer information can be found on the NCCX website at www.nccyclocross.com.
New Georgia Based Team
From Cyclingnews.com
Former US under-23 time trial national champion Michael Garrison will join forces with former US junior road race winner Cole Davis for the SpeedStudio p/b Basso team in 2026, the duo combining for road, mountain bike and gravel competitions in the US and abroad.
Garrison launched an independent racing programme two years ago, MGR p/b +SpeedStudio, for competing in multiple disciplines after four seasons on the road with Hagens Berman Axeon development team. He had sporadic success, like second overall in the 2024 SpeedWeek criterium series with a mix of top results off-road and one-day road events in 2025, such as Homegrown Gravel and Spartanburg Criterium victories, and saw the need for more support in matches against strong teams.
“I’m going to have a teammate,” Garrison exclaimed to Cyclingnews about the new development for a third season in defying the conventional and controlling a diverse path in pro cycling. Read the full article.
News for 11-19-2025
Georgia Cyclocross Photos
My photo galleries for Georgia Cyclocross Series and other events have moved! https://flickr.com/photos/sadlebred/ Click on “Albums” to see photos for a specific event. Please give photo credit to @sadlebred.
Gravel Roll News
From Gravel Roll (edited for length)
It’s that time of year. Even though we just wrapped up our season, it’s time to announce our 2026 host cities and dates! We’ll be Rolling out these announcements over the next few weeks plus some information on our Season Passes. There will be a week of Early Roller pricing after each date announcement and then for Black Friday we will drop our Season Pass which will be “enhanced” with a few additional pass holder only benefits. Another exciting change for 2026, is that we are reducing our “short” course entry fees! We think that will allow many of you an even better opportunity to try out the Gravel Roll. Overall we are trying to keep our fees low. Our costs this year inflated about 14% but we are only going to increase regs fees by $3 for 2026. We will continue to absorb 50% of the bikereg “ticketmaster” fees instead of passing those on to you.
Our host cities footprint is expanding a little bit so others can join the fun. They are going to be 1:30, 1:45, 1:50 and 3:00 hours from Atlanta proper, but getting us between other southern metro areas. Our first date announcement for the 2026 Gravel Roll, is going to be May 9th for the Opelika Okey Dokey! The Okey Dokey will continue to be what you know and expect, that great finish on Railroad Ave in Opelika with Red Clay beer, John Emerald Spirits, puppers to love on and great vendors selling unique, locally made products – that bourbon barrel aged honey last year was AH-mazing!
