News Archive: November, 2011

  • Sponsor Spotlight: Mavic

    MFG Sponsor:   Mavic

    Website:  www.mavic.com

    Facebook:  www.facebook.com/mavic

    Mavic, French manufacturer of bike systems and rider’s equipment came into being in 1889. Today, with over one hundred years of experience, Mavic continues to stride forward into the future. More than 300 staff help the famous yellow brand to progress – with a real passion for the sport of cycling. Mavic manufactures a wide range of equipment including rims, wheels, pedals, computers, footwear and apparel for road, cyclocross, track and mountain bike.

    Why we like Mavic

    Their products simply perform. The wheels are true and strong. The rims build beautiful wheels. Their shoes are yellow.

    Five things you should know about Mavic:

    1. Their full line of wheels and shoes are available at MFG Sponsor, Cascade Bicycle Studio.
    2. They are along time supporter of MFG partner, Rad Racing NW.
    3. Mavic shoes are the choice of former US National Cyclocross Champion, Tim Johnson.
    4. They have been supporting US racing for decades with their Neutral Support program.
    5. They have provided MFG with shoes and wheels for our Series Champions prize list.

  • Woodland Park GP Details

    So MFG Cyclocross for 2011 comes to end this Sunday at Woodland Park. Exciting and bummer all in one. Here are few details to be aware of for Sunday.

    Parking – There is plenty of parking in all the different lots in the park if you use them. Racers coming for the mid-day start times should be looking to park in the lots along Greenlake Way N and the lot at the North of the park off of HWY 99. See map. All the lots are pretty easy access to the course.

    Registration – Get there early. This is going to be a busy day. Please know that registration closes 25 minutes before each Categories’ race. Preregistered riders must check in.

    Team Tents – Please see the course map for location of team tents. It is very important to place your tent in this area or risk a $100 fee from Seattle Parks for promotional signage in the park. There will not be access for trailers in the Team Tent Area. We can park trailers in the Team Parking area up until 8:00 am and they will have to remain there all day.

    The Course – It will be very similar to the last two years. We have a new line over the road near Registration to eliminate the bottle neck to registration we have had in the past. The double barrier may find a new home this year. The Start will be in the upper meadow from a start shut that is separate from the course.

    Community – Redeeming Soles will be in the Expo Area collecting shoes for their fall Shoe Harvest. Full details here. Please donate.

    Seattle Parks Policies –  Please follow all Seattle Parks policy posted in the park. There is no alcohol consumption allowed in Seattle Parks.

    After Party – Please join us at the Woodland Park GP After Party at Brouwer’s Cafe in Fremont. Details here!

    Special Guest – Brook Watts, the promoter of CrossVegas, will be racing and hanging out this weekend. He will be causing trouble for Kevin Raymond and Comsic Miller in the Cat 3 Master Men 55+. Give him a few cheers, he is racing in the Great Divide Cycling Team kit. Brook is a member of the USA Cycling Cyclocross Committee and the US representative to the International Association of Cyclocross Organizers.  He is a good friend to StarCrossed and MFG Cyclocross.

    Prizes – Three deep to all categories. Beer winners listed below:

    Mike Braaten
    Roger Burton
    Paul Claeys
    Brett Clothier-Sharman
    Erin Danielson
    Ken Dong
    Rick Heckenlaible
    Jason Jablonski
    CinDee Johnson
    Chuck Kralovich
    Warren McAndrew
    Euan Robertson
    Ian Searle
    Jason Sobottka
    Carlie Spence
    Marcy Sutton
    Ryan Whitehead
    Carrie Youngblood
    Andrew Zabel

  • Sponsor Spotlight: Stanley – A Brand of PMI

    MFG Sponsor:  Stanley

    Website:  www.stanley-pmi.com

    Twitter:  STANELY_PMI

    Facebook: StanleyBottle

    What Stanley does:

    Since 1913, the Stanley brand has been building durable, rugged products that last. Passed down from generation to generation, the Stanley® vacuum bottle is an icon. Today, Stanley delivers superior food and beverage gear for rugged, active lifestyles and remain dedicated to this simple promise: Buy Stanley® products, get quality gear.

    Why we like Stanley:

    Stanley has become a stalwart supporter of US Cyclocross sponsoring StarCrossed, MFG, US Grand Prix of Cyclocross, Team Stanley and  SSCXWC  coming up on November 18 t0 20.  Their products also do a great job of keeping hot food hot on cold, wet CX days.

    Five things you should know about Stanley:

    1. Their products are “Built for Life”.
    2. They help keep MFG Cyclocross staff hydrated.
    3. Stanley uses BPA-free plastics.
    4. The Hammertone Green metal finish on their vacuum bottles is perfect like cork handlebar tape.
    5. Products can purchased online at www.shopstanley-pmi.com.

     

  • Sponsor Spotlight: The Cycling House

    MFG Sponsor:   The Cycling House

    Website: thecyclinghouse.com

    Facebook: thecyclinghouse

    Location: Tucson, AZ

    The Cycling House was born out of cold Montana winters being training-prohibitive in the InterWest region.   The goal was to find a venue where the weather was great, the rain was non-existent, and the terrain was plentiful:   namely, Tucson, Arizona.

    The Cycling House takes a comprehensive approach to the concept of a training vacation by incorporating elements such as health, nutrition, and equipment along side great rides, amazing food, and first-class accommodations.

    The Cycling House includes the following during each stay:

    • Accommodations
    • Airport Transportation
    • Bike Assembly/Breakdown
    • Fully Guided Rides
    • Gourmet Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
    • Coaching
    • Trail Running Guide
    • Hammer Nutrition Fuels
    • Lap Swim Shuttles
    • Bike Handling Clinic
    • Massage Therapy Available*
    • Core Workout Sessions
    • Motor Pacing
    • Bike Rentals**
    • Garmin Fitness Demos
    • CycleOps PowerTap Demos
    • HED Demo Wheels
    • Mechanical Support
    • WiFi
    • Washer/Dryer

    *Sports massage available from a very experienced therapist at $70/hour

    **Brand new top of the line road bike rentals for $35 per day.

    Why we like The Cycling House

    As if it wasn’t enough to provide amazing food and first-class accommodations, The Cycling House offers Power Tap demos, Garmin demos, brand-name nutrition, and high end bike rentals at a very affordable price.    What’s more, The Cycling House is dialed down to details such as all-natural shampoos, conditions, and soaps.   It’s the little details that count, right?

    The Cycling House has been a proud sponsor of MFG Cyclocross for THREE years now, and their week-long stay at the house is always the most desired prize among the MFG category winners.

    Five things you should know about The Cycling House:

    1. The most cost-effective winter camp week for 2012 is the March Mini Camp from 3/14-3/18 for $1395.
    2. Included in your stay is bicycle assemble and breakdown.
    3. 2012 locations include Spain, France, Wisconsin, Colorado, California, and of course, Tucson!
    4. The Racers Roost incorporates all the great elements of The Cycling House camps into Ironman Arizona on Nov 17th, 2012.
    5. TCH president Owen G. raced for the Seattle-based Broadmark Capital Cycling Team, now Hagens Berman.

  • Series End Awards Party

    November 17, 2011
    7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Hale’s Ales Palladium
    4301 Leary Way NW

    Directions and Map provided here. The Palladium is entered at the back of the building.

    We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, November 17th from 7 pm-10 pm for the MFG Season End Awards Party. Celebrate the season and champs with us. We will be awarding 1st AND 2nd place series for all categories at the party. We will also be doing a raffle, auction and photo booth fundraiser for WA Riders heading to Europe this winter and EuroCross Camp. For our series winners, we will be cueing up the “Prize Table Line” based on some skill, some luck, and a little talent on Thursday night.

    What’s at the famed Prize Table?
    *Raleigh Furley
    *Mavic Wheelsets and Shoes
    *FSA Brakesets & Cockpits/Seatposts packages
    *Rapha Gift Certificates
    *5-day stay at the Cycling House in Tucson
    *Lazer Genesis Helmets
    *A year of Nuun and Blue Star Coffee
    *Cycle-Ops Trainers
    *Beyond custom jacket gift certificates
    *SRAM Drivetrain
    *Contour HD Head Cameras
    *Chef ‘n Gift Bags
    *Mystery Cash Envelope
    *Gyst Backpacks

    Highlights of the night include:
    * Free drink coupon for first 100 guests
    * Honoring MFG Series Winners in all categories
    * Awarding of the “Andy Salmon Trophy of Courage”
    * Fabulous visual review of series
    * Live Auction of a Raleigh RXC Cyclocross bike from Demo Fleet. Proceeds to support JR & U-23 riders for Euro-Cross travel.
    * Raffle and Photo Booth Fundraiser for EuroCross Camp
    * All ages welcome at this event
    * Dinner will be available for purchase, directly from Hales.