Maybury Lung Buster CycloCross 2009

Some of our Sponsors and SWAG

2009-10-24T09:03:00.000-07:00

This race is being put on by the Midwest Cycling Group as part of a small 2 race series. The goal for this and all of our cross races is the low entry fees, FREE race clinic, tons of fun, and unique race courses.

This Sunday is the last of our races and we'll be raffling off the main prizes including a Redline Conquest Pro frameset, and a Vassago Fisticuff frameset. Plus we'll have plenty of other goodies to give away. On top of the low entry fee and SWAG raffle we'll have free beer and dogs...Yes Free Beer! This is from our Growler series sponsor Liberty Street Brewing - Plymouth, MI.

Again the race is Sunday October 25th.

9am FREE race clinic
10:31am - C Class race starts - This race is 30min + (1) lap. Beginner Men & Women, All Juniors under 14
11:31am - B Class race starts - This race is 45min + (1) lap. USAC Men Cat 2/3/4, Elite Women (USAC cat 1/2/3) and all Juniors under 15-18
12:31 - am A Class race starts - This race is 60min + (1) lap. USAC Men Cat 1/2/3, And Masters 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4)

DIrections T0 Maybury State Park

2009-10-23T15:11:00.000-07:00

So your planning ot head out and watch or race the Lung Buster at Maybury...Great, now where the heck is that place ?

Easy to get to, and easy to find us.
Maybury's Offical DNR Website

From I-275
Exit at 8 Mile and head West. Staying on 8 Mile for several miles you'll see signs for "Maybury State Park". Follow 8 West and you'll find the main park entrance about a 1/2 mile west of Beck Road. There is a daily fee, unless you have a state park sticker on your vehicle already.

Once in the park, follow the park road past the toll booth to the "T" intersection. At the "T" turn LEFT and go to the farthest parking lot you can. At the treeline end of this parking lot is a paved path with a metal gate across it. Once you park, you'll walk/ride back past this gate to the Oak Shelter. From here you'll see all the crazy activity and fun.

FREE BEER

2009-10-23T09:51:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that after the race on Sunday we'll be hoisting out plastic cups in salute to our local sponsor Liberty Street Brewing Company for their generosity.

Also all racers can take their race number plate into Liberty Street Brewing Company for a FREE pint of your choice...Even the kiddies can get their home made Root Beer. This offer is good until Saturday October 31st.

And for our race adult race winners (sorry kids), we are keeping with the Growler Series awards. Each 1st place winner gets a Liberty Street Growler with our other great sponsor decals on it. Take the growler into Liberty Street and have it filled for FREE with your choice of goodness (1 free fill up).

So even if you can't race, come on out to check out the fun and festivities. This Sunday October 25th at Maybury State Park, Northville, MI

2009-10-21T11:21:00.000-07:00

The "Lung Buster" Course...

Some of you have been asking where the heck this course is going to be. So below is a quick explanation of this weekends CycloCross course at Maybury State Park (October 25th, 2009).

The course will encompass some open grassy areas, pavement, an old dirt service road, and some mild single track type trail.

We have the Maple and Oak shelters reserved for Sunday and will plan to use everything in between them, as well as everything the the south of them. Rest assured were working to make the course fun and challenging.

See you Sunday

2009-10-19T10:55:00.000-07:00

The first annual Lung Buster Cyclo Cross race is coming...Sunday October 25th

This race is # 2 in our small 2 race series. Our goal with these series is to educate and give new racers a chances to try out the cross races. We also wanted to provide some very unique courses and racing opportunities in the area.

With some help from our supporters and sponsors we have been able to create a low dough beginner friendly race venue. The first race was last weekend at Historic Ft, Wayne - Detroit, MI. Which was a huge success with over 100 racers testing their skills on one of the most unique courses in Michigan.

This weekend is race #2 at the grounds of the Old Maybury Satitorium:

The old Sanitarium was constructed on land purchased by the city of Detroit in 1919, in Northville Township. The 900 acres housed a large Tuberculosis sanatorium which treated patients until the 60’s when Tuberculosis became much less rampant and much more treatable with the use of penicillin. By the early 70’s the land had been purchased and then turned into a state park in 1975. Since then the park has become a great local escape for hikers, biker, fishermen, and equestrians.

To learn more about Maybury’s History please check out the following link
http://www.mayburysanatorium.com/#

So this leads us to our current race "The Lung Buster" In keeping with the history of the park and making use of it's unique landscape. Our course for this Saturday's CX will be tough and possible have one of the longest run ups in Michigan...IT will definatly leave you gasping for air.