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Andy has wings.

On the Dry and Dusty Trail

Arkansas is still in a drought. It was a very dry summer and the fall has not given us significant amounts of rain. This is not good for farmers, gardeners,

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Halfway There, Livin’ on a Prayer

It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the Arkansas Super-Prestige Cyclocross Series. The first four races took place over just two weekends but the next four will

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Silhouetted by the early morning light.

Smoke-N-Suds Weekend Part 2

After day one of the Smoke-N-Suds weekend, we spent the night in the campground at nearby Devil’s Den State Park waking up to temperatures in the mid-thirties. Yes, it was

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The pleasure and pain of cyclocross.

Smoke-N-Suds Weekend Part 1

I caught myself saying to someone this weekend that cyclocross it the best spectator cycling sport. Is that really true? Could it be? Tight, short courses do lend themselves to

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How to Play the Cowbell

You were told to bring your cowbell to an outdoor event. But what to do with one? How do they work? What is proper playing etiquette? How do you play

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Friends and Family can be very supportive of racers.

Why I Love Spectating Cyclocross

Written and performed by Lisa, a non cyclocross rider. The cowbells. Let’s face it folks, those things are obnoxious. Not slightly annoying, not a little unnerving, they are obnoxious. And we

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If you hold your mouth just right you won't slide down the hill.

Reservoir Cross 2012

“I smell food,” said the leggy teen as she finished only her second cyclocross race ever. Her first was the previous night, this one was harder…and muddier. When I woke

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I see at least three barriers in this photo.

A Different Kind of Obstacle

Cyclocross events usually involve mud, rain and cold but it’s early still in Arkansas and although we do have some cold, wet  days this time of year they don’t always happen

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How to get more cowbell

It’s time to get your cowbell on. That’s right, the Arkansas Super-Prestige Cyclocross Series starts Saturday night in Little Rock. Racing under the lights at Kanis Park (you know, that

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