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“Swandrome Cyclocross” in Ithaca to kick-off the 2006 Central New York Cyclocross Series.

Syracuse, NY (September 24, 2006) – The Central New York Cyclocross Series kicks-off on Sunday, October 1st at the Swandrome Cyclocross race in Ithaca, NY. The course, with a mix of fields, woods, and a gravel road is expected to produce some heated competition for riders vying to take an early lead in the CNY Cyclocross Series. Short run-ups and multiple barriers make the Swandrome Cyclocross Race a fast, yet challenging event.

The Swandrome Cyclocross registration opens at 9:30 in the morning with all races starting at 11:00 am. All categories will race for one hour plus a lap. There will be food available at this event. The entry fee is $15 for all riders except juniors who only pay $10 to race. A USCF license is required and one-day licenses will be available at the venue’s registration table for $10. Riders planning to do at least 3 events this year are encouraged to purchase a racing license at the reduced “end of year” price of $30 on the USA Cycling website (http://www.usacycling.org) prior to the race. This license will be valid for the remainder of 2006.

For more information and directions to the event, please visit the event web page at http://web.mac.com/steve.edgar/iWeb/Cross/Swandrome.html

About the Central NY Cyclocross Series
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.

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 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

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!