Joy Machines Racing

Now that’s a wrap! The 2025 NEOCX season came to a close at Kirtland, and what a great year it has been. Marty (2nd M3/4) and (3rd W3/4) helped JMR close the year out in style. We couldn’t be more stoked to have a great group - huge thanks to everyone that helped put on races this year, all that came out and supported, JMBSUSA, our sponsors, and the unsung heroes behind the scenes for the series - planning, organizing, timekeeping - without the awesome collective effort this wouldn’t be possible. Beyond stoked to see what 2026 has in store. 📸 (except pic #1, with woodys fun resistance training)

CHAMP CHAMP!!! Double Champ brought home the 2025 NEOCX (XC?!?) Titles in both Men’s XC and Fatbike, proving that tire size and existence of a bicycle altogether don’t need to stop you from W’s. Dave was on the top step on six occasions, with nine podiums over the two categories. WAY TO GO!!!

CHAMP!!! Marty claimed the top spot in the 2025 NEOCX M3/4 Series, picking up 2 race victories and 2 runner-up finishes. YEAHHHHH BUDDY!!!

CHAMP!!! Sarah won the 2025 NEOCX W3/4 Title. Huge season for Sarah, picking up 2 individual race wins and 5 total podiums. HUGE KUDOS!!!

Kristen brought home an NEOCX Series Runner-Up in the W3/4 on the backs of a trio of race podiums this season!

Woody finished the year 3rd in the Series Singlespeed standings. In addition to two SSCX race podiums, woody also stayed busy this year in the 35+ (with a W and another race podium) and putting on an outstanding season opener.

Brian secured 3rd step on the 2025 NEOCX M3/4 podium. Over the course of the season, Kleebs notched 3 race podiums, another podium in Cincy, countless gear & tire changes, numerous questioned decisions, and one item sewn. Congrats!

Heck of the North VII. Before we get ready for the NEOCX Finale, we gotta reflect back on our latest installment of Heck a few weeks ago. A celebration in what makes cross fun, we had blast on the shores of Lake Erie - and made sure to stay silly. Success was also found by the JMR crew, with (1st XC & Fat), (2nd Fat), (3rd W3/4), (2nd M1/2/3), Marty (2nd M3/4), (3rd M3/4) all finding the podium. Don’t forgot to come out Saturday at Kirtland for one last day of 2025.

Free cross entry for new riders - this Saturday!

Star Crossed, the penultimate race in the NEOCX season presented by .racing.cx.grvl.mtb brought an unexpected return to Gordon Park. The cold & wind was offset by great vibes all day (and a secret heater by the JMR tent). Podiums were found by (1st W3/4), (2nd W3/4), (2nd SSCX), (2nd XC, 1st Fat), and (3rd M3/4). One more race to go - the Series Finale at Kirtland. Come on out for a great time at a classic NEOCX Venue. (Side note: just now realizing we never put out our JMR Heck Report… should prolly get on that)

Appreciation post! Thank you all for coming out to Heck of the North VII - what a great day for cyclocross and partying! We’ll have some more photos to share soon but in the meantime we just wanted to say thank you for rocking with us! You rule!