2 races in 6 days over 2 weekends….nice!!
The Cross on the Rock series returns to Duncan for round #3 of the 2010 series. With the series points chance already strong in all categories we hope for another great turn out this weekend at this amazing venue. Please note the schedule times adjustments below. Also the event is $25 this weekend as the race includes food and beverages.
1) BEER
Before we go into too much detail about things like schedules and past winners lets just discuss the important stuff….Cross on the Rock has a BEER Sponsor once again…..we are excited and proud as all good cross series NEED a beers sponsor. SO along with PIE you will be racing for something to wash it down with. THANKS you to PHILLIPS for being a part of our series. http://phillipsbeer.com And a reminder to all GREAT spectators and tailgaters…..you only want to be drinking Phillips come race day!
2) Race Day Schedule for Crosstoberfest
NOTE RACES ARE GETTING A LITTLE EARLIER (they change with the length of the days as well as what is allowable at each venue)
10:00-1:30: Registration
10:15 Beginner Pre-ride (Beginners only please).
11:15-11:45 Beginners (race approx 30min for 1st person).
11:45-11:55 PRE-RIDE
12:00/12:00:30-12:50 Intermediate and Women(approx 40-50 min for 1st person)
12:45-12:55 PRE-RIDE
1:00-1:50 Masters (approx. 40-50 min for 1st person)
1:45-2:00 PRE-RIDE
2:05-3:05 Expert (approx. 60min for 1st person)
Awards at 3:30pm (or if you have to leave speak to Tara Pollock).
4) Past Winners of Crosstoberfest at Providence Farm
Intermediate Masters Open Women Expert
2008 Dan Scott Steve Bachop Dawn Anderson Russell Anderson
2009 Dylan Tremblay Aaron Desseault Kristen Magnasson Craig Ritchey
4) Some news from our Cross Brothers Down South.
We actually adjusted out whole C.O.T.R. race schedule this season so that we could go down to Seattle to this event. If you have never been to Seattle for a cross race….these are totally worth checking out!
Folks,
Preregistration is now open for MFG Cyclocross #4 – Raceway CX at PGP
Motorsports Park, http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=11851.
As most of you know the MFG races on this day are the opening acts for the
SSCXWC race at 3:30. This venue is going to blow your mind on a number of
fronts including the amenities, the unique course features and the ubber
spectator friendly course. The folks at PGP Motorsports Park are super
excited to have us and are offering us full use of all the unique
infrastructure they have on site. To learn more about the venue check out
the following:
http://www.mfgcyclocross.com/2010/10/sscxwc-venue-pgp-motorsports-park/
http://www.cxmagazine.com/sscxwc10-mfg-pgp-park-course-update
If you are still thinking about racing the Single Speed Cyclocross Worlds
there are a limited number of spots left. You can sign up here,
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=11037.
Take Care,
Terry Buchanan
Low Pressure Promotions, LLC
MFG Cyclocross – Learn all you need to know at www.mfgcyclocross.com
5) To Get you PUMPED up for Sunday
For those that have some time to kill (and understand flemish) check out the youtube link. Some sweet euro cross footage from the Superprestige series opener in Ruddervoorde, Belgium. Check out the crowds… i think they like their cross in Belgium.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfgos_POdFw&feature=player_embedded
Organized by: Everti Cycling Club
Brought to you by the Council of Cross.
Race Director: Tara Pollock
Course Design: Mike and Tara Pollock
Local Supporting Bike Shop:
Experience Cycles in Duncan
Local Sponsor: Everti Bikes
Series Sponsors: KONA, Oak Bay Bikes, Avia West, Howard Johnson, Saltspring Coffee, OAKLEY, Lambert-Lezyne-Pedros, Frontrunners, Action Motorcycles, The North Face, Pro Bar
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
To Providence Farms for agreeing to let us use this spectacular venue!!!
To all the volunteers that gave their time to this event!!
This Cyclocross Series is Organized by the Cross Council:
With the following cycling clubs: VICC, Experience Cycling Club, UROC, Arrowsmith MTB Club and IRC
Supported by:
OBB Victoria, Westshore and Nanaimo
Trail Bikes in Courtenay
Experience cycles in Duncan
Frontrunners in Nanaimo
Straight Up Cycles in Victoria
Dodge City Cycles in Cumberland
Sanctioned by:
Cycling BC