Freezing temperatures,flooding rivers, snow, ice and mud. Not exactly the weather most people think of  when cycling comes to mind. For approximately ten thousand spectators bicycle racing was all they wanted. One hundred and fifty-two riders, representing twenty countries arrived in the Blue Grass State of bourbon and baseball bats this cold snowy day. In Cyclo-cross’s 63 year history the Louisville, KY takes a first. That is this is the first time in the history of the Championships that they have been held outside of Europe. Eva Bandman Park just east of downtown Louisville and along the Ohio river was the sight of this years 2013 final championship races. Rising water along the Ohio river threatened the race and forced UCI organizers to combine the two-day event into a single day Four race spectacular.

The start of the Mens Elite race saw Klass Vantornout (Belgium) take the lead in to the first turn and into the dirt, snow and Mud.

Women’s Elite Race photos

The Fans and More

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