BSMC Race 4

So the 3rd race in the series was cancelled due to rain. Who knows what the weather will do for the rest of the week. I will be watching the skies closely in the hope that I can get the Crux out for a spin for the last race of the series.

Register online.

http://www.bsmc.asn.au/

Upgraded Crux

Finally got a bit of free time today so I decided to get in and upgrade the Crux to 10 speed. New parts list include: 

105 (5700) Shifters, rear & front derailleurs
FSA wing compact bars

FSA energy cranks 36/46
11-28 105 cassette & new chain

Avid shorty ultimates - holy crap these are good!
Crank brother SL eggbeaters
Chain catcher

I left a fair bit of overhang on the brake cable so I can trim them once the A23's go on.

I also took off the cross top levers - I hope I don't go to grab for them at the wrong time. 

Next on the list is the A23's wheelset. Just waiting for all the parts to arrive and I will start building.

What's happening to the old bits? Gravel grinder, that's what.

Can't Wait Until Winter?

The Brisbane cyclocross season doesn't start for another 5 months, so why not check out the Brisbane South MTB Club Summer Sprints series. 

The races are a short course XC setup at Underwood Park. The course is flowing with a few rocks and small drop offs, so cyclocross bikes will be fine. They are 2 races down but there are 2 to go. Dates for the remaining races are, 18th of March & 1st of April.

Check out the website for more details.

BSMC

I will be there.

More Cyclocross for Brisbane

I have been working for about 6 months trying to get another cyclocross race happening in Brisbane. I am please to announce that Brisbane council have finally given approval for use of one of their parks to hold an event.

The race will be held on Saturday 21st July 2012 at Monier Rd Darra.

Big thanks goes to NRG Cycles who have backed this event to allow it to go ahead.

Stay tuned for more details including a beginners skills clinic.

Cyclocross World Championships - GO LEWIS!!!!

The Cyclocross World Championships are on tonight. You will need to find a friend with Foxtel (or be lucky enough to have it yourself) and switch over to the Eurosport channel around midnight.

I am working night shift and there is Foxtel there so I there will be a one-man-lion-of-flanders-flag-waving-cowbell-ringing party at Brisbane airport tonight.

Most exciting thing is that there will be an Aussie in the mix too. Lewis Rattray will be our first representative for a long while. Good luck Mr Rattray.