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MFG Cyclocross @ Ft. Steilacoom Park: Natz Practice

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Last sunday’s MFG Cyclocross event at Ft. Steilacoom Park gave local racers the opportunity to ride at the same venue as the upcoming 2019 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships December 10-15. The course features new run-ups and descents between the upper and lower course.

Riders weaving through a zig-zag section on the lower part of the course.
Riders weaving through a zig-zag section on the lower part of the course.
Rick Raymond, the series leader in the 60+ category, steadily ascended a steep climb.
Rick Raymond, the series leader in the 60+ category, steadily ascended a steep climb.
After a steep climb, riders rolled into a tunnel of Autumn.
After a steep climb, riders rolled into a tunnel of Autumn.
The gorgeous autumn colors had Shawn Peerson gasping with delight.
The gorgeous autumn colors had Shawn Peerson gasping with delight.

Weather conditions were perfectly Northwest cyclocross: cold, rainy, windy.

Dropping your booty off the saddle can help stabilize on steep descents, though this might be a bit extreme.
Dropping your booty off the saddle can help stabilize on steep descents, though this might be a bit extreme.
Some riders dismounted and walked the steep, muddy, rooty descents.
Some riders dismounted and walked the steep, muddy, rooty descents.
Dashawn Hutchinson bombs down a descent.
Focus on the face of Dashawn Hutchinson as he bombs down a descent.
"Walk this way:" 2018 National Champion Craig Undem breaks trail for a young rider.
“Walk this way:” 2018 National Champion Craig Undem breaks trail for a young rider.

Cross Revolution‘s final event before nationals on November 24 is also at Ft. Steilacoom Park.

Rapha's Seattle manager Brandon Carmada (blue) chats at their firepit.
Rapha’s Seattle manager Brandon Carmada (blue) chats at their firepit.
Members of the Hodala team provided encouragement and coaching "advice" near the sand pit.
Members of the Hodala team provided encouragement and coaching “advice” near the sand pit.

Upcoming Cyclocross Events
Oct 27: Frontier Park (Cyclocross Revolution)
Nov 3: North 40 CX p/b Northwest in Motion (MFG Cyclocross)
Nov 10: Enumclaw Fairgrounds (Cyclocross Revolution)
Nov 17: Woodland Park GP p/b SubPop (MFG Cyclocross)
Nov 24: Fort Steilacoom Park (Cyclocross Revolution)

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