an addition to tom and jeremy's posts. if you would like to see some photos
of the action in kc check out http://www.oldtowncyclery.com/
>From: "Jeremy" <ig88@kc.rmi.net>
>To: "KCTOMMY" <KCTOMMY@email.msn.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: Re: [CR]Cyclocross update:
>Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 21:51:31 -0600
>
>there were a fair amount of lugged bikes including the venerable richard
>sachs ( in the tubes and in the flesh), croll, gaikowski and some others...
>lots of crashes... lots of wind...
>jeremy haynes
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "KCTOMMY" <KCTOMMY@email.msn.com>
>To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 1:52 PM
>Subject: [CR]Cyclocross update:
>
>
> > Your on the spot correspondent in Kansas City giving you the latest
>updates.
> >
> > Flash! Cyclo cross nationals running in truly miserable weather.
>Friday's
> > races were run in mid thirties drizzle. Overnight, the temperature
>drops,
> > and Saturday the course is slick with ice. Crashes everywhere,
>including
>a
> > decisive one in the men's B. At the hairpin turn just before the first
> > running section, the second place rider goes down and takes three guys
>with
> > him, and causes a bottleneck that allows the leader to sprint up the
>hill
>to
> > a 15 second lead. After that no one can threaten him.
> >
> > With winds running up to 30-40 mph and temps in the teens, mental
>toughness
> > is key. Watched three races this morning before hypothermia drives me
>back
> > to the car, as I am not tough at all.
> >
> > A fair sprinkling of mountain bikes in the mix today, including the 3rd
> > place rider in the Mens B race. No lugged steel bikes seen (sob!) but
>tons
> > of aluminum and tig welded steel and a few Ti frames. Carbon fibre
>absent
> > except for the mountain bikes. Probably not enough demand for cross
>bikes
> > to justify the tooling cost of carbon molds.
> >
> > (Required classic content:) I had hoped to see a classic Alan or Raleigh
> > crosser, but modernity rules.
> > Classic Canti brakes are the preferred stoppers, although a respectable
> > percentage of V brakes seen. Saw at least one bike with regular toe
>clips,
> > but SPD style or Time ATAC cleat systems rule.
> >
> > Lots of fun, and if I can find my duck hunting suit, I may go back out
> > tomorrow.
> >
> > Tom Adams in Cyclo Cross HQ, Kansas City