The 30th edition of the N.C. Cyclocross Series in WNC is limping along with fewer riders, probably due to high gas prices and the near total absence of Triangle and junior riders. The series has 12 races including the N.C. Grand Prix in Hendersonville Nov. 21-22 and ends Dec. 6 in Rock Hill, SC (double points).
Riders accumulate series points in each race toward season prizes and awards.
Top Chapel Hill finishers:
Race 1, Gibsonville
Morten Jensen, first cat 4/5 masters 50+ (11 finishers).
Evan Myers, second cat 4/5 masters 60+ (8).
Wyatt Rosenthal, Carrboro, third cat 3-5 jrs 15-18 (4).
Chuck Gillis, Pittsboro, third cat 1-4 masters 70+ (4).
Jim Otto, second cat 3-5 masters 40+ (5).
Rosenthal, first cat 5 (5).
Ada Watson, Carrboro, first cat 1-3 F (9).
Alison Weidner, third cat 1-5 masters 40+F (3).
Vivienne Myers, first cat 3-4 F (5).
William Myers, third cat 1-3M (7).
Race 2, Raeford
Traditionally the second race of the series is held in Raleigh at Lions Park. Not this year and turnout was lower.
E. Myers was first cat 4/5 masters 60+ (3).
J. Otto third cat 3-5 (7).
C. Gillis first cat 1-4 M70+ (3).
J. Otto second 40+ masters (3).
V. Myers first cat 1-3 F (3).
A.Weidner second cat 1-5 M40+ F (3).
Race 3, Boone
C. Gillis second cat 1-4 masters 70+ (3).
Race 4, Davidson
Evan Myers, Chapel Hill, second cat 4/5 Masters 60+ (7).
Race 5, Midland
No local top finishers.
Race 6, Winston-Salem (regionals)
C. Gillis, first cat 1-4 masters 70+ (3).