Iron Cross '10 & Southern Cross '11

Iron Cross 2011 is in the books. Here are some results....

SENIOR MEN:
1. Isaac Enderline (All-Star Bikes)
2. Adam Farabaugh (Appalachian Running Company)
3. Mike Keefer Gettysburg Bicycle / Hammer Nutrition

Friend and XXC Mag supporter/pimper Rob Lochner (Iron City Bikes) finished in an impressive 9th place and Pro Bikes teammate, friend and XXC Magazine racer Aaron Shelmire finished in 25th out of 80. Nice going guys and thanks for your continued support of the mag. Read Aaron's race report and his take on Iron Cross vs. The Hilly Billy Roubaix HERE. I don't doubt that Rob will get around to putting his thoughts up on his blog HERE.

MASTERS MEN:
1. Ron Glowczynski (RoanokeOutside.com/Mail-It Plus)
2. David Yacobelli Team Ommegang (Syracuse Bicycle/NoTubes.com)
3. Mike Laub (Mountainside Racing)

WOMEN:
1. Vicki Barclay (Freeze Thaw Cycles)
2. Bryna Blanchard (CBRC/Team Blutarsky)
3. Jenny Ives (CBRC/Team Blutarsky)

SINGLE SPEED
1. Harlan Price (Team CF)
2. Roger Masse (Trek 29er Crew)
3. Justin Pokrivka (Pro Bikes/Cohen & Associates) NICE!!

TANDEM
1. Andy Applegate (Champion Systems/Cannondale)
FYI- Andy graces the cover of XXC Magazine #7. Just sayin'.

From the reports and e mails with folks, it sound like this was a great day of racing. My plans to race Iron Cross were never materialized as traveling to D.C. last week and my families impending move to Michigan next week put the kibosh on those plans. Big huge props to Mike Kuhn from High Speed Cycling for continuing to put on a top notch event. BTW did you know that you can register for the 2011 event NOW?? Now THAT is some PREEE planning. Buy you will save yourself some dough. Click HERE to register and HERE for more results and info on Iron Cross 2010 AND '11.

Speaking of Cross....

Southern Cross 2011 is approaching!! The 2011 race will be held on February 26, 2011 at Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega, GA. Hmmmm "grappa" and bike racin'? While I enjoy beer a tad more than wine, a good dry red would go very nicely with some post race munchies thank you very much. For more information click HERE or if you're into the whole Facebook thing, visit the 55nine Performance page HERE for up to date info and details on when registration will go live.

To see 2010 Southern Cross coverage you can pick up a digital copy of XXC Magazine #6 for only $1.35 HERE, a print copy at MagCloud.com OR if you're into things that are free (and I have a feeling you are) you can check just click below, enlarge, head to page 6, read and enjoy.

Open publication - Free publishing - More bike

XXC has also done up a piece on the 2009 Southern Cross race some time ago, which can also be seen for free on Issuu.com HERE.

Hopefully the later date will lessen the threat of a snow storm induced postponement. But you never know! Stay tuned for more info.

Jason Mahokey
xxcmag.com