The Sunflower State Games is hosting the “Capital Cup Cyclocross at the Clock Tower” for the region’s cycling enthusiasts. The race is scheduled for Saturday, November 7 at Menniger Hill in Topeka, KS (301 SW Wanamaker). Registration for the event opens on-site at 8:30 a.m. Racing is set to begin at 10:30 a.m. with the Men’s Masters age groups, and will conclude with the Men’s Cat 4 and Cat 5 races at 3:30 p.m.
Racing divisions include categories for males and females of varying skill levels. The race is sanctioned by USA Cycling. All participants must be USAC members. Cost of the event is $30 per person. Individuals may choose to compete in a second race for $10. Complete event details can be found online at www.sunflowergames.com.
This race will serve as round #2 of the Series 60 CX and will showcase a brand new course designed by Race Director, Jeff Unruh of the Slimenundgrossen Cycling Club. Cash prizes, merchandise and Sunflower State Games medals will be distributed to the top finishers in each category.
Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing. Races typically take place in the autumn and winter months, and consist of many laps of a short (2.5–3.5 km or 1.5–2 mile) course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike while navigating various barriers and remount. Races are generally between 30 minutes and an hour long, with the distance varying depending on the ground conditions.
The Sunflower State Games will return to Topeka in 2016. The Olympic style sports festival is set to host over 45 different events July 8-24. Event information will be available to the public in January at www.sunflowergames.com.
Source: Newsrelease – Mitch Gross, Executive Director, Sunflower State Games
