So when Melissa comes home from work at 1:30, and asks if the race is today or tomorrow, and I'm like "ummm...tomorrow", it's kind of not good thing because the race in question was today and my start was at 2:30. Any who I made it to the race in time and got tools to tighten my cleat (thanks Gary) and rolled to the start line just in time for start. Not pre-riding the race course was probably for the best.
Blogger decided to crap on my report so this would be it for now. No time to re-type everything. Thanks Blogger!
Continued...
I didn't have time to see the B race, huge as last weekend, that destroyed the race course for us. I was expecting to see Daniel and Murray there, but neither showed up.
So I got to CMU, Canadian Mennonite University or something, 10 minutes before the start. Got tools to tighten my cleat from Gary, thanks Gary, and rolled to the start where the other appeared to be lined up already. Didn't pre-ride the course and that was probably for the best, might have chickened out otherwise. I took the start easy, because I figured, that there was lots of time...how wrong was I. Once we left the short gravel start, I sunk in the mud while Paul and the others disappeared into the horizon. To make things worse, my cleat came loose on second lap and I had to stop at my car to fix the cleat. Once I got rolling again, I was in last spot, 30 seconds behind the next rider. So yeah...didn't look too good. Lap after lap went by, I crashed every now and then, but it was pretty good. Two laps to go, an evil stick hiding in the mud, decided to hop up and destroy my rear derailleur. Quick and brutal repair operation got me going on single speed and I finished my race. These muddy races are pretty eventful for me.
It was good times regardless and I must have had good times because I'm smiling in most of the photos. Race was good but pretty nasty slog fest. How nice would it be to have a mechanic handing clean bikes every lap and have gears, brakes and other not cool or trendy or HC or credible features on your bike. Post-race food was again a nice extra.
I'll say one more thing. There will be mud this season.
More can be found here here here and here with results.
lauantai 25. syyskuuta 2010
tiistai 21. syyskuuta 2010
Wildwood Recap
Time for a recap, it was pretty awesome...even spectacular, to see so many riders out for the 'cross season opener. I think it was 65 licensed riders which is more than I'm used to seeing at these MB races. On top of this there were some new novice talent and kids making it 80 in total.
The race course was pretty much the same than before with some modifications. The jump was bit of an extra and at least that helped people take pretty cool photos. And the most spectacular crash was thanks to the jump as well...hope you're OK Dave.
Racing itself...B start was massive. I followed the group on the first lap and couldn't see the lead rider on the first straight. I don't think that I've seen a start of 40+ riders in Manitoba 'cross ever before. To me it appeared that people had good times.
A start was rather large as well with 25 riders. A race was big enough to actually create some traffic at the first hill making the hill a run up. The course was fast and fun, and even those with mechanical issues, seemed not too disgruntled.
Wildwood race results can be found on MB Cycling website
Unfortunately I have no photos to show because I was busy setting up the race course, riding with the kids race and tearing down all the tape. It was an excellent start of the 'cross season though and by far the best Wildwood race I've organized so far.
Next weekend's Menno Cross will certainly one up Wildwood. I wouldn't be surprised to see over 100 riders there. The weather is supposed to be very nice and the FGBC guys are/have been working hard to put together a great event. Poster below and check out the website mennocross.ca
The race course was pretty much the same than before with some modifications. The jump was bit of an extra and at least that helped people take pretty cool photos. And the most spectacular crash was thanks to the jump as well...hope you're OK Dave.
Racing itself...B start was massive. I followed the group on the first lap and couldn't see the lead rider on the first straight. I don't think that I've seen a start of 40+ riders in Manitoba 'cross ever before. To me it appeared that people had good times.
A start was rather large as well with 25 riders. A race was big enough to actually create some traffic at the first hill making the hill a run up. The course was fast and fun, and even those with mechanical issues, seemed not too disgruntled.
Wildwood race results can be found on MB Cycling website
Unfortunately I have no photos to show because I was busy setting up the race course, riding with the kids race and tearing down all the tape. It was an excellent start of the 'cross season though and by far the best Wildwood race I've organized so far.
Next weekend's Menno Cross will certainly one up Wildwood. I wouldn't be surprised to see over 100 riders there. The weather is supposed to be very nice and the FGBC guys are/have been working hard to put together a great event. Poster below and check out the website mennocross.ca
sunnuntai 12. syyskuuta 2010
Manitoba Cyclocross 2010
Ladies and Gentlemen!!! It's Time!!!
Manitoba cyclocross season is just one week away and I'm sure that all the parties involved have been gluing their tubulars and sharpening their teeth for this one. And again this year there will be participation series, all the usual classics like Belgian Club, Altona and Whittier Park. In addition to the guaranteed good stuff, there are new venues and for sure new racers waiting to experience what all the fuzz is all about.
During some moment of weakness, I again put my name down for organizing duties and my race at Wildwood will kick off the season and I will also organize the provincials. All this is with the help of Woodcock Cycle Works and the trusted group of friends helping out with the race.
So first things first. Below are the specs for the Wildwood Cross 2010.
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Woodcock Cycle Wildwood Cyclocross, CX series #1
September 18
The first race of the Manitoba Cyclocross series will be held at Wildwood Park, 271 North Drive, Winnipeg, MB.
Race course is the tested lung burner/leg buster in Wildwood Park along the Red River. Races will be fast and furious, the perfect way to get up to cyclocross speed. This is also the first race of the CXMB participation series. More info on CXMB blog.
Light food, fruit and water are available for all racers.
Race prizing to be awarded after all races are complete. You must be present to accept your prize.
Registration from 1:30pm - 3 pm at the Wildwood Community Club, washroom facilities located here. Parking on the North Drive gravel shoulder.
Registration $15, novice riders and kids under 16 race for free.
Races starts at 2pm B Race - 2pm, 30min + 2 laps
Kids Race - 3pm, approximately 15min + 1 lap (modified course)
A Race - 3:30pm, 45min + 2 laps
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Next one will be the provincials on November 7th at Windsor Park
Manitoba cyclocross season is just one week away and I'm sure that all the parties involved have been gluing their tubulars and sharpening their teeth for this one. And again this year there will be participation series, all the usual classics like Belgian Club, Altona and Whittier Park. In addition to the guaranteed good stuff, there are new venues and for sure new racers waiting to experience what all the fuzz is all about.
During some moment of weakness, I again put my name down for organizing duties and my race at Wildwood will kick off the season and I will also organize the provincials. All this is with the help of Woodcock Cycle Works and the trusted group of friends helping out with the race.
So first things first. Below are the specs for the Wildwood Cross 2010.
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Woodcock Cycle Wildwood Cyclocross, CX series #1
September 18
The first race of the Manitoba Cyclocross series will be held at Wildwood Park, 271 North Drive, Winnipeg, MB.
Race course is the tested lung burner/leg buster in Wildwood Park along the Red River. Races will be fast and furious, the perfect way to get up to cyclocross speed. This is also the first race of the CXMB participation series. More info on CXMB blog.
Light food, fruit and water are available for all racers.
Race prizing to be awarded after all races are complete. You must be present to accept your prize.
Registration from 1:30pm - 3 pm at the Wildwood Community Club, washroom facilities located here. Parking on the North Drive gravel shoulder.
Registration $15, novice riders and kids under 16 race for free.
Races starts at 2pm B Race - 2pm, 30min + 2 laps
Kids Race - 3pm, approximately 15min + 1 lap (modified course)
A Race - 3:30pm, 45min + 2 laps
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Next one will be the provincials on November 7th at Windsor Park
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