Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn

HONE YOUR CYCLOCROSS SKILLS, WEDNESDAY NIGHTS IN SEPTEMBER



Cyclocross racing season starts in October, and now is the time to work on

your technique. Every Wednesday during September, the "Knights of the

'Cross" will lead cyclocross training clinics at Alpenrose Dairy.



You'll learn and practice the skills necessary to compete in cyclocross

racing, including mounting your bike while running, dismounting from a

rolling bicycle, and crossing barriers while carrying your bike on your

shoulder. (Sounds like fun, right?) Your instructors will be seasoned 'cross

racers, including Eric Tonkin, Brian Witty, Brad Ross, and River City's own

Rich Slingsby.



Time: 6:30 pm Wednesdays

Place: Alpenrose Dairy, 6149 SW Shattuck Rd., Portland

Cost: $3 per session

Info: Rich Slingsby, 503-233-5973, ric-@rivercitybicycles.com



Looking ahead, the 2004 River City Bicycles Cross Crusade will kick off

Sunday, Oct. 3, at Blue Lake Park in Troutdale, Ore.