Frequently Asked Questions

How will I stay informed?

The Facilitators will be utilizing the traditional methods to pass information down from on high. We know most of you can’t read, so pay attention to the Instagram account (link) and all the pretty pictures - you never know what sort of critical intel might be revealed there.

Keep an eye on your email too- once you register we’ll know everything about you and will be spamming you nonstop with get rich quick schemes, offers for 25% EVERYTHING BECAUSE WE’RE GOING OUT OF BUSINESS YESTERDAY, and more.

Email is also where we will be sending out the “important” stuff like “start times”, “party locations”, “qualification lists”, and “etc.”, so have fun sorting through your spam-infested inbox! There is a website, here. It has a nice mixture of pictures AND words. And if the beacons are lit.... it means office hours are on for that week. IYKYK.

Finally, we will also be carrying on the Discord that was started by the buttocks noblesse of MPLS. It’s not mandatory since we will not be relying on it to spread critical race communications; however, we will be using it to help build community connections. Think carpooling, bike borrowing, housing sharing, shit-talking, missed connections, and other topics of that nature.

Good luck not getting scammed! We refuse any and all responsibility for any diseases you might contract, digital or otherwise.

What gearing should I run?

Bellingham is hilly.

Now, this is a Cyclocross Race goddamnit, so we won’t be taking you up and down the highest mountains... but this ain’t Wisco, neither. We’ve been going over the numbers and can scientifically promise that no matter

Will it rain?

Hard to say. The first weekend in October in Bellingham is usually pretty nice, but not always, and it’s right on the cusp of when it gets moist around these parts. So it might rain, it might not. It’s also unlikely to be too cold, but again, we’re not going to promise anything. Do like your old ma always said, check the forecast, and don’t forget to pack a jacket no matter what the man on the TV box tells you. But also bring shorts.

We ride rain or shine.

What else should I bring?

-It’s pretty dark out here once it gets dark, and we’ll be dabbling in the woods, so bring some lights! The brighter they are the happier you’ll be (unless you like wrapping yerself around a tree), but don’t let that stop you from attending. Our buds Outbound Lighting will be around to help get you set up if you don’t have lights, or happen to be blackout drunk while doing your packing (again) and forget them.

• -A lock.
• -A bag.
• -A pen.
• -A bike might be helpful.
• -I’d say bring a friend, but all your friends are already gonna be here!

How do I get to Bellingham?

Oh boy, you’ve got options. If you’re driving, we’re gonna leave it up to you to figure it all out. But if you wanna go car free (do it do it!), here’s the deal...

• 1) Bham has its own little airport! BLI. It’s super cute. There aren’t a ton of flights in and out (Gate A sees a lot of use but B, C, and D are just rumored to exist), but it does happen a few times a day. That’s going to be your most direct option. Bus/Uber/ride yer damn bike from the airport to wherever you need to get, it’s not far.


• 2) Bellingham has Amtrak service - go scenic and slower, and take the train! The route up from Seattle is very pretty, sit on the left side of the train and enjoy views of the water. Maybe you’ll see an orca attacking a billionaire’s yacht!! Wow!


• 3) SeaTac airport is the nearest major US airport. It’s just a little south of Seattle, and is a 2 to 4 (depending on traffic) hour drive from Bellingham. There is a shuttle bus that runs from SeaTac to Bellingham, Bell-Air shuttle. They take bikes in box, and will drop you off right outside of downtown Bham. If you can’t fly into Bellingham directly, we strongly recommend this option! It’s also super easy to take the public transit light rail from Seatac airport into Seattle, and catch the Amtrak (see above) from King Street Station to the destination.


• 4) The ACTUAL nearest major airport is Vancouver BC, YVR, about 40 minutes drive away. For those of you who were blessed with the US education system, that’s in Canada, which is another country. That means crossing a real live national border to get to Bellingham. For some of you that’s easy peasy lemon squeezy, for some of you it might be difficult difficult lemon difficult. Documentation beyond your forklift license is required. Choose your path accordingly.


• 5) You’re on a boat! Bellingham is a happenin’ port city on the Puget Sound, a big saltwater inlet that connects directly to the Mighty Pacific Ocean. Borrow your friend’s schooner and sail on up from California. There are also ferries that run to Bellingham from a couple of places, mainly Alaska and Victoria BC. If that helps you.


• 6) The one exception to the car-free request is if you carpool. The more of you who want to freaky carpool road-trip here, the better! Make connections on the Dischord channel here to gather some friends and put butts in seats!

This is my first time to SSCXWC, what should I expect?

Hell yeah! Welcome! We don’t know what weird low point in your life led you to try singlespeed cyclocross, but.... you’re home now, and that’s what matters.

SSCXWC is an annual 3 day/3 night event, celebrating riding stupid bikes with stupid people. As long as you can ride a bike, it is calibrated so that attendants of all skill levels and abilities should be able to have a good time. Even if you’re gluten free.

To attend SSCXWC26BHAM you don’t have to win races back home, you don’t have to be a hot drunken mess, and you don’t need to be a mega-extrovert with a million friends. Although all of those people are welcome to be here too!

Plan to ride your bike every day, and then be at a gathering every night.

The basic schedule is going to look like this:

• Fri — Welcome ride. Non mandatory but highly recommended. Make friends, show off your bike.
• Fri pm — Welcome party. Must attend to pick up packet, and also to party.
• Sat — Feats of Strength qualifiers. Must attend to race on Sunday.
• Sat pm — Party! Bands. Fire. Last Chance Qualifier event. Cannot miss it.
• Sun — RACERACERACE. If you win you MUST get the tattoo.
• Sun pm — Closing ceremonies and comedown party.

Our one big piece of advice, to new and old alike is... just lean into it.

SSCXWC is chaos, and the more you can embrace that and just enjoy your time, whatever that means for you, the happier you’ll be.

If I win, do I have to get the tattoo?

Yes. But you can get it removed if you want.

This isn’t a question, it’s a statement

People who are racist, sexist, homophobic or transphobic are hereby invited to fuck all the way off. SSCXWC26Bham will be a safe space for anyone who wishes to attend, except for those persons just mentioned, and we will take action to ensure it remains so. Keep it to yourself if you suck; or better yet, don’t even bother showing up. And if you have a USAC (or UCI) license, good for you but we don’t care, alright bud? We’re glad you’ve joined us, but that currency is no good here.