Cross My Heart and Hope to Die

The 2nd annual Cross My Heart and Hope to Die Willoughby Cyclocross Spectacular is this comming Saturday Oct. 18th at Todd Field (google map). This excellent event is sponsored by Spin and is Race #2 of the 10th Annual Bike Authority Cyclocross Series; series points will be awarded accordingly. Open category racers will compete together for the same cash purse, but points will be awarded based on age category defined under series rules. For more info visit: http://www.teamlakeeffect.net

Categories: Expert/40+ Open [all Cat 1,2,3,Pro,Semi,Expert], Intemediate Men [Cat 4, sport], Women’s Open, Novice Men [Cat 5, Beginner], Novice Women, Juniors [under 18]

 

Start Times: 11:00–1:15 Registration Open

                        12:00pm All Novice/Juniors - 30min.

                        12:45pm Intemediate Men/Womens Open - 45min.

                        1:45pm Expert/40+ Open - 1hr.

 

Awards:        Immediately following Expert/40+ Open at Willoughby Brewing Company   [top of the hill]

                        All Categories: 1st Lap “Primes” provided by Willoughby Brewing Company [$10 gift card]

                        Expert/40+ Open, Cash Payout 15 Deep: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $150, 4th $125, 5th $100, 6th $90, 7th $80, 8th $70, 9th $60, 10th $50, 11th $45, 12th $40, 13th $35, 14th $30, 15th $25

                        Women’s Open, Cash Payout 3 Deep: 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $50

                        All other categories: Merchandise 3 Deep

 

Series:           This is Race #2 of the Bike Authority Cyclocross Series, points will be awarded accordingly. Expert/40+ Open category racers will compete together for the same cash purse, but points will be awarded based on age category defined under series rules. For more info visit: www.teamlakeeffect.net

 

Entry Fee:    $20 [USCF or NORBA license required]

                        One day permits will be available for $10

                        USCF permit pending

 

Website:        www.teamspin.com, www.sssmst.com

Contact Info: greg [at] spinbikeshop.com

 

Todd Field, Willoughby, Ohio
Address: 38264 Glenn Ave, Willoughby, OH 44094
Link to race flyer

See you Tonight

UPDATE - Euphoria Cross Cancelled!

The Euphoria Cyclocross Series

[Presented by Team Spin / RR Donnelley]

Wednesdays, September 3 - October 22, 2008

time	what	field	length	entry	prizes
5.30-6.05	registration
6.15	start	A	45-60 min	$10	cash - 3 deep
6.16	start	B	30-45 min	$10	merch - 3 deep

Location: Emerald Corporate Park (map and directions can be found HERE)
Emerald Parkway
Cleveland Ohio 44135
Emerald Pkwy is located just off of I-480 / Grayton Rd. (exit 9). At the bottom of exit, make a left turn at the traffic light to go north on Grayton Rd. Stay in the left lane and make a left turn at the next traffic light which will be Emerald Pkwy. Go down Emerald Pkwy a little ways and you will see parking and registration.

Entry Fee: $10 per week or $50 all eight weeks [USA Cycling license required; one-day licenses will be available for $10 for those looking to try a race]
USCF permit pending

Registration: Complete the series liability release [covers all eight races for licensed racers]
If you need a one day license, use this form instead.
Sign and date liability release [each week]
Complete sign-in sheet [includes pre-registrants]
Preregistration available at Spin [Lakewood location only]

Categories: A Race: Cat 1, 2, 3, Pro, Semi-pro and Expert
B Race: Cat 4, 5, Citizen, Sport and Beginner

Prizes: A Race: weekly cash three deep, overall cash ten deep, payout based on turn out B Race: weekly merchandise three deep, overall cash five deep
series winners determined by points best five out of eight races

Website: teamspin.com / spinbikeshop.com

Contact Info: info@spinbikeshop.com

Click HERE for a printable race flyer (.pdf)

Soon!

It's almost that time of year again: Cyclocoss Season is rapidly approaching!

Northeast Ohio's Bike Authority Cross series schedule is online:

9-28 - Whiskey Island

11-2 - Kirtland Park

11-16 - Broadview Heights

12-7 - Copley

The Cap City Cross (Columbus) series is online.

Working farther south, Ohio Valley Cyclocross series schedule is online. This year's OVCX will include 5 UCI races on the following dates:

Cincy area: Oct. 10, 11, 12
Louisville: Oct. 25, 26

There is also a weekend of UCI racing in the Detroit area: Sept. 20, 21

Hopefully the OrrvilleCross series will be posted soon.

I've been told that Spin's 'Cross My Heart and Hope To Die Race will be held this year on 10/18. I'm also looking forward to the weeknight practice races. Location and details TBA.