I may not be good lookin'...

but at least I'm slow... :)

http://mudandcowbells.blogspot.com/

Great (albeit humbling and demoralizing for some of us..) weekend up in Frisco for Blue Sky Velo!

Big props to everybody who made the trip and gasped in the thin air...

BSV was rockin' hard both days with the cross compound, and the hecklers were in attendance both days... On that note, I'm looking into budget for team radios/earpieces to make certain all BSV riders know exactly what position they're in at all times. In addition, I'm checking on some custom BSV kleenex for those riders struggling with a persistent, in-race nasal drip that just won't let go... it appears to be a problem for those who decided hammering twice in the 3's simply isn't enough of a workout, so they jump in the Open race to finish the weekend off with a bang. :) Nice work everybody...

Lastly... please join me in wishing a happy (belated) birthday to this 29 year old bundle of handsome goodness.... Happy B-Day Sexy!

Blue Sky Velo Cross Race Details

The Blue Sky Velo Cross race will be hosted at the Xilinx campus on Saturday, October 18th. Please join us for a phenomenal day of cross racing!

Prize List
The current prize list includes equal payout for men and women. The SM Open and SW Open prize list includes cash payouts of $350 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd place. Full prize list details can be found at:

http://www.blueskyvelo.com/cx/prizelist.htm

Call-Up Procedure
The course will feature a taped starting grid. Call-ups will be based on the top 20 BCR designation followed by order of registration. Please plan on being at the starting area ten minutes prior to the start of your race. Details about the course can be found at:

http://www.blueskyvelo.com/cx/Course_Map_Large.htm

Registration
Pre-register online through Wednesday, October 15th for $25 as Blue Sky Velo will pick up all online processing fees to make the process more efficient. Day-of-race registration will be $28. Register online at:

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=6946.

Pit Support
The course will include a double-sided pit featuring neutral wheel support and technical assistance provided by Mavic SSC and Blue Sky Cycles.

Food
Blue Sky Velo volunteers will be grilling up brats and other goodies provided by our generous sponsor, The Pump House. There will be no charge for the food, but we will encourage donations for the Valmont Bike Park. 100% of money collected will be donated to the fine folks at the Valmont Bike Park. More information can be found at:

http://bma-mtb.org/valmontbikepark/index.php

Race Announcer
And…. if that’s not enough, the legendary Dave Towle will be calling all the hot race action.

Blue Sky Velo CX Race Online Registration

Online registration is open for the Blue Sky Velo Xilinx Cyclocross race on Saturday, October 18th at the Xilinx campus in Longmont. Blue Sky Velo will cover ALL of the Bikereg.com processing fees for those who pre-register. Pre-registration online is easy and will enable faster race day check-in (just show your ACA License, sign your completed ACA waiver, get your number and you’re on your way). Pre-registration also increases your chances for a better starting position as staging is based first on BCR points and second on registration order.

For more information on the race, go to the Blue Sky Velo, where you’ll find all of the race details, the course map, and the current prize list.

Blue Sky Velo CX - http://www.blueskyvelo.com/cx/xilinx_cx.aspx

Online Registration - http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?EventID=6946

Questions? e-mail bill@blueskyvelo.com

The Weather Channel

Tom Petty had a problem with one of my previous videos. Sorry, I guess I shouldn't have bought those CDs or gone to those concerts, either. While I'm at it, TP sucked in "The Postman" and his haircut looks like he should be playing one of the sisters in the Brady Bunch.

Interlocken CX I

Blue Sky Velo took the corporate park by STORM at Interlocken this weekend. There was a lot of burning legs and sweaty brows in the 70+ degree CX weather. Here are some pics of the 35+ 4's as well as the the massive cheering section!

35+ Cat 4's

Pit Bike Drop-Off

Masters

Brat Time!

-Michelle V -

Sunday BlueTube

Highlights from the 35+ Open and SM4 fields as well as some photos from SM3 and SW Open. The hecklers were out!

And with all the mechanical issues it was the end of the world as we know it. But I feel fine.

Green Mountain Cross

Green Mountain Cross today and Blue Sky was representing! Congrats to all those who raced today. Sorry for the lack of photos from the morning races.

Harwood reducing the teams carbon foot print

Dancy looking strong in the top 5

Michelle showing us how it's done.

Susan and those loose handle bars.

Tag teaming the velonews guy

Dan working hard right up until the end

Harber in the house!

From the Preggo cam!