[NCNCA] Mud, mud, and more mud...

[David B. Gill.]

Howdy folks- judging by the current and forecast weather, we should be in 
for some epic riding conditions for this Sunday's cyclocross race at the 
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville.  Be prepared for the 
slop, 'cause that's what we got.  If it doesn't get automatically deleted by 
the ncnca listbot, check the proposed course in the attached file; there is 
a larger version available on our website.

Hosted by the Santa Cruz County Cycling Club, this will also be the last 
race of the four-race Peak Season Cyclocross series.  Going into this final 
event, several area riders have already sewn up their series titles, while 
others will be looking for decent results to propel them into overall series 
medal positions.

Of particular note is the much heralded "Team Relay Race," in which each 
four-person team has one rider on the course at a time. Each team will have 
a designated box at the start grid. We'll have a LeMans start, where the 
starting riders gather about 100 yards away from their bikes and run to 
their bikes, which will be waiting for them with their respective rear 
wheels removed. The riders have to mount their own wheels and take off for 
their lap. When they come in they tag their teammate, who also has to affix 
their own rear wheel.

This continues (ad nauseum) until all teams are either finished or we take 
pity on the poor souls who can't get their wheels in and give them 
assistance. Single speeders must disrobe entirely and put their clothes on 
backwards. Just kidding, we'll make you run a short distance! 

Russ & Nancy from Abbiorca captured the action from a previous relay race 
and they still have a few photos up: http://tinyurl.com/bh9ox

We will have a *much* shorter lap for the Team Relay. This will make it so 
the wheel change plays a much more integral part of how the teams finish. 
Just because you're fast on the course doesn't mean you're fast at changing 
a wheel!

The Team Relay will cost just $5 per rider. Teams need to consist of four 
riders but you can always make up a team at the race with other riders 
looking for teams. If you can't find enough riders for your team, just ask 
someone!

Registration opens at 8am, more information is available at 
http://www.cyclocross.cx or by calling (831) 423-0897. 

Thank you,

David Gill
Peak Season Race Director