BTS results and points take 3 and CX info

More corrections to the BTS results (Cat C men) and the subsequent points.  Hopefully this will be it!:-)

As far as the CX season goes, right now we are looking at parallel seasons in AZ and NM, with certain races in the AZ and NM USAC CX series having and counting collegiate points as CX Nationals qualifiers.  For this year at least, the riders don't have to travel between NM and AZ to get cyclocross experience - this will change in 2013.  The first races will be as soon as next weekend (Ot 6/7).  I will have the info ASAP.  

Just a word to cyclocross riders - since you will be racing in collegiate races alongside of USAC CX racers, please please please do the promoters/registrars a favor and tell them that you are racing collegiate when you sign up and pick up your number.  That way they can make sure that the collegiate riders will be scored separately in the results.  Thanks!

BTS Corrections and CX is coming!

All - I have received a number of emails from you about incorrect results from the Men's B's and Men's C's from the BTS race.  Several of you indicated that you spoke to the officials at the race, but the results that got posted did not reflect the corrections.  You all seemed to agree on the correct placings, so I have revised the B's and C's.  I have also revised the points based on the corrected results.  If things still seem wonky, please let me know ASAP (I know you will!) and we can re-visit them again before the race this weekend.

Just a reminder that the races this weekend will be the SWCCC championship for mountain bikes!  I will be calculating final points on-site, so please don't leave right away before I can distribute medals and trophies, thanks!

Collegiate CX is coming soon to NM!  The wonderful promoters of the NM CX series are again putting collegiate categories in their upcoming races (thanks to Brent and Mark of UNM!).  All of the designated races will count towards the SW CX championship omnium.  For those who are interested in attending the National Collegiate Championship for CX in early 2013, you will need to be a Category A (or a USAC Category 3 for CX), so it is the perfect opportunity to get additional CX race experience.  If any of the AZ schools can convince an AZ CX promoter to add a collegiate category, please let me know and we will put it on the CX schedule.  The SW CX championship race date will be determined shortly.  I should have a flyer for the entire NM series up in the next day or so.

BTS Results and Points

The BTS results are up on the Calendar page and the updated points to date (includes both races) are on the Points page.

Let me know if you have any questions/comments, thanks!

Horny Toad Hustle results posted

The results are up on the Calendar page.

Thanks to all who attended yesterday's race - we probably had the biggest turnout for that race in years - including teams from NAU, UA, UNM, and NMSU.  Congrats to all!  Thanks to Dave Haliburton for promoting the race again this year. 

I'm sorry that I did not get to the race earlier - it was one of those days when my car tire was flat in the morning at the hotel.  I'm especially sorry that I did not get to say hello/meet some of you and go to the awards ceremony - I transported a rider to urgent care (sorry Alex!) and missed some of the race.  Hopefully I will see you all in Gallup in a few weeks!

I still have not seen the Back to School results.  If I haven't received them by mid-week, I will just go ahead and calculate the points with the HTH results and the limited BTS results that I have.  

BTS results and Las Cruces this weekend

Just a quick note - I am still waiting on the Back to School special results to post them - I should have them shortly.  At the very least, I am expecting the names of the Cat A men's and women's winners so that they can get their omnium leader jerseys to wear for Sunday's race!

See you all in Las Cruces!

Back to School Race this weekend AND gravity requirements for Nationals

The first race of the season is this coming Sunday, the Back to School Special, held just outside of Albuquerque by the UNM Lobos!  Check the calendar for links, including the all-important registration deadline!

And yes, here they are, for all of you who have been asking...the gravity requirements for Nationals.  Since the SW does not have a gravity season, new requirements are in place for 2012 for those wanting to apply to attend Nationals for the gravity events.  These requirements bring the SW in line with other conferences who also do not have a gravity season. (Please see the "Nationals" tab for the non-SW requirements if you are interested.  The justification for implementing our new requirements can be found in (l) in red).

The requirements are:

       two cat 1 DH races for DH, or two cat 1 DS/4X races for DS
    (of course these can also be Collegiate A gravity events)

    These qualifying races do not have to be in 2012; then can be in the past within a reasonable period of time (ie 2-3 years ago maximum)

These requirements are to ensure primarily that riders are experienced and safe, especially for these events.

Please let me know if you have any questions.