A Race is Added to the XCO National Series, Disregarding All Regulations

A race is added to the XCO National Series, in San Luis Potosi. As a team, just as most riders of the XCO National Series, we are overwhelmed by the lack of ethics and vision displayed by the Federation.  To promote the sport, it is indispensable to have a calendar that is dependable. It is not acceptable to add races once the season is almost at the end, since this has an impact on annual training plans, budget, and race strategies.

Ocelot Cycling will not participate in the SLP race, as a form of protest, putting at risk the general classification of Emil F. for the overall title in the series.

Michel Awad, XCO National Champion 2010, Infantil A

It was an uncharacteristically dry afternoon in Tapalpa Jalisco. The start of the Infantil A starts with a false start by a competitor that is not sanctioned by the judges.

Michel concentrated

At the bottom of the first downhill, Michel's chain pops out and he is passed by most competitors.

Michel (in yellow) starts to move to the head of the race.

Michel takes the lead.

Michel reacted rapidly, fixing his chain and, in an impressive attack, runs part of the hill passing some riders; then mounts his bike in cycle-cross style and continues passing riders, including the one with the false-start, to cross the finish line in first place.

Michel arrives to the finish line with ample margin

DUATLON HEART BREAK 2010 XALAPA, Preparation for the Championships

It is our first duathlon. Michel wins first place and Emil F. third in their respective categories. Emil (bike) competed  with Guillermo de Leon (run) to a fourth place in the combination open category.

We hope that Michel and Emil F. get proper preparation for the Championships next week in Tapalpa Jalisco.

Leon, Sixth Round of the XCO National Series

La dolce vita

Leon organizers appear to be more concerned about the UCI inspectors than about the actual competitors. The children's track was not marked in time, it was changed at the last moment and, of course, only local riders knew the real track.

The track had a downhill in uncut grass, with holes, and there were many riders using wheels biger than the reglamentary 20'. Big wheels have a clear advantage in these conditions. Michel was able to secure fifth place (highest pleasing with 20' wheels). No one knows why the judges allowed bikes that did not conform to regulation.

The fifth place gives Michel the overall win in the XCO National Series. He is getting set for the National Championships in Tapalpa Jalisco. Emil F. is in fourth overall. Good year for the team.

Emil F. in front of the chase group.