Pumpkin Cross

Welcome to the 9th Annual Pumpkin Cross cyclocross race presented by Local Ride Bike Racing on Sunday, November 1, 2015.  This fun and action-packed family cycling event is traditionally Halloween-themed and features best costume prizes. The event is geared to all abilities and ages of cyclists with the number one goal of having a great and spoooky time on two wheels. Pumpkin Cross is part of the BC Premier CX Series.

REGISTER NOW! HTTPS://WWW.BIKEREG.COM/PUMPKIN-CROSS-2015

WHAT IS CYCLOCROSS?

Cyclocross is a discipline of cycling that is growing quickly due to its accessibility (mountain bikes welcome in novice categories) and inclusive atmosphere (no one is serious here). With attainable race times (only 30-60 minutes!), short courses (usually around 2-3km’s), and fun factor (barriers, run-ups, dirt, loud spectators, prizes, smiles, and more), it’s no wonder everyone is eager to get their ‘cross on!

Pumpkin Cross is one of the coolest events in the province, because of its festive Halloween theme (costume prizes determined by popular vote, creepy course decor!), free kid’s race, challenging and entertaining course, and party atmosphere (music, announcer, BBQ, costumes, prizes)!

Put Pumpkin Cross on your calendar today and race it Sunday, November 1! (Yes, it is a dayafter Halloween this year, but do you really need another excuse to wear a costume?!)

CYCLING BC PREMIER CROSS SERIES

Pumpkin Cross is also part of the Cycling BC Premier Cross series.  For series information and current standings, please go to:  https://cyclingbc.net
/membership/disciplines/cyclocross/bc-premier-cyclocross-series/

LIV BEGINNER WOMEN’S RACE CLINIC

We are all about inspiring more people to ride bikes, so we’re offering a special clinic and registration special for first-time racers in the Beginner Women’s category. Have all the fun you possibly can at Pumpkin Cross 2015 for only $20 + $10 one-event license/insurance! Plus, your registration includes a basic cyclocross skills clinic aimed at novice women riders the day before the race (Nov. 1)!

Date: October 31, 2015
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Cost: FREE for Beginner Women registered in Pumpkin Cross
Location: Pumpkin Cross Race Venue – North Alouette Greenway Park, located on Park Lane just off of 132 Ave. in Maple Ridge

RIDGE MEADOWS CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALTY WHEELED RACE

Back again for 2015 will be the Ridge Meadows Specialty Wheeled Race.  This event will see young kids from throughout the Lower Mainland challenge a race course on their wheeled race machine of choice.  For more information and to register go to: ???

PARKING AND VENUE

We will once again be using the Maple Ridge Equi-Sport Centre / North Alouette Greenway Park, located on Park Lane just off of 132 Ave. in Maple Ridge. Racers will be treated to a fabulous course, with some spooky technical twists, plenty of slimy, off-camber grass, some screaming fast gravel, and wicked barriers.

Please join us post event for food and beverages at the Rockin Horse Pub at the MR Equi-Sport Centre.

***Note: Please no pre-riding of the course until race morning. This is horse territory and horses and bikes tend not to get along. Thank you for your understanding

REGISTRATION – SAVE $10 BY PRE-REGISTERING! SIGN UP HERE.

Registration closes 30 minutes prior to each race. Save time on race morning and register online.  https://www.bikereg.com/pumpkin-cross-2015

· Pre-Registered: $30 online until 6:00pm, Wed., Oct. 28
· Day-of: $40 (cash only) – Please pre-register.  Save cash, make race day run smoother.
· First Time Women racing C category: $30 (includes license)
· U19, U17, U15, U13: $20
· Kids Race: Free

· NO REFUNDS

· Call-Up – Top 5 all-up will be based on BC Premier Cross series standings with the rest of the top 20 in order of registration.

LICENSING

·       Riders are eligible to race Beginner and Intermediate categories with a Cycling BC citizen license.
·       Elite (A) riders must hold a UCI race license.
·       1 day licenses will also be available for $5 youth and $10 adult.
·       US riders with domestic license can purchase a 1 day license for $12.  Proof of out of country medical coverage is also required.

CATEGORIES

·       Elite Men and Women
·       Master Men and Women 40+
·       Intermediate Men and Women
·       Beginner Men and Women
·       Single Speed
·       U13 to U19 Boys and Girls

*Category race age is as of December 31, 2016