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  • HUTTCROSS 21.4: SIX ICONIC CYCLOCROSS COURSES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

    HUTTCROSS 21.4: SIX ICONIC CYCLOCROSS COURSES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

    JINGLECROSS  A highlight of the cyclocross calendar Stateside, this iconic event started life as a fundraiser for the local Children’s Hospital before it evolved to a World Cup regular. Its’ defining feature, Mt Krumpit, is utilised in several ways from a slalomesque cambered descent to lung-busting climb – complete with a small step at the… …

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  • Huttcross 21.3: A Classic Recipe 

    Huttcross 21.3: A Classic Recipe 

    Makes 308 portions DF, GF, Vegan, Hipster, Connoisseur, Newbie This is a lovely recipe full to brim with cyclocross goodness. Great as a Sunday mid-winter pick up or shakedown while training for your next summer goal. Also loved by kids. Best served chilled. How To Make A Huttcross  1 cup DROP BARS 2 cups SKINNY… …

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  • HUTTCROSS 21.2: DIRTY SIDE DISMOUNT 

    HUTTCROSS 21.2: DIRTY SIDE DISMOUNT 

    “I am still surprised at the amount of mud a chamois can hold. About the same as a nappy, I suppose.” – Kirk, father and cyclocross connoisseur    Pitter patter. Squelch squerch. Drip drop. Clink clunk. Slip. Grind. Soil sampling for the twenty-twenty-one season is well underway. Moonshine provided a smattering of grease during early proceedings… …

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  • HUTTCROSS 21.1: SUPERMOONSHINE 

    HUTTCROSS 21.1: SUPERMOONSHINE 

    A rare lunar trifecta captivated stargazers and blood moon content rose on Insta as the weekend approached.  Three toddlers took a breather from a first birthday party to stamp some pigtails in the ground at a local park. Sugar rush made way to adrenaline buzz as they hit up hot lines and rolled through puddles.… …

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  • HUTTCROSS 20.4: CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ 

    HUTTCROSS 20.4: CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ 

    We made it.  Huttcross survived a season likely remembered for viral pandemic Alert Level lockdowns, COVID weight, and homebaking. Yes, those last two go together like bread and butter. Yet we emerged resolute on delivering a final round to bid fare thee well to 2020 albeit slightly out of season.  The 2020 Grind Finale returned… …

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  • Huttcross 20.3: Riverbed Pavé 

    Huttcross 20.3: Riverbed Pavé 

    For Round 3, Huttcross returned to a piece of parkland unearthed by its founding fathers back in the dawning era of ‘cross in EnZed. Moonshine’s hallowed turf is best known for its steep stop bank coupled with mud plugging conditions at the faintest sniff of rain. In 2019, a gravel inspired addition joined the family of… …

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  • Huttcross 19.5: Area 51

    Huttcross 19.5: Area 51

    PSA: CX fever has spread like an epidemic in the Lower North Island this winter. With CX fever following a similar trajectory to the viral outbreak of Storm Area 51, Huttcross sought to hit its peak outbreak by breaching a secluded spot of Upper Hutt that lies behind locked gates and high fencing for a… …

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  • Huttcross 19.4: Bohemian Rhapsody

    Huttcross 19.4: Bohemian Rhapsody

    Thunderbolt and lightning, very, very frightening. Alternatively, an epic atmosphere for an almighty ‘cross race rustled up by the Gods of Cross. For Round 4, your $25 entry fee bought you tickets to a free light show. Ngati Tama appears to enjoy delivering on tough mudders and followed on from her performances in 2016 and… …

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