Mill City CX was the 7th and final event in the MCF Cyclocross Rider of the Year (CRY) series, presented by Twin Six. Series titles were determined by the top 5 scores out of 7 MCF CRY events.

Josh Roeser, Crossniacs, took his first Elite Men's CRY title. Roeser has served notice that he is a force to be reckoned with, culminating in victories this year at Metal Cross, Green Acres, and Jackson Meadow. Teammates CJ Faulkner and Rhett Finley finished 2nd and 3rd in the Elite Men's CRY series, making it a Crossniacs sweep.

Crossniac Linda Sone dominate the Elite Women's series with 5 victories at Metal Cross, Twilight Cross, Cross @ the Y, Green Acres, and Jackson Meadow. This is Sone's 4th CRY title, to go with her 2008, 2007, and 2005 titles. Cyclocrossracing.com's Corey Coogan Cisek was the only local rider to beat Sone, taking the victory at Red Barn. Cisek also won Mill City to garner 2nd place in the Elite Women's CRY series. The Fix Studio's Jennifer Nowlin finished 3rd in the series.

The Singlespeed was a popular new addition to the CRY series for 2012, with Brandon Krawczyk dominating the series with 5 wins, over series 2nd place Matt Leizinger, and 3rd place Barry Tungseth.

Below is the list of 2012 CRY Series Category Winners:

• Junior boys 10-14 - Samuel Westlake
• Junior boys 15-18 - Thomas Wavrin
• Junior girls 10-14 - Jenna Westlake
• Junior girls 15-18 - Valerie McGoldrick
• Masters 35+ 1/2/3 - Christopher Smith
• Masters 35+ 3/4 - Keith Bianchi
• Masters 45+ - Thomas Thornquest
• Masters 55+ - William Kuster
• Men 1/2 - Joshua Roeser
• Men 3 - Drew Wilson
• Men 4 - Dave Fetters
• Singlespeed - Brandon Krawczyk
• Women 1/2 - Linda Sone
• Women 3 - Carol Jeane Sansome
• Women 4 - Anya Malarski

 This month's minutes are posted here.

In particular, note that Spielberg award applications are due on Wednesday, 10/31, and that nominations for treasurer and VP should be submitted as soon as possible.

The 2013 Road schedule will be set at the December 3rd meeting, so plan accordingly.

The Spielberg Memorial Awards are being given out as grants to you, young riders, based upon cycling achievement, service and commitment. They are being donated in memory of Richard Spielberg, an individual who for almost 40 years developed tremendous enthusiasm for cycling and bike racing which became a primary motivation in his life as well as an inspiration to others.

Application and award details:

Eligibility: USA Cycling annual licensees in the year the application is received, ages up to 25 at the end of the year in which the application is received, who are residents of Minnesota, western Wisconsin or members of Minnesota Cycling Federation club.

Individuals: One male cyclist, one female cyclist

Deadline: October 31^st and to be awarded at the MCF Banquet

Voting Committee: MCF executive board and Mary Ann Spielberg

Award: $500 per individual awarded towards furthering cycling talents*

Mail To:

     Minnesota Cycling Federation, Attn: Terra James
     2929 Chicago Ave South, Unit 1011
     Minneapolis, MN 55407

* Award dollars to be used towards regional camps, USAC camps, regional/national/international level race events and their related costs, coaching, and other types of performance testing. Award is not to be used for equipment. Other uses of award dollars may be approved or subject to change at the discretion of the MCF Executive Board.

The Crossniacs swept the Elite Men's podium at Baker Orchard CX, with CJ "Thor" Faulkner taking his first victory of the season, after a series of close but no cigar performances. Teammates Chris Fisher finished 2nd, and Josh Roeser 3rd. Fred Mills, Revolution Cycle/Twin Six and Charles Simacek finished 4th and 5th respectively.

Linda Sone won the Elite Women's race for the 2nd Saturday in a row, in a tight battle with Corey Coogan Cisek. Jeanne Fleck rounded out the Podium in 3rd place.

The Elite Men's race saw Faulkner with an early flat tire, chasing back to the lead group. It was Chris Fisher of the Crossniacs that took the iniative to drive at the front, and split the group. CJ Faulkner then took over driving at the front. Newly signed Plan C rider, Eric Thompson was the only rider able to match the pace of the Crossniacs trio, sitting 2nd wheel for several laps. Late in the race, Faulkner got away solo, then Roeser and Fisher were able to drop a tiring Thompson. Faulkner came in well clear, with Fisher and Roeser finishing together. Chris Smith (HUP United) finished 4th overall, 1st in the Masters 35+. Mills made an amazing late race charge to pass several riders on the last lap to finish 5th overall, 4th in the Cat 1/2 just in front of Simacek.