Which US city hosted the 2013 UCI Cyclocross Worlds?
Chapter 1

Steeplechase on wheels

Chapter 2

The Belgian heartland

Chapter 3

Crossing the Atlantic

Chapter 4

Modern machines and Olympic dreams

YOUR GOAL

Master of The history of cyclocross

Ch 3 · Crossing the Atlantic
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We brought the worlds across the sea (cross the sea!) / To muddy tracks in Kentucky (oh-oh yeah!)

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Katie Compton and the rise of American elite racers

dave American riders began challenging European dominance on the world stage, led by an incredibly decorated champion.

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The legendary US Grand Prix of Cyclocross

dave A national race series in the 2000s elevated American cyclocross to elite international standards.

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Crossing the Atlantic
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dave Test your knowledge on how cyclocross expanded across the Atlantic from its Belgian roots to the world stage in this interactive game.

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Fun Fact

Flooded worlds: The 2013 Louisville World Championships had to pack two days of races into one because of a rising river!

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Glossary
transatlantic (adjective)
Concerning, or situated on both sides of, the Atlantic Ocean. In 2015, the discipline gained transatlantic reach when Las Vegas hosted the first World Cup outside Europe.

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Gossip

Would you travel across the world to watch a muddy race?

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Quiz

In what year was the first official US National Cyclocross Championship held?

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dave How cyclocross crossed the ocean to New England

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Quiz

Which US city hosted the historic 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, the first held outside Europe?

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What was the name of the premier national US cyclocross race series that ran from 2004 to 2012?

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Which US region became the early epicenter of cyclocross due to its wet, muddy autumn weather?

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What major natural disaster threatened to cancel the 2013 World Championships in Louisville?

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Which American male rider made history by winning a silver medal in the Elite Men's race at the 2007 World Championships?

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How many consecutive US National Women's Elite Cyclocross Championships did Katie Compton win?

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What is the maximum allowed tire width for UCI-sanctioned elite cyclocross races?

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