The minutes from the final Telecon of 2018 are now available for your viewing pleasure. Catch up on what is new and upcoming for 2019 season including.
– NYSBRA-branded Junior Composite Team
– Fat Bike Category added to CX Championships
– Updates on Junior Grants
Pictures courtesy of Andy August – Boys 13-14 race
One of the most exciting developments we have seen across the state in the last few seasons is increasing interest in junior cyclocross. From first-time riders on newspaper delivery bikes to juniors who are racing head to head with top local adults, the discipline has grown as a way for families to connect and enjoy a healthy outdoor activity together. Eight families from across the state took the drive to Louisville to compete with the best riders in the nation in difficult and muddy conditions with three podium finishes by New York. These were all outstanding performances in this difficult discipline of our sport.
| Women 15-16 / place | Name | City, State | Team |
| 4 | Grace Mattern | Rochester, NY | Park Ave Bike |
| Boys 11-12 /place | Name | City, State | Team |
| 8 | Jack Bernhard | Pittsford, NY | Park Ave Bike |
| 37 | Peter Del Pino | Fayetteville, NY | BonkWerx |
| Boys 13-14 /place | Name | City, State | Team |
| 4 | Frank O’Reilly Jr | Pearl River, NY | Finkraft Cycling Team |
| 5 | Andrew August | Pittsford, NY | Park Ave Bike Shop |
| 8 | Miles Mattern | Rochester, NY | Park Ave Bike p/b Borah Team wear |
| 54 | Alex St. Andre | New York NY | Ttendurance |
| 55 | Jacob Gilson | Niskayuna, NY | HRRT |
| 80 | Alexander Yeater | Hector, NY | |
| Men 17-18 /place | Name | City, State | Team |
| 3 | Magnus Sheffield Pittsford, NY | ||
| 10 | Harrison White | Delanson, NY | Cyclocrossworld |
| 17 | Tommy Servetas |
Loudonville, NY
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Team NYCROSS |
| 28 | Trevor August | Pittsford, NY | |
Pictures courtesy of Andy August – Boys 13-14 race
Do you live in the NYC region and looking to do some holiday shopping? Don’t forget to use your Modell’s holiday coupon in support of NYSBRA Juniors.
Are you new to Cyclocross? NYSBRA has supported several USAC coach-led CX classes across New York this season. There are 2 great opportunities left for you to give cyclocross a try and learn some new skills.
Here’s where you can find the next two clinics:
Cider Cross – Lafayette, NY – 11/3
Bethlehem Cup – Delmar, NY 11/4
Get out there and get racing!
Photo Credit: Jane Chen
NYSBRA Bicycle Safety Seminar with Girl Scout Troop 4030,
NSYBRA Rep, Leona Chen and her daughter Peye, recently organized a bicycle safety seminar that was held on 9/16/18 with Girl Scout Troop 4030 in Bayside, NY. The seminar, held in a local church parking lot, discussed safety rules, basic bicycle structure, maintenance and the importance of riding free of distractions.
The girls put the instruction into practice by riding laps back and forth and around the perimeter of the lot. The practice also included a slalom around a series of eight cones. As the girls became increasingly more confident in the drills, they encouraged each other to stay in line and to ride faster.
The session wrapped up with the girls making s’mores for themselves, their families and their invited guests. We expect many of the girls will try racing in 2019!
Check out the great video of the event provided by one of the parents, Jose Castillo.
Now that’s a fun ride!