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I venture to say there’s no Cyclocross scene in the U.S that can rival Portland’s and its surrounding areas. While there are people from coast-to-coast with a passion for Cross, I’m sure; Portland is just on another level. The aforementioned proved true (as far as I’m concerned) at Sunday’s second round of the Cross Crusade, Horning’s Hideout. Competition was fierce in all categories and fields’ never dipped below 50 racers, not to mention the thousand-or-so friends, spouses and children vigorously ringing their cowbells.

Sadly, Sunday could have very well been my final race of the 2007, mostly due to minor injury and a sultry case of “racers burnout.” So, it’s for the best, but don’t be surprised if I’m out trying to throw it down this weekend.

Without further adieu, here’s this past Cross Crusade’s video recap. From the eyes of the Guinness Cycling Team, of course.

Who would’ve thought Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) beer could make you a better athlete? I know…Adam Craig, one of the country’s fastest off-road cyclist and arguably one of the top ten fastest in the world.

After a grueling 60 minutes of destroying the competition, Adam Craig doesn’t reach for a Gatorade, a recovery drink or even water. Instead, he pops-open a room temperature can of PBR. Mmmmm!


Disclaimer: It is doubtful that PBR will make you as fast as Adam Craig. Please drink responsibly.

Jay hooked up another super rad video documenting this past weekend’s Cyclocross race, which was the first Cross Crusade of the season. In the end, thousands of people showed up and Guinness had 3 riders in the top 10 of more than 90 starters; Garren WON, Jay took 8th and I rolled in at 9th. Enjoy!