Cyclocross excitement: New clinic speaker, new bikes, new sponsors

Today's cool and crisp weather is getting everyone in the mood for our free Cyclocross 101 Clinic this Thursday at 6pm in Medina. We're thrilled that Gregg Brekke from the Northeast Ohio Cyclocross Series will be joining us at the clinic, to chat with attendees about their race schedule, how to qualify and register, and (most importantly) what you can win.

You can also check out some of Raleigh Bicycles' newly expanded line of 2012 cyclocross bikes at the clinic. Cyclocross Magazine announced all eight new models and recently spotlighted the Shimano CX70 cyclocross components in this wrap-up and video. Bike Rumor even got the top-secret scoop on a special CX frameset collaboration between Raleigh and Twin Six in their review of the line. (We've seen it in person and that frameset is simply stunning.)

Speaking of Raleigh Bicycles, the manufacturer put its money where its mouth was on the local cyclocross scene by stepping up as a title sponsor of the Northeast Ohio Cyclocross Series. Congratulations to all -- especially local CX racers!

Still wondering if cyclocross is for you? Then read check out this article from Bicycling Magazine -- Why I Race Cyclocross. Somewhere between love and mud, there's cyclocross.....

Gotta see what the CX buzz is all about? See you at Thursday's clinic! To attend, RSVP on Facebook by clicking here, or call the Century Cycles in Medina at 330-722-7119.