Illinois State Cyclocross Championships

Yesterday was the last race in the ChiCrossCup calendar, and it was also the Illinois State Championships. The temperature was well below freezing, the course was covered in snow and ice, there were more racers than at any other race this year, and it was a blast! Even though I fell on the ice so much that I can barely feel my legs this morning, it was definitely worth it. If you haven't raced cross then you're missing out.


The 4As set off.


Running the treacherous corner/hill that took out a lot of racers, including me.


Powering towards the bridge in one of the few straight sections.


The Chicago Cuttin' Crew Professional Heckling Squad.


Andrew and Sage of Team Pegasus with the team flag. Noticed attached dollar bills.


Professional ping-pong player and part-time cyclocross badass James LaLonde. Came second in the 1/2/3s on a single-speed. A lot of hyphens in this caption.


The crowd at the bridge.


Riding the ice.


Fishing for cyclists.


I have a lot of photos of this hill. Deal with it.


Almost caught one!

The good news is this wasn't the last race in Chicago this year. Details on the Afterglow to follow.