David Saltzberg
Giant Bicycles , Sellwood Cycle Repair
, Castelli ,
and Zone 5 Promotions are proud to
present the 2018 Cyclocross Grand Prix.
This year’s installment of the Grand Prix will honor Carl Decker
. Carl is well known as a complete and
seasoned racer across all disciplines, but most known for his MTB and CX
racing. He currently races for the Giant Factory Off Road Team. He's the
full package folks, some might even say cyclocross royalty. Let’s have fun
celebrating Carl with the GPCD this year.
The 'Grand Prix Carl Decker' is a Cyclocross Series composed of five
independently promoted CX races. These great independent races kick off the
OBRA Cyclocross season and run through the end of September. Racers from
any state are welcome to race the GPCD. Series overall awards and prizes
will be handed out at the GPCD series end party, in early October.
Come experience some amazing cyclocross courses, competitive racing and
exciting race venues.
*RACE SCHEDULE for the 2018 GPCD:*
Sept. 1, 2018 *David Douglas CX*, David Douglas Park, Vancouver, WA
Sept. 8, 2018 *Het Meer CX*, Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, WA
Sept. 15, 2018 *Zaaldercross*, Alderbrook Park, Brush Prairie, WA
Sept. 22, 2018 *NINKROSSI CX*, Washougal MX Park, Washougal, WA
Sept. 29, 2018 *Heiser Farm CX*, Heiser Farm, Dayton, OR
*DAILY SCHEDULE*:
*TIME*
*CATEGORIES*
*LENGTH*
8:30am
Cat 4 Men, Clydesdales, Athenas
45 min
9:25am
Cat 4 Masters Men 35+, Masters 60+
45 min
10:15am
*Break* / Course Preview
10 min
Podiums: Cat 4 Men, Clydesdales, Athenas, Cat 4 Masters Men 35+, Masters 60+
10:25am
Cat 5 Men, Single Speed Women
45 min
11:20am
Cat 3 Masters Men 35+, Masters 50+
45 min
12:05pm
Kiddie Kross A & B (Separate course)
15 min
12:20pm
*Break* / Course Preview
10 min
Podiums: Cat 5 Men, Single Speed Women, Cat 3 Masters Men 35+, Masters 50+
12:30pm
Juniors Cat 3/4/5: Men & Women
30 min
1:10pm
Cat 2/3 Men, Single Speed Men, Cat 1/2/3 Junior Men
45 min
2:00pm
*Break* / Course Preview / Podiums
10 min
Podiums: Cat 3/4/5 Junior Men, Cat 3/4/5 Junior Women, Single Speed Men,
Cat 1/2/3 Junior Men
2:10pm
Cat 2/3 Women, Cat 4 Women, Cat 5 Women, Cat 1/2 Masters Women 35+, Cat 3
Masters Women 35+, Masters Women 50+/60+, Cat 1/2/3 Junior Women
45 min
3:05pm
Cat 1/2 Men, Cat 1/2 Women, Cat 1/2 Masters Men 35+
60 min
4:15pm
Podiums: Cat 2/3 Women, Cat 4 Women, Cat 5 Women, Cat 1/2 Masters Women
35+, Cat 3 Masters Women 35+, Masters Women 50+/60+, Cat 1/2/3 Junior
Women, Cat 1/2 Men, Cat 1/2 Women, Cat 1/2 Masters Men 35+
10 min
*ONLINE REGISTRATION / SERIES PASS* –
Two ways to register and purchase the *GPCD Series Pass* (All require an OBRA
waiver ):
1. *Online Pre-registration for the Series Pass:*
All Categories ($130 series/ 5 races) http://obra.org/events/26278/register
Juniors ($70 series/ 5 races)
Online Registration http://obra.org/events/26276/register. (Online
Pre-registration closes August 31st at 5pm).
2. *Day of first race (David Douglas CX):* Register for the series pass at
the first event, but arrive early enough to get in line.
(Day-of-event registration for each individual race will be available at
each race venue, and will be based on the independent promoters' fee
structure. You can find online registration links on the individual race
fliers. Save time by printing out an OBRA waiver (PDF) and completing it at
home.)
Individual races: Look for flier links soon.
*CASTELLI LEADERS JERSEY* -
A GPCD leaders jersey provided by Castelli will be awarded to the leader of
select categories during a short podium ceremony after their race. The
points leader of each category is required to wear their leader's jersey
while they maintain their lead.
*POINTS* -
Points will be rewarded to the top 30 placings for each race. The best 4
out of 5 placings in the series will count in the final tally (dropping the
1 race with the fewest points). Racers must race in at least 4 races for
the overall series. Series prizes will be awarded at the series end party.
There will be no BAR points for the series, only the individual races.
Points and series standings will be managed by OBRA.
*SERIES STANDINGS -*
Points for the series will be complied by OBRA. They will be updated a few
days after each race. There will be no point percentage transfer when
upgraded this year.
*FIELD LIMITS -*
To ensure a high level of quality racing, fields will be limited to 75
racers per category.
*T-SHIRTS -*
Yes, we will have GPCD shirts for sale at all events!
*PRIZE LIST -*
A combined prize list of well over $4,000 across the series. Every series
race provides their own prize list at each individual race (cash and/or
merchandise).
‘Giant Bicycles' and 'Sellwood Cycle Repair’ will be providing a $2,500
Cash/Gift Certificate purse for all categories (Cash - 1/2's / G.C. and
product - all other categories). Equal payout.
Visit cyclocross.gp to find more information on the prize list,
registration, merchandise and links to all the fliers for the events.
You can also find updates at our facebook page and twitter.
https://www.facebook.com/events/226507671359839/
https://twitter.com/cyclocrossGP