August 27, 2008
Men 4 Field Closed
The Men 4 race reached its field limit of 80 riders today. Registration is closed. Erik Rucker of Wines of Washington got the last entry. If you missed out on Star Crossed make sure to race the Rad Racing GP the next day.
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August 26, 2008
A Dirty Moose
Terry does 90% of the work on the race... I do a bit of flailing about and rounding up sponsors and then a whole multitude of people help cover the rest to make this a great event. One of those great people is Evan Schmitt. Evan is a great film maker and was kind enough to put together our very cool little commercial for the race. I believe he is all of 18 years old and already has two feature films to his credit and doesn't look like he is slowing down. Make sure you check out www.dirtymoose.com for trailers of his most recent work. I believe there may even be a secret show of his latest movie the night before the event... stay tuned.
Make sure you also check out the facebook page that Evan created at http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=23122768825&ref=mf
Posted by stevewestover at 04:49 PM | Comments (1)
Past Winners
| YR. | MEN | WOMEN |
| '02 | Jonny Sundt | Josie Beggs |
| '03 | Marc Gullickson | Anne Grande |
| '04 | Carl Decker | Anne Knapp |
| '05 | Carl Decker | Lynn Bessette |
| '06 | Andy Jaques-Maynes | Wendy Sims |
| '07 | Christian Heule | Wendy Williams |
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August 25, 2008
Men 3 & Men 4 Fields Filling Up
These fields are getting close to the field limits. Only 20 spots left in the Men 3 and 17 in the Men 4. Don't hesitate to sign up.
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Fabulous Shots from '07 by Seng Chen
So Steve didn't like the barrier pictures, here are some nice action shots from last year to by Seng Chen to wet your appetite for cross:
Click the photo for more!
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August 20, 2008
Stories from Star Crossed
Terry has been killing it with blog updates and I feel bad because this was my idea. Not sure if I agree that freshly painted barriers are more interesting than.... watching freshly painted barriers dry but he tries.
I have had some great experiences over the past several years at Star Crossed. Whether it was the year Adam Craig had the race won and biffed on the last lap, Barry Wicks taking a digger in the lead halfway through, or the Deckerator winning 2 years in a row it has always been fun. The spectators always add the best flavor to the race with wacked out outfits (canadians) or the guys that show up for the beer first and racing second. Some of the best stories are the ones that happen off the race track. The year Todd Wells got "urinal caked" at the bar later or watching Geoff Kabush wrestling random dudes after the race (or taking beers from the crowd during the race) or watching Anthony Dickson wear his tighty whities and race the womens race. I suspect that many new funny things will happen at this years race and I hope I am involved.
Anyone got a good story? Best one gets into the race free and a few beverages.
Send me an email at steve.westoverATgmail.com and I will post the best story I get.
Posted by stevewestover at 09:06 PM | Comments (1)
Fresh Barriers Built
New barriers have been built. Start working on your dismounts so you don't scuff them. Next step, logo them up.
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August 19, 2008
Press Release #1
Star Crossed: The First and Premier Nightime Cyclocross Event is Now the Official Opener Of the North American Cyclocross Trophy
Full Speed Ahead and Gerk’s Ski and Cycle Return As Co-Title Sponsors.
Foundation Bank signs on as Elite Race sponsor
August 18, 2008 - Full Speed Ahead Star Crossed presented by Gerk's Ski and Cycle , the nation's first twilight cyclocross race, is returning on September 20th to King County's Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA. Star Crossed kicks off the US 'cross season for the 7th consecutive year under the bright lights of the Group Health Velodrome. This year Star Crossed will be the first UCI level race in the US and the first race in the new North American Cyclocross Trophy (NACT) that spans the entire United States. Inclusion in the tour and our already proven formula of great racing, spectator friendly course, beer garden, and music should add up to another successful and record breaking year for this event.
Continue reading "Press Release #1"
Posted by tnbuck70 at 02:23 PM | Comments (0)
August 18, 2008
OBRA Riders Need USCF License
OBRA riders without a USCF License will need a USCF Annual License to ride Star Crossed and Rad Racing GP. Exception for Cat 4 riders who can purchase a One-Day License at the event. USCF Annual Licenses can be purchased at the events or at www.usacycling.org.
Posted by tnbuck70 at 09:35 PM | Comments (0)
Master Men 3/4 Field Closed
The Masters Men 3/4 race reached its field limit of 80 riders today. Registration is closed. Sorry guys. Come on out to watch the Elite Men and Women, have a cold Deschutes and race Rad Racing GP the next day.
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Star Crossed / Rad Racing GP Double = Free Raffle Entry
Preregister for Star Crossed and Rad Racing GP at BikeReg.com and receive entry into a raffle for some sweet swag organized by Rad Racing NW. For the offer will be a Kona Jake the Snake frame, goodies from Full Speed Ahead, Shimano Ultegra wheelsets, and a Thule Rack System. Both races will be kicking off the opening weekend of the North American Cyclocross Trophy with a bag of swag so large it must be Crossmas.
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August 17, 2008
Wendy Sims Wins TransRockies Challenge
Wendy Sims (Kona) a Star Crossed crowd favorite has won the Open Mixed Division of the TransRockies Chanllenge with husband Normon Thibault. Sims, 6th place at the '08 Cross Worlds, has Star Crossed on her calendar and hopes to match her '06 Star Crossed victory again this year. Thibault, a Canadian Masters Cyclocross National Champ, will be racing the Masters 1/2 race hoping to ride up front with defending Masters winner Richard Feldman and course designer Rich McClung.
Winning the final stage of the Open Men at the TransRockies Challenge was Chris Sheppard and Andreas Hestler. Sheppard finished 7th at Star Crossed last year and we hope he brings his aggressive style back this year.
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August 15, 2008
Master Men 3/4 Filling Up
Dudes, you better sign up quick if you want to race the Masters 3/4 35+. The field limit is 80 and there are only 22 spots left. Go to BikeReg to grab a final spot.
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August 14, 2008
Jesse Anthony Broken Wrist Prevents Race Start
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Jesse Anthony (Jamis) will unfortunately miss Star Crossed and the opening weekend of the North American Cyclocross Trophy due to a broken wrist. The 7-time US Cyclocross National Champion (Junior & U-23) will hope to be back to full speed by NACT Weekend #2 to defend his title at Gloucester GP #2. Anthony is also the defending champion of the Verge New England Championship Cyclocross Series.
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August 13, 2008
Confirmation
Over the years we have gotten some great riders to attend Star Crossed - Christian Heule, Marc Gullickson, Todd Wells, Tim Johnson, Carl Decker, Adam Craig, The Twin towers, Jacques Mayne, etc... but I think this year with the involvement in the NACT series we are hitting a new high. As of today we have confirmed that Tim Johnson, Ryan Trebon, Barry Wicks, Carl Decker, Jeremy Powers, and Adam Craig are set to attend the event. Still working on a few others but it looks like we will most of the key riders from that last few years all together for one big blow out race.
Come out - Have a beer - watch the best race of the year
Posted by stevewestover at 02:45 PM | Comments (0)
Weiners
I feel comfortable talking about weiners in this forum.. Why? because they involve eating them - as in Franfurter that is showing up for Star Crossed again this year. I don't know what it is but after setting up the course all day, chatting with friends, having several beers, and watching the races a big DOG hits the spot. I am definitely going to have a few before the night is over
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