Ladies First

The Biggest change is moving the Women Elite A/B to the 10 am race instead of 11:15. This has been the hottest action of the day with the closest racing action out there and we needed to put them out in front of the B men race. As a spectator, If you miss this race you will be sorry. I’ve seen a couple of retired pros out there playing in the mud. Each time we have had a different winner and the women have been racing hard. Beware B men when you hear a woman behind you saying on your left, they will be lapping you, move to the side and let them through.

NEW PODIUM TIMES

We are changing our results system, so we can do the podium within 30 minutes (hopefully) of the finish of the race. So the B racers wont be waiting 3 hours to get awards anymore. We have some people traveling to our little local event and they need to get home and fill their new pint glass.

We are messing with the Single Speeders again

SS will go back to the original time of 30 minutes (4 laps). Otherwise we would have to make it an hour long. Sorry. If you feel this is too short you can SS against any class you choose. Last race Julian took on and beat all the A men without the aid of a shifter.

Separate but Equal

And finally we are separating the classes (ie juniors, C women, C men) out with 2 minute time gaps. So you can get broken up a bit before you all get caught up in the mud pit.  With exception of Master Classes. They are mixing it up with the Senior classes still. Mainly because if the A Master is faster than the A Men, he will take home the money.

So below is the new schedule.

10:00     Women A&B        6 Laps NEW TIME

11:30 Podium

10:02     B Men                    6 Laps

11:30 Podium

10:02     B Master               6 Laps

11:30 Podium

11:15     Single Speed 4 Laps NEW LAP COUNT

1:00 Podium

11:17     C Men                   4 Laps

1:00 Podium

11:19     C Women             4 Laps

1:00 Podium

11:21     Juniors                  4 Laps

1:00 Podium

12:30    A Men                    8 Laps

2:00 Podium

12:30    A Master               8 Laps

2:00 Podium

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MAKING IT RAIN

So now that I got that out there, there will be quite a bit the same and new in ways that wont get people mad at me. It looks, it may rain Thursday. 20% chance, but still. And Rick will be making it rain somewhere on the course. Maybe the same sort of mud bog we had last time, maybe new location. We will see. Never know what he will do. But count on at least some rain. maybe 6″ in a 20 yard area.

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Chicane-O-pride.

Keep an eye out for some new twists on the course. You wont know until Saturday for sure what they are, but count on a tight twisty section added

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We have had record number of racers out here this year the racing has been awesome in every class. Thanks for coming out and helping us have fun, raise money for trail projects and to put towards our  mountain bike race the Big Sandy. It is expensive to put on, really more of a “Fun Raiser” but its a celebration of all the hard work of our trail crew so its worth every penny Mark spends on the ice trailer.

Now that cross season has started, sharpen your skills and have more fun!!!!

Carmen D’Aluisio, former professional cyclocross racer will be in Fresno to teach you all the skills you need to have a successful and fun season.

The Cyclocross Skills Clinic consists of:

9am – 12pm Skills Clinic

12pm – 1pm Break for Lunch

1pm – 3pm Practice Race

3pm – 4pm Training Tips

The end result?

Safer

Faster

More Fun

Cost:

$110

BUT….sign up today and receive an additional 20% off

Women receive 30% off!!!!

No day of sign-ups

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On November 1st drag your carcass out of bed or away from the party and get out here and race. Oh and its Day Light Savings too, good luck figuring out what time the race is. I know I never get it right. Fall Back right?

On October 25th The Homegrown Cyclocross Series is celebrating the women. Old, young fast or slow we love them all. Come on over and race for 5 bucks*.

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So go look at that muddy cross bike, you know it’s still dirty from last season, and think about cleaning it. Maybe get something new and shiny for it. Some tubulars will make you faster, not faster than losing a couple pounds and training, but it is a start.

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