– #NORGEcx. Preliminary staging will be posted here on Thursday.

– This is the 3rd year of the NORGE Ski Jump cyclocross race hosted by PSIMET. Never raced CX in much less seen a ski jump? This is your chance.

– PSIMET expects roughly 300 racers.

– This race is on SATURDAY. Don’t show up on Sunday.

– No Parking on any road. All parking must be in the field near the course as marked on the map or in the soccer fields – same as for the Fox River Grove crit. 2 road crossings with marshals. Be aware of them just in case as the full road is NOT closed.

– The schedule is NOT THE SAME AS A CCC RACE! Check the flyer for your category’s time slot. Then double check it to be sure! Almost everyone will have more than 1 chance to race. Please do!

– Beer will be on sale at Norge, sold by the Norge Ski Jump. Please purchase your beer from them. If you plan on consuming alcohol please realize that it is 100% OK (and somewhat encouraged in a responsible manner). We specifically ask for NO OPEN CONTAINERS ON ANY PUBLIC ROAD. You can and will be ticketed if that occurs. Either side of the road is private property though.

– Please stay off of the landing mats at the base of the jumps as well as please do NOT climb the jump itself. You can climb the hill and look out if you’d like but insurance won’t allow you on the jump structure itself.

– All proceeds go towards PSIMET breaking even. This being the 4th and final race of each calendar year that PSIMET hosts they essentially have this as their “Thank You” party to the Chicago racing community. They’re just trying to cover costs and pay Norge what they are looking for. Please come out and enjoy the day with PSIMET. It’s a truly unique venue and a huge surprise to anyone who has never been there before.

– Currently there is no one slated to provide food. Norge has a concession and after small turnout the first year they decided not to open it. There are a lot of eateries very close to the venue. You could also pack a lunch, some beverages and make a day of it.

– Staging will be by CrossResults.com points, then order of registration.

– Online reg is here and closes tonight!

– The 2013 course is below:

– #MelasCX and more here. Preliminary staging will be posted here sometime Friday.

– Parking: The promoters will have some spots reserved for locals who may want to use the park. Overflow parking will be at Bosch Tools to the immediate west of Melas Park and located at 800 W Central Rd, Mt Prospect . There is an opening in the fence to get you from the Bosch lot to Melas Park.

– Vehicles in the Park: please don’t drive your vehicle on the grass or park in a reserved spot. If you have a team trailer or vehicle that you want to setup please contact Chris Henning (through the Contact Event link on BikeReg) ahead of time & he’ll work out a spot for you.

– Park rules: Sorry, we don’t make them but we do have to follow them… no alcohol allowed. Please be respectful of the park.

– No kids race this weekend.

– Announcing: Kenny Labbe will be back and announcing all day long.

– Weather: It’s supposed to be sunny but VERY cold on Sunday so please bundle up!

– Series sponsor NovaCare Rehabilitation will have physical therapists on site providing complimentary injury screens. Racers or spectators- any aches or pains you would like to get checked out by a PT? Look for the green NovaCare tent 10:30 – 12:30. Or stop by for a complimentary snack bar or for information on our physical therapy and bike fit services. Can’t make it then? All of our clinics offer complimentary screens. Go to novacare.com/chicagoland for the clinic nearest you.

– Stixx Grille food truck from 11 am- 1pm.

– The Toasty Cheese Food Truck will be there from 1:30- 3:30.

– Volunteering: Melas CX is still looking for a few volunteers. Volunteers race for free & lunch is provided. Please sign-up here.

– The Course: Quite a bit different from last  year. Same tough hill(s) getting out of the Basin. Course map will be published Friday. Please remember the course might change based on conditions encountered during setup. As always, arriving early to preride the course is advised and highly recommended for this weekend.

– #ILRcx More venue/course info here.

– Preliminary staging will be posted here for Saturday and Sunday. Saturday’s results will affect Sunday’s staging.

– SRAM neutral support in the equipment pit both days.

– Due to forecasted high winds and rain SCW is requiring all tents be torn down, all the way, Saturday night. You may leave your tent(s) on premise overnight.

– Bike wash available, but not in the equipment pit. The hose is located next to the pro-shop just outside the door to registration.

– No warming up on the fairways or west of the course. The warmer temps this weekend mean the golf course will be open to golfers.

– Please stay off the putting greens at all times.

– Kids cx is on for both Sat and Sun. Open course starting at 10am, “racing” starts at 2pm. Saturday will be a C1 with UCI points up for grabs.

– Half Acre Cycling will be collecting cycling clothing for West Town Bikes. See details here.

– The Cave Bar will be open as well as an all you can eat buffet in the Masters restaurant.

– The course: Classic ILR features with a few new sections. Approximation of this weekend’s course is here.

– #PSIcx and/or WoodstockCX… plus more info here. Preliminary staging will be here on Friday.

– Sorry, but there will be no kiddie race this weekend.

– No parking on the grass, and no vehicles on the grass. the village of Woodstock has warned every year that they will ticket cars and each year PSIMET ends up having to have a nice conversation with the kind officer who sits there threatening to ticket. This year the local constable WILL ticket everyone they want who is parked on the grass.

– Nappolis is selling food. Same as last year. Mostly Pizza. There are plenty of places to eat in downtown Woodstock on the scenic square and we highly encourage any hungry racer to stop by one of those places and tell them they are there because of the CX race.

– No inside bathrooms or the warming hut this year. All Porta-potties. As a result PSIMET has ordered 7 and 2 washing stations. 2.5x the number from last year.

– Rob Curtis will have the payouts that were not collected at Campton CX. If there is any question about them though he will refer you to the Campton promoter Rob Kelley.

– PSIMET will be able to accept credit cards on site if needed. There will be an extra $2 fee to cover the costs and hassle. Cash and check are still preferred.

– Karrie Ozyuk’s crew from Lucky Brake Bicycles in Crystal Lake will be in the new double entry pit to help provide neutral support. PSIMET will provide a small number of neutral wheels for use. They will all be aluminum and clincher so… Rob doesn’t suggest a self-induced mechanical near the pit as a way of upgrading race day wheels, but if you flat and have no backup then these are for you.

– There will be no water or powerwashers available this year. On the long term list. If weather becomes an issue we highly advise you get someone in the pit to work for you.

– As always, but especially now that it gets dark very quickly in the evening, PSIMET and the South Chicago Wheelmen would appreciate any help tearing down the course after the Cat 4/5 race.

– While Rob Curtis LOVES the festivities on Heckle Hill, he asks that if you bring it in you pack it out… or at least drop it in one of the trash cans. It is often tough to see after the last race due to sunset. The smell of day old Jello-shots on Monday is something he’d like to avoid having to pick up this year if at all possible.

– Due to all the hubbub regarding Ben Berden, Rob will be hosting a #HeckleClinic on Twitter leading up to and throughout the race. “You suck” is not a heckle, so learn from a pro how to do it right.

– The course: We still haven’t figured out how to embed the new GoogleMaps into the site, so here’s the link. If you know how to do this please get in touch with us.

– #CamptonCX

– More details here. Preliminary staging will be here.

– Remember reg closes 30 minutes before the scheduled start of each race. If you’re late, you’re not racing. We’re even giving you an extra hour to sleep in this year.

– Don’t put your Halloween costume away just yet. Race director Rob Kelley will be the judge in the annual costume contest. A bottle of an adult beverage to the winner if they are of drinking age, otherwise gift certificate to Bicycle Heaven if you are younger than 21. The bar has been set very high by the NECX. Let’s show ’em what the CCC is made of.

– TDogs BBQ will be back again and Bicycle Heaven is bringing in a 2nd food vendor that will be selling brats… so plenty of food.

– Campton CX has also upped the prize money, again and with a total of $2610.

– Kiddie Race at 2pm.

– The Course: Very similar if not exactly the same as last year.

– #ABDcx Remember to check out the standard preview page here.

– Preliminary staging will be posted here sometime on Friday.

– Parking is not permitted on Foster Ave this year. This is very, very, very important. The village of Barlett was kind enough to give us and ABD a warning last year so please park in the designated areas so we can come back and race next year.

– ABD has once again increased payouts deeper than the CCC minimums. See here. However, PLEASE PICK UP YOUR PAYOUT AT THE RACE VENUE. The race director will only hold onto unclaimed payouts until the Campton event. After Campton any unclaimed payouts will be donated to the Bartlett Park District Foundation.

– Sandwichville has closed their doors. ABD will have North Of the Border serving food this year… Mexican and American w/ veggie options.

– Kiddie race at 2pm!!

– Sorry, but per park rules, No Alchohol.

– Porta-potties at Sycamore Trails as well as at the race venue.

– The Course: Similar to years past… but in reverse!

– #CarpenterCX and more on the preview page. Preliminary staging will be posted here Friday morning but Saturday’s results will affect Sunday’s staging.

– Following the rollers there is a short section twisting through the tall corn.

– Kiddie race, put on by Ted Burger, starts at 2:00 pm

– Bike wash station set up near the entrance (for riders finished racing) and exit (in case of very muddy conditions for racers during the race) of the corn field.

– The Corn Chucker (converted water balloon launcher) will be set up near the corn field to shoot at a big Sasquatch lurking in the corn field.

– Detours and parking: Maple Ave is closed West of Carpenter Blvd. There will be access to the parking along Maple Ave if you take East Main Street to Lord Ave and turn left. Overflow parking can be had at the school lots off of Cleveland Ave a block or two East of the park.

– The course: Similar to last  year with a few changes.

– The majority of #PyschoCX info is over on the preview page. Preliminary staging will be posted here.

– As we mentioned on Tuesday, Psycho Cross After Dark on Friday night is cancelled, but Saturday’s race is still full steam ahead.

– Remember this is a Saturday race and online pre-reg closes TONIGHT (Wednesday).

– Sorry, but there will be NO Kiddie race on Saturday.

– There is road construction at the intersection of Route #12 (Rand Road) and Old McHenry Road, which is about six miles due south of The Golf Farm. You would do well to avoid this intersection if possible as it can bottleneck, even on weekends. You may be able to access Route #12 from Route #176 about four miles north of Old McHenry to avoid this intersection if you are coming from the South and/or East.

– Dogs are allowed at The Golf Farm, but please clean up after your pups and keep them on leash!

– As in the past, the owner of The Golf Farm has asked that you not bring in coolers or grills, as there is a restaurant/bar that sells food and drinks. If you do choose to bring food or beverages, please be discreet.

– First aid will be by registration which will be under the tee box awning.

– Goody bags are available for the first 300+ racers and will be at the registration area.

– Please pick up your payouts. The PsychoCX race director will not track you down and will not be at any of the other races in the series. This generally goes for other races in the series as well. If you do not pick up your payouts on race day they will be donated to charity unless you make immediate arrangements with the promoter.

– As with any race in the Series, if any spectators, other teams, shops, etc. would lend a hand at break down time, we would greatly appreciate it as it is crucial that we tear down the course, stage things, and get the trailer loaded in an efficient manner, so Sunday’s race promoter has everything they need to get to Carpenter Park and perform their magic.

– The course: Sorry, WordPress and the new GoogleMaps Engine still won’t play nice together. See here.

– This Sunday stop #3 of the Chicago Cyclocross Cup (CCC) heads to Chicago’s Southside at Dan Ryan Woods, hosted by Beverly Bike*VeePak.  @BBVP   #DRWcx

– Additional details can always be found on the preview page.

– Food: For all pre-registered racers, BBVP has once again graciously contracted a grill master – this year it’s Moe’s Onsite Catering, Inc. – who will be grilling free Mild Italian Sausage, Bratwurst, and Vegetarian Links. BBVP is paying for all of this food… so preregister and ENJOY! Tickets for your choices will once again be attached to your bib #’s. Do not lose them as you will need them to retrieve your food! Additional sandwiches are available for purchase on BikeReg.com. Please preorder for friends and family! Day of extras to purchase will cost more and be limited. There will again be a tip jar (for those that like to tip and enjoy the eats) near the grill and tips will be put towards the BBVP team and the team’s Junior Development.

– New this year, BBVP has hired One2Go Event Services (@One2Go_Results) for professional timing and results. All preregistered riders (with valid email addresses included in their BikeReg profiles) will receive race results and lap times for their race via email. Riders must be preregistered to enjoy this feature. **Please remember the emails are informational only.**  As always, results are a rider’s responsibility to check ONSITE and any questions regarding them are to be made timely and in person to your Chief Judge.

– Ted Berger and his crew will once again be hosting a kids’ race! Reg at 1:30, racing at 2pm.

– Series sponsor NovaCare Rehabilitation will have physical therapists (and CCC participants) on site providing complimentary injury screens. Get that training injury, crash injury or non-cycling related injury checked out or stop by for more information on our bike fitting services and physical therapy services. Look for the green NovaCare tent from 10:00am – 1:00pm.

– Water: BBVP will NOT be supplying water. There are two water fountains on site, but hydration by riders should be planned for by bringing fluids with.

– Safety Pins: The CCC supplies pins for riders but we ask that riders recycle their pins and use them each week.  We also ask that if you forget pins, that you only take the 4-5 needed, not small handfuls that would take care of 2-3 other riders.

– Parking: Parking is free, and the best spots are off of the 8500 S Western Ave entrance to the park… follow parking lot to the South.

– The Chicago Marathon is being run on Sunday so please plan your travel times to and from the race accordingly.

– Online pre-registration on BikeReg.com closes TONIGHT at 11:45 PM. Please remember on-site registration closes 30 minutes prior to each race’s scheduled start time. All bib #’s must be picked up prior to registration closing so please be timely and considerate to all those you race with and don’t show up 20 minutes before your race expecting to still get in.

– Weather looks great with 100% chance of awesome.

– The Course: Runs clockwise. The course will once again be offering a little something for everyone. It will have straight power sections, hills (big), technical turn sections, and the infamous bunny hop barriers will be back – although spread out on the course this year!  Energy management will be key!  Bring your awesomeness!  Oh, and bib numbers go on your left SIDE!

– #HopkinsCX

– See general info on the preview page here.

– Officials and medical tents will be on the basketball court at the S/F line. We’ll be going UNDER the flyover first, then OVER when it loops back around in the Figure-8.

– SRAM NRS will be in the pit, which will be located on the S/F straight. Right-hand entry. Please don’t leave equipment in the pit long before or after your race.