David Saltzberg
Half Fast Velo and Ninkasi Brewing are excited to have our second Ninkrossi celebration close to Portland. Come and enjoy a mellow atmosphere as we celebrate a day of fun Cyclocross and fine craft brew. The Party (race) will be held at the Washougal Motocross Park, a 45 minute drive from downtown Portland. Be prepared for whatever Mother Nature sends our way and a great course.
Course Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=205385068526032861413.00048ff3ca4af9d0379a4&msa=0&ll=45.6311,-122.254786&spn=0.006355,0.014398
Parking: There is ample parking in the Pro-pit area just above the race course. Just follow the volunteers’ instructions. Parking will be $5 per, collected at the first gate. Proceeds will help the Fort Vancouver HS Cross Country team and the Boys and Girls Club - Jack Will Rob crew, who will both be assisting with race day tasks. Zone 5 Promotions was able to contribute $300 to the FVHS XC team after DDCX#1.
Team tents: We will have a team tent area designated along the southern edge of the parking area (see map).
Food – Food will be provided for sale by a few vendors.
• Coffee will be generously provided free of charge by Zone 5 Promotions.
• Chili and Corn bread by "My Friends and I Catering, Inc.".
• Waffles by vendor “Three Little Birds”.
• Beer by Ninkasi Brewing. Pre-reg or Day of racers will receive one beverage token with their registration. Spectators and racers looking for an extra beer will be able to purchase a hand crafted brew for $3.
Race Registration - $20 Online, $25 Day of, $10 for any additional race. All racers that preregister Online will receive a 22 oz. Ninkasi at the race.
T-Shirts - Ninkrossi Long Sleeve T-shirts are available in limited quantities. They can be pre-purchased in the OBRA store at https://obra.org/store or on site the day of the event. All who purchase a t-shirt online will receive an extra beer token at the race.
Bring your OBRA Cross numbers; we will be using these for the race. Numbers on the left. There will be lines just for racers who have a Cross bib number already. You will just need to hand over your release and entry fee and we mark you off, it's that easy.
See you Saturday.