Cyclocross requires riders to occasionally dismount and jump barriers, as this pro woman demonstrated at the Badger Cross Midwest Regional Championships on December 10.
Cyclocross requires riders to occasionally dismount and jump barriers, as this pro woman demonstrated at the Badger Cross Midwest Regional Championships on December 10.
Credit: JOEL PATENAUDE
This rider recovered her dropped bike quickly, then declared, "This is the proper way to carry it."
Credit: JOEL PATENAUDE
Encouragement on the course including this spectator urging a pro woman rider to "Catch her! She's from Minnesota!"
Credit: JOEL PATENAUDE
A Master's 35+ male runs up the stairs on the cyclocross course at Badger Prairie Park in Verona, Wis.
Credit: JOEL PATENAUDE
A rider crashes near the bottom of the stairs during the Badger Cross Masters' 35+ race.
Credit: JOEL PATENAUDE
Temps in the mid 20s necessitated cold weather gear at the start of the Pro Women Cat 1/2 race at Badger Cross on December 10. Warmer conditions were expected the following day.
Cyclocross riders crest a hill, one of several climbs at Badger Prairie Park in Verona, Wis., which hosted the Badger Cross Midwest Regional Championships, December 10-11. Competitors will return to the site for the USA National Championships, January 4-8, 2012 and again in 2013.
Credit: JOEL PATENAUDE
An uphill approach to two barriers challenged the Badger Cross racers on the first day of the two-day event.
Credit: JOEL PATENAUDE
Congestion at the barriers brought out a fierce competitiveness in many riders.
Credit: JOEL PATENAUDE
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