Wicks, Williams win single speed 'cross 'worlds'

Barry Wicks in his golden shorts

Barry Wicks in his golden shorts (Image credit: Carson Blume)

It might not have been an official world championship, and it certainly wasn't an event taken seriously as evidenced by riders in baggy hockey jerseys, party hats and even an inner-tube bustier, but the Portland, Oregon single speed cyclo-cross 'world championship' proved that this region is simply crazy about 'cross.