First Entry

Hello everyone... or no one. Welcome to the Viroqua Cross site, where I will attempt to keep the world abreast of the cross goings on in Viroqua and promote our series, solicit sponsors and interest for the sport of 'cross in the tiny berg of Viroqua WI.

So as of now things are looking very promising for next years' series. Sponsors have actually contacted us to see if they can be involved, and my Boss Dan Marco is allowing me to put time at work into making it great. Things are looking up like they are going to be great for next season.

So far for next year all of our exisiting sponsors want back on and Mt. Borah has also thrown their hat into the ring. While particulars haven't been hammered out, I am thankful for the confidnece and support of the local cycling giant!

Ideas that are popping around for next season are as follows: A new site at the school for a bit of a longer course that has some woods and a run-up, girls races, some new volunteers to help last seasons awesome vols, and a big push from the VMH marketting dept!

Vernon Memorial Healthcare, the title sponsor, continues to throw time and money at cool local events. The last one was the Frosty Cross, I have some pictures that I'll get up later today, and the Frosty 5 Winter Fest. Both were great successes that I haven't spammed any bike-lists with the results yet. Yeah, I would say it is because I am busy, but mostly it is because I am lame and finished with winter.

Another big deal locally is the push for a Jrs. team for next season. The plans are starting to flesh out a bit as again, Blue Dog Cycles and Pete Taylor are coming forward with time and energy towards making it happen. I have offered running a practice and driving to the WCA races. I guess it isn't completely selfless as I look forward to making something healthy for my daughter and her buddies in the future. Plus I would maybe get to do all the races on the calender! That would be neat to say the very least.

So, that is pretty much what is happening in my world out here. I just can't say enough about how cool everyone has been about making the series happen. From the Sponsors like Kickapoo Coffee (TJ and Caleb), The Local General, VMH, and BlueDog who gave prizes and mech. support for every race, amazing thanks again Pete, Alycann, and Daryl! Next year will bring a few more sponsors, but we'll always remember these charter sponsors who got this wheel rolling!