Cyclocross racing continued at full throttle this past weekend, with riders taking on Carpenter Cross and the Rochester Cyclocross TREK USCX Cup. The team stacked up podiums and strong performances against big fields — and now all eyes turn to Charm City Cross in Baltimore this coming weekend.
Rochester Cyclocross – September 20–21, 2025
At one of the season’s premier early events, riders lined up for two days of USCX Cup action.
Nora Phillips shined with back-to-back 3rd places in Junior Women 9–10, proving she’s one of the most consistent young riders in the field.
Juno Miller showed strength in Junior Men 11–12, taking 4th on Day 1 and 7th on Day 2.
Gunnar Miller rode against national-level competition in Junior Men U19, finishing 18th and 20th across the two days.
Carpenter Cross – September 20, 2025
Meanwhile, at Carpenter Cross, the Warner family put on a show:
Tamara Warner scored the team’s highlight of the weekend with a win in Women Cat 4/5.
Kendal Craven was not far behind just getting nipped for the podium with a strong 4th in the Women Cat 4/5.
Niko Warner fought through a deep Men’s Cat 4/5 field, finishing 36th, valuable experience ahead of bigger races.
Charm City Cross Preview – September 27–28, 2025
This weekend, the team heads south to Baltimore for Charm City Cross, one of the most iconic stops on the U.S. calendar . Held at Druid Hill Park, the weekend features a UCI C1 Saturday and C2 Sunday, along with stacked fields across all categories.
CrossResults Predictions
Here’s how the models stack up our riders heading in:
Nora Phillips (Junior Women 9–10) – Predicted 1st. After double podiums at Rochester, she enters Charm City as the favorite to win.
Xenia Binkley (Junior Girls 11–12) – Predicted 3rd, right in podium contention behind Lillian Muffels and Eliana Mumaw.
Niko Warner (Junior Boys 11–12) – Predicted 7th, inside the top 10 and with room to climb.
Juno Miller (Junior Boys 11–12) – Predicted 15th, but with past results showing he can outperform expectations.
Kendall Craven (Junior Girls 13–14) – Predicted 1st, making her another favorite for Vulcan.
Tamara Warner (Women Cat 4/5) – Predicted 3rd, following her Carpenter Cross victory.
Gunnar Miller (Junior Men U19) – Predicted 12th, right in the mix of a very deep field.
What to Watch
Can Nora Phillips convert her Rochester consistency into a Charm City victory?
Will Kendall Craven and Xenia Binkley deliver dual podiums in the junior girls races?
After a breakout win at Carpenter Cross, can Tamara Warner climb from a predicted 3rd into the top step?
How high can Niko Warner and Juno Miller push against stacked junior boy fields?
With Vulcan riders showing strength across categories, Charm City Cross promises to be a defining weekend in the season. Expect podium fights, breakout rides, and plenty of excitement as the team takes on one of America’s most prestigious cyclocross events.
Stay tuned for full results and race-day stories next week!