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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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