Cyclocross is a unique sport, the best sport, combining all sorts of terrain and challenges within a very spectator friendly 2-3 kilomoter long course, taped off with caution tape. One of the most appealing qualities of 'cross is how spectator friendly and social it is. Unlike other cycling sports where you don't see the racers inbetween the start and finish area, in cross you can watch all the action unfold right before your eyes. Check out this great trailer for "Transitions" to get a better idea of what cyclocross is like.

With a history well steeped in mid-atlantic cross culture, welcome the return of the classic east coast cross venue of the marysville lions club.  From the MAC to PA State Championships to the PA Cross series, this is a great venue with a lot of history and I am proud to resurrect it as a 2009 venue. 


Rockville Bridge Cyclocross Classic 2009

Race #8 of the PA Cross Series- Last race in the series baby!

Categories and Start Times:

10AM- Men C (Cat 4)
10AM- Juniors (U 19)

11AM- B Men (cat 3/4)

12:15PM- Masters Men

1PM- Lil' Belgians

1:30PM- Women (Cat 1/2/3/4)
2:30PM- Elite Men (Cat 1/2)

Course Description:

Your Classic Cyclocross Course with barriers and variable terrain including grass, pavement, and gravel. The 2-3 KM Closed course makes it great for spectating. Course will be flowing and difficult, making use of natural run-ups, off cambers, and endless cornering. Look for some wide open power sections and enough technical riding to make it a true crosser's course. The main feature will be the run/ride?-up of sunshine and rainbows. Why sunshine and rainbows? Because too many obstacles are of doom or death or pain......its overused. This way I lure people in and beat them into submission.

RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Prizes:

All Categories are racing for merchandise 3 spots deep, except for Masters, Elite Men, and Women. Masters race for $200 5 deep, elite men race for a $300 cash purse 7 spots deep, and women race for a $200 cash purse 5 spots deep.

Registration:

Pre-registration will be open on bikereg.com until December 3rd, 2009 at 6pm.

There is a $5 late fee for day-od registration.

Day of Registration and sign-in will be open at 8AM and will close 30 minutes prior to each race.

A USAC license is required to participate in this race, day-of and annual licenses will be available for purchase at registration.

Amenities:

Notice that we will have room for INDOOR warm ups! Bring a trainer and set up inside to warm up for your race.

Indoor registration!

Heated indoor bathrooms!

We will also have a concession stand set up for your on site convenience! The kids at fast forward racing junior devo team will be selling some breakfast items, lunch, snacks, and assorted beverages(yes, coffee!!!) for your enjoyment.

We should also have a small high school band playing several sets throughout the day. Who knows what to expect!

The fun doesn't end there! We will have a support person in the pit during the days races! His name is Paul, heckle him when you go by!

Call-up Protocol:

Call-ups will only be awarded by promoter discretion.

Staging will begin 10 minutes prior to each race

Premes:

The first rider from each wave of racers(10AM, 11AM, etc) to ride the run/ride?-up of sunshine and rainbows wins a preme presented by Nuts about Granola.

Lapped Riders:

Lapped riders will finish on the same lap as the leaders. Riders in danger of being lapped must yield to oncoming racers and are not to interfere with their progress or trail behind them.

Technical Pit:

A double sided pit will be marked and available approximately half way through the course. If riders enter the pit, they must make some sort of exchange or mechanical adjustment.

Results:

Results will be posted at the registration area. Results will be made final 15 minutes after being posted. Podium, awards, and photos will occur roughly a half hour after each race.

Note:

The course will be open for inspection and warm-up at approximately 8:00am.

Every racer must have an approved helmet. Mountain bikes will be allowed WITHOUT bar ends. No aero bars.

Directions:

Marysville Lions Club


Marysville is North of Harrisburg
Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River.
From Interstate 81 proceed North on Routes
11&15. Turn left at the Marysville National
Bank on to Park Drive (Valley Street).
The Club Property is to your right behind
Specialty Bakers (Home of the Lady Finger)

Area Attractions:

There really is a lot to do in the area. 
Local City Attractions:
The Whitaker Center
Capital City Mall

Cool things to do:
kayaking on the Susquehanna River
Hiking the Appalachin trail (very close shelter)
Beautiful Road Riding
35 minutes from Michaux State Forest

Don't ferget that we are very close to I-81, that will take you directly to the MAC race on Sunday in Reston VA. There are plenty of hotels half-way between the two races.


Disclaimer:

The Promoter reserves the right to combine categories, change times, be wrong, say silly things, confuse numbers, and to change his mind.