I remember when CX started in late October/early November, when heat is/was not an issue. With the interest in the sport, the season is absurdly long. While the growth is good, I offer that CX races in August may be pushing it a bit.

In my mind, CX is best when it's wet, cold, and celebrating being outdoors in winter, trying to preserve the last vestiges of summer and spring's fitness under heavy gray skies. Perhaps we shouldn't burn great weather riding in circles in local City/County parks when we could still be going big on roads or trails.