David Saltzberg
Sellwood Cycle Repair, West End Bikes and Cyclone Bicycle Supply are proud
to present the 2016 Cyclocross Grand Prix.
This year’s installment of the Grand Prix will honor Brad Ross. Brad Ross
is well known as one of the founding members and recently retired director
of the *Cross Crusade* cyclocross series. Brad, Russ Humbertson and Rick
Potsetio are responsible for the creation, visibility, and explosive growth
of cyclocross in the Northwest. The *Crusade* is well known for the largest
one-day racer participation (over 1500) at its peak. Brad is also the
creator of *De Ronde van West Portlandia*, a hilly ride in the west hills
of Portland. Let’s have fun celebrating Brad with the GPBR this year.
The 'Grand Prix Brad Ross' 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 beginning of October. Racers
from any state are welcome to race the GPBR. Series overall awards and
prizes will be handed out at the GPBR series end party, in October.
Come experience some amazing cyclocross courses, competitive racing and
exciting race venues.
*RACE SCHEDULE for the 2016 GPBR:*
Sept. 3, 2016 *David Douglas CX*, David Douglas Park, Vancouver, WA
Sept. 10, 2016 *Het Meer CX*, Vancouver Lake, Vancouver, WA
Sept. 17, 2016 *Zaaldercross*, Alderbrook Park, Brush Prairie, WA
Sept. 24, 2016 *Ninkrossi CX*, Washougal MX Park, Washougal, WA
October 1, 2016 *Heiser Farm CX*, Heiser Farm, Dayton, OR
*ONLINE REGISTRATION / SERIES PASS* –
Two ways to register and purchase the *GPBR Series Pass* (All require an OBRA
waiver ):
1. *Online Pre-registration for the Series Pass:*
All Categories ($110 series/ 5 races)
Juniors ($40 series/ 5 races)
Online Registration http://obra.org/events/25021/register. (Online
Pre-registration closes September 2nd 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 GPBR 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 GPBR shirts for sale at all events!
*PRIZE LIST -*
A combined prize list of well over $4,500 across the series. Every series
race provides their own prize list at each individual race (cash and/or
merchandise).
‘West End Bikes ’ 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/614897698670694/
https://twitter.com/cyclocrossGP