When the freaks come out for a race it must be 'CROSS

The 2004 WCA Cyclocross stop # 4 was held early Sunday at Washington Park in downtown Milwaukee. Their were thousands of local WI fans watching...(the Packers beat the Redskins). There were also a few who decided to stop by Washington Park just across the street from Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, to watch a little local cyclocross action! You thought they were crazy in New England or in Portland...well well well then I know you haven't been to Milwaukee on Halloween, just after the Packers win, to see a man dressed as Frank N Furter win the Elite Mens Race. It was a close victory but Dr. Frank said he couldn't have done it without the fans. He won a two up sprint against Under 23 Phnom Tristan Schouten of Sheboygan, WI. Who was this Sweet Transvestite from Transexual Transylvania you ask?

Matter Attacking the Barriers

Brian Matter also of Sheboygan, WI racing for PCW not only won the race, but also won the costume contest. Other top contenders were a cow(only in WI), an S&M guy, Brett Favre, and a cyclocross Clown. Due to the fact that Matter raced in fishnets and vest on a 40 degree overcast day he was given the victory in the costume contest. Matter has been on a roll this year winning the WORS (largest state mtb series), the Ore To Shore, and the Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival. This weekend Matter and Schouten will travel to Traverse City, MI to try and win the Triple Crown. The last leg of the Triple Crown is the infamous Iceman Cometh Challenge. A grueling 30 mile point to point held in all weather condition including snow! Last year Schouten won beating out tough international competition including Ryder Hesjdal. Matter now moved into 2nd in the WCA Cross point series behind Andy Hagarten of Milwaukee. The next WCA race will be on the other side of Milwaukee at Estabrook Park. See wicycling.org for more details.

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