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course description
 The
new course for 2007 is under construction.
Course profile, distance and description will be posted
soon.
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Cyclocross tire seletion
Tire choice is of great importance in cyclo-cross racing. First
of all the use of tubular tires is still very popular, even more
so than in road racing. This is, in part, due to their ability to
be run at low pressure (22-40psi/1.5-2.75bar) without increasing
the risk of pinch flats.
Low pressure is desirable due to increased amount of contact with
the ground giving the tire more "grip". However this increases the
risk of the rim 'bottoming out" on the ground. With clincher tires,
this is a problem since the tube becomes pinched by the rim and
can be cut open causing a catastrophic flat.
On the other hand, with a tubular set up, this is not a problem
as they cannot pinchflat thus the only concern is damage to the
rim. A tubular setup also offers a weight saving over its clincher
counterpart and has the ability to be ridden on if a flat does occur
so a racer can reach the pits for a replacement. -from Wkipedia
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