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Welcome to Cyclocross!
This site is primarily devoted to the New Mexico Cyclocross (CX) Series and related events. Race schedules, results and other info will keep you in the know about cyclocross in NM. The CX series is comprised of number of individual events held in the fall and winter throughout NM. Racers may participate in as many or few of the events they want. Points are awarded for racer's placings in their category/age group in the individual events and the total points for up to 8 races at the end of the series will determine the overall results for the series. Racers must compete in a minimum of 6 races to qualify for series podiums.
The following categories will be scored for NMCX series. This may change a bit before the series. Promoters may do these in 2 or three start waves so check each event's flyer to see when you start.
Open Women 1,2,3,4
Women 4/5
Master Women 40+
Master Women 50+
Master Women 60+
SS Women
Men Open 1,2,3,4
Men 4/5
Master Men 40+
Master Men 50+
Master Men 60+
SS Men
Junior Boys A (any age, will start with Men 4/5, but get scored separately)
Junior Girls (any age any age will start in the wave with Womens 4/5 etc, but get scored separately
Junior Boys B (any age will start in the wave with Womens 4/5 etc, but get scored separately)
There will also be a kids race and collegiate categories in some of the races but they will not be scored for the series. Collegiate riders may be scored in both a collegiate category and series category.
Rules, Rules, Rules, oh my!
It is foremost about rider safety!
Points for series races
1st place - 12 pts 6th - 6 pts
2nd - 10 pts 7th - 5 pts
3rd - 9 pts 8th - 4 pts
4th - 8 pts 9th - 3 pts
5th - 6 pts 10th - 2 pts
1 point awarded to remaining finishers
Points from your top 8 races will count towards the series overall results.
There are some USAC racing rules that are unique to cyclocross and suggest you read over them (link below). If you have a questions regarding a specific reg, please contact us.
One of the most common areas of confusion relate to the bike pit, so take a look at those rules in particular. Generally each pit will be accessable from two areas on the course (double sided pit). You are not allowed to cut the course or go backward to get to the pit. Riding through the pit without changing a bike, wheel or a repair is not permitted and you must exit on the same side of the course that you entered. You are responsible for your spare equip, but generally there will be some mechanical assistance available to get you rolling again.
You will note that we have a Single Speed category. These are bikes with a single front chainring and single rear sproket or some mechanism to prevent shifting. Making thoughtful gear selection based on the course is important to be as efficient as possible. Your pit bike or spare wheel might have a different gear ratio and that is allowed per our USAC national rules guru.