Let’s ride and celebrate the start of the 2014-15 season with some saddle time mix of pavement and dirt as we Pedal Cross Mulholland then returning to Pedaler’s Fork to consume lots of food and beverages!  Rides for all levels and all bikes. Road, CX, MTB.

Great news!!! A couple of special guests will be joining us for the grind Sunday! Giant Factory Off-Road Team two-time UCI CXLA, Single Speed Champion and MTB stud, Adam Craig and Team Giant-Shimano World Cup, World U23 and Elite National Cyclocross Champion from the Netherlands Lars van der Haar!

Meet us at Pedaler’s Fork / 10-Speed Coffee! 23504 Calabasas Rd Calabasas, Ca 91302

RIDER PARKING at Shopping Center at Valley Center & Calabasas.  Or on street parking.  No parking behind restaurant.  DIRECTIONS: http://goo.gl/maps/fkngZ

REGISTER ONLINE at EVENTBRITE.COM: http://pedalcross.eventbrite.com/

3-ROUTES… something for everyone!
-Newbie beginner to dirt route: 20 miles 1,500 feet climb
-Middle route: 28 miles 2,700 ft climb
-Advanced route: 34 miles dirt and trails and 4,500 ft climb

7:00am Check In begins. Ride Day registration available. Enjoy organic roast and danishes.
8:00am instructions introductions
8:15am Ride Departs

The ride will cover Mulholland Drive and surrounding dirt roads and some trails. Cue sheets and Ride With GPS link available online. Ride leaders will be mixed into the crowd. The ride is 50km more or less depending on the route you choose. All routes are doable on a road bike but would suggest only for the super experienced rider. Also a MTB is a good choice and of course, CYCLO-CROSS BIKE is the most FUN!

LONG ROUTE… MORE CLIMBING PLEASE: 34 miles includes the medium route plus bonus 5 mile loop for more climbing! LINK:http://www.strava.com/routes/891172

THE MAIN GRIND medium route: 28 miles
For the hearty experienced group able to handle steep descents loose dirt sections and a couple of short steep climbs. LINK: http://www.strava.com/routes/895979

And finally, here is the MULHOLLAND short route: 20 miles good for newbies and new to dirt riding, easy one for the road bike. LINK:http://www.strava.com/routes/895996

Cue sheets will be available and on ride day.
Ride leaders will be mixed into the groups.

SAG Support and refreshments available at the half way point thanks to Squareone Cyclocross Team!

Ride Entry Options:
EARLY BIRD: $30 10-Speed Coffee and Danishes.

THE WORKS: $40 Above plus deli-style lunch & beverages.

JUNIOR RATE: 50% off above enry fees.

* all entries include a coupon for 50% off (1) SoCalCross race entry. Not a bad deal 🙂

Questions? Dot@SoCalCross.org

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