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Of all of the past Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships (SSCXWC), there have been a few constants. Single speed bikes only. A big party. Bicycle carnage and general mayhem. The winner gets a tattoo. For 2016, SSCXWCPDX had all of that and more. Including former World Champion CX racer Sven Nys who rode under the pseudonym Stan Nice. Surely, that’s a sign of the end times for SSCXWC, unless it’s not and it’s just a guy who loves racing and having a good time that is making full use of his retirement. Probably that last one.
SSCXWCPDX drew participants from all cycling walks of life, and generally looks like it was a pretty good time. Thanks to the photo collective put together by Singletrack Media Works, you can see for yourself…
Set against a beautiful backdrop on Sauvie Island at Kruger’s Farm near Portland, Ore, SSCXWCPDX offered plenty of mud.
Photos c. Ryan Wilkerson
It’s safe to say this was not your standard cyclocross course. Handups are encouraged (forced?).
Photos c. Ryan Wilkerson
You might expect for there to be a fair amount of bicycle attrition, and you’d be right. Those stumps on the bottom left used to be part of a fork. Oops.
Rumor has it that there were a number of wizards in attendance.
In the end, Adam Craig beat out Stan Nice for the men’s victory… and the tattoo. Jessica Cutler wrapped it up for the women.
In true SSCXWC fashion, Adam and Jessica were tatted up in the middle of a punk rock bar as the crown looked on during the after party. Of course, the golden speedos made an appearance as well.
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