Thursday Anticipation

1) Menno Cross is on.


Halberto is organizing it this time around. So be in touch with him if you have any questions. He also sends the following note:

There will be a Menno feed at our place post race. This will be Vereniki with Schmauntfatt, Farmer’s Sausage, and Plueme Moos. Those that want to attend the post-race feed need to pre-register by sending me an email 1 week prior to the race ($5 cost).

Is that awesome or what? It looks like there will be a hotly contested battle for the title of sweetest cyclocross race in the world this year.

2) But Johnny S isn't ready to concede Altona's grip on that title, though. The Altona hype machine keeps churning, as he's back with yet another poster. He seems to think this will bring out an even bigger crowd of racers. And he's promising some mud in the ditch this year, as well as an additional section of switchbacks on the hill. Check back next week to see what Fickle Johnny's latest flavour of the moment is.


3) Wildwood Cross goes down on Sunday. I remember hearing rave reviews about the course last year. Check it out for yourself. Do I smell a dark horse in the race to claim the title of sweetest cyclocross race in the world?

4) Still no word from the Poosher about the Oct. 4 race. I'm just going by the MCA calendar on this one, so who knows if there's actually a race or not. But it would be nice to have some confirmation. The poosher usually comes through in the end, so I wouldn't count him out just yet.

5) And then, of course, there's Bill's super FGBC friendly Woodhaven Cross. He's also making a strong bid for this year's sweetest cyclocross race in the world.

Keep upping the ante boys. This could be fun. We'll keep close tabs on the competition and announce the winner of the 2008 Sweetest Cyclocross Race in the World award at the end of the season. If anyone else wants in on the action, send your entry to fortgarrybikeclubATgmailDOTcom.