09/30/2025
Well , you don't know what you got until it's gone ? Let's see what's gone in the world of Bay Area cyclocross as of 2025: The CCCX cyclocross series that included Ft. Ord, Manzanita park, Toro park, CSUMB, and other spots. How about the superprestige series ? That would be Coyote point, Sierra point night race, Golden Gate park, Candlestick point and others. How about the Bike Monkey series ? Remember when Surf City had the races at Watsonville fairgrounds , Soquel High, Harbor High, Aptos High .......those were good times. But as time goes on, things go away- this year our CX team lost both Larry Bullard and Dave Wyandt. Not the easiest year 2025....not for many. But there's one thing you all can help keep from vanishing- the Surf City Crest ranch race on Oct. 25-26. If everyone shows up , it will be like it was back in the day when the fall weekends were for CX and we all got together and had a great time - races all day and people cheer for you , even when you are dead last . This isn't gravel, it's not road and it isn't MTB racing or BMX. This is cyclocross where it does not cost $ 200 and you don't have to have a sprinter van with an outdoor shower and solar panel-of course, you would be stylin' if you did.
Pleas show up. race- heckle, or just bear witness to something that can bring so many people regardless of their ability or expectations together. What other sport offers first timer women free entries ? - it's like that.......it is inclusive, not exclusive. It's hilarious- costume race, doggie cross.....you never know what is going to happen .....so come up to the Crest Ranch and see it happen while it's still happening. Here's some old photos to get you in the mood.
