GPRM #1 - 'David Douglas CX Race' Saturday, September 5th

David Saltzberg

2015-09-04

GPRM Series opener - ‘David Douglas CX Race’ (Vancouver, WA) Saturday,
September 5th

We’re all set for the first CX race of the Grand Prix Rhonda Mazza. It
looks like a great weekend for ‘cross. The weather guessers are calling for
mid 70’s, a perfect fall day! We wanted to put out a few reminders about
tomorrows event.

- REGISTRATION – Online pre-registration for the race closes today,
Friday 9/4 at 5:00pm. The online GPRM pass sales will also end at the same
time. You will be able to purchase both at the race on Saturday.
- DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION - Registration opens at 8:00am and closes 15
minutes before each race. Please schedule enough time for registration,
especially if you still have to purchase an OBRA license and pick up your
CX number.
- OBRA Membership - BRING YOUR OBRA MEMBERSHIP CARD! This will be
required to register. If you forget it, you will need to buy a one day
license or prove membership.
- LOCATION - The race will be held in VANCOUVER, WA at David Douglas
Park. Check the flier for detailed directions.
- NO ALCOHOL allowed at the city Park. We’ll have all the beer you need
at Ninkrossi (Sept.26th).
- PARKING - There is no parking allowed along Garrison, you will be
towed. If the main lots fill up, you can park in the Garrison Square lot, a
few blocks south. Please stay off all ball fields.
- TEAM TENTS - We will have a team tent area designated along the north
parking area (see map). Please follow parking attendant’s instructions.
- FOOD – We will have hot coffee compliments of *‘Torque Coffee’* (
torquecoffeeroasters.com ),
Waffles and Snow Cones by vendor “*Three Little Birds*”, and a hot dog
vendor “*Black Dog Hot Dogs*”.
- CALL UPS – *There will be call-ups for all pre-registered racers*.
After the first race, call-ups will be based on series points (See the GPRM
flier for details).
- NEUTRAL SUPPORT – Neutral support provided by *‘Sellwood Cycle Repair’*
.
- NUMBERS – We will be using 2015 OBRA CX numbers this year. They will
be good for all GPRM races and the Cross Crusade races. Bring your
2015 OBRA card for
registration.
- SERIES POINTS – There will be no points transfer for upgrades this
year, so choose your category wisely.
- RACE COURSE – This will be the same version as last year’s course.
- RACING AGE - *your racing age is your age on 12/31/2015.*
- GPRM – This is the first race of ten in the GPRM. Come out and get
your series points account started!
- T-SHIRTS - GPRM t-shirts for sale at the venue.
- FUN – Expect to have a blast! See you on Saturday.

DDCX FLIER LINK: http://www.zone5promotions.com/ddcx1/

GPRM WESITE: http://cyclocross.gp

DDCX Online Registration (INDIVIDUAL RACE):
https://www.athletepath.com/david-douglas-1/2015-09-05

GPRM Online Registration (SERIES PASS):
https://www.athletepath.com/grand-prix-rhonda-mazza/2015-10-03

David Douglas CX #1 facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1453424051632367/

DDCX COURSE MAP: http://goo.gl/maps/tZJWs

RACE VIDEO:
http://derailleurfilms.com/2011/09/15/gp-molly-cameron-race-1-david-douglas-2011/