SPA:CX, 2012!

It's nearly the end of July, which means that, in addition to getting back to racing, it's time to start planning for the 2012 edition of Spa:CX. (You can "like" us here.) The date is Oct. 23, the Bike Reg page will be up soon, and of course I'll provide a link as soon as it is. Brownie points with the promoters for registering early!

Great things are in the work for this year's race, in addition to returning to the ECCC 'cross series for the second year, we'll also be re-jiggering the course to get a longer lap at the challenging loop off the back of the Saratoga Race Course. One area that we'll be paying particular attention to is the run up -- even with all that sand, it was still too easy in 2010. With two years under our collective belts, we'll also have registration down to a science, addressing on of last year's chief concerns.

Tell your support crew to start planning their costumes, the Run What You Brung will be back for its second year, and kids can race and ride on the kid's course all day.

We're also going to be making a few other changes, including commemorative numbers and Spa:CX merchandise -- who wouldn't love a "Don't blow it" mug for their morning coffee? A Spit and Spat mouse pad? Of course, we'll have a great assortment of prizes from our new and returning sponsors. Stay tuned for more announcements in the coming months.