Tandem bike?

YES.  The last category of the day is titled Single Speed Etc.  Basically as long as it meets the general requirements (no aero/bullhorn bars, e-bikes...) you can race it.  Folding, beach cruisers, BMX, unicycle, really...if it has wheels and you pedal it, come see what you can do on the course.

The other bonus to the tandem option is we are only charging one registration fee.  So two people can race for the price of one, because it is only one bike even if two people pedaling.  Math gymnastics.  We recommend getting pre-registered, save yourself time checking in and the extra $5 day-of fee.

CLIF Bar Goodies

Since Friends of Big Marsh and SRAM and CLIF Bar are all supportive buddies of each other, there will be boxes n boxes of CLIF Bars, Gels and the like for helping you reboot your energy levels in between your hot laps.

Thank you CLIF Bar for making sure our racers don't fizzle on the course!

Things are happening!

Paperwork has been submitted, a rad flyer is in development, the social medias are getting polished up so you can then reg and share with everyone you know.  Just under five weeks left until lung explody day!

When and Where?

We have landed at Big Marsh.  The park is looking good and will provide some fun elements for the hot laps.  The date will be 8/26.  Yes, we know it's the day before Relay CX, but what a great way to open up your legs!  A great duo of fun CX style events to kick off the season.

West Town Bikes, a partnership made

CXE is back for 2017!  We are partnering with West Town Bikes to make it happen.  They know how to bring the fun.  Details to come on when and where.

CXE a no-go for 2016

Sorry everyone, due to some unforeseen snafus there will be no race this year.  Stay tuned for 2017...

Let's Do It Again!

After a successful inaugural year, we're back with just a few changes!

First, we caught a lot of flak, I mean a lot of flak, from people upset that we were running a CX race in Summer.  Whatever their reasons or the legitimacy of their claims, we totally understand their concerns.  We like bike racing and want you to race wherever/whenever you can.  So we moved it to September.  Note that it's after Labor Day, so white kit will be out of season.

Second, we moved the location.  The old location was great and the Park District were great working with us.  However, a lot of things happened at the last minute, forcing major course changes and those restrictions are still in place.  The new location, however, is straight-up dope!  We've got the use of a large shelter where you can camp out and chill, plus the terrain promises to be something special.  You're gonna love it.

Finally... well, we can't tell you that stuff yet.  It's cool, though.