Yes, those are indeed cases of beer. Top prize was a case of Ommegang Rare Vos. CBRC team leader Le Q was elated with the victory. Q spent much effort and considerable negotiating skill assembling this team.
"There's nothing like winning Belgian beer from Cooperstown in the hills of Pennsylvania," said Q. "It will certainly make the six-hour ride home more festive."
The Iron Cross, billed as America's longest cyclo-cross race, takes place in and around the Michaux State Forest in south central Pennsylvania. More of an adventure race than cross race, the Iron Cross is 62 miles of dirt road, paved road, single track, and a couple hike-a-bike sections. Total elevation gain is more than 6,000 feet.
HURT team director Aaron Huneck was impressed with the result, which saw his father take top NYSSRA honors.
"This shows HURT members are willing to travel as far as necessary to score points," said Aaron. "I'm surprised how well my old man finished considering how little he rides his bike."
Still, Aaron had some concerns.
"Dad said he missed a turn and lost several minutes or he would have had an even better time," said Aaron. "He's done this race four times. How could he not know the course? Does he have Alzheimers or something?"
Aaron was also not impressed with the prize.
"The NYSSRA team points championship is the only prize I want," he said. However, he later admitted he might have had a different opinion if the top prize had been root beer.
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