World Class Cyclocross - Sunday

Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Do you like bicycles? How about mud? If so, here’s a great way to spend your Sunday …

Fort Steilacoom Park will be hosting a world class cyclocross event that will feature top riders from around the country.

Cyclocross, described by some as “the toughest hour in cycling,” is an on-road and off-road cycling discipline held on a looped circuit of approximately 1-2 miles. Cyclocross racers navigate mud, sand, pavement, grass, gravel, pasture and mulch. When the terrain is too steep to ride, riders dismount, shoulder their bikes and run.

Race Fans will watch over 400 top competitors, including 2007 US National Champion Tim Johnson, navigate the tough fast Steilacoom course which includes the “Kona – Knapp Run-Up, ” 80 meters of steep terrain that forces riders to shoulder their bikes and run. Johnson will also have to contend with former Steilacoom resident Ryan Trebon and his Kona Teammate Barry Wicks. Ryan Trebon won the US National Championships and the Rad Racing GP in 2006, his aim in 2008 is to repeat on both accounts.

We LOVE watching cyclocross. Will we see you there?

Details
Sunday, September 21st, 2008
First race at 9:00 am
Last race at 4:00 pm

FORT STEILACOOM PARK
Steilacoom Park: From I-5 take the South 74th(#129) Street exit and head west. After 3 or 4 miles the road veers left and turns into Custer Road. In about 1 mile take the free right turn onto 88th St. SW. The road then turns into Steilacoom Blvd. In about 1 mile turn left at the traffic light at 87th Ave SW and take an immediate right into the park. Follow paved road in park about 1/2 mile to gravel parking area by the lake and the animal barns.

More information at RadRacingNW.org