Cross is Boss

Mike G from Red River Racing
hammers through the sand
at last years Southern Cross

The AD/DC and The Penner family MS FUNdraiser (report and pictures pending) started the Cross season in a very tasty manner.  The Cross wheels keep turning in a more official vein with the MCA.  The schedule of races can be found on the MCA site or here.  If you are interested in racing the MCA Cross season, buy a citizen license for $40.  The citizen license is an attempt to lure novice/curious riders into the scene.  You can only buy the citizen license once, after that you need to buy a regular MCA license.  The citizen license includes free race registration to all cross races - a steal of a deal as most races this year will cost $15.  There are three races that don't require an MCA license - Menno Cross, St. Malo and Altona, but the real deal of the day is the citizen license.  Can I get a witness?  JS

Thursday Night Ride/Race/Supper/Fundraiser/Good times

Everybody is invited to Bruce and Alexis Penner's place this Thusday at 6:00 for their 2nd Annual Fun-Racing Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis research and awareness. They are offering a BBQ supper at their house, followed by races around their specially groomed single-track in the back 40! There will be a track designed for the little kids and races for ALL abilities.  This is to raise funds for Bruce and Alexis and the MS Society ride on September 11.  Families and friends are all invited for the food, fun and worthy cause.   JS 

From the desk of Bruce...
Supper - Starts at 6:00 (for the racers) This doesn't mean that you need to eat right away.  There will be lots of food.

Racing:

7:00 - 8 and Under

7:30 ish - 13 and Under (course length still to be determined).  1 -2 laps.  It will pretty much stay on the farm yard this year.  The lengthy jaunt down the lane will be saved for another time.
7:31      - 14 - Adult.  (about 30 minutes worth of riding)

We'll wrap it all up with more food and sit around a fire (BYOB).

Directions:  4 miles south of Altona, 1 and a bit miles west.  

more AD/DC photos

Just a few more pics from the fantastic evening of CC fun at Moto Park X...

AD/DC Report

Well done team.  The ABES Dirty Double Crosser took place and it was a hoot.  13 kids raced either a 1 or 2 lap race (including 3 push bikes - awesome), 28 adults and 3 kids raced the time trial, 10 were in the 2 lap cross race and 16 in the 30 minutes and a lap contest.  The kids found their way alongside the adult course and cheered us on (nice).  We could see rain and lightning in the distance but we only got a sprinkle.  A downpour could have made things interesting but we were spared.  Post ride fire, mosquitos, dogs, chips, rehydration and BS capped a sweet night.  Congratulations to AD/DC poster boy Craig who won all his races.  He will only be invited back if he agrees to wear a backpack full of cement.  Good times.  JS

Race results: (It is certain that some of the names/times/results are wrong - sorry about that - full refunds are available)

Big kids:

Rory

Ariel

Miriam

Jonah

Sarah

Cute girl with glasses

Little kids:

Eryn

Mia

Lacey

Jacob

Nelson

Zander

William - dnf 

Time Trial:

Craig - 1.30.09

g - 1.33.97

Gavin - 1.34.56

Mike - 1.36.43

Chris - 1.36.81

Bruce - 1.38.19

Paul - 1.39.31

Johnny - 1.40.53

Hal - 1.41.07

Charles - 1.41.46

Steve - 1.42.09

Charlene - 1.42.78

Steven - 1.43.22

Jeff - 1.43.56

Ian - 1.44.43

Ben - 1.45.50

Shaun - 1.45.82

John B - 1.48.10

Vic - 1.48.16

GIles - 1.48.66

David - 1.48.71

Curt - 1.49.66

James - 1.50.07

Dan - 1.50.94

Cindy - 1.52.25

Matt - 1.53.56

Cheryl - 1.55.18

Margarite - 2.01.06

Rachel - 2.10.47

Austin - 2.16.72

Elliot - 2.31.00

2 lappers:

Jeff - 15.22

Vic - 15.32

Steven - 15.39

Giles - 16.20

Cheryl - 16.52

Steve - 17.21

James - 18.08

Matt - 19.05

Rachel - 19.48

Cindy - 22.57

30 minutes (plus a lap):

Craig - 35.10 

Chris - 36.47

Hal - 39.32

G - 25.45 - 1 lap

Ian - 36.43 - 1 lap 

Mike - 37.11 - 1 lap 

Paul - 37.14 - 1 lap 

Johnny - 38.04 - 1 lap
Charles - 38.52 - 1 lap

Charlene - 40.22 - 1 lap

Gavin - 41.07 - 1 lap

Bruce - 35.56 - 2 laps

Shaun - 37.57 - 2 laps

John B - 39.06 - 2 laps

Ben - 37.00 - 3 laps

David - 30.20 - 4 laps

The Cricket launches his way to victory.

Thursday night ride report

Race coordinator Tom Dueck organized the Eascht Emma Alleycat race that included many fond memories of Altona's past, a mandatory beer break (smoke optional) and an 11 year old buying cigarettes.  It sounded fantastic.  I managed to make it to the clubhouse but work duties kept me out of the race.  Sorry Tom.  Here are the race results:

 

                                Time            Time with Penalties

1. David                        24:00                   27:00

2. Steve and Gavin              26:44                   28:14

3. Giles and James              31:08                   31:38

4. G and Paul                   32:29                   32:59

5. Charles                      36:50                   38:50

6. Shaun and Trevor             39:00                   39:30

7. Ben and Ryan          47:00                   47:30  

 

David had the fastest time but with all those penalties I'm not sure if he used his bike or his blackberry to answer the questions.  Ben and Ryan took home the DFL purse.  There were several big bags of plain potato chips available thanks to the chicken lady, Ryan and g made an appearance (welcome, welcome), and BS was flying at its usual fast and furious pace.  The only thing that really matters right now is that AD/DC is tonight and it will be awesome.  There are some nasty ruts on the track but it's still hellafun.  Some city folks are planning to join us to bask in the ABES experience.  It is a family affair and open to anybody.  There will be no entry fee or prizes.  There will be mosquitoes coming out at dusk so be plan to swear, swat, or spray.  There will also be joy, pain, hotdogs and good times.  Prepare to have your lungs and/or your mind blown away.  I can hardly wait. 

 

AD/DC timetable…

6:30 - arrive at Altona Moto Track 10 to ride the tracks/bs

7:00 - time trials on the kids track, kids races, cheering, jeering, and jocularity

8:00 - cross races on the adult track - 30 minutes plus a lap, and a 2 lap option - run simultaneously.  The tequila shortcut will be in effect.  Oh boy.

9:00 - Fire/dog-fest at ABES headquarters - BYOB (and a lawn chair if your driving)

 

See you tonight.  JS

Thursday Night Ride

On.

Like Donkey Kong.
Eascht Emma AlleyCat.

8:00.  Special guest: g

On the horizon...AD/DC.  

The sweetest throw-down cross race in Rocktona.  
No cost, no probs.
All fun.  
F'n eh!

JS

He rode a fast machine, he kept his bicycle clean

Bring the wife and kids.  Post ride fire and dogs at ABES headquarters.  BYOB.
Thanks for the poster Chris.  JS