There will be a cyclocross bike race on Saturday, December 11 at the Rock Trails, 10901 W. Newberry Road (this is State Road 26, 2.5 miles west of I-75).  Races start 10 a.m.  Free entry for spectators.

 

Cyclocross racing is similar to off-road (mountain bike) racing.  The race course is partly on dirt trails, with some pavement riding and various obstacles for the racers to overcome.   Both cyclocross bikes and mountain bikes are suitable for this event.

 

Along with bike racing, there will be live music,  lots of food and vendors.  

 

There will be racing for all age groups and abilitiies.   There will be races for beginners, juniors ages 10-14 and juniors age 15 to 18,  masters ages 35+ and masters ages 45+,  women Cat. 1,2,3 at 10:45 a.m. and men Cat 1,2,3 at 2:00 p.m.

 

Registration starts at 9 a.m. at the race site.

 

All riders (except kids under age 10) will need a USA Cycling license to compete.  A one-day license is available for $10.  The license provides insurance for the race. Entry fees are $10 for Juniors, $15 for Beginners, $25 for all others.   If you compete in more than one race, entry fee for the second race is $5.

 

The Kids under age 10 race is at 11:30 a.m. and is FREE! 

 

For more information, contact   swampcross@xxxxxxxxx   or www.bikesandmoregainesville.com