Many of us get out of motorcycle racing. Of course, there are wonderful races like the Tour de France and the Pink Giro right now, and our cyclocross stars are glowing brightly on the bigger stage, however, we aspire to the days when we can stand firm and watch our favorite cyclocross run. the same course a few hours later.
Can we all wait for us all to come back and do it this season?
The biggest cyclocross race of the year is the one that has yet to be cancelled.
But will USA Cycling’s plan for the Iowa City Nationals be abandoned with 3 months to go?
USA Cycling’s optimism for national cyclocross did not gain well from the start. Many cyclocrossers, adding many of our readers, were not comfortable with the concept that national cyclocross can simply take place. specifically, the protection of cyclists, but fortunately we were able to dispel many misconceptions through USA Cycling in our exclusive interview.
However, with the COVID-19 scenario in Iowa, even if it’s still in a few months, national cyclocross is in danger. Recent reports have shown an increase in the number of COVID-19s in Iowa.
For starters, the University of Iowa made the critical mistake of making COVID-19 testing optional. Small schools may have controlled to get their way, but the University of Iowa, a school with a population of more than 33,000, has suffered greatly from this misjudgment. The university reported 1,395 student cases and 19 employee cases.
Eva Sileo of the University of Iowa said in a CNN report:
“I’m afraid they’ve brought another 30,000 people from around the world to campus and have no idea how much exposure they’ve put on this network from the start. “Sileo
Why is this relevant? The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, the city of Cyclocross Nationals is intended to take place. We now have over 1,400 additional cases to consider. COVID-19 is spreading faster than ever in the state of Iowa.
Still not convinced? The infection rate is increasing. On Saturday, September 5, 2020, 1,024 new cases and 23 more deaths were recorded, boosting the total number of 67,982 cases to 69,009 in one day. As of September 17, the number of cases among the University of Solo Iowa scholars was 1,836; if the University of Iowa were a country, it would be the worst number of cases in the world consistent with capital.
But here’s the nail in the coffin: COVID-19 epidemics in Iowa were among the worst in the world, while Ames and Iowa City were recently among the 3 worst COVID-19 outbreaks on the world subway, according to New York Times compilations. much can replace in a few months, given that Iowa City has fallen into the most sensible 20 this week, it is unlikely that taking so many other people from across the country to a hotspot is a safe bet. Of course, experts say widespread use of masks can slow viral spread in a few months, but Iowa refuses to have a court order to mask or close bars.
At this point, the chances of national cyclocross developing seem, at least to me, in the darkest. Canada’s national cyclocross championships have already closed, so don’t be surprised if we stick to their example. , even more than Ethias Cross, and generally does not seem feasible.
We can wait for this year’s national cyclocross championships, but I’m not counting on that.
Stay tuned for the USA Cycling National Championship update.