We’re all set for the first CX race of the Grand Prix Brad Ross. 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 Friday, 9/2 at 5:00pm. The
online GPBR 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.24th).
- 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 complimentary hot coffee, 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
GPBR flier
for details).
- NEUTRAL SUPPORT –
Neutral support provided by ‘Sellwood Cycle Repair’
- NUMBERS –
We will be using 2016 OBRA CX numbers. They will be good for all GPBR races
and the Cross Crusade races. Bring your 2016 OBRA card for registration.
- SERIES POINTS –
There will be no points transfer for upgrades this year.
- RACE COURSE –
This will be the same version as last year’s course.
- RACING AGE –
*your racing age is your age on 12/31/2016.
- GPBR –
This is the first race of ten in the GPBR. Come out and get your series
points account started!
- T-SHIRTS - GPBR t-shirts for sale at the venue.
- FUN – Expect to have a blast! See you on Saturday.
DDCX FLIER LINK:
http://www.zone5promotions.com/2016/08/29/2016-david-douglas-cross-race-saturday-september-3rd/
GPBR WESITE: http://cyclocross.gp
GPBR Online Registration (SERIES PASS):
http://obra.org/events/25021/register
DDCX Online Registration (INDIVIDUAL RACE):
http://obra.org/events/24512/register
David Douglas CX #1 facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1135483896526896/
DDCX COURSE MAP: http://goo.gl/maps/tZJWs
RACE VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/29070580