The 10th annual Jingle Cross
will take place this weekend at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. Jingle
Cross is an International Cycling Union (UCI)-sanctioned cyclo-cross
race. Since it was started back in December of 2004, Jingle Cross has
become one of the largest cyclo-cross events in the North America,
drawing professional cyclists from around the world.
Cyclo-cross is different from other, more traditional forms of
bicycle racing in that it places obstacles like logs or rocks in front
of competitors, forcing them to carry their bikes through sections of
the course. According to local cyclist Tara Coady, friendly heckling is
also a big part of the sport.
“During the race itself people will try to offer you a beer to drink
while you race. People will put a dollar bill in a can and see if you’ll
try to stop and grab the bill. They’ll tease you and kind of give you a
hard time while you’re racing,” she said.
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