Its looking like we'll have a handful of races in SE South Dakota. Between now and then there's some gravel and MTB races that are on the calendar.
As far as motivation to stay fit (other than not gaining weight), I've been riding 5-6 days a week on the road with a little gravel here and there with the possibility of at least *some* CX this fall being the incentive. I live for cross season. CX-ing my fingers.