# Dam Cross - CX Oct 9
**URL:** https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577
**Category:** Ontario Racing
**Created:** [29 September 2021 15:36 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577 "2021-09-29T15:36:17Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Dan\_Newton](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Dan_Newton)
#### Post date: [29 September 2021 15:36 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/1 "2021-09-29T15:36:17Z")
From our friends at Dam Cross - registration is open and early bird pricing on now:
Get ready for Dam CX 2021!
This year, we’re only hosting one race - a citizen level event - on Saturday, October 9.
We’re looking forward to some fun racing, Di’s Fries will be back with some post race reward food, and prizes from Upper Thames Brewing Company and To Wheels for those who grace the steps of the podium.
As we did in 2019, we’re using our sponsorship funds from United Lumber & Truss to provide free racing for youth under 19. Being a citizen level event, we can also offer one day insurance for those who do not have an OCA or Citizen Permit. Please encourage your friends to come out and race and bring their kids! All bikes welcome in the Youth races.
Early bird registration ends tonight, so head over to [CNN to Register](https://damcross.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5be757a86634b5ff558850c0a&id=ee43e2e094&e=8d0b89dc27)now
If you’re going to wait, don’t wait too long as registration will close on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 and part of our COVID-19 safety protocols is to host a PRE-REGISTRATION only event. No day of registrations will be allowed.
If you’re coming to beautiful Oxford County to pre-ride be sure to visit [www.rideoxford.ca](https://damcross.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5be757a86634b5ff558850c0a&id=1614344517&e=8d0b89dc27) for local cycling information and maps to help you explore by road, gravel or trails.
Sincerely,
Michael Jaffray & Mike Aston
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### Author:  [@KevRidesGravel](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/KevRidesGravel)
#### Post date: [29 September 2021 15:40 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/2 "2021-09-29T15:40:45Z")
Reg’d last night, this is always a great race/event.
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### Author:  [@Arlambert](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Arlambert)
#### Post date: [29 September 2021 18:30 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/3 "2021-09-29T18:30:03Z")
I suppose this race would probably be a good one to try for single speed? I’m on the fence given that Belleville is the next day, but it’s pretty close and I should drop by some family in the area.
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### Author:  [@bike\_daniells](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/bike_daniells)
#### Post date: [29 September 2021 19:49 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/4 "2021-09-29T19:49:56Z")
Yes it is pretty much flat, so perfect for SS.
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### Author:  [@KevRidesGravel](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/KevRidesGravel)
#### Post date: [30 September 2021 01:50 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/5 "2021-09-30T01:50:55Z")
@Arlambert _ **every race** _ is a good race to try singlespeed. 😆
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### Author:  [@CANGERMANN](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/CANGERMANN)
#### Post date: [30 September 2021 12:34 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/6 "2021-09-30T12:34:27Z")
@KevRidesGravel I was gonna say the opposite. No race is “good” for SS but some are a little better than others.
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### Author:  [@MarkW](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/MarkW)
#### Post date: [1 October 2021 01:34 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/7 "2021-10-01T01:34:34Z")
Dam Cross is the perfect race if anyone is thinking of giving cross a try for the first time.
On the SS subject, who remembers the last minute race at Albion a number of years ago? Now that was a brutal SS “race”.
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### Author:  [@bike\_daniells](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/bike_daniells)
#### Post date: [1 October 2021 13:03 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/8 "2021-10-01T13:03:14Z")
I will never forget Albion SS, the contrast of riding cantis to the discs in the morning and never having the right gear. Not sure my SS fee paid for all the tape I broke.
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### Author:  [@Francqlife](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Francqlife)
#### Post date: [1 October 2021 16:22 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/9 "2021-10-01T16:22:26Z")
Do I honestly have to post this picture (taken by your lovely wife..Rob) of our last SS CX race together.
Turns out CX is not about the bikes.
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### Author:  [@KevRidesGravel](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/KevRidesGravel)
#### Post date: [2 October 2021 01:39 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/10 "2021-10-02T01:39:20Z")
It’s also about heckling. Like heckling your teammate as he changes gear ratios to the easiest possible before that “horrible” Albion SS race.
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### Author:  [@Davidwp](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Davidwp)
#### Post date: [4 October 2021 00:13 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/11 "2021-10-04T00:13:34Z")
What is the consensus out there? M2 or M3?
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### Author:  [@CANGERMANN](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/CANGERMANN)
#### Post date: [4 October 2021 00:42 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/12 "2021-10-04T00:42:57Z")
You would for sure be M2 but you usually have to start in M3. So you can go and crush it for a race or two and then upgrade.
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### Author:  [@bike\_daniells](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/bike_daniells)
#### Post date: [6 October 2021 13:26 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/13 "2021-10-06T13:26:25Z")
Don’t forget to register for this. Also if you have kids it is free to race this one!
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### Author:  [@Davidwp](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Davidwp)
#### Post date: [6 October 2021 18:34 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/14 "2021-10-06T18:34:41Z")
On the fence still
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### Author:  [@MarkW](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/MarkW)
#### Post date: [6 October 2021 18:50 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/15 "2021-10-06T18:50:38Z")
Just a reminder. Registration closes tonight for Dam Cross. Jaffray puts on a great race and it’s the perfect into to cross. This race has been many club members first cross event over the years.
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### Author:  [@Dan\_Newton](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Dan_Newton)
#### Post date: [6 October 2021 19:41 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/16 "2021-10-06T19:41:28Z")
Peer pressure Sign up 😀
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### Author:  [@MarkR](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/MarkR)
#### Post date: [6 October 2021 21:10 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/17 "2021-10-06T21:10:54Z")
Ya, David, you’ll definitely be competitive for a top placing in M3. Sign up!
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### Author:  [@Davidwp](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Davidwp)
#### Post date: [6 October 2021 21:50 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/18 "2021-10-06T21:50:27Z")
That’s very kind, to say the least 😉
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### Author:  [@Davidwp](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Davidwp)
#### Post date: [7 October 2021 00:49 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/19 "2021-10-07T00:49:14Z")
Alright darn peer pressure, I’m in.
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### Author:  [@KevRidesGravel](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/KevRidesGravel)
#### Post date: [8 October 2021 13:52 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/dam-cross-cx-oct-9/1577/20 "2021-10-08T13:52:24Z")
I’ll be at Dam cross today (course setup). Anyone want to pre-ride, I’m guessing the course will be ready later afternoon. I figure I’ll be doing some laps around 5 to 7 pm approximately.
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