So… what will it be?

I can’t make my mind up about which race I should attend on October 1st. So, instead of figuring it out for myself, I would rather let you, my loyal readers, decide for me-

There’s the Covington Cyclocross race. It’s relatively close (biggest draw for me- little to spend on gas, no need to work out lodging/food/etc), and I’d be able to double up and race both women’s open and singlespeed categories. There will also be cash prizes for the Women’s Open race.

Then, there’s Crush and Run in Nashville. It’s got 50 and 100 mile options- including the “extra crazy” 700×23 tire option for the 100 mile race, which would likely be my category of choice. Read about it- it sounds like something that’d favor locals. I’d have to find a place to stay for a couple of nights (I know a potential post-race party when I see one, so I doubt I’d leave back for Memphis after the race), along with all the other logistics that come with going out of town to race. It appeals to my (and your?) sense of adventure, though.

Which race report would you rather see? 45 minutes of all-out-killing? 100 miles of who knows what? What will it be? You decide my fate in the comment section.

10 thoughts on “So… what will it be?

  1. Covington. Right down the street from CIAA where my wife started teaching this year. Would love to see it but riding a 50 miler in my hometown. So I’ll have to settle for the write-up.

  2. I’ve done lots of gravel grinding, and was surprised to come to the conclusion that 700×23 clinchers pumped up really fucking hard, are better than cx tires at 80 psi. This learning only applies to the white limestone gravel we have here in NTX; but from the pix at that site I bet you’d be fine.

    Of course, I have gears so that makes me faster too.

  3. Am I too late to vote for the hundie? And not just cause I’m scared you’ll head west and kick my ass at some point on a cross bike.

  4. Go to Nashville! And then come to Rouge Roubaix in St Francisville in March so you can rock those 700×23 Gatorskins again!

  5. Worked on the course again this morning here in Covington, have been getting a good ‘pulse’ on our race coming up next weekend, weather looks great and I’m hearing about alot of outta-towners to get in some some bbq, oh year and racing.

    Hope you guys can find a way to make it happen, thanks!

    Greg Engstrand
    City of Covington
    (901) 237-7091

  6. Covington, if you travel to the Crush and Run, your car will run out of gas and you’ll have to ride your bike to get a gallon.

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