Novakovich, Gasaway win Alaska series
Matt Novakovich and Heather Gasaway wrapped up overall victories in the 2006 Alaska Cyclo-cross Series with convincing wins at a windy ArcticCross No. 6 in Anchorage.

Novakovich (Team Bicycle Shop) and Josh Yeaton (Team Kaladi) wasted no time in leaving the rest of the men’s field behind on the first run-up. The two spent most of the race, as they had all season, in front of a chase group containing Andy Duneow, James Stull (Kaladi) and Tony Brugliera (Bicycle Shop). At only 16 years old, Yeaton is sure to be a force in coming years.

By the end of a wind-blown women’s event at Kincaid Stadium, Gasaway (Bicycle Shop) put nearly five minutes on junior racer Jessica Yeaton. Gasaway’s teammate, junior-class racer Hannah Summers, came across the line more than six minutes back.

In only its third year running, the six-race Alaska Cyclo-cross Series has established itself as an Anchorage autumn tradition. —Nick Enos

The Bicycle Shop 2006 Alaska Cyclocross Series
Final standings

Open men
1. Matt Novakovich (Team Bicycle Shop)
2. Josh Yeaton (Team Kaladi)
3. Andy Duenow (Team AEA)

Open women
1. Heather Gasaway (Team Bicycle Shop)
2. Jessica Yeaton
3. Tiffanie Novakovich (Team Bicycle Shop)

Georgia series announces dates
The Georgia ’Cross Series has announced its seven-race schedule for 2006.

"Last year was one of our biggest years and we plan to build on that success again this year," said series director Shey Lindner. "Racer turnout grew by 20 percent last year and support from our sponsors has dramatically increased this year. We even have a fleet of five Cannondale demo bikes for racers to try out."

Series dates are as follows:

October 15 – Conyers
October 22 – Augusta
October 29 – Fort Yargo
November 5 – Monroe
November 12 – Marietta
December 3 – Macon (state championships)
December 10 – Jackson (series finale)

Sponsors include: Addictive Cycles, Aerus, Akona Biospeed, Alembic Attorneys, Bicycle Outfitters, Bikeman.com, Bike Center, Blue Bikes, Cane Creek, Cannondale Bicycles, Custom Audio Solutions, Doyousnore.com, Epic Bikes, Maxxis Tires, Outback Bikes, Powerbar, Sun and Ski Sports, @ The Hub Bicycles, Thomson, Tifosi, Verge

For more information see www.georgia-cross.com.

Chicago Cyclo-cross Cup on deck
The Chicago Cyclo-cross Cup series kicks off October 15 at Carpenter Park in Carpentersville, Illinois.

The first race of the series will be presented by North Branch Cycling Club of Chicago and sponsored by Main Street Bicycles of Carpentersville.

Other races in the series include:

November 4 – Campton Cross, St. Charles
November 12 – Jackson Park, Chicago
December 3 – Illinois State Cyclo-cross Championship, Montrose Park, Chicago

Points will be awarded for each race with the winner of each category receiving an Overall Series Winner jersey presented by Pactimo.

All races in this series will use the new USA Cycling cyclocross racing category classification. A rider will be classified from 1 to 4 respectably.

Rides may download flyers by visiting www.chicrosscup.com.

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