Newer races in the lineup offer their own unique challenges. Indeed, the only activity harder than racing ‘cross may be promoting it. After years of dedicated service to the cross community, the promoters are taking a well-deserved break.

Missing from the 2012 line up are Granogue and Beacon, two of the series most infamous and grueling races. Additionally, and updated website will facilitate gleaning information about the series and its races. For 2012, the series will pare down the number of races offered which will facilitate participation in the entire series. Racers have flocked to the MAC, drawn by the individuality of its races which boast a cornucopia of cyclocross courses. The two-day race, located in Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, draws large crowds of spectators and boasts a course that will make your heart shoot out of your jersey as well as sand pits that will have you rinsing sand out of your chamois for weeks. In a CX Magazine report, Wyman gave a shout out to the MAC and Auer in particular.Ĭharm City, a UCI 2 race, has grown in popularity over the years, drawing over 1000 racers in 2011. to launch her 2012/2013 season and plans to attend several MAC races including Baltimore’s Charm City Cross. Kona Factory Team elite racer and seven-time British National Champ Helen Wyman will return to the U.S. The international appeal is no exaggeration. The MAC Series’ success did not happen overnight, as Auer explains: “Years of work with a clear purpose have brought the MAC to the forefront of cyclocross in the mid-Atlantic, and while there are many strong series offering many strong events and races, the MAC standard continues to set the threshold for cross in the region.”

“With increased sponsorship from Fuji Bikes, Race Clothing, and as well as a strong UCI presence in the mid-Atlantic, the MAC offers a unique opportunity for regional, national and international racers to test themselves on some of the finest courses on the US circuit,” Auer said. Elite winners will receive cash, and other prizes will be awarded across all categories. This generosity toward the “Killer B’s” demonstrates the Series’ commitment to expanding the sport and supporting its base. Each promoter will have the option of either awarding a frameset to the winner of a particular category, or raffling it off. MAC Series Director and promoter of Charm City Cross Kris Auer looks forward to the new relationship with Fuji Bikes who will provide one frameset per event and two carbon framesets for the overall series winners in the women’s B (3/4) and men’s B (2/3) categories. Renamed “The Mid-Atlantic Cyclocross Series presented by FUJI,” the series promises to be a highlight of the 2012 East Coast cyclocross season. PHILADELPHIA, PA - The 2012 Mid-Atlantic Cyclocross Series proudly welcomes Fuji Bikes as a new presenting sponsor for the 2012 season. Last year, HPCX winner Lukas Winterberg runs through the mud on the off-camber section.

Fuji bikes 2012