By Luke Seemann

• » Don't let all the cyclocross buzz fool you: There's still great road racing to be had. ABD's highly recommended Fall Fling takes place over the next two weekends, and this year there's a $2,000 prize for team performance.
• » The Chicago Tribune rediscovers cyclocross. (See also.)
• » After opening to record participation in Jackson Park this Sunday, the Chicago Cyclocross Cup next hits Dekalb on Oct. 2 and the 4's fields are already filling up. The day will also include the Official Unofficial Illinois State Single Speed Cyclocross Championship, with winners earning airfare and entry to the Single Speed Cyclocross World Championships in San Francisco.
• » Bike Fall looks like a fun way to spend a Saturday at the Hideout.
• » Chrisian Vande Velde (Garmin-Cervelo) goes very, very fast.