Gary Mudd, who and why? Because this dude has the most bitchiness last name, and if names were Watts this dude would be sitting at 405 at threshold, but it doesn’t work that way....but we put him on the list anyway..

Oh and since we put the Mudman on...Mark Detman, the old cranky cross bastard deserves a honorable call up.

Sitting in at #15 is..Pete Thompson not old enough to be considered the old guard but still old enough to make his way between the tape. Pete can pedal and he can handle a bike.

Andy Weir, comes in at #14, ol Andy has been around the scene longer than pair of case hardened yellow  Tufo tubular clinchers. I wouldn’t count out Andy might surprise a few but not TMS. Glad to see the Big Pun on this list

Michael Green in at #13, Mike can be on again off again, so slotting him at mid pack might be a failure on our part, but the next batch of guys are gonna be hard to split up.

The semi infamous one John Osgood, said it year after year after year for a big dog Jgood can lay down some wattage, and coming off some good mountain bike races and gravel events, he’s gonna be tough to beat. The guy can handle a bike ..rarely chokes, and his last lap is usually his best. Give him the #12 spot.

Goocher, Scott Goocher, probably been around longer than most even know..like a ghost he’s still here,  if travel miles and hotel time counted as Wattage numbers Gooch would pumpin out almost 375 at threshold, but like last names, it don’t work that way. Often known for making too many mistakes Hopefully all the time spent out of the scene pays off and he clips and can handle the KLM boys. Call him up to the 11th seed

Gun to Tape Baby! Gun to Tape! If catchy sayings, and deep pocket rigs, counted as much as numbers do, BRad would easily pushing out 396. BRad will need his A game and his A- game to climb out of this number 10 spot. Good luck son..Goocher, and Chunky Clunker are not gonna let you ride away..

To number nine currently held by Ed Allwies, Ed insists on running canti brakes because the thought of using modern day properly functional braking system will only slow you down. I’m giving Ed some solid respect for racing brakeless, and with that im giving Mr CrossFit the number 9 card

If the ability to pedal a bike and run more than most check there Status! Nick Stanko would be well on his way to the UCI tent to tinkle in a cup. I am quite surprised he doesn’t focus more on CX than all day rides around the park..if conditions are right  Nick is gonna be just ahead of the KLM train and slightly behind, Jerry Daum. Come on up.. Nick get into the number 8 slot

Jerry Daum, who? same. But he has had some solid rides, and just might be a spoiler claiming lucky number 7

Derek Ubbink, come into the 6th seed don’t make us look bad.

Number 5, multiple State Champion, Brian Walcharz has predominantly came good, as much as he has fizzled . I’m taking a chance and making reservations for a podium spot for the polite quiet bald guy from Revolution 

One of only maybe 3 riders left from The Golden age, short on stature, big on heart. Simon Bailey gets in at number 4. A former masters State champion knows the game. Rarely makes mistakes, He’s gonna need good legs to stop..

Brian Harrville, Brian has been putting some solid rides year after year, he looks lean and fit and he with the wrest of KLM crew is going good. Give him number 3..

A long time favorite and a long time Miscene CX honch, without disrespect, I’m kinda of surprised he didn’t take the pass on the masters title and came into the elite race with fresh legs and give it another shot at the keys to the cabin. We have said it all along it’s a name that’s missing from that cup /( remember that) And we strongly believe he still has it in there somewhere. With the fields unfortunately softer than they ever have been, it’s now or..maybe next year. Doubtful he can do it this year if tries the double..but if that happens, TMS will change its name to the Underdog Chronicles... huge props, and respect for still riding CX ship..Tim Saari in at number 2

TMS hall o fame dude...it took you a lot longer than the Black Ace thought it would, but once you did, you proved what the Evil-Dude said..”once he wins one, he will keep on winning” it’s gonna take some good legs, luck, and maybe a mechanical to remove that cup from the Burke’s living room...We love the fact that your living proof and a testimony to the old adage that when you age you don’t have to race every time there is a race.

And with that it leaves us with the what if’s....

What if..

Jeremy Duffield comes out...

What if the Pony pulls the trigger 

What if...Scotty comes

What if...KIDA were to ever do the CX thing...

And what if..

Uberti says it’s a good day to race..

What if..

The WIZ thought maybe I can..

What if..

Nate dog would of

What if..

Yankus said...I’ll try again 

Wonder what...

The bunny is doing..

What...if the world as really flat..