Velochimp: Astrochimp on Cycling

Point series to include 6 races in the Syracuse, Ithaca and Binghamton regions.

Syracuse, NY (August 27, 2006) – A coalition of Central New York cycling clubs including SpokePost.com Cycling, Finger Lakes Cycling Club, Tioga Velo Club, Onondaga Cycling Club and Team SCARR have announced the 2006 Central NY Cyclocross Series. With two races in each of the primary locales near Ithaca, Syracuse and Binghamton, the series is expected to produce some solid competition among regional cyclocross aficionados bidding to become CNY ‘Cross Champions.

The following races will be scored for cumulative points in the series:

October 1st – Swandrome Cyclocross, Ithaca, NY

October 15th – Syracuse Grand Prix, Syracuse, NY

October 22nd – SpokePost.com Wildcat ‘Crossing, Camillus, NY

October 29th – Main St. Bike Shop ‘Cross, Burdett, NY

November 5th – Green ‘Cross, Greene, NY

November 12th – Dave Panella Memorial ‘Cross, Endicott, NY

Points will be awarded for the top 10 finishers in the Open Men’s, Open Women’s and Masters categories using the following structure:

1st - 16 points
2nd - 12 points
3rd - 9 points
4th - 7 points
5th - 6 points
6th - 5 points
7th - 4 points
8th - 3 points
9th - 2 points
10th - 1 point

The Central New York Cyclocross Champion will be crowned at the conclusion of the Dave Panella Memorial ‘Cross on November 12th. Series awards are still to be announced, but the prestige is already evident! For more information about the series please visit the series web page: http://web.mac.com/steve.edgar/iWeb/Cross/Series.html or for additional Northeast Cyclocross information, visit http://spokepost.com/cross/. See you at the races!