noob cross question -

found a deal on a used lugged steel single speed that has been built as a cross bike.. I've got some extra parts at home to make it mine, e.g. swapping drop bars for mustache bars that are currently on it and some STI shifters to use for brakes.

Anyways, question is pertaining to racing SS cross - are there a lot of people that do it locally in WI / IL? Gearing recommendations? I've got a high cadence by nature on the road, so I don't believe it would be too big of a deal, but want to send some feelers out there on this one. I could be completely wrong though!

Thanks fellas!