Cyclocross season is upon us! If you're racing 'cross already, you probably already know that it's going on... the Tailwind Series. It's that every-other-weekend-in-different-places-around-SE Mich seies of races. And if you're looking to haul on out to the Grand Rapids, there's the Kisscross series too. Don't like racing? Maybe you're just 'cross-curious. Or a 'cross voyeur. Maybe you just like to watch. That's fine too. It's a fun thing to watch, people all slippin' and slidin' and ridin' bikes in the mud. There's always room for people to hang out and watch and clap and cheer and heckle the racers. Bring your cowbell if you've got one - it's the traditional instrument to express your "whoo-hoo!" for cyclocross.

Bike Polo is always in season In Ann Arbor, they play every Sunday at 4:00-ish at the Palmer Courts (corner of Washtenaw & Palmer Dr.). Mallets available to borrow for new folks, and everyone is welcome. If it's rainy or snowy, the game relocates to a dry place where there's a roof overhead and the game goes on.

Alleycats Abounding

Last Bus to Ypsi - Oct 11th, 2008. Racing from Ann Arbor to Ypsi, but your route depends on what you draw at each checkpoint - back and forth between the Eastbound #3, #4, and #6 buses.
Danger Room Cycling (find them on Facebook) hosts a late night Alleycat - Oct. 24th, 2008, 11:00pm. Mad dash from the Ypsi Water Tower to the Fleetwood in Ann Arbor. Optional $2 entry, and cash and prizes for winners of categories. All cyclists welcome. Contact tucsanrob@yahoo.com for details.
Night of the Living Tread 3 - Oct 30th, 2008. Not a lot of details yet, but keep an eye out on Jimmy's blog for updates - it's a pretty fun way to race around town.
Cranksgiving Ann Arbor - coming in November 2008. The date isn't set in stone, but it's coming up soon this year - a food drive to benefit local food pantry, Food Gatherers. Look here for updates.