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2011-09-19 1:28 PM

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Subject: Tuesday night cross racing at Aquila park

Has anyone been ?  I'm going tomorrow with the kids to watch a little I might even think about racing the following week in the citizens class.  It's a 30 minute race...  

Does anyone want to go?  (I'm looking at you MNrunnergirl....) Anyone else?  Bikergirl, you live pretty close don't you ?



2011-09-19 1:31 PM
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I'm in (not to race, but to watch).  What time r u thinking? 

Does anyone here do these?  A few women from my team do and an ex does, but wondered if any BT'ers have done and have anything to say about these - they look TOTALLY FUN!  SoberTriGuy and I are GOING TO DO IT next year for sure! (yep - I've committed you)

2011-09-19 1:40 PM
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Thanks for that!.  I've photographed a few of them, and they do look fun.  If you're a contender, It looks like a LOT OF CARDIO WORK!  

I have to drive because I've got my little devils, er I mean angels.  Does your little angel want to come too?  I can pick you up around 5-5:15, or just meet you there.  i probably won't stay for the whole thing..

2011-09-19 2:12 PM
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I had never heard of this!  I am interested, although I wouldn't be able to come right when it starts. If I can make it, I'll look out for you guys. 
2011-09-19 2:27 PM
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Awesome.  How about those handsome Foggygoggles boys??  Can you guys make it on a Tuesday??
2011-09-20 10:59 PM
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We saw the last half or more of the Cat 1,2,3 race.  It was a little surreal.   Very quiet, just lap after lap of tons of guys.  How long has this been going on? I can't believe I didn't know it was out there.


I didn't think the course was intimidating just really a lot of work.  I would be up for trying it (not well, just trying) but the start times are ridiculous.  I would have to take the afternoon off to make it.


2011-09-21 6:04 AM
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I have been trying to get to one of these for the past few weeks but my schedule has been working against me. I am hoping to make it next week but we'll see!! They have a clinic that starts at 5 pm before the races. the first week I go I am going to attend the clinic to pick up a few basics since this will be my first cross race.
2011-09-21 9:06 AM
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I looked for you bikergirl..  Me and the kids saw the first race and the start of the second race.  It was pretty cool.  We saw the beginning of the first race from the start line, then made our way up the hill and ate our sandwiches.  Fun night, I was so inspired, I rode my cyclocross bike to work today.

We will be there with sandwiches next Tuesday night!

2011-09-21 9:13 AM
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Sorry I missed - I had to get some running in on the road last night and I was concerned I may miss doing it if I waited until after the race the way the sky looked.  You planning on going next week?  My "angel" would be coming with as well - he's interested in giving it a go after I showed him some youtube videos.  Great - now I need to find MORE money to not only buy me a cross bike but one for him as well.

 

2011-09-21 9:16 AM
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Yep, weather permitting, me and the kids are going to try to go every Tuesday.  They think it's like a pic-nic for dinner.  I would love to give it  a try sometime too!  I'm going to go "Practice" there sometime soon.  You can really see the course in the grass even without the barriers..
2011-09-21 9:33 AM
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Sarah - make sure you go next week because according to the flyer it's the last skills clinic.

I hope to go again and watch, but the timing is difficult. I left work early to squeeze in a run and then drove home fast and got on the bike but still wasn't there until 6:45. I would have to skip my workout to come, so I might need to wait until October.  It's going to be getting pretty dark for the fast guys!

I really want to see the women's race, so as soon as I can wrangle getting there by 6 I will. 

Next time I am bringing another layer of clothes or a blanket, though.  Dang, it was cold on that hill!


2011-09-21 9:39 AM
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I've done a couple of them, racing in the 4's.  It is a BIG change from the TT work I did all spring and summer.  I took a 8 year hiatus from cross racing and I forgot how much I love it and how much it hurts.

Give me a shout if you see me.  I'm on an orange and black frame with my name on the downtube. 

 

Micah

 

2011-09-21 9:49 AM
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mnrunnergirl - 2011-09-21 9:13 AM

Sorry I missed - I had to get some running in on the road last night and I was concerned I may miss doing it if I waited until after the race the way the sky looked.  You planning on going next week?  My "angel" would be coming with as well - he's interested in giving it a go after I showed him some youtube videos.  Great - now I need to find MORE money to not only buy me a cross bike but one for him as well.

 

I hope you didn't show him this video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEGAIYKTZ9w

2011-09-21 1:25 PM
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O.M.G!!!  HI-larious!!!

I'm in for next Tues. then.

@Emily - If you think last night was cold, check out this video.  http://mncyclocross.com/info/page/2/

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2011-09-22 7:22 PM
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I would love to get involved in this.  It looks like a blast.  I think I should probably go and watch before I even think any further about it though.



2011-09-26 1:22 PM
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O.K.  Cyclocross is harder than it looks!  My son likes to get up really early on Saturday mornings, so we loaded up our bikes and went to Aquila park to see if we could ride the course (It is torn down, but you can still see the wear in the grass).  I made it around the course a few times, the corners are tighter than I thought, I could not clip back into my pedal after simulating some barriers, and I was winded before I knew it..

The Kids and I are going to watch tomorrow night unless it's raining, we'll be sitting up on the hill..

2011-09-27 9:48 AM
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I've got my bike with me and am planning on racing tonight. First cross race ever. I have no idea what I am getting myself into!! Should be fun
2011-09-27 9:54 AM
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Slahmmer - 2011-09-27 9:48 AM I've got my bike with me and am planning on racing tonight. First cross race ever. I have no idea what I am getting myself into!! Should be fun

 

Awesome!  If it's not raining I will bring my camera and document your first race!!

2011-09-27 9:56 AM
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Subject: RE: Tuesday night cross racing at Aquila park
Jerry - I'll be there for a bit as well.  I'll look for you on the hill - but keep your phone on.  I'm giogn to ride the SupBurbOCross course at 7:30 to get used to it for the SBOC IV on 10/13/11.  If you have interest you should come!  We're also riding on Thurs.
2011-09-27 10:32 AM
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Subject: RE: Tuesday night cross racing at Aquila park
I have a greyish bianchi axis. I will either be wearing a light green short sleeve jersey or a blue long sleeve jersey depending on the weather.

Maybe I will see some folks there.

Sarah


2011-09-27 10:33 AM
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I hope the weather holds for you guys.   Wish I could be there!
2011-09-27 10:58 AM
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mnrunnergirl - 2011-09-27 9:56 AM Jerry - I'll be there for a bit as well.  I'll look for you on the hill - but keep your phone on.  I'm giogn to ride the SupBurbOCross course at 7:30 to get used to it for the SBOC IV on 10/13/11.  If you have interest you should come!  We're also riding on Thurs.

 

I've never heard of it Anne!  I would love to check it out...

2011-09-27 11:12 AM
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Subject: RE: Tuesday night cross racing at Aquila park
P.S.  Anne, You're welcome to use my CX bike if you want to give it a try.  Might be a little too big though, it's a 56.  My wife doesn't get home in time, so I will always have the kids..
2011-09-27 11:17 AM
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SoberTriGuy - 2011-09-27 11:12 AM P.S.  Anne, You're welcome to use my CX bike if you want to give it a try.  Might be a little too big though, it's a 56.  My wife doesn't get home in time, so I will always have the kids..


Yeah, might be a little big for her
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