The USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross Nationals were held at Riverside Park in Hartford from Jan. 2 – Jan. 8, 2017.

Photos by Matthew Stuart

A team of local youth, the “Mini ERRACERs,” participated in the USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross Nationals in Hartford – facing some challenging weather conditions that included sub-freezing temperatures and falling snow.

West Hartford’s Sadie Rueckert, 11, the daughter of Team ERRACER Coach Morgan Rueckert, competed in the Women’s Junior 11-12 division on Saturday. Photographer Matthew Stuart, a retired West Hartford Fire Department battalion chief, also braved the cold and snow to capture these images.

Morgan Rueckert of West Hartford with his daughter Sadie. Photo credit: Matthew Stuart

Sadie Rueckert. Photo credit: Matthew Stuart

Sadie Rueckert. Photo credit: Matthew Stuart

Sadie Rueckert. Photo credit: Matthew Stuart

Sadie Rueckert. Photo credit: Matthew Stuart

Sadie Rueckert. Photo credit: Matthew Stuart