you owe it to yourself, sit down and watch this.

"What Do You Do"

This article was originally published a few year back by one of TMS most respected crossers in Michigan 2005 Mens Elite state cyclocross champion Jer Walker. Jer knows a thing or two about what makes good cross tires. So we thought with what might be a messy last few races it would be a good time address some issues some might have.It has been updated since last published read, enjoy and take in some knowledge.

Cyclocross is a very tech heavy sport, but of all the things you should consider, the first thing you need to get right are your tires. After all, this is where the rubber meets the road...and the dirt, grass, mud, mulch, sand, and whatever else the promoter can find to throw at you. Get this wrong and it'll be a long day at the office. Get it right though, and you could be sipping the bubbly on top of the box.

Tire selection is the most critical component of a successful 'cross race. I've seen National Champions flail around like Bambie because of poor tire selection and I've seen average riders have winning rides due to a smart pick. I'm going to give an extensive review of a wide array of possible tire choices and illustrate where they may be best utilized.

There are three different mounting types when it comes to 'cross tires. You can go tubular, clincher, or even tubeless now. Tubular tires are glued onto the wheel with the tube sewn inside the casing. This is the choice of virtually every PRO and Elite level rider as they offer a superior ride quality and traction due to the ability to run lower pressures without pinch flatting. The downside is that they are expensive and the gluing process can be long, tedious, and messy. If you flat, you have to rip the tire off and replace it. Clincher tires are probably what most 'cross riders use still. They are much more affordable, most are offered in the same tread as their tubular cousin, and if you flat, just change the tube and move on. The downside is that they don't allow you to run lower pressure without the risk of pinch flatting and due to their construction, don't offer the same supple ride quality. Tubeless is really still in its infancy in 'cross, but kind of offers the best of both worlds. There's no tube to pinch and no gluing to deal with. I have no personal experience with this mounting type, but from what I understand, it also has drawbacks. At lower pressure, hitting an object on the course may cause the tire to burp and loose pressure. I've also heard that mounting the tires onto the wheels can be like wrestling a bear and may discourage people from switching tires, but with limited tubeless tire choices, it may not matter at this point.

No matter which mounting style you choose, there are three crucial things to consider:

The first crucial choice is tread. Even if you only race the Tailwind series, you will find a variety of terrain and depending on the weather, one tread alone may not be enough. There are a lot of different treads on the market today, but most fall within three categories, dry condition knobbies, mud knobbies, and file treads. Most people will have what I consider an all around tire. For most Michigan courses, a dry condition knobby will suffice. But there have been days when it has rained excessively, or more Michigan like, snowed excessively. This is where a mud specific tire will excel. And just like the old mountain bike days in the 90's, we're starting to see a surge in slick tread or file tread tires. These will have limited use, but excel on flat hard pack courses, sand, and snow. All three types are available in both tubular and clincher. In the end, pick a tread pattern you are comfortable with. Everybody is different and while some may use file treads because they think it's cool or faster, someone else may want a little more bite to their tire regardless of conditions and/or terrain.

The second crucial choice is pressure. Even if you have the right tread, if you're running too much or in rare cases, too little pressure, you're already trying to swim upstream. Tire pressure is still something of a Jedi Force kind of thing. I can't just present a chart and tell you to use this or that pressure. Pressure will depend on mounting type, rider weight, riding style, and terrain. A really svelte rider who is smooth on the bike running a tubular can go as low as 25 psi. A Clydesdale who has a habit of crunching rims riding a clincher may need to go as high 50 psi. That's probably the range everyone should try to shoot for. Anything over 50 psi and you're losing traction, control, stability, and comfort.

The third and final crucial thing to consider is size. With sizes ranging from 28-38, size is an important choice and will effect how the tire feels. For all you Elite riders wanting to mix it up at a UCI level race, you will now be limited to a 33mm tire. Commissaires will be checking tire widths at staging, so please know what you have; otherwise you may not be allowed to start. Things to consider when choosing size are tread pattern, rider weight, and rider style.

Now for the tubulars:

In the world of 'cross tubulars, the #1 name in the game is Andre Dugast. As stated on cyclocrossworld.com, Dugast tubbies are truly hand constructed the "old fashioned" way. This produces a tire that is second to none. Andre Dugast started with Dourdoigne in 1952 and branched out on his own in 1974, just three years before Dourdoigne closed their doors forever. He has seen the rise and fall of all the modern champions, and made tubulars for most of them. At its height, the Andre Dugast Company employed 6 people. Today he works alone and is one of the masters of a dying art. Dugast casings define what supple means. In Europe, Top pro's run these at unthinkable low pressures. A top notch glue job is critical when rolling around the course at 25 psi! Dugast tires are designed for classic European style cross courses. This means grassy fields (generally smooth) with a combination of pavement. The upside of running Dugast tires are there unbeatable ride quality due to their cotton casing. The downside of running Dugast is their cotton casing. When subjected to mud and debris, the sidewalls tend to break down quick. However a new preventative measure can be taken by applying a layer of Aquaseal to the sidewalls. This is best done after mounting and they've had time to cure. You can also prolong the life of a Dugast by applying this after the fact. Better late than never considering a Dugast will cost you between $114 and $225. Dugast has five models, the Typhoon, the Rhino, the Pipistrello, the Flying Doctor, and the new ice specific Diavolo.

The Typhoon is the most classic 'cross tire. Go to Europe and this will be the weapon of choice. This is a great choice for any of Michigan's courses on a dry day. The Typhoon is available in 28, 30, 32, and 34 ($115). The Rhino is Dugast's mud tire and works great. This is a tire some riders will consider on drier courses too if there are a lot of off camber sections or even just a couple slippery spots. Either way, the traction is great and it sheds mud and snow well when it gets rough out. The Rhino is available in 30, 32, and 34 ($120). The Pipistrello is Dugast's latest file tread tire. It has a diamond tread pattern with minimal small knobs on the side. This is a great tire for extremely hard packed courses with short grass, sandy courses, or even the occasional race on hard pack snow. Available in 30, 32, and 34 ($120). The Flying Doctor uses the same tread as the Typhoon, but has a stiffer casing that allows you to run lower pressure without the tire rolling underneath you. It is now only available in white tread which is only intended for dry fast courses. Not recommended for slick courses. Available in 30, 32, and 34 ($135). The Diavolo is the tire that got spiked by the UCI techs. The Dugast Diavolo Spiked tire was developed by Dugast late in the 2009 cross season with an eye towards the 2010 World Championships in Tabor, Czech Republic. The conditions were expected to be slick and icy - just right for a studded tire! Well the UCI squashed any hopes of the Diavolos seeing the course. While they are outlawed for UCI sanctioned races, they can still be used in any other cross race. If the conditions are icy in the late fall and early winter these tires will absolutely make a difference. Mount these up and you will be sure to breeze on past the competition while they flounder along on the slick sections. Truly a one of a kind tire. If I'm heading to Madison or Louisville in search of a jersey, this tire would be a must have in my quiver.

And if you really are a tire geek, Dugast will make any tire you want as long as you supply the tread. This has been done in the past with Michelin's original green Mud, the Mud 2, and the Sprint. The cost of this custom fabrication is quite high factoring in exchange rates, but if you do a bulk order, the rate comes down to the normal range. Plan at least six months in advance for this process and he usually won't do these orders until the Euro 'cross season is over.

After Dugast, Challenge is the next most popular tire. Challenge is an Italian company that bought all the molds from Clement when they closed their doors. Now production is done in Thailand, which is where a lot of high end tubular road tires are made as well. Challenge gained huge popularity in the US due to easy availability and lower cost (compared to Dugast). They have even been accepted in Europe, working with the Fidea team and Joachim Parbo who helped develop the Fango. Challenge has four models as well, the Grifo Cross, the Grifo Dry, the Fango, and the Grifo Seta. The Grifo Cross is an updated version of that original Clement tread that has added knobs to the side of the tire that extend all the way to the casing. This makes for a very good cornering tire and can be run in dry and moderately muddy conditions. Available in 30, 32, and 34 ($80). The Grifo Dry is their file tread and seems to have even less tread than the Dugast Pipistrello. Like the Pipistrello, use these on hard pack, sandy, and icy courses. Another trick that might only happen once in your life would be to set up pit bike with a pair pumped up to 90 psi, take a change on the last lap and sprint for the win on a hard tire while your nemesis is squishing around on 30 psi. I would only recommend this if a jersey were on the line. The Fango is Challenge's newest tread designed for mud. It has gotten rave reviews from Velonews, but left some wanting more in terms of a real mud tire. Some riders will use this tread more on dry days than muddy days. Perhaps it should be called a slick condition tire (Bloomer in the rain for example), where the conditions are less muddy, but still slippery. One of the biggest benefits of Challenge tires is that they use polyester instead of cotton for their casings which makes them much more durable to the elements. If cotton is still your thing though, you can get the Grifo Seta. This is Challenge's boutique tire with a cotton casing. With a tag of $180, I don't know how many you'll see in the US peloton.

Speaking of Clement, they're back. The CLEMENT brand was founded by Gustave Adolphe Clément-Bayard, the second son of a French grocer, who left home at the age of 16 with 30 francs in his pocket and died in Paris in 1928 at age 74 a multi-millionaire industrialist. He began his manufacturing career in 1878 by manufacturing high-quality bicycles and expanded into tire manufacturing in 1888 and, later, into the manufacture and development of airplanes, automobiles, motorcycles, and dirigibles. In 1912, he was named a Commander of the Légion d'Honneur. After World War I, the CLEMENT brand moved to Italy, and this is how most people think of the brand - as an Italian brand. CLEMENT tires were the premiere tire in competition for decades, and probably more Tour de France and single day "Classics" were won on CLEMENT tires than any other tire in the world. The Pirelli Group purchased CLEMENT in the 1980's and moved manufacturing to Thailand. In 1995 Pirelli decided to vacate the bicycle tire business as a direct business operation and licensed the brand to a competitor. The license subsequently lapsed and Donnelly Sports negotiated with Pirelli Tyre Spa to bring it back to the market. Despite the dormancy of the brand, there is still energy in the bicycle market for the CLEMENT cycling tire brand that is unique and quite passionate. An older bicyclist will instantly recognize the brand and in most cases he or she will express a fondness for the brand that is unequaled. CLEMENT was the cycling tire people lusted after for years. If you thought of bike racing you thought of racing on CLEMENT Criterium Seta - the legendary tire for decades.

Now while the treads they have designed look progressive, they have yet to make it into a tubular version. Until those go live, scroll down to the clincher section for descriptions. If the photos and molds I've seen come to life, this could be the best mud tire on the market. Time will tell.

FMB is a newer brand to the 'cross world, but is starting to gain popularity. A French company trying to put up a fight with Dugast, distribution is scarce. To my knowledge, Molly Cameron of The Velo Shop in Portland, OR is the biggest one in the US. You can also find them on http://www.worldclasscycles.com/. They use a tread very similar to the Dugast/Challenge but they appear to have more rounded edges. They offer two tread types of their own, the SSC (knobby) and the Sprint (file), but offer a variety of casing options (cotton, Superprestige latex, and Pro latex with puncture protection). FMB has upped their game recently utilizing other manufacturer's treads onto their casing including several from Schwalbe which really opens up the amount of dry course treads available. An FMB tire is more about the casing and the ride quality. Considering Fabian Cancellara won Paris Roubaix and Tour of Flanders on FMB tires, there is no doubt they offer superb ride quality. They do seem a little overpriced even compared to Dugast so evaluate thoroughly before making a purchase decision.

Vittoria might be the best bang for your bike. They offer three different treads, the Evo XG knobby, the Evo XN file, and the new Evo XM mud. They also offer two different casings, one with a 140 tpi and the upper end with 320 tpi. The higher tpi will result in a suppler ride. And since they are Vittoria, they have what I think are the base tape, so gluing goes well. The downside to Vittoria used to be that they used a lot of silica which helps shed mud, but it made the tread slippery. The recently switched a less slippery black rubber, but the jury is still out on the actual performance. Without sufficient side knobs, they aren't the best cornering tires. But if you are budget conscious or just look for something to train on, I think it would be a great choice.

Tufo was at one time the most popular tire in the US. Back before Dugast were available to us and Challenge even existed, Tufo was about the only tire going. Tufo's are different since they are a tubular tire with no tube, so they can be the lightest tires out there. They only had one tread (Prestige) until recently when they came out with the Flexus line, which includes the Primus, Cubus, and Dry Plus. The Primus is for all those Damn Blue Collar Tweekers who are running this here town and uses their same tread, but with additional side knobs for better traction. They have also introduced the Cubus which is a much knobbier tire that looks like it would be good in the mud. And like everyone else and their brother, Tufo has the Dry Plus file tread for you to slip around on. Tufo tires are hard to glue. The base tape absorbs a lot of glue and is extremely tight, so getting onto the rim can be very difficult. Once they're on though, they're straight as an arrow. Overall, I do not recommend Tufo since there are so many other better choices out there.

Gommitalia is an Italian poor man's Challenge. Same tread with a little different casing. I've heard there are quality issues. No one really uses these anymore, especially now that they are only available in UCI illegal 34mm.

Schwalbe has the Racing Ralph in a 32mm which looks like one of the best treads I've seen in a long time. But they redesigned the tread for 2009 and it resembles nothing of its predecessor. With no experience with this tire, I cannot comment further. I do know that this tread is wildly popular amongst the MTB crowd, so it is likely a good choice for dry conditions.

Clincher Tires:

Challenge in their infinite wisdom was one of the first to offer clincher versions of all their tubular tires. So for those of you wanting to ride what the pros ride, but don't want to drop the cash on tubular wheels, Challenge offers the Grifo, XS, and Fango in clincher versions. If I were riding clincher wheels, these would be my first choice.

Clement is back and your history lesson is above. They offer two clinchers, the Crusade PDX and the Clement LAS. Named after the Cross Crusade in Portland Oregon, USA, the largest participant cyclocross series in the World, Clement's Crusade PDX (the Portland airport code) is an all-around performer with a particular love for mud. The center knobs are aligned to give you a fast roll on hard pack and pavement, no matter what the weather conditions. Side knobs offer superior edge control so your bike stays under you in the curves and the leading edge of the knob gives you extra traction coming out of corners. The LAS is named after the most entertaining and exciting cyclocross race in America, CrossVegas, the LAS (for Vegas' airport code), is fast, glides over hard-pack, and cuts through grass. Its unique nail-file tread is short and fine at the center of the tire and gets progressively taller and coarser as it approaches the shoulder knobs. This gradated construction gives you predictable performance as you corner and ride off-camber sections, all the while keeping straight-line rolling resistance as low as possible.
LAS has the same side-knob construction as its cyclocross brother the Crusade PDX, giving you superior edge control in leans and a traction advantage coming out of the corner.

Continental makes some of the best tubular tires in the world, but they also offer a broad range of clincher products. In fact, I think some of their clincher treads like the Speed King Cross would make really bitchin tubular tires. They also offer the Race and Speed treads in clincher form.

Geax made their name in the mountain bike world, but they do have two 'cross tires available. The Mezcal 34 looks like their version of a dry hard pack tire while the blade is definitely designed for the mud and comes in either 29 or 33.

Hutchinson really got a boost in their 'cross lineup when former Elite National Champion Marc Gullickson retired from racing and went to work for them. Gully immediately went to work on the Bulldog which is an all around tire that could be used in mud. He has since introduced the Piranha which is more of a dry condition tread. While these are clincher tires, they are also tubeless ready and will be discussed further in the next section.

IRC has the Mythos which is just a 700c version of the mountain bike tire with the same name. It had its place years ago, but I think it has since been passed by.

Kenda never really took 'cross seriously in recent years, but now they come to the table with five models including the Tomac Small Block 8. This looks like a fun tire to run on dry grassy courses, but not in the mud. Kenda also has the Kommando which looks to have widely spaced knobs, but I can't confirm its performance in the muck. They also offer the Kwicker and the Slant Six for dry courses and the Happy Medium file tread.

Maxxis is another MTB convert that has kept pace with the growing sport of Cyclocross. In 2005 Maxxis introduced the Locust CX, and its 6-pack tread design allows the tire to roll fast on pavement and provides great traction on the wide variety of terrains encountered in a Cyclocross event. For the off camber sections that are sure to be found on every good Cyclocross course, the Locust CX has squared shoulder lugs to provide the best traction and allow you to take the line you want. The Maxxis Raze is a fast rolling center ridge tire. The lugs are spaced wide enough to shed mud, snow, and ice easily. The Maxxis Larsen MiMo was designed by Steve Larsen to handle all the elements that Cyclocross can deliver. Ridden to numerous victories at the US Gran Prix and other top events in the US, the Larsen MiMo has quickly become one of the most popular tires on the market. The round knobs shed mud easily, while penetrating the soil for maximum traction. Each knob is ramped on the leading edge to lower rolling resistance. They now have what looks to be one of the better mud treads out there with the Mud Wrestler. The Mud Wrestler is the newest addition to the cross tire line-up offering outstanding performance in the wet conditions that frequent this grueling race discipline. The center knobs are continuous and ramped to roll fast, while the aggressive side knobs cut through the nastiest mud and snow. Along with rolling fast, the Mud Wrestler sheds mud with ease thanks to its open tread design. This would make a great tubular.

Michelin is one of the pioneers in 'cross tires. They introduced the now legendary Mud back in the day when they used to be green. This tread was the perfect choice for mud. It shed anything that got in its way due to the spacing of the lugs and the slick compound. They also had the sprint which was a file design for fast dry conditions. The sprint has since been retired and replaced by the jet. I'm not a huge fan of slick 'cross tires although I had a pair and the Jet is not a tread I would put in my stable. The Mud has evolved into the Mud 2. The tread pattern is slightly different, losing some lug and making it a more all around tire. Michelin also dumped the green compound in favor of black.

Panaracer offer the Cinder X and the CrossBlaster. Both utilize short small block knobs. They could be used in most conditions as they look like they would shed mud ok, but they may not offer the same kind of bite as a taller knob like the Michelin would.

Ritchey has been one of the most famous names in all of cycling. Tom was not only a pioneer of the modern day mountain bike, but was and still is actively involved in the sport of 'cross. They never really expanded the tire line much though and still only have the Speedmax and the Excavader. Great for dry to loose conditions, I wouldn't take these out if the clouds look too grey.

Schwalbe again offers the Racing Ralph in addition to the CX Comp, CX Pro, Sammy Slick and the Smart Sam. Like Ritchey, none of these tires look well suited to wet or muddy conditions, but offer good grip in hard pack to loose courses.

Tufo again goes for uniqueness in their clincher line. They take the same tubular tire and attach a hook to install onto a clincher rim. Again, the tire contains no tube and is fully enclosed. Perhaps the only clincher tire to offer the true feel of a tubular.

Like Challenge, Vittoria makes the same tubular offerings in clincher form. If you like to race on tubulars, but train on clinchers, Vittoria is definitely the best bang for your buck in this combo area.

Tubeless:

Right now, the only two companies doing a tubeless 'cross tire are Hutchinson and Stan's. The Hutchinson tires are those reviewed above.

Stan's has developed the Raven to work in conjunction with their NoTubes sealant system. Now virtually any tire can be used without an inner tube. The Raven is made of 120 TPI nylon. It has a dual compound rubber for exceptional grip. It has low rolling resistance and can be run at lower pressures without an inner tube. It requires the Stan's Sealant system to be run without an inner tube.

Notes:

If you are going to go with tubular tires, the gluing process is key. A bad glue job equals a rolled tire and that equals a trip to the pit or the parking lot, neither of which usually find you collecting the dough. There are several types of glue on the market, but only two are worth mentioning: Continental and Vittoria Mastik. Both are yellowish glue that goes on clear. I like Conti the best. It goes on smooth and doesn't gum up. I like to use tin handle acid brushes to apply the glue. You can buy these at most hardware stores. The best method I have found is to put the glue in a clear plastic cup (something like a jello cup works great). Stretch the tire on the rim for at least 24 hours if not more prior to gluing. This will help ease the mounting process. Inflate the tire until it starts to roll inside out. Pump it up enough so that the base tape is facing up when the tire is laying flat. Apply a layer on the tire and let it sit 24 hours. If mounting onto a new rim, apply a coat of glue to the rim and let it sit 24 hours. Apply a second layer and let it sit 24 hours. Repeat on the rim as well. Put a final mounting coat on both the rim and the tire and mount immediately. While the glue is still wet, check the tire for straightness and readjust as need be. Put about 20 pounds into the tire and give it a spin. You can adjust while inflated. Once you get it as straight as you can, roll the tire on the floor pushing straight down with hard force to help ensure good bond at the edges. After this, take the tire up to about 80 pounds and let it sit for at least 24 hours.

If you are going to run deep carbon wheels, do yourself a favor and spend a few bucks on good quality valve extenders. I'm not talking about the chincy type that just screw onto the existing valve. Get the type that requires you to remove the valve core from the valve stem. This type threads onto the valve stem and you replace the valve core on the extender. This allows you to maintain control of the air going in and out at the end and will never require using an Allen wrench to let air out of your tires.

Have at it...

Going out Strange

Going out strange can mean alotta of different things to so many different people, You can go out strange on a date, or you can go out strange when you go see the big man for the day of your final judgment. You can also go out strange with your ideas on how you think things should be. But Ive been told by select few this is the time of year when we see Miscene crossers go out strange.
i don't know how true that is. only time will tell, until then dig what went down in the A2 area.

Vets double for anything

Day 1
Baseball at a 'cross race?
doing 2 races fucking stupid, Ill say it again win 1 then do 2.
They sure do like this hill
Riders getting chilly, whatever will they do at Nationals in Madison in
January?
I love Belgium knee warmers, but no sleeves today?  Good thing you won
Mr. B 
 silly arm warmers 
Chicken Parmelee racing Elite, wasn't he a B last week?
Anne getting taken to the woodshed
Steve B ridin around breathing and talking, come on Steve at least hold your breath.
Two Wheel killing the 35 plus, while DC moves through the back on his
way off the 45 plus 
beer the recovery drink of all C racers
Knee high socks are not cool, even on you chix.  
And if you're wearing compression socks in a race, you're a loser.  Go
home.
A Vanilla pit bike, damn, what are you racing on then? fucking more money than watts.
There was some dust and a breeze out there, let's face it, that course
just sucked.
overheard Im training on Yoga, its just like cross.
No Wiz, must be bored go figure
Ann Arbor bumbs in the food line
Should the race announcer publicly root for the riders on the bikes he
sells and no one else?
overheard im just getting ready for iceman
Old guys looking slow
If your racing in skins or any compression type pants, go the fuck home
overheard Im doing 2 races, its better for me.
Burke with good shouldering form
rolled tires.
overheard i supposed to meet someone here.
Are luggage racks, and flashing lights UCI legal?
Chicken Parm blows up, gets passed by Burke 
Costumed riders, what a hoot 
Marnemmmm!
overheard why doesn't Tailwind turn in any results to USA cycling?
Inexperience versus experience, a beautiful thing 
overheard the mtbs are faster
Burke wins again, the series lead?
 
Day 2
Course turned around
Sweet brunettes 
More of the same
Where did everyone go?
Is 2 days here necessary?
Sprinting action in the B's exciting!
Pain Train behaving himself, storms off the front to win the overall, what a nice guy that DC is.
Masters race 
Tighter action 
Really short laps, good thing the UCI isn't here to actually pull people
 Elite Men MIA: Wiz, Pony, Burke, Moncel 
Sweet brunettes 
Goofy dogs 
overheard I HATE CROSS
Tim rolls down the hill 
The Youth Movement off the front  
Slippery corners claim many a victim 
Wow, those are kick ass boots honey, yeah I'm talking to you in the
yellow coat 
The most exciting Elite race of the year hands down, except that group
not willing to pull
someone needs to give that goocher kid some competition. 
Sweet brunettes 
Overheard i blew up
Simon needs a haircut 
Robert cut a race short, that's unusual 
Chicken Parm wins another 
Who's series is this?

Those that go need to know.

2012-2013 Cyclocross Nationals Awarded to Madison, Event Moved to January

That’s right folks – we’ve been warning you it was coming and now it’s official. There’s no 2011 official USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships as the event moves to January in 2012 and will be hosted by Madison, Wisconsin. (Come join us in the fall of 2011 as we transform our Wednesday Night Worlds into the 2011 National Championships.) Full press release below.

Colorado Springs, Colo. (October 29, 2010) – USA Cycling is pleased to name Madison, Wisconsin as the host city for the 2012-2013 Cyclocross National Championships.

Additionally, the national governing body announced today that for 2012 and 2013, the event will move from its traditional dates during the second week of December to the first week in January.

Although the United States has held its cyclocross national championships in December for a number of years, the move to January was proposed to better align the event with the international calendar. Additionally, the move will better support the U.S. athletes who are training to compete in the world championships slated for Louisville, Ky. later in January.

USA Cycling originally began the discussion surrounding the date change last year. After a participant survey showed member support for the move, the final decision was confirmed this fall.

“To make sure this decision was in the best interest of our members, we distributed a survey to 2009 Cyclocross National Championship participants,” explained USA Cycling National Events Director Kelli Lusk. “When a large majority came back and said they would support moving the event to January, the decision was made to move the national championships to the UCI-designated weekend.”

Because next season’s national championship will take place in January of 2012 and this season’s is scheduled for December of 2010, there will not be a cyclocross national championship event held during the 2011 calendar year.

Coming Fall 2011 To Miscne cross.

Loves So Heavy.

“Nothing Brings People together more, then mutual hatred”
Henry Rollins

Derby City USGP Double

Wiz 3rd Saturday, 1st Sunday
The Black Ace 1st Saturday 2nd Sunday
Chicken Parmalee, sandbagged another double
The Pony ran astray

That being said lets all get with the program, A2 double this weekend, and on to ICEMAN!

Be cool!

Ain't it Fun

The darkness has faded into gray dawn outside my window. I am listening to an American Tapes release by Dead Machines called Life Recording 1. As I sit and wonder, I think come one come all boys and girls. It's time again to scare the shit out of yourself again and I'm not talking Halloween. No, I mean the next 'cross race at Fort Wayne in lovely Detroit, Michigan. I've heard this race described as Ghetto 'Cross. Maybe so. Detroit is pretty scary and this part of town is no exception. Set in the midst of an industrial era gone by the way side, Fort Wayne is the home of an old military fort that protected us from...wait for it...Canada. As one would expect, not one shot was fired.

That was until last year. In the inaugural event, Vinny Roberge came out and laid it down. Some skinny old tall black dude tried in vain, but even the whole deck of cards on his helmet wouldn't have helped him that day. The Wolverine boys and girls had their fun in the Masters and Women's race. A bunch of dudes tweaking on Black Coffee were not blue in the B race. And the C race had so many people, there were lapped riders.

Some cat named Mad Anthony is responsible for this whole thing. I don't know what he's mad about. Maybe it's the pirate hat and swords on the end of those guns. Two of those things are bad and the other is a bad fashion statement. You decide which. He does want you to drink beer and storm the place though, but I'm not sure in what order. Maybe he's mad like a hatter. Did you know that mad hatters were mad due to the amount of mercury that was used back in the day to flatten and stiffen the rim/bill of a hat? Crazy (pun intended). Whatever is making him mad, he should channel that anger into course design. I know this is a grassroots effort, but it's 2010 and too many people have come before you Mr. Anthony to let you forsake certain features. With all the land available, you could stand the lengthen the course a tad. This might create a better start/finish area for you. The pit also needs to be addressed and should never be in a u-turn. The run up is fun and the tunnel is cool. I think this year may show some improvement. But one thing that I hope remains is the scallywag that shot that big gun before the start. The only thing better than that would be if Kwame could come back and text it instead while wearing a Made in Detroit ensemble.

With the USGP circus going to Louisville, the Fort might lose a few, but it should still be fun all the same. Look for DC to take the C race, a coffee repeat in the B race, a bike shop owner takes the Masters, a woman winning the women's race, and yet another Elite Men's winner in as many races. Could this get any better? I think it could, bring your appetite and head to Mexican Town when it's over. Just don't get back in my van when it's over.....

"Alien Blueprint"

Well By Golly Michigan sceners got what has taken yrs to get, A new Tailwind cross venue, and from my side a mighty fine one to boot as well, ala Mountain Bikie as i expected, but its better than another STONEY. ya know!

Heres a few tid bits..

Sure are a lot of leaves out here, thanks for clearing them 
It must have been that 12 pack of beer you had last night 
Nice blonde, but get out of the way 
That restroom sure does smell good 
Mark "Chicken" Parmelee 
Mis-matching wheels, how annoying 
Singlespeed, I still don't get it 
New AAVC kit, I like it 
New Two Wheel kit, I Hate it 
Hey milf, get back over here 
I like pigtails 
Fat people in skinsuits, always a delight 
The Art of Changing in the Parking Lot 
There's a lot of turns out here, Mister Twister would love this place 
Rolled tires in the finale 
Steve B needs to either get a plan or get on the JACK
auto pilot blowin up 
DC WTF? again WTF
Massey calling a dramatic sprint 
Anne still killing it 
A downhill start?  That's a bad idea 
Could have used a dust mask out there 
Moncel riding in the front group 
"You almost got Jon Card, get up there"
Chix crashin...its never pretty YYYYEEEECCCCHH!
Course tape in the drivetrain is always a bummer 
The face of a man blown up should be etched in stone 
Leg warmers ans short sleeves?  Bad combo 
The return of Wiz

to be continued.

Peak 2 Peak

PEAK 2 PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
OCTOBER 16, 2010
TIMING BY RACE SERVICES COMPANY

ELITE/EXPERT RESULTS
PRO/ELITE MEN
Place No. Name Sponsor/team Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ======= ======= ======= =======
1 466 Mike Anderson Trek/SRAM 37:51 39:46 40:01 1:57:37
2 48 Derek Graham 37:51 39:46 40:03 1:57:39
3 1 Michael Simonson Gary Fisher 29er 38:32 40:20 41:22 2:00:13
4 599 Chad Wells North Country Cycle Sport 38:16 40:37 42:01 2:00:53
5 109 Cameron Walters 39:25 41:07 42:51 2:03:22
6 35 John Cowan Nccs 39:10 41:42 43:08 2:03:58
7 36 Jeff Craven 40:03 42:38 42:50 2:05:31
8 127 Craig Webb Hagerty 40:06 42:38 43:29 2:06:11
9 69 Dan Korienek 40:25 42:25 44:32 2:07:21
10 81 Jimmi McMurray Ascension Racing 42:03 42:28 44:00 2:08:30
11 88 Jamie Parker Specialized 40:10 42:44 46:01 2:08:54
12 24 Tom Burkz Specialized 40:54 42:15 46:08 2:09:16
13 106 Alexander Vanias Priorityhealth 40:56 42:14 48:39 2:11:48
14 39 Shawn Davison 41:40 44:29 46:05 2:12:13
15 54 Earl Hillaker 40:11 43:47 48:46 2:12:44
16 470 Dan Kotwicki Trek 43:50 45:38 49:28 2:18:56
17 19 Evan Boese Priorityhealth 45:03 49:31
10/16/2010 4:09PM

PRO/ELITE WOMEN
Place No. Name Sponsor/team Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ======= ======= ======= =======
1 2 Susan Stephens Bells Brewery/quiring 44:30 46:50 48:48 2:20:07
2 467 Johanna Schmidt Hagerty 44:46 47:21 48:43 2:20:49
3 125 Danielle Musto Salsa/twin Six 45:57 48:00 47:30 2:21:27
4 3 Erin Vicary Bells Brewery/quiring 45:15 48:42 52:37 2:26:33
5 126 Laura Webb Hagerty 47:14 50:24 50:30 2:28:07
6 33 Karey Collins 49:28 54:12 55:33 2:39:12
10/16/2010 4:09PM

EXPERT WOMEN
Place No. Name Sponsor/team Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ======= ======= ======= =======
1 112 Bridgett Widrig 48:10 50:38 52:50 2:31:38
2 63 Marilyn Kamp 49:12 51:45 51:53 2:32:49
3 426 Robin Wooldridge 52:25 56:01 1:04:10 2:52:34
10/16/2010 4:09PM

EXPERT MEN 29 & UNDER
Place No. Name Sponsor/team Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ======= ======= ======= =======
1 79 Aaron McCready Racinggreyhounds 42:34 44:22 49:06 2:16:02
2 45 Todd Freidinger Northcountrycyclesport 43:23 46:30 49:24 2:19:16
3 64 Dave Kempeinen 44:02 46:06 49:56 2:20:03
4 86 Mike Okma 45:04 47:09 51:16 2:23:27
5 104 Benjamin Tompkins 48:19 50:20 54:38 2:33:16
6 123 David Lintemuth Fusion It 47:54 52:29 56:10 2:36:33
7 468 Joe Graham 51:34 51:21 59:26 2:42:20
10/16/2010 4:09PM

EXPERT MEN 30-39
Place No. Name Sponsor/team Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ======= ======= ======= =======
1 85 Adam Naish 42:24 44:33 46:01 2:12:57
2 114 Brent Wiersema Hagerty 42:37 44:26 46:02 2:13:04
3 80 Joshua McCreedy Sisucycles 42:27 44:33 46:20 2:13:19
4 44 Eric Forrester 42:03 44:03 47:21 2:13:26
5 72 Chris Kushman Hagerty 43:10 45:40 46:50 2:15:39
6 49 Jason Grobbel 42:19 47:24 47:41 2:17:23
7 30 Jay Click 43:27 47:01 47:58 2:18:25
8 76 Jarod Makowski 43:55 45:11 49:21 2:18:26
9 99 Jason Stephenson 42:41 45:40 50:06 2:18:26
10 23 Andrew Brown 44:00 45:53 50:35 2:20:27
11 90 Nicholas Razo 45:16 47:58 48:31 2:21:44
12 21 James Bonnell 45:14 47:35 49:10 2:21:58
13 8 Mike Senters Lisa Luke Gabby 45:11 47:57 51:32 2:24:39
14 124 Jason Rafeld 45:24 47:50 51:36 2:24:48
15 121 Alex Pina McLain Cycle 46:45 49:10 51:10 2:27:04
16 77 Chris Maltby 45:34 50:38 50:58 2:27:08
17 469 Charlie Brecheisen Action Chuck Racing 48:54 50:25 53:02 2:32:21
18 10 David Moore Cycle Therapy Racing 49:09 50:16 53:02 2:32:26
19 95 Steven Schultz 46:48 51:52 54:27 2:33:06
20 120 Bryan Marek Speed Merchants 46:42 50:31 1:00:13 2:37:26
21 25 Nathan Bush 51:48 54:31 58:57 2:45:15
22 9 Robert Lucia Rbs Cycling Team 54:27 58:08 1:03:53 2:56:27
23 46 David George 48:22 58:26
24 16 Eric Bartels 49:19 1:07:09
25 55 Matthew Hoffman Grbc 46:14
10/16/2010 4:09PM

EXPERT MEN 40-49
Place No. Name Sponsor/team Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ======= ======= ======= =======
1 61 Jim James 41:21 42:33 43:14 2:07:08
2 96 Tom Scott 43:03 44:37 45:15 2:12:54
3 58 Eric Holmes Racinggreyhounds 43:26 44:43 46:23 2:14:31
4 97 Terry Sensiba 43:03 44:39 46:52 2:14:33
5 28 Dale Carley 43:13 44:42 47:17 2:15:11
6 15 Tim Barrons Hagerty 43:31 45:10 46:39 2:15:20
7 66 Eric Kimber 44:13 46:37 47:05 2:17:54
8 598 Scott Diment Hagerty 43:33 45:21 49:11 2:18:04
9 50 Chris Hansen 44:32 46:29 48:07 2:19:06
10 130 Tim Jenema Hagerty Racing 43:30 46:33 49:35 2:19:37
11 41 Raymond Dybowski Wolverineacfstorescom 45:00 46:55 48:02 2:19:57
12 40 Jim Dewent 45:06 47:34 48:24 2:21:03
13 53 Dave Hietikko 43:57 47:47 49:56 2:21:40
14 68 Brian Klym 44:40 48:30 49:36 2:22:45
15 6 Chris Fillmore Mpi - Main Street Bikes 44:23 47:54 52:04 2:24:20
16 37 Doug Crysler 45:03 49:05 51:23 2:25:31
17 105 Tommy Turner Endoman Promotions 45:25 48:52 51:17 2:25:34
18 59 Scott Howard Hagerty 44:59 47:51 53:42 2:26:30
19 5 Mark Bourgeau Bad Dog Racing 46:34 49:52 51:07 2:27:32
20 103 David Tietz 47:06 50:02 52:23 2:29:30
21 129 Peter Worden Hagerty 48:22 50:32 50:54 2:29:48
22 102 James Taylor 48:00 50:39 53:27 2:32:05
23 62 Dennis Jensen 49:04 51:13 52:17 2:32:33
24 389 Anthony Spicuzza 46:51 51:26 56:02 2:34:18
25 17 David Beadle 47:16 53:07 58:34 2:38:56
26 13 Patrick Bagi 52:28 58:48 1:05:29 2:56:44
27 43 Jody Figueroa 56:32 1:00:43 1:08:17 3:05:31
28 92 John Risk 43:15
10/16/2010 4:09PM

EXPERT MEN 50+
Place No. Name Sponsor/team Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ======= ======= ======= =======
1 42 Donald Fedrigon Jr 43:12 44:27 45:33 2:13:11
2 101 Clete Swanson 43:35 45:30 48:23 2:17:27
3 31 David Coar 43:58 46:48 46:43 2:17:28
4 91 Keith Riege 43:59 46:46 46:50 2:17:34
5 56 Daniel Hofstra Hagerty 43:32 46:09 48:59 2:18:39
6 107 Bob Volant 44:43 46:26 47:59 2:19:07
7 65 Clark Kent 45:05 47:25 47:35 2:20:04
8 26 Brian Buysse Brickwheels 44:27 47:29 50:04 2:21:59
9 38 Tim Curtis 45:16 47:59 49:19 2:22:33
10 82 Kip Miller 45:52 48:01 51:07 2:25:00
11 71 Michael Krywanski 44:30 48:12 53:07 2:25:48
12 4 Paul Rytlewski Tri City Cyclists 46:19 49:13 50:39 2:26:10
13 67 Jack Kline 49:46 48:55 48:57 2:27:36
14 118 Gregory Worsnop 49:56 51:06 50:53 2:31:54
15 89 Rick Plite Founders 48:24 49:55 54:18 2:32:35
16 74 Robert Larson 49:54 51:48 54:02 2:35:43
17 100 Mark Straszheim 51:03 56:04 1:01:18 2:48:24
18 20 Mark Boese Custer Cyclery 46:38
10/16/2010 4:09PM

EXPERT SINGLE SPEED
Place No. Name Sponsor/team Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ======= ======= ======= =======
1 116 Michael Wissink Specialized 39:43 41:59 43:42 2:05:22
2 108 Jorden Wakeley 39:42 42:00 43:42 2:05:23
3 128 Dan Klein 41:05 42:06 43:59 2:07:09
4 119 Ron Sanborn McLain Cycle 42:03 42:22 44:25 2:08:49
5 93 Don Roth Endoman Promotions 41:59 42:33 44:41 2:09:13
6 122 Jeff Zeller River City Outpost 41:58 42:43 44:49 2:09:29
7 12 Stephen Andriese 40:58 44:13 45:10 2:10:20
8 47 James Gomez Gomez 44:26 46:04 47:17 2:17:47
9 14 Patrick Barrett 44:25 46:23 48:05 2:18:52
10 34 Wayne Cook 45:17 48:00 48:57 2:22:13
11 7 Bradley Jerris 47:08 49:39 51:18 2:28:05
12 83 Craig Morris 48:37 50:48 50:11 2:29:34
13 87 Dan Packer 47:30 50:15 52:16 2:30:00
14 214 Ryan Flesher 51:03 52:37 55:39 2:39:18
15 115 Craig Winnie 51:02 54:42 57:58 2:43:41
10/16/2010 4:09PM

PEAK 2 PEAK MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE
OCTOBER 16, 2010
TIMING BY RACE SERVICES COMPANY
SPORT/TANDEM RESULTS



SPORT MEN 15-19
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ================= === ======= ======= =======
1 245 Mitchell Hayes Flushing MI 54:20 54:17 1:48:36
2 402 Logan Taylor South Bend IN 54:13 54:33 1:48:45
3 567 Alex Schultz Oxford MI 54:53 56:39 1:51:31
4 432 Nicholas McLain McLain Cycle Traverse City MI 1:02:59 1:03:52 2:06:51
5 244 Anthony Hayes Swartz Creek MI 1:00:34
10/16/2010 2:32PM

SPORT MEN 20-29
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ================= === ======= ======= =======
1 197 Donald Cumming Waterford MI 44:50 46:20 1:31:10
2 435 Matt Belic Marquette MI 46:03 47:33 1:33:36
3 182 Bryan Carps Traverse City MI 45:52 47:57 1:33:48
4 386 Cody Sovis Interlochen MI 46:05 47:51 1:33:55
5 405 Warren Van Middlesworth Racinggreyhounds Kalamazoo MI 45:54 48:04 1:33:58
6 388 Wes Sovis Interlochen MI 46:05 48:33 1:34:38
7 217 Kyle Frailing Portage MI 45:51 48:54 1:34:45
8 274 Rusty Klein Traverse City MI 47:27 49:33 1:36:59
9 279 Drew Koschmann Foolish Holland MI 47:00 50:18 1:37:17
10 341 John Paul Traverse City MI 50:06 52:02 1:42:07
11 149 Christopher Ballor Portage MI 50:29 55:28 1:45:57
12 290 Nick Lekovish McG/trails Edge 56:51 58:27 1:55:18
13 216 Michael Fobar Livonia MI 52:04 1:04:18 1:56:22
14 180 Johnny Byl Middleville MI 55:58 1:00:28 1:56:26
15 220 Craig Fuller Grand Haven MI 52:38 1:04:04 1:56:41
16 328 Lukas Morse Lyons MI 54:33 1:04:20 1:58:53
17 170 Jonathon Boughner Auburn Hills MI 57:25 1:02:25 1:59:50
18 317 Caleb Metzger Elgin IL 57:32 1:02:39 2:00:11
19 230 Albert Greiner Elk Rapids MI 59:42 1:06:39 2:06:21
20 329 Dean Murphey Traverse City MI 1:02:24 1:06:33 2:08:56
21 291 Nick Lemke Lyons MI 1:06:38 1:05:57 2:12:35
10/16/2010 2:32PM

SPORT MEN 30-34
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ================= === ======= ======= =======
1 399 Adam Sulkowski Howell MI 45:23 47:24 1:32:47
2 303 Andrew Manninen Grand Haven MI 47:39 52:04 1:39:42
3 462 Nathan St Onge Grand Traverse Photograph Traverse City MI 48:57 51:12 1:40:09
4 364 Glen Ruczynski Fife Lake MI 1:40:09
5 284 Chad Lambert Oakland MI 48:29 51:56 1:40:24
6 326 Robbie Morford Petoskey MI 50:33 51:09 1:41:42
7 436 Johnny Leslie Grand Rapids MI 49:44 54:16 1:44:00
8 360 Brian Roginski South Lyon MI 51:38 53:09 1:44:46
9 249 Eric Heie Mason MI 53:14 55:31 1:48:44
10 218 Adam Fray Kingsley MI 53:44 57:07 1:50:51
11 175 Marc Brunette Traverse City MI 55:09 58:07 1:53:15
12 406 Shane Vandekerkhof Traverse City MI 53:43 59:42 1:53:25
13 408 John Vernon Essexville MI 56:08 58:30 1:54:38
14 439 Travis Steinka Midland MI 58:55 59:45 1:58:40
15 438 Chris Frey Detroit MI 1:00:05 1:00:04 2:00:09
16 343 Fred Pennell Saginaw MI 57:03 1:05:00 2:02:03
17 259 Ben Horney Hemlock MI 1:02:51 1:02:45 2:05:35
18 400 Scott Sullivan Clinton Township MI 1:02:22 1:03:54 2:06:15
19 240 Craig Hamill Chicago IL 1:04:10 1:08:36 2:12:45
20 206 Bradley Edgell Kalamazoo MI 1:06:48 1:09:11 2:15:59
21 251 Chris Herrmann Three Rivers MI 1:04:46 1:11:26 2:16:11
22 277 Kristopher Kokko South Lyon MI 1:06:42 1:10:23 2:17:05
23 263 Joel Jamison Lake Orion MI 1:03:33
10/16/2010 2:32PM

SPORT MEN 35-39
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ================= === ======= ======= =======
1 421 Derek Witte Grand Rapids MI 43:59 45:38 1:29:36
2 234 Don Hackney Crosscountrycycle Grand Haven MI 45:28 47:05 1:32:32
3 60 Greg Hughes Williamston MI 47:45 47:20 1:35:04
4 227 Eric Grassa Traverse City MI 48:05 47:27 1:35:31
5 196 Joseph Cracchiolo Auburn Hills MI 46:53 48:57 1:35:50
6 311 Jimmy McKenna Jollypumpkin Traverse City MI 48:04 49:44 1:37:48
7 351 Mark Pruim Byron Center MI 49:25 48:58 1:38:22
8 404 Dave Van Laecke Grandville MI 49:23 49:31 1:38:53
9 189 Ryan Christensen Wolverinesportsclub Novi MI 47:44 52:50 1:40:34
10 307 Mark McClanahan Lake Orion MI 49:34 51:00 1:40:34
11 176 John Brusk Byron Center MI 51:12 49:29 1:40:40
12 409 Jason Wagner Petoskey MI 49:43 50:58 1:40:41
13 168 Tim Bottrell Traverse City MI 49:25 51:42 1:41:07
14 255 Thomas Hitchens Traverse City MI 51:05 50:05 1:41:10
15 363 David Roush Grand Rapids MI 51:13 50:04 1:41:17
16 151 Aaron Barto Grand Rapids MI 50:38 51:08 1:41:46
17 398 Josh Suardini Milford MI 51:28 51:48 1:43:15
18 380 Robert Simetz 3girltribe Northville MI 51:43 51:36 1:43:19
19 161 Tim Bochenek Holland MI 51:15 52:20 1:43:35
20 350 William Prall Traverse City MI 51:47 53:30 1:45:17
21 261 Brandon Inglehart Petoskey MI 52:58 54:18 1:47:16
22 431 Todd Zrimec Traverse City MI 52:58 54:56 1:47:54
23 190 Keith Christian Caledonia MI 52:55 55:13 1:48:08
24 228 Steve Gray Tmi Middleville MI 52:11 57:15 1:49:26
25 304 Matt Manning Citybikeshop Brighton MI 55:10 54:34 1:49:44
26 273 Jonathan King Rbscyclingteam Novi MI 53:56 55:49 1:49:44
27 164 Jason Borchert Traverse City MI 53:31 56:34 1:50:04
28 301 Aaron Maike Allen Park MI 53:08 57:06 1:50:13
29 430 Jon Zoutendam Traverse City MI 55:01 55:13 1:50:14
30 267 Peter Johanson Dexter MI 55:11 56:08 1:51:18
31 203 Craig Dittmer Racinggreyhounds Novi MI 54:59 56:23 1:51:21
32 441 Craig Smith Dorr MI 55:19 56:49 1:52:07
33 416 Gabe Williams Roscommon MI 54:03 58:06 1:52:08
34 294 Richard Lewandowski South Lyon MI 55:05 57:37 1:52:42
35 370 Kristopher Sands Traverse City MI 56:19 57:06 1:53:25
36 419 Rob Williams Brighton MI 55:40 59:44 1:55:23
37 446 Anthony Berns Canton MI 57:17 1:01:48 1:59:05
38 283 Larry Laframboise Gaines MI 57:50 1:02:34 2:00:23
39 460 Brian Benson Bikes Ltd La Crosse WI 59:24 1:02:32 2:01:55
40 179 Jeremy Butts Livonia MI 57:55 1:05:42 2:03:37
41 392 Kai Stankey Kalamazoo MI 1:00:28 1:04:02 2:04:29
42 465 David Gardner Thompsonville MI 56:46 1:07:54 2:04:39
43 162 David Bolliet Kalamazoo MI 57:43 1:08:58 2:06:40
44 367 Wolfgan Russold 57:51 1:09:07 2:06:58
45 320 Branden Minuth Midland MI 1:02:11 1:05:40 2:07:51
46 410 Dave Walston Traverse City MI 1:02:09 1:07:38 2:09:47
47 447 Norman Zielinski South Lyon MI 1:06:04 1:09:26 2:15:30
48 527 Daniel Kleinheksel Hamilton MI 1:04:37 1:10:54 2:15:30
49 183 Joel Caverly Bay Port MI 1:06:29 1:11:40 2:18:09
50 177 Frohmund Burger Chicago IL 1:11:31 1:18:51 2:30:21
51 193 Rodney Coleman Fenton MI 57:35
10/16/2010 2:32PM

SPORT MEN 40-44
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ================= === ======= ======= =======
1 233 Steve Haakenson Grand Ledge MI 47:04 46:10 1:33:14
2 397 Tim Stroebe Holland MI 48:03 47:32 1:35:35
3 140 Kevin Antel Grand Rapids MI 48:48 46:59 1:35:47
4 160 Terry Bochenek Jenison MI 48:02 48:00 1:36:02
5 433 David Johnson Drake's Coffee Sylvania OH 48:26 48:55 1:37:20
6 390 Mark Spore Wayland MI 48:35 48:56 1:37:30
7 309 Casey McGovern Bissellabg Grand Rapids MI 48:52 50:07 1:38:59
8 201 James Depree Grand Rapids MI 50:37 49:51 1:40:27
9 344 Russell Petts Westland MI 50:26 50:07 1:40:32
10 427 Nick Yetter Kalamazoo MI 50:03 50:33 1:40:35
11 135 Andy Amstutz Manistee MI 50:19 50:19 1:40:38
12 131 Scott Adema Commerce Township MI 50:27 50:55 1:41:22
13 347 James Plichta Muskegon MI 50:46 51:33 1:42:19
14 202 Travis Disbrow Traverse City MI 51:00 52:06 1:43:06
15 209 Lance Ferden Mount Pleasant MI 51:34 52:11 1:43:44
16 275 John Heyerman Hamilton MI 52:10 52:07 1:44:16
17 289 Brian Leary MacOmb MI 51:59 52:38 1:44:37
18 152 Tim Bayer Grand Rapids MI 52:04 52:58 1:45:01
19 422 Rick Witte Howell MI 53:00 52:42 1:45:41
20 391 Kevin Stacey Hudsonville MI 52:39 53:32 1:46:10
21 445 John Kolarevic Mud, Sweat & Beers Traverse City MI 52:39 54:48 1:47:26
22 262 Greg Iott Traverse City MI 52:08 55:37 1:47:44
23 424 K. Wolfe Kalamazoo MI 53:12 56:04 1:49:15
24 450 Kevin Burke Holland MI 53:11 56:18 1:49:29
25 346 Matt Phillips Holly MI 54:48 55:16 1:50:03
26 219 Erik Frazier Fowlerville MI 54:11 56:11 1:50:22
27 323 Curt Moon Traverse City MI 54:03 56:31 1:50:33
28 463 Geoff Witte Brighton 53:24 57:20 1:50:44
29 148 William Ball Kalkaska MI 54:12 56:34 1:50:45
30 158 Jeff Blanchard Traverse City MI 54:15 56:34 1:50:48
31 292 Joe Leppek Traverse City MI 54:25 57:42 1:52:07
32 27 Dan Byk Ann Arbor MI 57:18 56:50 1:54:07
33 238 Robert Hall Traverse City MI 54:49 59:36 1:54:24
34 184 Scott Caverly Boyne City MI 55:17 1:00:15 1:55:31
35 195 David Cox Teamtreefarm Walled Lake MI 56:36 59:40 1:56:16
36 345 Kevin Philion Kalamazoo MI 55:17 1:01:34 1:56:51
37 314 Tom McSweeney Brighton MI 56:47 1:00:13 1:57:00
38 338 Charles Parkhurst Traverse City MI 58:19 58:53 1:57:12
39 156 Chad Black Traverse City MI 52:47 1:04:52 1:57:39
40 198 Chris Curtis Sparta MI 56:10 1:01:54 1:58:04
41 357 Thomas Rieth Franklin MI 57:31 1:00:47 1:58:17
42 355 Michael Reilly Ludington MI 56:45 1:01:40 1:58:24
43 319 Jeff Minnerick Spring Lake MI 58:40 1:00:54 1:59:34
44 270 Jim Kalajian Mud, Sweat & Beers 59:12 1:00:26 1:59:38
45 204 Brett Dodds Portage MI 56:56 1:02:57 1:59:52
46 199 Scott Daigle Mount Pleasant MI 1:00:14 1:01:18 2:01:32
47 383 Brian Snell Traverse City MI 58:17 1:03:28 2:01:44
48 415 Bob Wilcox Traverse City MI 58:37 1:04:18 2:02:54
49 332 William Nottenkamper Walled Lake MI 59:10 1:03:50 2:02:59
50 340 James Partak Traverse City MI 1:00:18 1:05:47 2:06:04
51 260 David Hunter Traverse City MI 1:00:32 1:07:56 2:08:27
52 155 Patrick Billingsley Midland MI 1:02:48 1:05:41 2:08:29
53 163 Scott Booth Ada MI 1:04:21 1:09:10 2:13:30
54 379 Scott Silvers Plymouth MI 1:08:52 1:07:59 2:16:50
55 154 Frank Bean Dearborn MI 1:13:48 1:10:39 2:24:27
56 434 John Baisley Rochester MI 1:14:30 1:19:28 2:33:57
10/16/2010 2:32PM

SPORT MEN 45-49
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
===== ===== ========================= ========================= ================= === ======= ======= =======
1 396 Scott Stone Pentwater MI 47:51 48:20 1:36:11
2 269 Mark Judd Owosso MI 47:57 49:13 1:37:09
3 407 Matt Vander Sys Muskegon MI 49:13 50:28 1:39:40
4 169 Nick Boudjalis Traverse City MI 50:45 50:02 1:40:46
5 171 Michael Boughner Tawas City MI 50:50 51:53 1:42:42
6 452 Craig Rawlings Bissell/abg Grand Rapids MI 50:55 51:48 1:42:43
7 231 Kevin Grochowalski Lake Ann MI 50:36 52:21 1:42:57
8 178 Mike Burnside Prudenville MI 51:19 51:43 1:43:01
9 146 Steve Baesch City Bike 51:18 52:32 1:43:50
10 375 Sean Scott Vicksburg MI 52:48 53:37 1:46:24
11 57 Rex Holden Traverse City MI 53:16 54:34 1:47:50
12 194 Jeff Cottrell Parkersburg WV 53:29 54:25 1:47:53
13 337 Kristopher Ouvry Kalamazoo MI 53:16 55:33 1:48:49
14 331 Dave Nesburg Onekama MI 54:13 54:43 1:48:56
15 254 Jim Hills Traverse City MI 52:56 56:07 1:49:03
16 145 John Bachman Traverse City MI 55:18 55:34 1:50:51
17 242 Charles Hathaway Traverse City MI 54:33 56:50 1:51:23
18 247 Craig Hays Crosscountrycycle Holland MI 54:05 57:34 1:51:38
19 334 Nathan Oliver Rockford MI 55:10 57:14 1:52:23
20 449 Scott Pappas Waterford MI 54:54 58:35 1:53:29
21 271 Brian Kiessling Traverse City MI 54:17 59:51 1:54:07
22 159 Wade Blowers Hamilton MI 57:20 57:36 1:54:55
23 374 David Scott Mc Bain MI 55:07 1:00:03 1:55:09
24 342 Robert Pelto Holly MI 56:19 1:00:01 1:56:20
25 226 Rob Grainger Mattawan MI 53:33 1:02:56 1:56:28
26 306 Kevin McCartney Milford MI 56:16 1:00:35 1:56:50
27 150 Kirk Bankes Hartland MI 57:15 1:00:42 1:57:57
28 376 David Seidel Walled Lake MI 58:44 59:42 1:58:26
29 191 Robert Cisluycis Marquette MI 56:32 1:02:12 1:58:43
30 266 Thomas Jewell Traverse City MI 58:22 1:00:50 1:59:12
31 287 Dale Laughner Midland MI 58:46 1:01:03 1:59:49
32 322 Joe Montroy Traverse City MI 58:22 1:02:00 2:00:22
33 210 Casey Fisher Mattawan MI 58:53 1:02:19 2:01:11
34 413 Brian Wendling Chesaning MI 59:16 1:04:14 2:03:30
35 143 Jeff Asfour Ada MI 58:56 1:06:57 2:05:52
36 256 Greg Hodder Dexter MI 1:00:47 1:05:54 2:06:40
37 425 Donald Wood Pinckney MI 1:00:44 1:07:23 2:08:07
38 403 Simon Toth Midland MI 1:00:05 1:13:26 2:13:30
39 187 John Chevalier Rochester MI 1:02:09 1:12:26 2:14:34
40 134 Alec Amstutz Charlevoix MI 1:03:38 1:11:26 2:15:04
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SPORT MEN 50-59
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
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1 454 Dave Steffey Traverse City MI 48:41 49:21 1:38:01
2 393 Brian Stauffer Holland MI 49:27 50:57 1:40:24
3 280 John Kowalczyk Jenison MI 50:43 50:14 1:40:56
4 356 Eric Rennie Spring Lake MI 50:18 50:39 1:40:57
5 167 Edward Bottrell Central Lake MI 50:56 52:06 1:43:01
6 458 Matt Graves Rockford MI 51:33 51:52 1:43:24
7 373 Jeff Scofield Edmore MI 51:42 53:33 1:45:15
8 208 John Fallon Spring Lake MI 52:06 53:15 1:45:20
9 414 James White Cedarville MI 52:32 54:00 1:46:32
10 225 Dan Grabowski Vicksburg MI 52:24 55:33 1:47:56
11 288 Al Lauland Fair Haven MI 52:45 55:57 1:48:42
12 321 W. Monahan Birmingham MI 53:01 55:46 1:48:46
13 313 Mark McPherson Midland MI 53:35 55:48 1:49:23
14 297 Scott Lint Mesick MI 53:04 56:30 1:49:33
15 144 Steve Baars Grand Rapids MI 54:10 55:26 1:49:35
16 252 Howard Herron Endoman Promotions 53:23 57:01 1:50:24
17 369 Joseph Sanders Custer MI 54:14 56:19 1:50:33
18 512 Bryan Elenbaas Cadillac MI 54:15 56:19 1:50:34
19 133 Duane Amato Amato Suttons Bay MI 55:21 56:30 1:51:51
20 417 Joseph Williams Kalamazoo MI 54:29 57:36 1:52:04
21 308 Timothy McClure Roscommon MI 54:31 57:34 1:52:05
22 387 Joe Sovis Interlochen MI 54:30 57:43 1:52:12
23 172 Richard Bowling Plymouth MI 54:26 58:14 1:52:39
24 272 Dennis Kindle Kalamazoo MI 54:17 58:33 1:52:49
25 394 Daniel Stewart Kalamazoo MI 53:03 59:47 1:52:50
26 174 Steve Brown Team Iceman 57:36 56:51 1:54:26
27 186 Gary Chastain Manton MI 56:51 1:00:54 1:57:45
28 464 Chris Hanford Leland MI 57:20 1:01:17 1:58:37
29 205 Randy Dolata Linden MI 54:25 1:04:43 1:59:08
30 365 Charles Russo Canton MI 1:00:11 1:03:32 2:03:43
31 333 Thomas Noverr Portage MI 59:52 1:03:54 2:03:46
32 316 Steve Mentzer Traverse City MI 1:00:38 1:03:46 2:04:23
33 354 Richard Rancourt Caledonia MI 1:02:34 1:06:56 2:09:29
34 349 Joseph Povolo Lake Leelanau MI 1:06:13 1:14:13 2:20:25
35 278 Loren Konkus Novi MI 1:07:30 1:16:02 2:23:31
36 192 Steven Cole Ada MI 1:09:54 1:14:29 2:24:23
37 358 Brian Rise Beaverton MI 1:18:03 1:27:55 2:45:57
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SPORT MEN 60+
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
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1 352 Roger Raehl Traverse City MI 49:17 48:58 1:38:15
2 429 Robert Zick Hickory Corners MI 52:19 53:09 1:45:27
3 213 Charles Fleming Rochester MI 52:12 53:41 1:45:53
4 444 Larry Moats Traverse City MI 53:15 56:06 1:49:21
5 448 Jim Beckstrom Trailhead Bike Shop Ludington MI 54:21 57:01 1:51:21
6 418 Rich Williams 55:19 58:53 1:54:12
7 232 Paul Grondin Lapeer MI 55:35 1:01:06 1:56:40
8 223 Dave Gidcumb Mesick MI 56:41 1:00:01 1:56:42
9 246 Robert Hayes Flint MI 1:00:14 1:03:01 2:03:15
10 236 Paul Hakes Homer MI 1:00:54 1:03:32 2:04:25
11 420 Randy Winans Team Iceman 1:06:07 1:07:50 2:13:56
12 327 Steve Morgan Traverse City MI 1:06:31 1:12:14 2:18:44
13 312 John McKnight Cadillac MI 1:16:10 1:20:05 2:36:14
10/16/2010 2:32PM

SPORT WOMEN 15-29
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
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1 371 Emily Savickis Saint Joseph MI 57:50 59:23 1:57:13
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SPORT WOMEN 30-44
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
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1 335 Summer Olmstead Custercylery Portage MI 52:28 54:09 1:46:36
2 339 April Parrish Kalamazoo MI 53:21 55:15 1:48:36
3 224 Jill Gorkowski Fusion Grand Rapids MI 53:43 57:30 1:51:12
4 459 Erin Lumbard Kalamazoo MI 56:43 56:24 1:53:06
5 368 Melissa Ryba Traverse City MI 56:25 57:19 1:53:44
6 437 Kristie Miller Gaines MI 56:46 1:00:24 1:57:09
7 239 Shawn Halloran Grand Rapids MI 59:04 1:02:47 2:01:50
8 296 Angie Ligon Ferndale MI 59:45 1:03:27 2:03:12
9 411 Christine Watts Interlochen MI 59:51 1:03:32 2:03:22
10 286 Heidi Laplante Ada MI 59:48 1:04:55 2:04:42
11 359 Heather Risk Clarkston MI 1:00:31 1:05:11 2:05:41
12 185 Kandace Chapple Gt Women Magazine 1:04:10 1:07:49 2:11:58
13 382 Gail Smythe Muskegon MI 1:04:17 1:10:00 2:14:16
14 142 Tina Applegate Commerce Township MI 1:06:59 1:09:47 2:16:45
15 330 Cathy Needham Augusta MI 1:06:47 1:13:54 2:20:40
16 276 Amber Koa Walled Lake MI 1:11:42 1:15:43 2:27:25
17 2401 Cass Stone Traverse City MI 1:11:19 1:17:16 2:28:34
18 153 Claudia Bean Dearborn MI 1:14:44 1:20:42 2:35:25
10/16/2010 2:32PM

SPORT WOMEN 45+
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
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1 235 Valerie Hadrot-Portes Wolverinesportsclub Bloomfield Hills MI 56:12 57:41 1:53:52
2 385 Joni Sommerville Grawn MI 56:47 58:43 1:55:29
3 298 Karen Gerlando Traverse City MI 56:45 58:55 1:55:39
4 237 Beth Hall Ada MI 56:49 1:00:26 1:57:14
5 282 Heather Kubiak Grand Rapids MI 58:36 59:31 1:58:06
6 412 Marylynn Webster Holland MI 59:40 1:01:00 2:00:39
7 241 Amelia Hasneohrl Traverse City MI 1:00:08 1:03:28 2:03:35
8 384 Amy Solak Gt Women Magazine 1:04:10 1:07:47 2:11:57
9 2998 Kelly Fisher Mattawan MI 1:04:25 1:11:14 2:15:39
10 248 Kim Hecksel Grand Rapids MI 1:06:35 1:10:21 2:16:56
11 265 Libby Jennings Grand Rapids MI 1:15:00 1:17:46 2:32:46
12 428 Kathy Youmans Jackson MI 1:15:07 1:27:44 2:42:51
10/16/2010 2:32PM

SPORT SINGLE SPEED
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
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1 456 Kyle Mosher The Outpost Of Manistee Manistee MI 48:47 48:23 1:37:10
2 299 Conor Macfarlane Battle Creek MI 50:55 50:03 1:40:57
3 285 Eric Landman Grand Haven MI 50:06 51:22 1:41:27
4 423 John Wlodarczak Cyclotron 51:04 51:48 1:42:52
5 457 David Bucholtz Brick Wheels Kingsley MI 51:06 52:40 1:43:46
6 157 Tony Blancato Skierquestskiraceshinguar Fruitport MI 51:43 52:27 1:44:10
7 361 Jeff Rohrstaff Vicksburg MI 52:53 52:03 1:44:55
8 443 Aaron Griffith Grand Rapids MI 51:17 54:14 1:45:31
9 243 Steven Hay Kalamazoo MI 52:54 52:48 1:45:42
10 318 Matthew Metzger Holland MI 54:20 55:03 1:49:23
11 362 Tyler Rosebrugh West Branch MI 51:38 58:28 1:50:06
12 132 Ryan Allen Grand Rapids MI 54:50 58:02 1:52:51
13 455 Steve Tafelsky Hudsonville MI 56:07 56:58 1:53:04
14 300 Marty Mack City Bike 56:18 59:39 1:55:57
15 221 Russ Gelow New Carlisle IN 56:46 1:03:08 1:59:53
16 401 John Swanberg Chatham MI 1:00:28 1:04:36 2:05:04
17 165 Charles Bordner Fenton MI 1:04:37 1:06:44 2:11:21
18 166 Colin Bordner Brighton MI 1:12:23 1:21:28 2:33:50
10/16/2010 2:32PM

WOMEN SINGLE SPEED
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
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1 381 Sarah Slade Traverse City MI 54:56 57:38 1:52:33
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TANDEM
Place No. Name Sponsor/team City Sta Lap1 Lap2 Time
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1 377 Bryan/vita Sheffield/mors Traverse City MI 54:51 56:37 1:51:28