A Different Kind of Bike Race in Powell River
Cyclocross is coming to Powell River, September 22 at 9:30 AM at Willingdon Beach. Want to register? Visit Taw’s Bike Garage or email justin@tawsbikegarage.com.
What is Cyclocross?
Wikipedia says:
Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing. Races typically take place in the autumn and winter, and consist of many laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep hills and obstacles requiring the rider to quickly dismount, carry the bike while navigating the obstruction and remount.
In other words, it’s the perfect spectator sport and plenty of fun for all. If you ask us, cyclocross is also the most inclusive type of bike racing there is, and perfectly represents the Powtown vibe. Don’t want to race? Come down and cheer or heckle. Or see if you can get the racers to accept a gift (referred to as a “hand-up”) while they ride past. Think marshmallows, Twizzlers, cookies, or cups of mysterious liquid.
Fast or slow, serious or silly, there’s something in cyclocross for you. And Taws Bike Garage is offering a clinic before the event to teach you all about it. Read below for all of the info, straight from Taw’s:
Start Here: Free Cyclocross Clinic
Wednesday, September 11th 5:30 – Location TBA
Learn about what happens in a CX race. A brief primer on mounting/dismounting and cornering. Participate in a short race circuit.
Do I need a Cyclocross bike? Nope! This course will be very mountain bike friendly and anyone can participate!
Here’s a little video from our friends on the Island at Cross on the Rock. The COTR series kicks off in Cumberland on September 8th.
Race Categories
Youth, Open, Masters. Men and Women in each category. There will also be a mini kids race between the Youth and Open Races.
Youth – 16 years old or younger, girls and boys.
Open – faster teenagers, fast masters, and anyone younger than 40, men and women.
Masters – 40 years +, men and women.
Race Day Schedule
Youth – 9:30 – 30 minutes
Kids – 10:15 – 15 minutes or shorter
Open – 11:00 – 45 minutes
Masters – 12:15 – 45 minutes
Registration and Insurance
Participants in the ‘Kids’ race will be free. Youth 16 years old and younger will be $10 to cover their insurance. 17 Years old and over, $20. Day of registration will cost $5 more. Pre-registration can be done via email – justin@tawsbikegarage.com – or at TAWS. Pre-registration is preferred to help manage planning.
Brooks Outdoor Club
All proceeds for this event will be donated to the Brooks Secondary Outdoor Club.
Rules
1. Be a good sport, ride fair and safe. This event is meant to be a fun community bike event. Please be aware of the safety of others and yourself when riding. Poor sportsmanship or language will not be tolerated. Have fun be safe!
2. There are no rules on the style of bike you must ride. A cyclocross bike or mountain bike will be best suited to this course. Road bikes will find this course quite difficult. If you have questions about this, please email justin@tawsbikegarage.com
3. Races will be a mass start, and all racers will finish on the same lap as the leader. The course will be clearly marked by race tape and cones. There will be areas of the course with a volunteer to tell you where to go or what to avoid.
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