The sound of screaming fans, jingling cowbells and the whine of Axl Rose belting "Welcome to the Jungle" rang out at Tiffany Springs Park yesterday as the Cyclocross National Championships kicked off four days of muddy mayhem.
"He's riding that bike like he just stole it from the front of a 7-Eleven!" shouted one of the announcers as a grime-spattered cyclist shot past a patio of picnic tables where racers and spectators were enjoying beer and barbecue in the barely 40-degree weather
Courtesy volkerbicycles.blogspot.com When cyclists aren't busy winning races or finding space on the road, they're usually drinking. Well, the members of the new, sponsored cycling group Team Colavita/Parisi Coffee are drinking. Team riders range from near beginners to semipro. In addition to three weekly rides, the team supports local causes, such as the 816 Bike Collective, and puts on clinics teaching children the basics of bike safety. With racing season only one month away, the team invites
