Arctic Cross #5 Results

ArcticCross #5, Quiana Park: 9/29/07

The 5th race of the 2007 Bicycle Shop Cyclocross series was held at Quiana (Buttress) Park in downtown Anchorage. The dominantly grassy, side-hill venue that included a covered stairway run-up provided a challenging course for the 21 racers. Josh Yeaton (Kaladi-Subway) and Matt Novakovich (The Bicycle Shop) fought a close battle for the first 9 laps, with Yeaton pulling away in the final three laps to win by a 1:43 margin. In the womens division, Tiffanie Novakovich led from start to finish and crossed the line with a 2 minute lead over second place Rebecca Mamrol. The final race of the 2007 Series will be held Saturday, October 6, on the APU trails complex.

Results

MEN: 1. Josh Yeaton (12 laps, 53:19), 2. Matt Novakovich (at 1:43), 3. Adam Miller (11 laps, 53:22), 4. Andy Pohl (at 0:05), 5. Chet Fehrmann (at 2:59), 6. Jesse Petersen (at 4:49), 7. Tony Brugliera (10 laps at 54:23), 8. Jim Peot (at 0:03), 9. Anthony Berberich (at 0:11), 10. Cory Smith (at 0:50), 11. Sonny Gill (at 1:06), 12. Issac Bertsch (at 1:18), 13. Ed Sniffen (at 2:28), 14. Gary Snyder (9 laps 55:21), 15. Bob Cox (at 3:40), 16. Joe Klein (8 laps, 56:46), 17. Craig Mollernstern (at 1:11)
WOMEN: 1. Tiffanie Novakovich (8 laps, 49:03), 2. Rebecca Mamrol (at 2:04), 3. Nylene Wicks (at 3:05), 4. Allison Ross (5 laps, 53:03) 5. Rose Theisen (6 laps, 51:48)

Please let us know through your comments if you believe your results are posted incorrectly. We do try and double-check all results, but we are not infallabile!

REMINDER: Next Saturday, Oct 6 is the Series Final, which will be held at APU (NOTE 1PM START), and the Series Award Celebration, which will be held at Speedway Cycles at 6:30 PM. Mooses Tooth beer, pizza and lots of prizes!!!!!!

Racer Interviews: Alison Ross

This is the second in a series of ArcticCross racer interviews. This will be a chance to get to know some of the competitors, whether they typically finish in 1st or 20th. Being a democratic organization, we also welcome nominations! Let us know who should be next on our hit list.

ArcticCross has been through many changes, and a bit of growth, since its debut in 2004. But the one constant has been our youngest rider, Alison Ross. Alliy has raced nearly every single ArcticCross, and always seems to do so with a smile... even in our often miserable weather. We hope that more junior cyclists out there take notice and decide to give 'cross a try.

9/27/2007
Nick: Alliy, first of all; How old are you and when did you first start racing bikes?

Alliy: I’m 14, and I think I started racing 4 years ago in the beginning of Arctic Cross.

Nick: You seem to come from a cyclocross-crazy family. How did you first get started racing 'cross?

Alliy: Well my uncle Brad kinda got us all into it when Will, my brother, started racing competitively, and I just followed in my big brothers footsteps, and started racing a little myself. I really got into it when we got our own series started in Alaska.
(Interviewer's Note: "Uncle Brad" is Brad Ross, the organizer of Oregon's Cross Crusade; the largest cyclocross event in the world. Will Ross was the 2004 ArcticCross Junior Champ and is now attending Fort Lewis College in Durango. Bruce, Alliy's dad, is the ArcticCross race course designer)

Nick: I noticed that you are on a real cross bike this year, tell us what you're riding.

Alliy: I ride Will’s old Redline Conquest Pro that he got about 4 years ago, and I just acquired it this year when he left for college. I also use it as a road bike over the summer in triathlons, and other races.

Nick: What other sports do you compete in?

Alliy: I’m a year round cross-country skier with the Alaska Winter Stars, training like all the time, and of course I bike, because that’s kind of unavoidable when you're a Ross, and this year I decided to take up swimming at Service High in hopes to be a faster triathlete next summer.

Nick: Will we see you racing ArcticCross again next year?

Alliy: Of Course! I wouldn’t miss it for for the world! Its so much fun, I just bike and smile all race long.

Nick: Thanks Alliy, and good luck in the Series Championships!

Racer Interviews: Matt Novakovich

This is the first in a series of ArcticCross racer interviews. This will be a chance to get to know some of the competitors, whether they typically finish in 1st or 20th. Being a democratic organization, we also welcome nominations! Let us know who should be on our hit list.

For the first interview, it only makes sense to talk to The Bicycle Shop's Matt Novakovich. Matt has not only competed in more ArcticCross races than anyone, he is also a 2-time defending series champ. This year, Matt finds himself in a series tie with Team Kaladi-Subway's Josh Yeaton, with 2 races to go.

9/25/2007
Nick: So Matt, what do you think of this crazy sport of cyclocross?

Matt: One of the main reasons I love Alaska is the Fall. Competing in the fall is nostalgic of my younger years when I ran cross country running in high school. The smells, the crisp, cool air, and the rain bring me back to some of my best memories. Cyclocross comes during this time when so many people hang up their bikes and start talking about spin trainers and indoor workout clubs. Do they not realize that the first Moose Run TT in April is over 7 months away?

The randomness, the hardcore-crazy formats and race venues found in cyclocross utilize most of our cycling skills; yet add a new-dimension that allows me to not get burned-out.

Nick: You have had the opportunity to compete is some high-caliber road racing events, like the recent Green Mountain Stage Race. When will we see you try a similar level 'cross race down south, like maybe a USGP event?

Matt: Last year, I actually did the cat 1-2 Cyclocross championships in Spokane, Washington. I got smoked! When I look back to that event I realize that Cyclocross is huge in the lower 48. It seemed that every competitor had a "decked-out" bike and everyone had impeccable form. This year I may venture out again but hopefully try to be a little more fit. In Alaska we have snow about the time things are just rolling in the U.S. - so we have about a month where I would have to stay dedicated to the trainer and running treadmill, and Acceleration Alaska in order to be fit and ready come November.

Nick: Tell us about the current set-up on your race rig.

Matt: I race a Cannondale Cross bike, which is full aluminum with a Reynolds Carbon Fiber fork. I use Reynolds Carbon bars and seat post, which work well to deaden some of the hard hits. I love my top bar-mounted brake levers, as I spend a lot of time with my hands there. I use tubular Tufo tires, mounted to Reynolds deep dish carbon rims. The whole rig weighs in at just over 17 lbs with my egg beater pedals.

Nick: It's been exciting to see someone actually give you some serious competition this year. What do you think of that young Josh Yeaton kid?

Matt: I feel I'm still strong enough to beat him, but not so strong that I can drop him anymore. I like the hilly-run-up courses because I feel I have an advantage on those courses.

I'll be excited to see Josh's progression in cycling. If I were to offer him some advice, not that he's asking, it would be that he continues to pursue lots of sports and hobbies because burnout can creep up on all of us, especially the youth.

Nick: Now be honest... what is your favorite race event in Alaska?

Matt: Cyclocross! Honestly. I love events that are hard and keep people honest. I like that I can do a pull-up or push-up and not cry because I gained 2 ounces on my left bicep. Cyclocross forces you to work out your own survival and success. No one can pull you, no one can carry your bike, no one can lift your beat-up shins over the barriers... heck- you don't even carry water during the race! Truly an event that has the best of all the endurance sports.

Nick: Thanks Matt and good luck in these final two races.

ArcticCross #5 - Saturday

The penultimate race of The Bicycle Shop 2007 Alaska Cyclocross Series will be this Saturday, Sept 29, with ArcticCross #5 at Quianna Park. This event will mark the debut of 'cross to downtown Anchorage. Race time is scheduled for12 noon, with registration and course preview beginning at 11am.

Quianna Park, located under the C St. Bridge, is a new urban venue for ArcticCross. Parking is at either the old Railroad Depot, or the pay parking lot at 3rd and C.

Lost and Found!

Found
One pair of grey Airprene gloves - left at start line, ArcticCross#4 (Cartee Complex). Will bring to next race.
Jeff Yeaton

2007 Awards Celebration

As announced at Saturday afternoon's race, the awards celebration for the 2007 Bicycle Shop Alaska Cyclocross Series will be held at Speedway Cycles, Spenard Road, Saturday October 6, starting at 6:30PM. This is the evening after the series final, which this year will be held at APU- race start is at 12PM.

As a result of the generosity of the series sponsors, which include the title sponsor, The Bicycle Shop, as well as Chain Reaction Cycles, Speedway Cycles, CyclcocrossWorld.com and a host of others too numerous to mention, Mooses Tooth beer and pizza will be provided. Additionally, there will be lots of prizes, not just for the series winners, but for celebration attendants as well. The grand raffle prize, donated by Seattle Bicycle Supply through the efforts of The Bicycle Shop is a Redline Monocog 29'er frame. It's just what you need to fill out that bike collection of yours! And remember - the more races you attend, the more chances to win the frameset!

Hope to see you all there,

Jeff Yeaton

Series Director - on behalf of the Alaska Cyclcross Series Committee

ArcticCross #4 - Results

ArcticCross #4, Cartee Complex: 9/22/07

The fourth race of the The Bicycle Shop 2007 Alaska Cyclocross Series was held at the Cartee Complex on Saturday afternoon. Amber Stull (Kaladi-Subway) continued her dominance in the women's division with nearly a four minute gap over second place Tiffanie Novakovich (The Bicycle Shop), and third place Nylene Wicks (photo at right). In the men's race, the overall series lead continued to seesaw as Matt Novakovich (The Bicycle Shop) won the sprint to the finish, over Kaladi-Subway rider Josh Yeaton. James Stull (Kaladi-Subway) rounded out third place. The Junior division was won by Rebecca Mamrol.

Results

MEN: 1. Matt Novakovich (11 laps, 60:44), 2. Josh Yeaton (at 0:01), 3. James Stull (at 0:21), 4. Adam Miller (at 0:28), 5. Andy Pohl (at 2:07), 6. Andy Duenow (at 2:49), 7. Tony Brugliera (at 3:00), 8. Jim Peot (at 5:31), 9. Ed Sniffen (at 5:48), 10. Sonny Gill (at 6:30), 11. Todd Burke (9 laps, 61:30), 12. Anthony Berberich (at 0:03), 13. Mike Vania (at 1:07), 14. Bill Fleming (at 1:22), 15. Jeff Dusenberry (at 2:42), 16. Steve Klosiewski (at 3:42), 17. Leonard Fancher (at 4:10), 18. Jeff Yeaton (at 4:50), 19 Yrjo Roovers. (at 6:12), 20. Gary Snyder (at 7:10) 21. Bob Cox (8 laps, 61:12), 22. Ed Witterholt (at 5:11), 23. Dale Seeds (7 laps, 61:40)

WOMEN: 1. Amber Stull (7 laps, 49:15), 2. Tiffanie Novakovich (at 3:52), 3. Nylene Wicks (at 4:22), 4. Rebecca Mamrol (at 4:24), 5. Rose Thiesen (at 7:26) 6. Alison Ross (6 laps, 49:53), 7. Amy Klein (at 5:04)

Note: We try to be as accurate as possible in posting results (and names). If you feel that your (or someone else's results were posted incorrectly, please let us know and we will review the timing and lap tally sheets.

ArcticCross #4 - This Saturday!

The next race of the Bicycle Shop 2007 Alaska Cyclocross Series will be ArcticCross #4, this Saturday September 22, at the Cartee Complex. Race time is at 12:00pm. Show up an hour early to sign in and check out the course. The Cartee Fields are a new venue, located across from Russian Jack Park at DeBarr Road and Pine Street. There is parking off of Pine Street. See you there!

ArcticCross #3, APU, 9/19/07

ArcticCross #3, APU: 9/19/07

The 3rd race of the 2007 Bicycle Shop Cyclocross series was held at Wednesday evening at APU. Following a day of rain, drizzle and high winds we were blessed with great ‘cross conditions – a bit wet, but not a slog, and another great course by Bruce Ross. Esses in the puddles - what next! In the womens division, Amber Stull once again proved too strong for the rest of the field and won with a 4 minute advantage over second place Nylene Wicks. Josh Yeaton (Kaladi-Subway) regained his top podium position with a 13 second win over Carey Grumelot (The Bicycle Shop). All the competitors are looking forward to he next race of the series, which will be held at a new venue, the Cartee Complex (across from Russian Jack Park), this coming Saturday, September 22.

Results (REVISED 9/21/07)

MEN: 1. Josh Yeaton (9 laps, 55:43), 2. Carey Grumelot (at 0:14), 3. James Stull (at 1:33), 4. Tony Brugliera (at 2:07), 5. Andy Pohl (at 2:33), 6. Jason Lamoreaux (at 5:23), 7. Sonny Gill (at 6:04), 8. Ed Sniffen (at 6:12), 9. Jim Peot (8 laps, 55:45), 10. Bill Fleming (at 3:12), 11. Gary Snyder (at 4:37), 12. Steve McKeever (at 4:45), 13. Jeff Yeaton (at 4:47), 14. Leonard Fancher (at 5:22), 15. Yrjo Ruoovers (at 6:05), 16. Bob Cox (7 laps, 57:09), 17. Craig Mollernstern (at 2:34), 18. Ed Witterholt (at 3:18), 19. Joe Klein (6 laps, 59:25

WOMEN: 1. Amber Stull (6 laps, 44:18), 2. Nylene Wicks (at 4:12), 3. Rebecca Mamrol (at 4:32), 4. Rose Theisen (at 8:09), 5. Amy Klein (5 laps, 53:03), 6. Alison Ross (5 laps, 45:30)

ArcticCross #3 - Wednesday - APU

The next race of the 2007 Alaska Cyclocross Series will be ArcticCross #3, this Wednesday, September 19, 6:30pm at Alaska Pacific University. At right is a preview of the race course.

Parking is at the Moseley Sports Center, then walk or ride down to the soccer field. A campus map and driving directions can be found here:
http://www.alaskapacific.edu/university_info/map.php
Registration and the race start/finish area is down at the soccer fields.

Have fun!

ArcticCross # 2 Results

ArcticCross #2, Service High School: 9/15/07

The second race of the The Bicycle Shop 2007 Alaska Cyclocross Series was held at Service High School on Saturday afternoon. After a slight delay due to conflict with the Elementary School XC meet, racing started at 12:45 PM on another excellent Bruce Ross-designed course. The course featured a mix of slick hilltop clay and technical trail running. Winning the sprint to the finish was Matt Novakovich (The Bicycle Shop), 2nd went to Kaladi-Subway rider Josh Yeaton, reversing the results of the first series race. In the womens division, Amber Stull (Kaladi-Subway) was again the winner over Tiffanie Novakovich (The Bicycle Shop). The next race of the series will be held at APU, Wednesday evening, September 19.

Results (Revised 9/17/07)

MEN: 1. Matt Novakovich (11 laps, 58:28), 2. Josh Yeaton (at 0:03), 3. Tony Brugliera (at 1:41), 4. Adam Miller (at 2:01), 5. James Stull (at 4:05), 6. Andy Pohl (at 4:15), 7. Andy Duenow (at 5:13), 8. Jim Peot (10 laps, 59:10), 9. Jason Lamoreaux (at 0:23), 10. Anthony Berberich (at 1:50), 11. Ed Sniffen (at 2:06), 12. Gary Snyder (at 4:44), 13. Leonard Fancher (9 laps, 58:40), 14. Luke Kiskaddon (at 0:04), 15. Mike Beiergroshlin (at 0:20), 16. Bob Cox (at 0:38), 17. Craig Mollernstern (at 1:34), 18. Yrjo Ruoovers (at 3:18), 19. Jeff Yeaton (at 4:58), 20. William Overbore (8 laps, 59:27) 21. Bill Fleming (at 0:11), 22. Richard House (at 0:31), 23. Jeff Campbell (at 1:53), 24. Joe Kisin (at 5:45), 25. Peter Mejia (at 7:13)

WOMEN: 1. Amber Stull (8 laps, 50:55), 2. Tiffanie Novakovich (at 2:22), 3. Jessica Yeaton (at 5:40), 4. Nylene Wicks (7 laps, 55:25)

ArcticCross #2 - This Saturday!

ArcticCross #2 of The Bicycle Shop 2007 Alaska Cyclocross Series will be this Saturday, September 15 at Service High School. The races will begin at 12pm, so please show up an hour before to sign-up and check out the course. Parking for Saturdays race will be outside the little gym at Service High School.

The race course promises to be another Ross-designed leg burner. If you haven't tried 'cross before, this will be a great opportunity to give it a go. There are also plenty of places along the course for you non-racing spectators as well. Bring a cowbell and make some noise!

ArcticCross #1 Results

ArcticCross #1, Alaska Pacific University 9/05/07

30 racers showed up for the first race of the The Bicycle Shop 2007 Alaska Cyclocross Series, held at APU on Wednesday night. Bruce Ross set an incredible and fast course (how about that run-up!!!!). First across the line was Kaladi-Subway rider Josh Yeaton, who eventually rode away from Matt Novakovich (The Bicycle Shop) and a hard-charging Jamey Stull (Kaladi-Subway) to win the mens division. In the womens division, Amber Stull (Kaladi-Subway) rode clear of Tiffanie Novakovich (The Bicycle Shop) for the win. The Junior Division wins went to Rebecca Mamrol and her brother Peter. Our ace series photographer, Clint Henrie, was on hand to record all the action. See all the photos at : http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?storefront?c=0CY1

The next race of the series will be ArcticCross#2 at Service High School, on Saturday, September 15.

Results

MEN: 1. Josh Yeaton (10 laps, 43:14), 2. Matt Novakovich (at 0:46), 3. Jamey Stull (at 0:54), 4. Tony Brugliera (at 1:12), 5. Adam Miller (at 2:03), 6. Chet Fehrmann (at 2:53), 7. Jaime Andersen (at 3:13), 8. Brian Bonney (at 3:39), 9. Andy Duenow (at 3:49), 10. Jason Lamoreaux (at 4:28), 11. Randjoh Gill (at 4:52), 12. Bryant Hafler (9 laps, 43:20), 13. Mike Vania (at 0:05), 14. Andy Pohl (at 0:15), 15. Ed Sniffen (at 0:38), 16. Anthony Berberich (at 2:35), 17. Bill Fleming (at 3:13), 18. Adam Lodney (at 3:39) 19. Peter Mamrol (7 laps, 45:45), 20. Craig Mollenstern (at 3:03) 21. Martin Hanson (5 laps, 43:40)

WOMEN: 1. Amber Stull (8 laps, 41:06), 2. Tiffanie Novakovich (at 1:32), 3. Nylene Wicks (at 3:31), 4. Kristine Eastman (at 4:56), 5. Rebecca Mamrol (7 laps, 42:07), 6. Rose Theisen (at 0:14), 7. Kristy Peterson (at 3:59), 8. Allie Ross (at 4:13), 9. Amy Klein (at 5:58)

ArcticCross #1

The inaugural race of the 2007 Alaska Cyclocross Series will be ArcticCross #1 tonight Wednesday, September 5 at 6:30pm at Alaska Pacific University. Here is a preview of the race course. Parking is at the Moseley Sports Center, then walk or ride down to the soccer field. Alternatively, you can park behind Grace Hall and walk or ride out on the trail a couple hundred yards to the field. A campus map and driving directions can be found here:
http://www.alaskapacific.edu/university_info/map.php

Race Fast!