Things are Heating Up

Up here in the Pacific Northwest there is an infamous "trophy" that goes by the name of the Grail de la Grunge (or Grudge). There used to be alternating races in Portland and to determine the winner of the Grail. Now, it seems that the protocol for gaining ownership of the Grail is trickery, treachery and other underhanded dealings.

Seattle has the Grail right now. Portland pretends like they don't care. But we must stay vigilant. In fact, there was an attempt on the Grail just this past Sunday at our Series race at Ft. Steillacoom park. The Grail remains safely in the hands of the Seattle illuminati. Have no fear. There are many that stand guard. Some in plain view, others in the shadows. Interlopers, you have been warned...

The Unicorn Has Landed

The Seattle Cyclocross Series officially kicked off on Sunday September 28th. The first race was at Evergreen Highschool - one of the locations that typically has a kick ass layout. The course did not disappoint. Once again, it was a killer layout with plenty of technical and power sections. This course also includes either the second or third longest runup in the area. Number one is the Knapp time runup at Ft. Steilacoom.

This is also the course where the Speedvagen made its debut in 2007. So, naturally, this was a great course for the Speedvagen to make its way out of the stable and once again rain pain down upon us mere mortals. After six lung searing laps I did indeed feel as if I had been smited by the mighty Falcon despite the best efforts of me, the Unicorn and the Speedvagen. Final placement - 16th. No major crashes but one beautiful slow motion endo that resulted in me watching about 5 riders pass me and ride away...