SSCXWC Qualifying Coverage

SSCXWC Qualifying started at 11 am sharp today at Schooner Exact Brewery under overcast skies.  The rain came later but it was never more than a light sprinkle.  Qualifying heats of 10 left the starting blocks every 4 minutes.  Most start…

SCX Silver Lake 2010

Like last year Silver Lake was hard.  For some it was very hard.  There were lots of mechanicals, flats and CRASHES!!!!  Kristy Berg and Nickolas Weighall took home top honors in the Elite fields. The full results can be found here. For…
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Cyclocross Essentials

Cross season is in full swing but who hasn't  forgetting to pack something and left an essential at home.  Heres a list of cross essentials for race day: Civilian Clothes Waterproof footwear Warm socks (2 pair) Rain Pants Rain Jacket L/S…

There Will Be Mud

Yet another cross race has come and gone. I only wish my cold had done the same. Sick as a dog I spent the day on my feet at Beverly Park capturing the action. I can only image how hard the racing was.  Enjoy the movie! Results can be…

Cyclocross Nationals 2010 – Bend, OR

Cyclocross Nationals 2010 December 8-12, 2010 Sign up for the 2010 Cyclocross National Championships open today Oct. 12.  Are you ready? This year there will be a TT (time trail) to determine start positions for those not getting call ups. …

MFG #3 SCCA/Starbucks GP

Well, race number three of the MFG Cyclocross series is in the books.  Five Mile Lake Park in Federal Way, Wa. offered up a fast flowing course without much elevation but still put the hurt on you.  I personally loved the sand and short run…

September Totals

September saw the start of cyclocross season which meant racing!  It also meant mud.  I didn't run as much as I would have liked but I did get a lot of rides in to work.  I'll have to work on the running next month. 2 races this month MFG…
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Nason Ridge Trail Report

September 25, 2010 Location: Nason Ridge Tr. 1583 Region: Central Cascades -- Stevens Pass - East Agency: Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest Getting there: From Rt. 2 turn onto State Road 207, drive for 3.5 miles. Turn left on Cedar Brae…

Up and Down

The rain had made traction near perfect.  My tires dug into the soil as I sped down the trail.  Up ahead a beautiful sweeping hairpin came into sight.  Even with the berm built by motorcycles I had to decrease my speed a lot.  The index…
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Basalt Peak, Minnow Ridge & Chikamin Ridge Trail Report

September 25, 2010   Location: Lower Chiwawa Tr. 1548, Minnow Ridge Tr. 1524, Minnow Creek Tr. 1539, Basalt Ridge Tr. 1515, Basalt Pass Tr. 1530, and Chikamin Ridge Tr. 1534 Central Cascades - Entiat Mountains; Leavenworth Ranger District Guide…