November 28, 2014

Thanksgiving Snow Ride

Dylan's back in town, which means long rides with lots of climbing (and trying to hang onto his wheel for dear life, even though he's borrowing a bike for the week).

This year's pre-Thanksgiving storm dropped a lot of snow on the higher elevations outside Washington, DC, so no go on charging through the rocky singletrack on the Massanutten Mountain ridgeline.



Cam - Post Race Interview

He sprints pretty darn well for a skinny guy!

http://dirtwire.tv/2014/11/cameron-dodge-2/


Cam Leans on His Mtb Skills - Riding the Stairs

http://dirtwire.tv/2014/11/cam-ride/ 


Cam 1st at Supercross CX - UCI C2

Cameron and the Dodge family showing an amazing devotion towards getting to the podium! Great pics and commitment! Cam won in the final straight after unleashing a his sprint.

















Awesome Autumn Weather for Mtb

Great fall riding weather this past week in perfect trail conditions and temperatures here on the East Coast. Second week of November and still riding in Vie 13 Kustom Apparel shorts and jersey without need for any arm or leg coverage.




Cam 3rd at the Derby Cup in Louisville

A great day #2 in Louisville! Cam Dodge gritted out a 3rd place in Louisville to continue his momentum towards Nationals.







Riding with Dylan at Pisgah

Dylan met up with the guys from Pure Energy Cycling & Java House and took them out to Pisgah for a great autumn ride in the mountains.  He took it "easy" on them during the first hour long climb...


Dylan Earns his Second Set of Stars and Stripes

Congratulations to Dylan and his Brevard College teammates on winning the 2014 D2 USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championship!

Dylan in the front/center

Dylan 7th at Collegiate Nationals

Congratulations to Dylan on his 7th this weekend in the XC at the 2014 Collegiate Mtb National Championships! He was part of Brevard College's national championship winning team in the team omnium.

https://www.usacycling.org/2014/collegiate-mtb-nationals



Cam up to 3rd in ProCX Standings

Cameron Dodge jumps to 3rd in UCI CX standing for US! Big results for the "little engine that could!"


First UCI CX Standings for 2014/15 Season

As of late October, Cam's killer season thus far has moved him up to 59nd in the world rankings, up from 115th at the end of last season. He's also ranked as the 6th best US rider! http://www.uci.ch/cyclo-cross/ranking/

Cam Wins Day 1 of HPCX in a 2-up Sprint vs Todd Wells

Cameron Dodge was victorious again in Day 2 of HPCX in a mano-y-mano battle with Todd Wells. Both traded pulls up front to create separation and stayed away from the gun.

But in the last paved turn towards the uphill finish, Cam asserted an outstanding sprint that made it 2 for 2 on the weekend.

Thanks to all the fans and sponsors who continue to cheer and witness Cam to stardom!




Cam Wins Day 1 of HPCX

Cam gracefully avoided the chaos of the men's elite race, heading to a commanding victory on day one of HPCX. Full Report: http://www.cxmagazine.com/hpcx-cameron-dodge-laura-van-gilder-2014

Pit bike at the ready (if needed)

Custom Velo for All Your CX Needs

Check out Custom Velo for all your CX tubular tire (and other cycling) needs - currently offering Challenge, Clement, Continental and Vittoria tubular CX tires and a whole lot more CX-related parts and equipment: 

Ellison Park UCI CX C2 - Cam 2nd

Cam continues his awesome CX season with a 2nd on day two of the Full Moon Vista's Ellison Park Cyclocross Festival:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/ellison-park-cyclocross-2014/elite-men-day-2/photos/326310

http://www.cxmagazine.com/2014-caroline-mani-sweeps-rochester-summerhill-breaks-clear-for-the-win-at-full-moon-vista-cyclocross-day-two


Ellison Park UCI C1 CX - Cam 3rd

Local bike shop, local superstar in Cameron Dodge. Congrats and happy birthday!
Cam was 3rd in a stacked field at the Full Moon Vista's Ellison Park Cycloross Festival UCI C1 event:


Providence CX Festival - Day 1

Cam had a great race in the mud and rain at the Providence CX Festival (UCI C1 event), storming back to finish 5th in a huge pro field.


Cam Wins Charm City UCI CX C2 - Day 1

Cam wins today's Charm City UCI C2 cross race. He took the lead with 5 laps to go and put the hurt on the rest of the field using his mtb skills to take the lead through the sand and never looking back.









Granogue Cross

The only image other racers saw of Cam:

www.pjfreemanphotography.com 

Cam - Awesome 10th Place at Cross Vegas



Unlike last year when Cam started dead last in 74th place and ended up riding through the field to finish 21st, he got a third row start position this year based on his UCI ranking.

Pre-race relaxation in Vegas


10th Place for Cam in one of the biggest CX races in the US
Post-race with Bart, Cam, Tanya and AK

Cam - Nittany CX Day 1

Opening weekend for a season of UCI cyclocross for Cam at the Nittany CX in Pennsylvania:


Mike - Wheelie at Fountainhead