WCA Cyclocross Season So Far

So we kicked off the 2008 cyclocross season on Saturday September 27th at the Angell Park Jonathan Page UCI 'Cross. It was sunny most of the day, and a bit warm for cross weather. The fields were a good size, with riders from all over the country, even in the lower categories. I didn't get to see much of the racing (I was stuck inside playing race secretary with the computer), but I heard it all went quite well. I did get to see part of the Elite Men's race. By then, the outcome was pretty much decided, but there were a few smaller battles still going on and the racing I saw was quite good. Our local riders present at the race made a good showing.
September 28th, the second day of the Angell Park Cross, had weather much better suited to 'cross. Partly cloudy and chilly all day, I still didn't get to see much of the racing. The fields were about the same size as Saturday. I'm sure the racing was just as good. Again, I only got to see a bit of the Elite Men's race. The two days were pretty much identical from my perspective, but I didn't get to see much at all. Hopefully next time I can see more of the racing.
October 4th was the classic Cam-Rock race. Promoted and organized by the Brazen Dropouts team, it's a classic, and has been going on for as long as I can remember. The day was pretty chilly, except for a little while in the sun. Even though there was a heavy frost in the morning, the grass dried well and wasn't the least bit slippery. Regardless of the state of the turf, several riders still managed to have incidents rare to cyclocross. As far as I'm aware, we definitely broke on collarbone, bruised some ribs a bit, and got someone good on the back or shoulder. I later heard someone also hit their head, but I don't know anything about it. However unnatural these were to 'cross, they weren't too severe. The racing was good regardless.
October 5th was the Lapham Peak race, another classic. The day started nicely, a bit overcast and chilly, but not too bad overall. Later, though, it rained and got a bit windy. It stopped raining about halfway through the last race. I was working so I really only saw the bit around the finish line, but it's not the most boring bit of the course. The races were very competitive, even though the fields were a bit small (likely due to the weather forecast).