Kickoff of Cyclocross in Odessa: New Champions
On February 1st, the Langeron CX competition took place in Odessa, serving as the inaugural event of this year's cyclocross series.
Participants competed in two disciplines - mountain biking (MTB) and cyclocross (CX). The length of the lap was 2.7 km, with the total distance being 12 km.
In the mountain biking category, the winner was Pavlo Tyahlo, with Yurii Khamatulyn finishing second, and Stas Chernomorets taking third place.
In cyclocross, the experienced Oleh Bimbash emerged victorious, with Yurii Pereverzev securing silver, and Andrii Bendyk winning bronze.
Among the women, the fastest was Svitlana Davidenko, followed by Kateryna Miller in second place, and Anna Shishkova in third.
The event was organized by the youth public organization 'Bicycle Club Arcadia' with the support of the Odessa City Council.
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Cyclocross is a cycling competition held on challenging terrains. Cyclists on modified bicycles cover short distances (from 2.5 to 3.5 km) with many obstacles. Women race fewer laps for 35-40 minutes, while men compete for about an hour. The average speed of cyclists is approximately 20 kilometers per hour. Cyclocross competitions primarily take place in the fall and winter when road cyclists rest or prepare for the new season.
