As a first time spectator, I was very impressed. Professionally run and organized. The racers are dedicated to what they do.
It was amazing to that these men and women compete, although I was only there for the last race. This guy is was totally engaged with the curve and the course.
This “Cross” is dusty and great event. Our harbor is in the background. Part of the course is to dismount and run your bikes up four or five steps, and then mount up and speed on. What fun!
This huge rock has a bronze tablet recognizing Gloucester’s first settlement here in 1623. It’s a great spot to go and picnic, and view any activity below. I bet these are mostly locals up there. We love this event.
The finish. The winner was Jeremy Powers of the our Berkshire’s Easthampton, Massachusetts. If you think this is a “local race,” guess again. It’s a USA and World class event. Big bicycling and clothing companies are behind it, and the competitors come from all over the country and the world to compete in these races.
This is Jeremy Powers, 1st place winner. He was surrounded by cameras from various biking media, and of course I barged in. Jeremy was friendly and graceful. He is winner of Cyclo-Cross World Championships in Louisville. Good luck to you all, men and women cyclists, and we hope to see you next year in Gloucester.