Steven Beardsley
Currently conditions in Cascade Locks:
59 degrees, calm winds.
Spotty clouds with blue sky and sun patches.
No rain.
On Oct 13, 2016 12:18 PM, "Steven Beardsley"
wrote:
> We hope everyone has had a chance to dry out and clean up after the mud
> and rain from Alpenrose last weekend. If you missed the epic conditions,
> you will have another chance this weekend. The City of Cascade Locks is
> proud to host the River City Bicycles Cyclocross Crusade this weekend. They
> have done a lot of work to make this happen and we are excited about all
> this venue has to offer, including run ups, sand, flat sections, and some
> nice wooded trails. It will be great racing for all levels.
>
> Here are some notes for the weekend:
>
> · Pre-ride and team tent setup is at 5:00 PM on Friday. Please DO
> NOT show up hours earlier. The crew needs time to set the course.
>
> · Please be prepared for the weather! The wind & rain is going to
> be a big factor, so please stake and weight down everything! We are not
> responsible for broken tents or items.
>
> · Camping is allowed on site! Please pick up your trash and haul
> out everything you haul in. There is no running water (besides the river)
> on the venue so please plan accordingly. Parking is tight, so if you are
> camping, please don’t spread out too much.
>
> · Parking: Do not park on any private property. This means no
> parking at the lumber mill. YOU WILL BE TOWED. Also, do not park along the
> gravel road. Extra parking is located at the trailhead on the very north
> side.
>
> · Our food vendor selection will include a local bbq vendor along
> with Tastebud Pizza and 3 Guys Grilling (Saturday only).
>
> · Alcohol IS allowed on site but please respect neighbors and the
> property. Please be smart and responsible. Do not drink and drive.
>
> · Saturday will be the first of our Crusade XC presented by Adidas
> runs. The event will start at 4:30 after the last of the CX races.
> Competitors will run 2 laps of the cyclocross course. Prizes will go 3
> deep for men and women and CX callup points will be awarded 10 deep.
>
> · On Saturday evening Thunder Island Brewing will be throwing a
> party for all Crusaders starting at 5:00 PM. Please come enjoy some brews,
> get great food and warm up by the fire.
>
> · Please be aware that the northern trails by the river on the
> cliff have poison oak. Please stay away from that area.
>