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In an attempt to answer questions many of you are having regarding the 2003

Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships, we have taken the liberty to

develop this FAQ

Q: When are the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?

A: December 12, 13 and 14 of the year 2003.

Q: Where are the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?

A: Portland International Raceway. Directions and more info can be found

on our web page www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm

<http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm>

Q: Who is sponsoring the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National

Championships?

A: Saturn (duh!). We also are getting extensive support from: Shimano,

Time, River City Bicycles, Cyclocross Crusade, MacTarnahans Brewing and

countless others. See the sponsor page on our website

(www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm

<http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm>

Q: What are the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?

A: They are, quite simply, the National Championships of our great land.

National Championship jerseys and medals are up for grabs in the elite

races, as well as, all of the age group categories. We even have some

"non-championship" events like men's and women's category B & C and the

first ever Single Speed (unisex) category at a 'cross natz event.

www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm

<http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm>

Q: Who can race in the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?

A: Anyone who is eligible. Basically, if you are an American citizen, you

are eligible.

Q: What are the eligibility requirements for the 2003 Saturn USCF

Cyclocross National Championships?

A: The specific eligibility requirements are outlined at

www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm

<http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm>

Q: Why should I race the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National

Championships?

A: Because you want to. Racing 'cross is fun. Why not do it in the

biggest 'cross race in the land? In fact, if you are from Oregon, it is

your duty to race :-)

Q: What are the licensing requirements for the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?

A: Check out the website: www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm

<http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm> for detailed information on

licensing. Basically, if you want to race a championship category, you will

need an annual USCF license. They're relatively inexpensive when you

consider it is good through 12/31/04 and next year's National Championships

right here in Portland, Oregon.

Q: What categories are available to race at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?

A: Check out the website: www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm

<http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm>

Q: Can I race more than one race at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?

A: You can race as many as you are qualified for (and have the legs/lungs

to do). Your first race fee is as outlined on the Natz web page

(www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm

<http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm> ) and each successive race is

$15/ea

Q: Where and when can I register for the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?

A: registration information & times can be found at

www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm

<http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm>

Q: Why do all of these questions have to say "2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships"?

A: Who is the title sponsor of Natz? You guessed Saturn, right? That's

why.

Q: Wouldn't it be easier to read without including "2003 Saturn USCF

Cyclocross National Championships" in every question?

A: Probably. But not as catchy.

Q: Will there be mud at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National

Championships?

A: Does a bear.....never mind....

Q: What tires will hook up best in the goose poop laden fields of the 2003

Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?

A: Since Michelin does not make a "GoosePoo Max" tire, you'll have to use

your own personal preference in tires.

Q: What's the weather forecast for the Men's Masters 44-49 race at the 2003

Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?

A: What do I look like a weatherman? Try www.noaa.org

<http://www.noaa.org/>

Q: Will I need a 48 tooth chainring at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?

A: Need is an awfully strong word. If you like a 48t ring, PIR may be a

good place to put it to use.

Q: Do I need a bike to race at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National

Championships?

A: Need makes sense in this question. Of course you need a bike.

Q: Will there be UCI regulation barriers at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?

A: Yes indeed.

Q: Will there be run-ups at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National

Championships?

A: Of course.

Q: How often will I need to dismount at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?

A: As often as you like. Dismounts are fun and part of racing 'cross.

However, "unplanned dismounts" should be kept to a minimum.

Q: Can I use disk brakes at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National

Championships?

A: I'm sure you have the ability to....they work much the same as regular

brakes....you just squeeze the lever to slow down and/or stop. However, the

UCI came out with a ruling that does not allow the use of disc brakes in

cyclocross competition. That means that they WILL NOT be allowed in the

Elite Men's, Elite Women's, Men Espoirs and Junior 17-18 Categories.

Q: What else is there to do at the event besides race? Is it good for

spectators?

A: Let's see....we have all the domestic pro's coming to town. All of

them. The racing will be epic. We also have a huge Expo area; a beer and

wine garden (for those of legal age); After racing is done for the day, you

can take the family to the x-mas light show around PIR's track (this is not

a Natz function, but pretty darn cool).

Q: Did you say beer and wine garden?

A: I did. MacTarnahan's Brewing products will be for sale in the beer

garden, right on the race course. Belly up to the bar (preferably after

your race) and toast in the name of cyclocross! Some very nice Oregon wines

will also be featured and sold by the glass at the beer/wine garden.

Q: When will the results be posted for the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?

A: Results are being done by D&L Sound and will be posted on site for all

to see. Awards for all championship categories will be awarded on site.

We'll get the results on the web as fast as those things typically happen.

Q: Is it too early to ask about the 2004 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National

Championships?

A: Yes. But we will tell you that it is set to take place again in good

'ol Portland, Oregon.

Q: What was that web page URL again?

A: www.crosscrusade.com/natz/index.htm

<http://www.crosscrusade.com/natz/index.htm>

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In an attempt to answer questions many of you are having

regarding the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships, we have taken

the liberty to develop this FAQ <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? When are the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? December 12, 13 and 14 of the year 2003.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Where are the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? <st1:City><st1:place>Portland</st1:place></st1:City>

International Raceway.? Directions and

more info can be found on our web page <a

href="http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm">www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm</a><o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Who is sponsoring the 2003 Saturn USCF

Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Saturn (duh!).? We also are getting extensive support from:

Shimano, Time, River City Bicycles, Cyclocross Crusade, MacTarnahans

Brewing and countless others.? See the

sponsor page on our website (<a

href="http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm">www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm</a><o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? What are the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross

National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? They are, quite simply, the National

Championships of our great land.?

National Championship jerseys and medals are up for grabs in the elite

races, as well as, all of the age group categories.? We even have some

"non-championship" events like men's and women's

category B & C and the first ever Single Speed (unisex) category at a

'cross natz event. <a

href="http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm">www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm</a><o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Who can race in the 2003 Saturn USCF

Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Anyone who is eligible.? Basically, if you are an American citizen,

you are eligible. <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? What are the eligibility requirements for the

2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? The specific eligibility requirements are

outlined at <a

href="http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm">www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm</a><o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Why should I race the 2003 Saturn USCF

Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Because you want to.? Racing 'cross is fun.? Why not do it in the biggest 'cross

race in the land?? In fact, if you are

from <st1:State><st1:place>Oregon</st1:place></st1:State>, it is

your duty to race J<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q: ?What are the licensing requirements for the

2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Check out the website: <a href="http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm">www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm</a>

for detailed information on

licensing.? Basically, if you want to

race a championship category, you will need an annual USCF license.? They're relatively inexpensive when you

consider it is good through <st1:date Month="12" Day="31"

Year="2004">12/31/04</st1:date> and next year's National Championships right

here in <st1:place><st1:City>Portland</st1:City>, <st1:State>Oregon</st1:State></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? What categories are available to race at the

2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Check out the website: <a href="http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm">www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm</a><o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Can I race more than one race at the 2003

Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? You can race as many as you are qualified for

(and have the legs/lungs to do).? Your

first race fee is as outlined on the Natz web page (<a href="http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm">www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm</a>) and

each successive race is $15/ea<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Where and when can I register for the 2003

Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? registration information & times can be

found at <a

href="http://www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm">www.crosscrusade.com/Natz/index.htm</a><o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Why do all of these questions have to say

"2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships"?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Who is the title sponsor of Natz?? You guessed Saturn, right?? That's why.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Wouldn't it be easier to read without

including "2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships" in

every question?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Probably.?

But not as catchy.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Will there be mud at the 2003 Saturn USCF

Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Does a bear.....never mind....<o:p></o:p>

?<o:p></o:p>

Q:? What tires will hook up best in the goose

poop laden fields of the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Since Michelin does not make a "GoosePoo Max" tire, you'll have to use your own

personal preference in tires.<o:p></o:p>

?<o:p></o:p>

Q:? What's the weather forecast for the Men's Masters

44-49 race at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? What do I look like a weatherman?? Try <a href="http://www.noaa.org/">www.noaa.org</a>

<o:p></o:p>

?<o:p></o:p>

Q:? Will I need a 48 tooth chainring

at the 2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Need is an awfully strong word.? If you like a 48t ring, PIR may be a good

place to put it to use.<o:p></o:p>

?<o:p></o:p>

Q:? Do I need a bike to race at the 2003 Saturn

USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Need makes sense in this question.? Of course you need a bike.? <o:p></o:p>

?<o:p></o:p>

Q:? Will there be UCI regulation barriers at the

2003 Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Yes indeed.<o:p></o:p>

?<o:p></o:p>

Q:? Will there be run-ups at the 2003 Saturn USCF

Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Of course.<o:p></o:p>

?<o:p></o:p>

Q:? How often will I need to dismount at the 2003

Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? As often as you like.? Dismounts are fun and part of racing 'cross.? However, "unplanned dismounts"

should be kept to a minimum.<o:p></o:p>

?<o:p></o:p>

Q:? Can I use disk brakes at the 2003 Saturn USCF

Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? I'm sure you have the ability

to....they work much the same as regular brakes....you just squeeze the

lever to slow down and/or stop. However, the UCI came out with a ruling that

does not allow the use of disc brakes in cyclocross competition.? That means that they WILL NOT be allowed in

the Elite Men's, Elite Women's, Men Espoirs and Junior

17-18 Categories.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? What

else is there to do at the event besides race??

Is it good for spectators?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Let's

see....we have all the domestic pro's coming to town.? All of them.? The racing will be epic.? We also have a huge Expo area; a beer and

wine garden (for those of legal age); After racing is

done for the day, you can take the family to the x-mas

light show around PIR's track (this is not a Natz function, but pretty darn cool).<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? Did you say beer and wine garden?<o:p></o:p>

A:? I did.?

MacTarnahan's Brewing

products will be for sale in the beer garden, right on the race course.? Belly up to the bar (preferably after your

race) and toast in the name of cyclocross!? Some very nice <st1:State><st1:place>Oregon</st1:place></st1:State> wines

will also be featured and sold by the glass at the beer/wine garden.? <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? When will the results be posted for the 2003

Saturn USCF Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Results are being done by D&L Sound and

will be posted on site for all to see.? Awards

for all championship categories will be awarded on site.? We'll get the results on the web as

fast as those things typically happen.? <o:p></o:p>

?<o:p></o:p>

Q:? Is it too early to ask about the 2004 Saturn USCF

Cyclocross National Championships?<o:p></o:p>

A:? Yes.?

But we will tell you that it is set to take place again in good 'ol Portland, Oregon.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Q:? What was that web page URL again?<o:p></o:p>

A:? <a

href="http://www.crosscrusade.com/natz/index.htm">www.crosscrusade.com/natz/index.htm</a><o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

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