2007 Flashback

Congratulations to Iron Cross VI race winners Rob Jebb (Senior Men), Andy Applegate (Master Men), Sonja Evers (Women), David Dermont (Singlespeed), and Team True North (Memphis Blues/Wildware Team Cup)!

Welcome back

Welcome back 'cross lovers! We hope you had so much fun last year that you're back for more. If this is your first time checking out the longest cyclo-cross race in the US, you're at the right place. There's something for everyone for every age.

History

Iron Cross was hatched because of, and is based on, the Three Peaks Cyclocross race in England. Iron Cross offers a style of 'cross racing much different than burning short laps around the local municipal park. It is an "ultra" style event with a much bigger adventure element than most 'cross contests and should attract all sorts of riders, not just 'cross racers. The Michaux State Forest hosts some of the East Coast's most popular mountain bike races each year and we hope to create an event as well-liked and as tough.

The name for Iron Cross was derived from a combination of the history of the race's venue and the shortened form of "cyclocross."Ê The race venue, Camp Thompson, is within Pine Grove Furnace State Park, a notable iron producing center around the turn of the century and before.Ê So, "Iron" was pulled from the area's rich history and reflects the toughness of the event, while "Cross" is simply short for "cyclocross."

Iron Cross Benefits

All proceeds from Iron Cross V benefit the Carlisle Family YMCA and the Blue Butterfly Fund.