Made a quick dash down to Aptos to slog through the first race of the Surf City Cyclo-X Series. Had to pop in, beat myself up, and dash out to make it back in time for a friend’s wedding. Mission accomplished! Here’s a view of the first lap on the new course. The Surf City…

A slow motion view of the first corner at the start of the Elite Men’s race at the Bay Area Super Prestige Cyclocross Series. http://www.bayareacx.com/

Welcome to the start of the 2011 Bay Area Super Prestige Cyclocross Series. Watch the master 45+ A men chase down the young punks… um, I mean the 35+ A men, at Candlestick park. Lots to see here in the first lap of the race. Look for the inaugural appearance of the infamous fly-over (awesome).…

Another round of racing at Manzanita Park in Prunedale, CA. Watch as the Master 45+ A men hammer out the course. And spot the 35+ men 30 seconds ahead. This is also a lesson in why it’s important to get a good warm-up before the race. wink-wink. http://www.cccxcycling.com/

Watch as the Master 45+ A Cat 1/2/3/4 men race a lap around Manzanita Park in Prundale, CA. A great venue for a cyclocross race, especially after an early season light rain passed through and left the course in perfect condition. No mud and no dust. More info: CCCX Cycling

Watch the open single-speed category spin around a pancake flat course at Harry Renfree Field. Many legs exploded from the extreme cadence required. But it was all a blast. But next time I’ll bring bigger gears! 😉 http://www.bicyclingevents.com/​SacCx/​