Announcing UCI Spooky Cross Weekend!
TWO DAYS OF WORLD-CLASS CYCLOCROSS RACING AND LOADS OF FUN!
If you are planning on registering on race day for Spooky Cross be aware that the Saturday 4:00 (Men A / Masters Men A / Men B) field is nearly at the field limit and expected to sell out. The Masters B 35/45 and 55 field at 3:00 is also likely to sell out.
Come early or bring your Single Speed – there will likely be spots available in the 6:00 Single Speed Race.
More spots are available in all field on Sunday if you’re looking for USAC ranking points. Register for Sunday races on Sunday only.
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Register Thursday by Midnight and pick up your numbers for both days on Friday or Saturday! No Sunday registration on Saturday. Pre-registration prices available in person at Rock N’ Road Friday from 6-8 pm if space is left!
RESERVE YOUR VIP SPOOKY SPOT! EVENT EXPO & VIP TEAMS & PARKING & RV Camping on site available!
General admission parking FREE is available on site. General admission team infield is limited. Please claim your spot after 3pm today or in the AM race day. Drop off for point tents closes 1 hour before the first race. After that carry ins only. Tents can be left up over night.
ALERT: Verizon Wireless will have a concert Saturday night from 8pm-11pm. Please arrive before 6pm if you don’t want to get stuck. Plan to get out as soon as you can after the elite men’s race (not before ; ) so you don’t get stuck in the exit traffic.
Mid 70’s expected in Irvine this weekend at Hidden Valley for UCI Spooky Cross Weekend! Including Saturday’s Halloween themed Cross After Dark Series Finale – Spooky Cross Night Race followed less than 12 hours later by UCI Spooky Sunday – Live OC! Eco-Sport Fest including a 6k Cross Run on the Cyclocross Course!
FRIDAY 10/14:
- 3pm COURSE OPEN FOR PREVIEW @ HIDDEN VALLEY PARK
- 4pm MEET THE PROS/CX CLINIC @ HIDDEN VALLEY PARK: Meet Belgian star Ben Berden, French Champ Caroline Mani, USA’s best Todd Wells and Sue Butler!
- 6-8pm MEET THE PROS/HAPPY HOUR/EARLY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK-UP@ ROCK N ROAD CYCLERY – IRVINE: This is your chance to talk to the Pros about their experiences and save $ and time in line. Get registered tonight! Special appearances by CX best! Todd Wells, Ryan Trebon, Sue Butler, Danish Champ Joachim Parbo, France’s Caroline Mani and Belgium’s Ben Berden!
SATURDAY 10/15:
- UCI Cross After Dark Series Finale… Spooky Cross Night Race! Elite Men & Women
- Kids and Canines Costume Fun Race
- Pumpkin Carving Contest
- SoCalCross Brewmaster Competition – Round 2 Bring your favorite home brew for judging!
- Spooky Cross Night Costume Fun Race benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Foundation
- Live Bands/Comedy/DJ
- Food truck festival
- Brewfest
SUNDAY:Â 10/16
- 8am – Live OC! Eco-Sportfest: Spooky Sunday 6k Cross Run on the ‘cross course! One person or 2-person relay.
- 8am – CX Beginner’s Clinic by the Pros!
- 9am – Spooky Sunday – Day 2 cyclocross racing all levels from beginner to elite.
This is a USA Cycling sanctioned event. UCI and USAC ranking and upgrade points awarded. A UCI license is required for UCI elite men and women. A USA Cycling license is required for all amateur categories. One Day license available for $10. Juniors race free in Junior race with USA License or $10 for one day license as supported by the local association: (SCNCA) Southern California-Nevada Cycling Association.
Our host hotel the Doubletree Irvine Spectrum (90 Pacifica, Irvine 92618) has graciously extended their $79 room rate through Sunday night mention “SoCalCross” when booking – call the hotel directly. For only $5 more per person ask for the breakfast buffet from 6a-10a daily! Call to book at: 949-471-8888.
Call El Monte RV and mention CYCLO or click on the banner below enter CYCLO for 5% discount price and book your space in the race venue today!
October 14, 2011
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