Is it too early to start talking about cyclocross season? Cyclocross has become the focus of my entire cycling season. I raced cross last year at a weight of 225, I'm now 210, and I hope to be at 190 by the start of the '06 cross season. Also in preparation for the upcoming season, I've finally started tagging along with the Addictive Cycles group rides. The first ride I participated in was a 20 mile spin at 19.8 mph, and that was the slow ride! Considering the fact that I was dropped from the group prior to the 5 mile mark in last year's group rides, I'm pretty pleased with my progress!