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2025
Sept 14 Hastings Fish Hatchery
Sept 28 Richmond
October 12 Highland
October 26 EGR
KISSCROSS is what we call the fall race series in West Michigan. Keep It Somewhat Simple. We try to make it simple to get into this style of bicycle racing. No racing license is needed. No cyclocross specific bike is needed, you may use a mountain bike, gravel bike, fat bike, tandem, unicycle, etc. The "A" racers competing for the season or teams should use a drop bar style bike with something narrower than 2.0 tires to maximize fairness now that it's been proven bigger is faster on bumpy surfaces.
Just because its not deadly serious doesn't mean it's not competitive. We have been privileged to have the best cx racers in the state ride with us in the "A" and women's fields. The "B" race is where inexperienced riders can go to get a terrific workout in a competitive atmosphere. It is great speed training for Iceman.
We have multiple categories/groups/race times/etc so there should be one that fits regardless of ability. Check out the "Details" page for more info.
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The KISSCROSS cyclocross series has been happening around the West Michigan area for more than 20 years. 2025 is the 4th year my wife Betsy and I have been putting the races on and we try to make these competitive and challenging without being too serious. Come to have a good time and to get the best fitness training possible.
Cyclocross is riding a bike in a park style setting on varied surfaces like grass, dirt, concrete; but mostly grass. Similar to cross country running but on a bike. The speed is lower than gravel and road biking but the intensity is up because of the increased rolling resistance. There are also a few "features" on a course like foot tall barriers a racer will need to dismount and carry their bike over. The races are shorter than many gravel races but they make up for length in intensity. My kids love this style of racing and wish it wasn't just in the fall.
Just a few positives of CX versus other styles of racing - Short courses are great for spectating. Wide courses means easier passing than single track MTB racing. The tight turns will improve your handling prowess. Grass and dirt are much more crash friendly than gravel or pavement. The race directors are more fun. The parks we are in have playgrounds and picnic tables within sight of the course so bring the family.
