Augusta Cross is THIS WEEKEND!

[dgaddis1]

Just a reminder that Ross's Cross race is this weekend at Lake Olmstead. I had a TON of fun racing and spectating last year, so I'll be back for more this year. Please come out and support your local cycling events! Even if you aren't up for racing, it's a very spectator friendly event, so come out and cheer/heckle your friends. Here's some pics from last year's race.

And yes, you can race your MTB! That's what I'll be doing. No bar ends allowed, other than that, run what you brung.

[beckyl]

Don't forget to bring your cowbells! There are a bunch of us local 'cross newbies racing this year and we hope to see lots of friends on the sidelines and even racing! In case you've never been to one of these races, here's a video from my old haunt, beautiful Blacksburg, VA. Enjoy!
nrvbike.com/vacx-in-blacksburg-cyclocross-video/

[quickag]

I'll be there for setup and drinking...guess I'll bring my MTB and run a lap for fun. My remounts are garbage right now.

[dgaddis1]

Oct 15, 2012 10:43:59 GMT -5 quickag said:

My remounts are garbage right now.

I've always sucked at remounts. I'm alright with the dismounts though. May head out to the CX practice on Weds night.

[kconner]

Date, times and location?

I'm going to be working, but hope to make it there to watch at least for a little while.

[dgaddis1]

Oct 15, 2012 19:23:46 GMT -5 kconner said:

Date, times and location?

I'm going to be working, but hope to make it there to watch at least for a little while.

Lake Olmstead. Times here, PDF, race flyer. I'll be racing in the 1:15 race, trying not to pass out by about 1:20ish lol

georgiacx.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Augusta.pdf

Who else is racing? Dsquared? BrianW? Azdrawdy and yetichick (y'all actually have CX bikes!)?

[beckyl]

Man, you beat me to the punch on giving the 'cross details. Unfortunately, no MD or YC even though they have their dismounts down pat. MD can even do the step through (trust me, I've been working on both of them with no luck)... but they are really looking forward to cheering everyone on with cowbells. ;o)

[dsquaredmsquared]

Oct 15, 2012 19:23:46 GMT -5 kconner said:

Who else is racing? Dsquared? BrianW? Azdrawdy and yetichick (y'all actually have CX bikes!)?

No racing for me this weekend. If only a few of the Bike Summit attendees want to ride FATS, then little Koz and I will be there all day. If a large group wants to ride dirt, then we hope to catch the afternoon races.

Despite the chilly breeze last year, we enjoyed watching others suffer race around Lake Olmstead.

[dgaddis1]

Went to the CX practice tonight, had a good time. I don't think many people will be riding the run up this year!! Steep steep steep.

[dgaddis1]

Weather forecast is clear, sunny, and temps ranging from 50-70*F.

PERFECT. See y'all there!

[beckyl]

Can't wait for the race! It's gonna be fun but I'm still trying to figure out why I'm so ----bent on making a fool out of myself in front of all my friends. ;o)

Woot woot!

[ooliej]

Because friends don't let friends do silly things on bikes alone! :-) It will be a blast no matter what! Can't wait!!

[brianW]

I'll be there watching............unless I can race with my new partner. ;D

[beckyl]

What a cutie! It's a lucky man that can get his kids out to ride with him. Looks like a bike racer in the making. Thanks for sharing.

[azdrawdy]

We'll both be out there Sunday morning. Not riding, but we'll be there.

Really looking forward to seeing a bunch of friends. I will be shooting the Nikon (YC let me get a D300s!) and we'll be cheering on a bunch of friends. Looking forward to posting some pics.

MD