Menno Cross (Or How to Turn a Field into a Mudhole in 3 Hours)

     When I think "MennoCross" the first thing that comes to mind is a cartoon image of Menno Simons on a bicycle.  Or Zack Peters cheering people on from the sidelines as they fight up a really muddy hill.  But both of these images are but aspects of Menno Cross.

    I first heard of the event last week, as friends of mine started to try to convince me to get involved.  It was described to me as an intense event that would entail such feats as carrying a bicycle over my head while running up steep slopes.  Could you blame me for avoiding it?
    It's not quite that intense, but it was a major affair, with three different types of racing for the different skill levels and a wide amount of participation.  Menno Cross.  That's right.  We're proud of our heritage!