Carrying a bike up stairs was all part of the competition Photo credit: Cameron Keith, Keith Studios
By Cameron Keith, Keith Studios
Speed Theory (a high performance cycling team) presented the Brian Kullman Memorial Cyclocross Race at Montgomery Jr. High School this past Sunday. The event featured the Alberta Cyclocross Provincial Championships. Cyclocross is a combination of cross-country running, mountain biking, hurdles, and road cycling. Usually the race course is between 2.5 and 3.5 km in length along a predetermined course of sharp hills, mud or sand pits, long straights and steep stairs.
Pretty much anything else you can think of that you can though at the rider to test their technical abilities and stamina is valid. The circuit is lapped a number of times within an hour.
Cyclocross has a huge following in Europe. There are crowds of tens of thousands following many race venues each year. Here in Canada its popularity is growing tremendously and Alberta has sent many riders to National and World Championships.
Photo credit: Cameron Keith, Keith Studios
During Sunday’s warm-up, you could see the camaraderie between riders. Everyone was serious about warming up for the race but you could see all had time to talk to their fellow team mates and racers. There were also a number of amateur photographers there shooting the event.
This event was Alberta Bicycling Association’s Cyclocross Provincial Championships and the last race of the year. Keep an eye out next year for Cyclocross races, as I’m sure you like the action packed events that are fit for the whole family.
Brian Kullman was killed by Bill James Pappas on November 7, 2006. Mr. Pappas claimed during his trial that Mr. Kullman was extorting him for an unknown reason and on the night of the murder he had gone to the victim’s house to ask him to stop. Mr. Pappas robbed Mr. Kullman after shooting him and dumped the body in the mountains. Mr. Pappas must serve a minimum of 18 years for the murder.
“It is time to celebrate the incredible memories BK (Brian Kullman) has left us with”. – United Cycle Race Team, ‘06
Photo credit: Cameron Keith, Keith Studios
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