Race Report & Results

The 3rd Annual Chagrin River Cyclocross Challenge was held under clear skies and pleasant 60+ degree temperatures on Saturday November 1st. The festivities began at 10:00 am with the ceremonial tapping of the kegs and continued throughout the day as 91 racers and countless spectators enjoyed the colorful fall foliage of the 15 acre venue situated along the banks of the Chagrin River.

Although, not mandatory, Halloween costumes were highly encouraged. Many racers were in the spirit and were awarded for their efforts with cash prizes and beer handups. The beneficiary of this years race was Fast Track Cycling with the day's events raising just over $500 that will be used towards the efforts to build an indoor velodrome in the Cleveland area.

Aside from Fast Track Cycling, the day's other winners were Sally Price (Summa Care) in the Women's Race, Robert Sroka (Lake Effect) in the C Class, Ethan Sopenski (Unattached) in the Juniors, Ben Faller (Mountain Road Cycles) in the B race and Steve Twining (Trek Area 106) in the A race. Check back later for complete results. Pictures of the days events can be found here thanks to Rick Adams and here are some good ones and here from Ernie.

Thanks to Rick A, Dave S, Gary B, Bob R, and Tom K for the help getting the course together and race day support. Thanks to my parents, Russ and Sue Davis for allowing us to use their property. Thanks to our sponsors, Solon Bicycle, Keller Williams Realty (Sue Davis) and Beyondmotherhood.com for the tasty chili! Be sure to support these companies so that they will continue to support cycling in Northeast Ohio.

Thanks for coming and see you all next year, it will be bigger and better. Later, BRD

Race Flyer

The 3rd Annual Chagrin River Cyclocross Challenge
Presented by Solon Bicycle & Keller Williams Realty
Benefiting Fast Track Cycling, Inc.
Held Under USA Cycling Event Permit (Permit Pending)

NOVEMBER 1, 2008


100% of the race proceeds will benefit Fast Track Cycling, Inc. a 501c3 that is constructing an indoor velodrome in Cleveland. The race will feature a Halloween theme and a Beer Garden. There will be awards for the best and most creative costumes.

Part of the Lake Effect Cyclocross Series


CATEGORY DISTANCE START ENTRY FEE* INDIVIDUAL RACE PRIZES
C (novice/Jr. open) 30 Min. 12:00 PM $20.00 Merchandise to 5 & Series Points
B (sport open) 45 Min. 12:45 PM $20.00 Merchandise to 5 & Series Points
A (expert & 40+) 60 Min. 1:45 PM $20.00 Cash Payback to 5 & Series Points

REGISTRATION OPENS AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M.
Field limit for each category is 100.
*$5.00 ENTRY FEE for all JUNIORS! /*$10.00 ENTRY FEE for ALL WOMEN!

IMPORTANT – USA CYCLING LICENSE REQUIRED TO RACE: YOU MUST RACE IN YOUR USAC CATEGORY OR HIGHER. NO SANDBAGGING. ONE-DAY USA CYCLING LICENSES AVAILABLE FOR $10 PER DAY

Location: The course and venue is located in Bainbridge Township, Ohio at 7111 Bainbridge Road which is between SR 91 and SR 306.

DIRECTIONS AND OTHER INFO AT www.chagrinrivercyclocross.blogspot.com
RULES AND SERIES INFO @ http://TeamLakeEffect.net

Mountain & hybrid bikes are welcome, but bar ends are not permitted for safety reasons. Races will be run regardless of weather unless there is lightening or other dangerous conditions. The promoter reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, shorten, extend, delay, combine, or add races and payouts/prizes for any reason including turnout, laws, emergencies, race conditions, etc.

Schedule of Events

Below is the schedule of events for Saturday November 1st.

10:00am - Registration Opens & Beer Garden Opens

12:00 noon - C Race Costume Parade Lap Followed by C Race

12:45pm - B Race Costume Parade Lap Followed by B Race

1:40pm - Costume and Race Award Presentation for C & B Races

1:45pm - A Race Costume Parade Lap Followed by A Race

3:00pm - Costume and Race Award Presentation for A Race

4:00pm - Bonfire Starts

5:00pm - Free Camping Available

10:00pm - Townie Bike Pub Crawl into Chagrin Falls

Fast Track Cycling, Inc.

The 3rd Annual Chagrin River Cyclocross Challenge will take place Saturday November 1, 2008 on 15 acres of private land located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. All proceeds from the event will benefit Fast Track Cycling, Inc. (www.fasttrackcycling.org), a 501c3 non-profit that is developing an indoor track cycling velodrome in Cleveland Ohio. We are anticipating over 100 participants and over 150 spectators for the cyclocross race on November 1st.

Fast Track Cycling, Inc. is currently negotiating to purchase a 9 acre parcel of land within the City of Cleveland upon which they will construct a 5+ acre enclosed dome which will accomodate a 250m track, running track and other amenities. The project will revitalize a blighted area as well as provide recreational, wellness, and other services to children of all ages and adults. To date, Fast Track has been funded by a $30,000 grant from Civic Innovation Lab and other donations totaling $5,000.

See you on Novemeber 1st!
-BRD

Schedule of Events Posted

The schedule of events for race day has been posted here.

Course Open for Practice

Starting this Wednesday, we will be doing some practice out at the course along with finishing up some work on the course. We'll get started at around 5:30, but get there whenever you can. We'll do some course work and then ride until dark, or longer if you bring lights. Afterwards, we'll order some pizza hang out around a camp fire. This forecast calls for some great fall weather...so come on out.

Later,
BRD

Date Change

I had to change the date to 11/1. Sorry for the confusion. We are still part of Lake Effect Series.

Later,

BRD