MFG Sponsor:   Lazer Helmets

Website: www.lazersport.com

Twitter: twitter.com/lazerhelmets

What Lazer makes:

Established in 1919, Lazer, with headquarter in Belgium, designs, manufactures and markets its bicycle, motorcycle and leisure helmets in more than 40 countries, over 5 continents.

Why we like Lazer:

We like Lazer Helmets because of their fit, style, and functionality.   The Lazer Rollsys retension system adjusts the helmet against your head in a 360-degree circle, making contact all the way around your head.

Five things you should know about Lazer:

1.  Lazer continues to push helmet technology with their new Magic Buckle system.

2. The Helium is the top of the line road helmet, with lighter straps and foam as compared to the Genesis.

3. The Genesis is the MFG’s favorite helmet worn by Rich, Terry, and Zac

4.  In addition to sponsoring the Pro Tour Katusha team, as well as the local Hagens Berman team, Lazer also sponsors the DH legend Brian Lopes, and worked on the new Oasiz helmet with Lopes.

5.  Lazer Helmets are proudly sold at MFG sponsor Cascade Bicycle Studio.   Please check with CBS for pricing.

CAT 1/2 WOMEN
1 | LEWIS, MELANIE | CYCLE U-POPCAP
2 | GAERTNER, JENNI | RALEIGH AMERICA

CAT 1/2 MASTER MEN 35+
1 | KELSEY, SEAN | CYCLE U-POPCAP
2 | MCCLUNG, RICH | HAGENS-BERMAN LLP CYCLING

CAT 1/2 MASTER MEN 45+
1 | MILLS, NIKOS | GARAGE RACING
2 | GALLAHER, TODD | UNITED FINANCE

MASTER WOMEN 35+
1 | COLE, JITKA | SCCA / STARBUCKS CYCLING
2 | BIRGH-PITKANEN, KIM | TEAM GROUP HEALTH

SINGLE SPEED MEN
1 | MYERS, BRIAN | HODALA
2 | ETHERIDGE, CRAIG | RALEIGH AMERICA

SINGLE SPEED WOMEN
1 | SMITH, TRISTA | NUUN AND CO.
2 | FELKER, LINDSAY | HODALA

CAT 3 MEN
1 | LASHBROOK, TYSON | MAFIA/ FELT/ PBR
2 | BOOTH, BILL | TBA RACING

CAT 3 WOMEN
1 | SCHOENBORN, JAMIE | RECYCLED CYCLES RACING
2 | DONNELLY, TAMARA | GREGG’S TREK

CAT 3 MASTER MEN 35+
1 | URAKAWA, BRYAN | FISCHER PLUMBING / BYRNEINVENT
2 | SEELEY, LANE | FARE START P/B COBALT MORTGAGE

CAT 3 MASTER MEN 45+
1 | WRIGHT, DON | JL VELO RACING TEAM
2 | LAESCH, BRAD | 20/20 FUEL

CAT 3 MASTER MEN 55+
1 | MILLER, COSMIC | DOUBLE CHECK P/B SAMURAI NOODLES
2 | RAYMOND, KEVIN | BLUE ROOSTER SPORTS MEDICINE

CAT 4 MEN
1 | KAUPER, GREGORY | FARE START P/B COBALT MORTGAGE
2 | MOROZ-KOOPS, NICHOLAS | FISCHER PLUMBING / BYRNEINVENT

CAT 4 WOMEN
1 | HARDING, THERESA | SCCA / STARBUCKS CYCLING
2 | WANG, TINA | SCCA / STARBUCKS CYCLING

CAT 4 MASTER MEN 35+
1 | DRENNING, JOHN | FISCHER PLUMBING / BYRNEINVENT
2 | TUREK, MARTIN | AUDI

CAT 4 MASTER MEN 45+
1 | HUBBARD, MARK | AUDI
2 | HARMON, KEN | FISCHER PLUMBING / BYRNEINVENT

CAT 4 MASTER MEN 55+
1 | PURCELL, TIM | FISCHER PLUMBING / BYRNEINVENT
2 | STUMPP, DENNIS | BD ROOFING

JR BOYS 10-12
1 | MAGUN, ALASTAIR | REVEL CONSULTING / RAD RACING
2 | WALENTYNOWICZ, ALEX | REVEL CONSULTING / RAD RACING

JR GIRLS 10-12
1 | GIZINSKI, HAYDEN
2 | TONGUE, CAMRYN | TONGUE RACING

JR BOYS 13-14
1 | AREGGER, JARRETT | JL VELO RACING TEAM
2 | THORNTON, MITCHELL | JL VELO RACING TEAM

JR GIRLS 13-14
1 | PARK, LAUREN | 20/20 FUEL
2 | WOOD, SARAH | 20/20 FUEL

JR BOYS 15-16
1 | WILKINSON, MATTHEW | REVEL CONSULTING / RAD RACING
2 | JORS, MIKE | JL VELO RACING TEAM

JR GIRLS 15-16
1 | BISSELL, ASHLIE
2 | GRANT, ALEXANDRA

Love to see some of you at the Work Party today. We will start at 2:30 and go until dark. Show up anytime you can to help. Thanks.

Final Season Points will be updated tomorrow evening. Plan to list the top two in each category overall later today. Hope to see a big turn-out the Series End Party this Thursday. Full details, here.

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.

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

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.

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.