NATIONALS CROSS - getting ready

NATIONAL CROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Are just around the corner
Jan 4-8 2012

BUT FIRST
We have the Midwest Regional Race
on the Nationals cross outside of Madison Wisconsin

Several hundred X racers showed up to check out the Nationals course

A very challenging, bumpy, rough
course
Kathleen Porter and Landon Beachy
were eager to preview the setting -
hopefully gaining a head start on their National competition.

Pictures by Kim Peirce
Nice photography

John's preparation ...
The cast is off - but a long way to go

This is what my X bikes have been doing for the last five weeks -
hanging out with the road, TT and MTB's

I have been able to get to the Cedar Falls Recreation Center

And workout on on one these.
It is nothing like racing and riding/training outside.
But it is way better than nothing
and fun to race with the computer's programs
I have had great help from Carson Christens and his Zoom outfit
and Training Peaks.

For the Nats
USA Cycling has a race predictor.
Check out your friends chances HERE
This list is not a very accurate
but it gives us a rough idea of how things are going to unfold.