Southeastern Cycling is accepting new advertisers for cyclocross season and the upcoming holidays! Ask about a discount of ads prepaid for 3 or more months. Let us know how we can help your business! It does not have to be cycling related! Event ads also welcome! Contact us for more information.
News for 1-9-2026 Gravel at Dirty Sheets I have it on good word that a fresh layer of thick gravel has been laid at Cochran Mill Park from the creek crossing to the open field (Upper Wooten Rd.). They are not yet finished working on it, but head’s up!
Boyd Cycling Has New CEO From Bicycle Retailer “GREENVILLE, S.C. (BRAIN) — Co-founder Nicole Johnson is now CEO of Boyd Cycling, succeeding Boyd Johnson, who will concentrate on engineering and product development.
The company said in a news release that the transition comes as Boyd Cycling is accelerating domestic manufacturing of carbon fiber and alloy rims. Nicole Johnson’s promotion has been years in the making, the brand said, with it aligning with the expansion of stateside production.
“This is a pivotal time for our industry,” she said. “Bringing production to the U.S. means faster solutions for our partners and more stability in the supply chain. I’m energized by the momentum we’ve built and excited to lead Boyd Cycling into its next chapter.”
Boyd Cycling’s U.S. manufacturing foundation was established in 2022 with the launch of Olive Manufacturing Group, enabling aluminum rim production domestically. That production began in 2023.In 2024, Boyd Cycling acquired Munich Composites, a German carbon rim manufacturer, and secured control of carbon fiber automation, patents, and intellectual property.” (Trish’s Notes: Nicole is Boyd’s wife. Olive is their adorable daughter. All in the family! Great people and wonderful company. I’ve been running Boyd wheels on my CX bikes for more than a decade. Blu the e-bike has a pair of carbon Pinnacle gravel wheels that ride really well.) Read the full article.
Enterprise South Trails to Remain Open From Singletracks.com “After Hamilton County proposed swapping 535 acres of Enterprise South Nature Park for industrial development—threatening six miles of the network’s best singletrack—more than 12,000 people signed a petition and the county reversed course, preserving the trails for recreation.
For a few tense months, mountain bikers in Chattanooga, TN, faced losing six miles of their best singletrack to industrial development. The proposed land swap at Enterprise South Nature Park would have eliminated 38% of the bike-legal trails in the network. But after public outcry, Hamilton County has dropped plans to change the park’s deed restrictions, preserving the land for recreation and conservation.” Read the full article.
News for 1-7-2026 Blankets Creek Dirty 15 & 30 MTB Race From Mountain Goat Adventures BLANKETS CREEK DIRTY 15 & 30 MILE MTB RACE – APRIL 4, 2026 The course includes most of the trails at Blankets Creek in a counter – clockwise direction for a total distance of 15 miles per lap. Each lap has 1400’+ of elevation gain, so this will be a challenging course.
The categories for this event are age based, so that all riders can choose between the 15 mile course (1 lap) and 30 mile course (2 laps). Junior categories available in both race distances. Limit of 250 riders – please register early so you do not miss out. No racing license required for any of our events! You can see full details and a list of categories on the BLANKETS CREEK DIRTY 15/30 WEBSITE.
All riders who register before March 14 will receive one of our super soft and comfy tri-blend event shirts and a commemorative event swag item. Medals and sponsor prizes 3 deep in all categories, podium shirts for all first place finishers. Access to drop bags will be available at the half way point for riders participating in the 30 mile race. Staggered starts by category for rider/volunteer safety. We are also offering a separate 5 or 10 mile trail run on similar courses in the morning before the bike race! This event is a major fundraiser for SORBA Woodstock, so please come out and support your local trails!
RECOMMENDED EVENTS – SNAKE CREEK GAP TIME TRIALS! While we can’t take credit for this event, I highly recommend it if you like challenging technical trails and spending the day in the mountains with like minded people. Check out NWGA SORBA’s Snake Creek Gap Time Trials. Race Dates are February 7 and March 14 in Dalton, GA. Two events for one price and a great way to dust off the winter cobwebs. Free character building and great stories if the weather isn’t ideal. Trish’s Note: I’ve ridden the 17 mile course both ways over the year. Even in good weather it’s character building. It’s a TOUGH race. I’ve heard the tales of the rainy and snowy races. It will be epic either way!
News for 1-5-2026 Black Bear Rampage From Mountain Goat Adventures THE BLACK BEAR RAMPAGE IS BACK!! COMING MAY 17, 2026 in COPPER HILL, TN! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Scott’s Bikes and are bringing back the Black Bear Rampage for 2026. Join us on May 17th at the Ocoee Whitewater Center for this fun event that covers most of the singletrack in the Tanasi Trail System! Riders may choose either a 35 mile or 20 mile course, which both consist of mostly singletrack after the initial 2.5 mile road climb to spread out the field. Both courses have a variety of terrain including the fast and flowy singletrack of Brush Creek, as well as some stout climbs and challenging technical sections. Both courses finish with a ripping fast descent down Thunder Rock this year, with the finish line being in the Whitewater Center Parking lot.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS! -Age group categories with 10 year increments through 70+ available! – Block Pricing for 2026 – Be one of the first 150 participants to sign up for the lowest entry price! – Super comfy cotton blend race shirt with race logo (register by April 25 shirt size deadline to guarantee your size) – Commemorative event swag item – Well stocked aid station with plenty of calories, fluids, mechanical support, first aid supplies, drop bags and more. – Well marked course with course marshals for your safety – Hearty Post Race Meal – Finisher medals for all finishers as well as custom handmade awards for all podium finishers! – Top 3 male and female open winners receive free entry into next year’s event! – Family-friendly venue – stay for the weekend, there’s lots to see and do in the area.
News for 1-3-2025 Neumuller Neighborhood Cleanup Day – A Tribute to Travis From his friends Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 As many of you know, Travis Neumuller spent most Sunday mornings cleaning up a selected area of litter, trash and debris. Often these areas were in his immediate neighborhood or on his bike route to and from work. Without fanfare or being asked, Travis would go out and collect trash, tracking his route on Strava. He would then post a photo of the result and post that on Strava.
Neumuller Neighborhood Cleanup Day will be on Sunday, Jan 11. We are asking that folks spend at least 1 hour on a cleanup in an area near their home where it is safe to do so. Track your progress on Strava and when finished, take a photo afterward with their trash collection and wearing their normal cycling jersey. Post your photo on Strava, our FB page and send us the photo for the collage in Travis’s honor to jstarbry2000 at yahoo dot com.
News for 1-2-2026 Southern Cross Registration is Open From Mountain Goat Adventures MAXXIS SOUTHERN CROSS BIKE RACE – COMING MARCH 7, 2026 in DAHLONEGA, GA! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Roll into the New Year by registering for the 2026 Maxxis Tires Southern Cross Bike Race!
The course is 50 miles with a bit over 6,000 ft of elevation gain (two major climbs), and consists of pavement, gravel roads and a short (but hard) grass section at the end of the race up to the finish line just to keep things a bit spicy! The course is gravel bike or mountain bike friendly, so pick your poison! Riders will pass by an aid station twice during the ride, and be treated to Terrapin Beer and Moe’s Burritos for a hearty post-race meal.
NEW TO SOUTHERN CROSS? And remember….North Georgia is NOT flat. Age group categories through 70+ available! Collegiate categories added! Collegiate Riders will compete for awards and prizes in the Open Men’s and Open Women’s Divisions, and we will also have an additional podium for the Top 5 Male/Female Collegiate Riders sponsored by the SECCC. No late fees for Collegiate riders! Block Pricing for 2026 Be one of the first 200 participants to sign up for the lowest entry price!
30 MILE JUNIOR COURSE We have a shorter 30 mile option for Junior riders with categories for 10-14 and 15-18 male and female riders. 30 mile Juniors will ride the infamous “Winding Stair Loop” and are allowed to have a non-participant adult accompany them for safety. Fixed price for junior course riders – no late fees.
MORE GOOD STUFF! Free Primitive Camping at Montaluce for Friday and Saturday night -Super comfy cotton blend race shirt with race logo (register by Feb 14 shirt size deadline to guarantee your size) -Surprise race swag item (past items have included socks, hats, stainless beer cups, pint glasses, and coffee mugs!) -Well stocked aid station with plenty of calories, fluids, mechanical support, first aid supplies, drop bags and more. -Finisher medals for all finishers as well as custom handmade awards for all podium finishers! -Payout to the Top 5 in the Open Men’s and Open Women’s divisions. -Podiums/Prizes 3 deep in all age group/non-open categories.
News for 12-31-2025 Meal Train for the Corsello Family A meal train has been started for the Corsello family. Please donate if you can. The Atlanta Peloton has put up a lovely tribute video to Kirk. His kindness will be missed.
Winter Bike League From the WBL What: WBL #5 Normaltown Brewing’s New Year’s Day When: Thursday, January 1st Start: Where: The HUB (5 Points) Parking: Don’t park in the Hub’s parking lot! Park on a side street or ride your bike down! Finish: Prizes and Photo at Normaltown Brewing (2 miles from The HUB. ride with gps route finishes at the HUB)NOTE: No SAG Follow car. Plan accordingly. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49280067, Length: 62 miles, Time: 10:00 am (Window Open) MUST SIGN IN: https://forms.gle/e2qFumEzxqSq9TaH7, Exit Route: University, College Station, Old Lexington Attack Zone: Nowhere. Opens at mile 46 on Neese Commerce Road. Continue straight for 2 miles. Slight Right on to Nowhere road. Continue straight for 2 miles (careful at the 4 way stop with Seagraves road). Continue straight again for 2.5 miles. Sprint for the WBL line in the road at the Jackson County line sign (aka: Alto Nowhere Finish Line).
To qualify for this Non-Pro only attack zone: You must be one (1) of the following: 40+ years old as of today, under 18, a cat 3,4, 5, or a female of any age. The board is also instituting an amendment to our handicap point system that allows everyone to compete on an equal footing. Henceforth known as the double dipping ceiling rule. Any “non-pro” that scores more than ten (10) points from a “Pro” finish or sprint in a season will be forced to compete for points solely in either the “Pro” category or “non-pro”. They will still hold those ten (10) points for the overall.
News for 12-29-2025 Kirk Corsello Passed Away For those who have not heard, beloved Atlanta racer Kirk Corsello passed away on Christmas Day. He was helping a neighbor with trying to catch their dog. A car began rolling down the hill and pinned him between it and another object. Despite a swift response from the fire department Kirk succumbed from his injuries. My heart goes out to his wife, children, and all of his friends. Kirk as a very giving person and would do anything for a friend.
A story–a few years ago I had an underground wasp nest in my front yard. Kirk owned a pest control company and came over to get rid of it for me. I was grateful as I’d gotten stung about a dozen times the previous weekend. He was always helping someone-his heart was that big.
News for 12-23-2025 Trail Armor Developed in Georgia Singletracks.com has a great article about how Jarrod Harris (Jarrod’s Place bike park) developed Trail Armor. It’s intended to help keep features from eroding. It’s in use locally a Blanket’s Creek and Big Creek as well as projects nationally.
What: WBL #4 Moxie-Mom Maxeys Ladies Day From the Winter Bike League When: Saturday, 27th December Where: The HUB (5 Points) Don’t park in the Hub’s parking lot! Park on a side street or ride your bike down! Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53564269 Length: 85 miles / 4.25 hours Time: 10 AM (window open) Points: 4 (1 per hour – must sign in) MUST SIGN IN: https://forms.gle/e2qFumEzxqSq9TaH7 Exit Route: Milledge ->Simonton Bridge -> Colham Ferry Store Stop: Woodville (Mile 48) (CJ’s BBQ + regular store) Pee break: @ (Mile 18, 65) – Please go slow after stop to regroup. Sprints: Finally Yes! Women’s Sprint: Opens at mile 73 on Arnoldsville Road. Continue straight for 2.5 miles to mile 75.4. Sprint line is the Winterville City Limit sign (same as Thursday night group ride) Women’s Finish sponsored by Moxie Cycling Clothing: https://moxiecyclingcompany.com/
News for 12-20-2025 Paracycling Coming to Outdoor Capital Classic USA Cycling announced an expanded Paracycling calendar today. Quote: “This expanded calendar is about opening more doors for current and future para-athletes,” said Eric Bennett, USA Cycling’s Director of Membership. “By adding more classification sites and building Paracycling into major events, we are making it easier to get started in the sport and stay on a clear development path.” The event in Georgia is the Outdoor Capital Classic in March.
Southeastern Cycling is accepting new advertisers for cyclocross season and the upcoming holidays! Ask about a discount of ads prepaid for 3 or more months. Let us know how we can help your business! It does not have to be cycling related! Event ads also welcome! Contact us for more information.
News for 12-23-2025 Trail Armor Developed in Georgia Singletracks.com has a great article about how Jarrod Harris (Jarrod’s Place bike park) developed Trail Armor. It’s intended to help keep features from eroding. It’s in use locally a Blanket’s Creek and Big Creek as well as projects nationally.
What: WBL #4 Moxie-Mom Maxeys Ladies Day From the Winter Bike League When: Saturday, 27th December Where: The HUB (5 Points) Don’t park in the Hub’s parking lot! Park on a side street or ride your bike down! Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53564269 Length: 85 miles / 4.25 hours Time: 10 AM (window open) Points: 4 (1 per hour – must sign in) MUST SIGN IN: https://forms.gle/e2qFumEzxqSq9TaH7 Exit Route: Milledge ->Simonton Bridge -> Colham Ferry Store Stop: Woodville (Mile 48) (CJ’s BBQ + regular store) Pee break: @ (Mile 18, 65) – Please go slow after stop to regroup. Sprints: Finally Yes! Women’s Sprint: Opens at mile 73 on Arnoldsville Road. Continue straight for 2.5 miles to mile 75.4. Sprint line is the Winterville City Limit sign (same as Thursday night group ride) Women’s Finish sponsored by Moxie Cycling Clothing: https://moxiecyclingcompany.com/
News for 12-20-2025 Paracycling Coming to Outdoor Capital Classic USA Cycling announced an expanded Paracycling calendar today. Quote: “This expanded calendar is about opening more doors for current and future para-athletes,” said Eric Bennett, USA Cycling’s Director of Membership. “By adding more classification sites and building Paracycling into major events, we are making it easier to get started in the sport and stay on a clear development path.” The event in Georgia is the Outdoor Capital Classic in March.
News for 12-18-2025 WBL # 3: Saturday 20 December 2025 What: Athens Flooring Depot Nowhere Road Loop to Nowhere (4 hours / 80 miles) When:20 December ((Saturday) SEC Champs)) Where: The HUB (Athens at 5 Points besides Jittery Joes and Independent Bakery) *[Please do not leave your car in the HUB parking lot. Park on surface street nearby.] Route: tba Length (Time in saddle): 80 miles (4.5 hours) Time: 10 AM (*window open) Points: 4 (1 per hour – must sign in here: https://forms.gle/e2qFumEzxqSq9TaH7
News for 12-16-2025 Allatoona Creek Work Party From MTB Atlanta Sat., Dec. 20 at 9 am, Allatoona Creek Park Party. Join us for our monthly work party where we give back to the trails we love. Bring work gloves and a smile. We’ll provide lunch and tools. Trish’s Note: Check out the Facebook Event for meet up location as Allatoona has 2 parking lots.
Calendar Updates I am slowly getting to calendar updates. It’s a process this time of year as about every 2 weeks I check races that I have not seen at update for. That’s 150+ races that have to be checked. It takes time. I did take a couple of weeks off…for those who don’t know I recently passed a major industry wide certification for my day job. I’m finally back to where I can work on the calendars. The Road calendar got done yesterday.
News for 12-11-2025 Georgia Cyclocross Wrap Up Georgia Cyclocross has concluded for 2025. Congratulations to the overall winners! Looking for photos from our awesome photographers? Go Instagram @georgiacx and click on the bio. Then click the cava.set link. That brings a link up to 2025 links. Click that, find all the photos. Or go here. Couldn’t stay to get your year end award? Contact us from the form at http://www.georgia-cx.com. Scroll to the bottom of the homepage to find the form.
Bearings Bike Works Open House From Bearing Bike Works Join us for The More the Merrier Open House at our new bike shop on the Beltline! Enjoy holiday treats, hot chocolate, exclusive merch & tune-up discounts, and a chance to win a prize pack valued at over $75 when you sign up as a Gear Shifter (any amount!) Come celebrate the new space, learn how monthly giving fuels our youth programs, and kick off the season with our community. Bring a friend and RSVP at the link in our bio!!
WBL #2 Ken Rosskopf Memorial to Rayle ❤️ What: Ken Rosskopf Memorial to Rayle When: Saturday, 13th December Where: The HUB (5 Points) Don’t park in the Hub’s parking lot! Park on a side street or ride your bike down! Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49237165 Length: 89 miles / 4.5 hours Time: 10 AM (window open) Points: 4 (1 per hour – must sign in) MUST SIGN IN: https://forms.gle/e2qFumEzxqSq9TaH7 Exit Route: University -> College Station-> Barnett Shoals Store Stop: Rayle (Mile 47 ) Sprints: naw, not yet.
News for 12-4-2025 Gravel Cyclists to Converge on Saluda County for Farmland Gravel Press Release SALUDA, SC – [12/2/2025] – The Farmland Gravel gravel bicycle race will roll into Saluda County on Saturday February 21, 2026 bringing hundreds of riders and their families to experience the region’s unique rural back roads. The event, organized by Steve Barker/Icon Media Asheville, is set to showcase the rural farmlands and hard-packed dirt roads that make Saluda a challenging and beautiful spot for the growing sport of gravel cycling. The race will offer route options of 23, 35 and 54 miles, starting and finishing at DNA Motorsports Complex.
“We are thrilled to bring this event to Saluda. It’s a chance to showcase the rugged beauty of the county’s unpaved network and shine a light on this welcoming community,” said Steve Barker, Race Director. “This event is designed to celebrate Southern grit, and we encourage all local residents to come out and cheer on the athletes as they take on the red clay.” More details at Farmlandgravel.com.
News for 12-3-2025 Winter Bike League Trish’s Note: The WBL is for advanced/race level riders only. Expect a race pace, DROP ride. You are on your own if you are dropped. No waiting, no regrouping. This ride is in no way appropriate for beginner or intermediate riders. Average speed will be about 22+mph. WBL # 1: Saturday 6 December 2024: The HUB Home Opener! What: The HUB Home Opener (4 hours / 80 miles) When: 6 December ((Saturday) SEC Champs)) Where: The HUB (Athens at 5 Points besides Jittery Joes and Independent Bakery) *[Please do not leave your car in the HUB parking lot. Park on surface street nearby.] Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44870616 Length (Time in saddle): 80 miles (4 hours) Time: 10 AM (*window open) Points: 4 (1 per hour – must sign in here: https://forms.gle/e2qFumEzxqSq9TaH7 Exit Route: Milledge > Hill St > MLK > Boley Rd > Nowhere Road, Store Stop: Ila (Mile 38), Sprints: Not Yet
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”.
Registration is open on BikeReg.com for UCI, open, junior, and collegiate categories. Team parking reservations and vendor spaces are available. Collegiate teams may request complimentary parking via email.
Racing will start at 8:10 a.m. on both race days, with the featured UCI Elite Women starting at 1:15 p.m. ET and the UCI Elite Men starting at 3:25 p.m. ET. The NCGP will also feature the UCI Jr 17-18 Women and Men categories at 10:05am ET and 11:00am ET.
Live streaming of the race will be provided with access shared on social and the NCCX website when live.
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.
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!
