Cross season is on!

As the Month of Mud mountain bike series finishes, cyclocross season gets in full swing here in Southwest PA. We are just 2 races into the ABRA series and a few other cross races are sprinkled into the schedule. The ABRA series consists of 8 races that are held in the Pittsburgh/Morgantown region. So far, the series has been a lot of fun using the new Soma and racing in the 3/4 category with friends. Next up, Marilla in Morgantown which had a fantastic course 2 years ago when I raced there.

Soma Double Cross ready for cyclocross season

It's finally done. After hours of deliberation on the frame and what components to put on the Soma, everything was purchased. Then I took some time myself to put together some of the bike. The local bike shop, BikeTek (who I race for), finished up with pressing the headset, routing the cables, and adjusting the derailleurs. All said, I got the new bike out for its maiden ride up to Frick Park. Loved it! Then was able to race it in ABRA's Kickoff cross race and the Month of Mud Northpark race a day later. Again, really liked the ride quality of steel and the easy shifting of the 105, Ultegra, and the newly-introduced CX70 crankset. Steel is real! Ok, not as light as aluminum or carbon, but it rides smooth. Up next - Military Cross in Oakdale, PA as the ABRA series rolls on.