The Draw.

As the UN-Official days creep closer, TMS has been relentless at asking me, Are you in or out. Go or No go..I got to admit i have avoided answering the phone and only have replied back with ? with the multiple late night text message that have been haunting me. But deep inside T' owes it to the history of the breed to at least stick his feet into it slightly I may not stick around for the whole show, but we will see how it goes..besides, the job has been posted.
2011 Miscene cyclocross series east side style, It really took to the line last weekend at the ever growing KISSCROSS, man if T could get his eyes and butt in that world im sure the fire would be ignite more east side pride to do the same. But I aint got the Lyme to talk state wide at this time, what do have time for, is.. Im here to through out my thoughts on the NEW and Improved Tailwind series, first off..mind you it hasn't been revamped top to bottom just tweaked and adjusted and hopefully it will be going in the right direction, of days of yore.
2011 Tailwind series comes to us under new management and old guidance, same venues with a twist on a couple to keep newbies happy but staunch scene mainstays may have to make it interesting there own way. I could jibber jabber, and banter of BITD, but I aint gonna go there. I know most are minded on the now, and ponder the thoughts what, and how, of who will show and who will no. so lets let it roll..
The fields...
Waterford, The Doublecross, XX...home of races galore, im sure you all know how to get there, its the Stoney of the skinny world. lotsa options just watch those steps and the steep downhill.
Munson. home the hill and now the known for being dark, elite men lose the the night option, and newbies and C vets get to experience there own little slice of CrossVegas, Southern style. watch the dog poop and shadows. dont miss this one as may go away for 13..
Linden Park, new to the scene Tight, twisty, bumpy and could be dusty, nice change watch the
rocks, acorns and twisty's
Vets Park, what some call the best venue, its so good you get to ride around it for two days and some even get to dress up. home of the what some call the best Bike shop in south east Michigan, just watch for falling snobs and hipsters.
Stoney creek, Im sure you all know where this ones going, home of many events all year, and now you all get to come back. T likes stoney... good mix of all, with options to improve last few. watch the sand, and the goose poop.
Bloomer, the oldest runnin coures in the series, how many years has it been? another one high T's list lotsa options, watchout for fista cuffs, slipper turns on the bike paths..
Springfield Oaks. Home the now set in stone Michigan CX championships, lotsa elevation changes,usually cold.. 50 yards of concrete, warm building... the favorite of many and disliked by few. watch the chili ..

the Players..
Elite men, and Women
Mike Wissink.. multi former state champion, and USGP winner. one of the last of the old guard..nuff said.
Mark Parmalee. 2011 state champion, the leader of the new breed. will he go 2-in a row?
Tom Burke: coming of age.. could be go time..
Vincent Roberge. seasoned and still till young T like Vinny
The BlackAce: style, age and wisdom..
The LIL PONY: holder of more state X credentials, nuff said
Tim Saari: will he or wont he?
Cory Stange, young and restless..tired?
Marne SS: she may not be around for the entire time, but.....
Anne Schwartz: dont call her an old Bird.. she still has what takes to bake those cakes..
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worth noting:..
Clint Verran: will this be the season he stays on the boxes?
Jay Moncel, will he come from out of hiding
Adam York, williemakeit
JB BABY, does have a plan in effect, or is he just..
Terrence Metz: ?
Rich Stark: will he?
Dan Gerow? who?
Pete Thompson? for real?

Masters Men, B's and C's
DC: the aging, hated, loved.feared... a complete package, all the makings for a made for televison movie, who could ask for more?
Roger Bowser: dominated last year...2011?
Ron Stack: dont fade away..
Rich Stark: will he?
Mark W. ageless..but will he put in an attack?
Simon Bailey: questions..questions questions
John Osgood: its gotta be the shoes..
JMAK: your season has now arrived...its time
Dan Bannik: too tall.
Jim Hildritch: now?
AnnArbor home the killer B's i dunno? Thom B...?
Rob Selle: will the form stick around
Tom Clark: for real?
CZAR OF CROSS
Mark Caffyn: up?
Brian Walchriz?
JOEB
BREWCHAMP?

So im sure i missed a few, but if your not here it aint cuz i didn't think of you should , maybe you didn't catch the eyes..the season is gonna be interesting its got the elements of maybe something greater, but also has some the ability to go south, conflicting points of interest, possible stale venues, and a 2011 season that's been filled with racing for many, I aint callin it tits up..but its up to you and your draw to restore the roar.

Control It.