The Southern California Prestige Series of Cyclocross formed in 2005 by an association of cycling clubs motivated to become the premier cyclocross series in Southern California and the nation! The SoCalCross Prestige Series hosts races weekly across Southern California kicking off with the Happy Hour Tour series of promotional clinics and events running from September to January each year. SoCalCross also hosts gravel events in the Spring and Summer signature LA Roubaix kicks off our Spring/Summer gravel ride season!
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The cyclocross course at Pierce College includes dirt, grass, barriers, and a classic European-style run-up to test rider skills and fitness. It’s a great time to bring family members visiting during the holidays to their first cyclocross race! The course is spectator friendly and suitable for all riders, from beginner to expert.
Also continuing at Santa Cross weekend are free beginner cyclocross clinics hosted by RideCX.com. Each clinic starts at 8am, lasts one hour, and is timed to get riders to the start line for the 1 lap first-timers race at 9am. The clinic is the perfect introduction for new riders; covering basic techniques, registration, rules, and other tips to take the intimidation out of bicycle racing for first-timers.
Following the Santa Cross weekend, SoCalCross plans 2 additional race weekends with 4 more race days this season:
CXLA (Los Angeles) January 6-7, 2024
CACX (Woodland Hills) January 13-14, 2024
All racers and spectators can stay up to date via the SoCalCross’ Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for event updates.
SoCalCross, founded in 2005, hosts cyclocross racing throughout Southern California. RideCX is an online retailer offering cyclocross specialty parts and accessories at https://www.RideCX.com.
VENTURA COUNTY, California, December 10, 2023 – Race #3 and #4 in the 2023/24 SoCalCross season are in the books, following the “Crossitas” weekend of cyclocross racing at Lake Casitas Recreation Area near Ojai, CA. In the Elite categories 4 different riders took victories across the 2 race days.
The high winds initially forecasted for race weekend never materialized, leaving riders with clear, calm warm days and cold nights. That weather yielded a course with dry, loose dirt corners and off-cambers to challenge the riders. “Lake Casitas is a fan favorite”, says Series Director, Dorothy Wong. “It’s so convenient to be able to camp at the venue and roll right to the starting line.”
On Saturday, Kellie Standish emerged as the winner of the Elite Women’s race. Meanwhile, the Elite Men’s category came down to one of the final corners – Brendan Luongo led most of the race, but Joshua Anderson put in the fastest lap of the race on his final lap to make the last-minute pass and ultimately prevail.
On Sunday, temperatures climbed from a chilly 30’s overnight all the way up to almost 80 in the afternoon, putting the Elite riders in the warmth of the day. Diana Sjol rode away from the rest of the women to take victory in the Elite Women’s race. In the Elite Men’s race, Brendan Luongo dominated from start to finish and won with a commanding lead.
SoCalCross plans 3 additional race weekends with 6 more race days this season. Each race day includes options for juniors, youth, senior, masters, and elite riders:
Santa Cross (Woodland Hills) December 16-17, 2023
CXLA (Los Angeles) January 6-7, 2024
CACX (Woodland Hills) January 13-14, 2024
SoCalCross, founded in 2005, hosts cyclocross racing throughout Southern California. All racers and spectators can stay up to date via the SoCalCross’ Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for season updates.
Haidet, Tupaz dominate Turkey Trot weekend SoCalCross 2023/24 season races 1 & 2 a success in Costa Mesa
COSTA MESA, California, December 2, 2023 – Race #1 and #2 in the 2023/24 SoCalCross season are in the books, following a successful Turkey Trot weekend of cyclocross racing at Estancia Park in Costa Mesa. Turkey Trot Cross benefitted two local charitable organizations, the Costa Mesa Alliance for Better Streets and Save Our Youth Community Center.
Clear, windless skies and mild temperatures greeted the racers on both days in Costa Mesa, leading to “just right” conditions with dry terrain all day. “I’m delighted to return to Costa Mesa”, says Series Director, Dorothy Wong. “This is a great venue with a variety of terrain, perfect for beginner and elite ‘cross riders alike.”
Both days kicked off with free “getting started” clinics to introduce new riders to cyclocross, with more than 20 in attendance. These free clinics will continue for the remainder of the racing season, kicking off at 8am on each race day and concluding with the start of the 9am first-timers one lap race.
In the Elite Men’s category, Lance Haidet (L39ION of Los Angeles) took home the win on both days, setting the fastest lap and fine-tuning his form in one of the final races before the USA Cycling cyclocross national championship, in which Haidet and others will square off against the last 3 defending champs – Curtis White, Eric Brunner, and Gage Hecht.
On the Elite Women’s side, Shantelle Tupaz (Sycip Devout Coffee) dominated the field with an impressive performance to take the win on Saturday. She then doubled up on Sunday – incredible for a rider with a ‘cross racing age of just 18.
The Southern California Prestige Series of Cyclocross (“SoCalCross”) announces the upcoming “Lake Crossitas” race weekend at Lake Casitas Recreation Area (Ventura County) to be held December 9-10, 2023.
The Lake Crossitas weekend combines two days of cyclocross racing with group camping at the Lake Casitas Recreation Area. Racers, family, and friends can set up camp and roll right to the starting line, as the race course runs through and around Campground Grebe. A nearby camp store and showers, plus drive-in sites with fire rings and picnic tables make camping easy for racers.
Continuing on Crossitas weekend are free beginner cyclocross clinics hosted by RideCX.com. Each clinic starts at 8am, lasts one hour, and is timed to get riders to the start line for the 1 lap first-timers race at 9am. The clinic is the perfect introduction for new riders; covering basic techniques, registration, rules, and other tips to take the intimidation out of bicycle racing for first-timers.
With superstars Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel, and Tom Pidcock all recently announcing their Winter cyclocross schedules, interest among new riders in the sport at the amateur level continues to grow.
Beyond racing, campers can enjoy walking and biking around scenic Lake Casitas, taking a day trip into nearby Ojai, or exploring the Los Padres National Forest on the way to and from the race venue.
Lake Casitas Recreation Area is conveniently located just a 20 minute drive from Ventura or Ojai. Participants interested in arriving car-free from the Los Angeles Metro area can take the Metrolink train to the Ventura East station, then ride approximately 20 miles via the Ventura River and Ojai Valley trail systems to reach the venue.
Following the Crossitas weekend, SoCalCross plans 3 additional race weekends with 6 more race days this season:
SCPS 5/6: Santa Cross Weekend (Woodland Hills) December 16-17, 2023
SCPS 7/8: CXLA Weekend (Los Angeles) January 6-7, 2024
SCPS 9/10 SCPS FINALS (Woodland Hills) January 13-14, 2024
All racers and spectators can stay up to date via the SoCalCross’ Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for event updates.
SoCalCross, founded in 2005, hosts cyclocross racing throughout Southern California. RideCX is an online retailer offering cyclocross specialty parts and accessories at https://www.RideCX.com.
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