Friday, September 19th, 2008
This weekend: Southern California Cyclocross Race #1
Southern California Prestige Series (SCPS) of Cyclocross Race #1 Starts this weekend…
The Race: The “Art of Cyclocross” Race #1
Where: Muckenthaler Cultural Center - Fullerton, CA
When: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Last year this race was a bunch of and I expect the same this year. Especially since the sport of cyclocross continues to grow. I keep hearing little buzzes within the cycling communities of mountain bike riders and road enthusiast who are going to keep their fitness up this winter by racing a little cross.
One person who I know for sure that is extra excited is our very own Andy B. I have constructed him a bike from left over parts and the man is taking to course for the first race Sunday morning.
Location/Directions: 1201 W. Malvern Avenue Fullerton, CA 92833. The center is located one block west of Euclid, two and a half miles north of the Riverside Freeway (#91).
Registration: Pre-register at www.sportsbaseonline.com. Prestige Series season discount passes available on line. Online registration closes Thursday Sept 18th at 9:00PM (Pacific).
Race day registration: Opens at 8:30am and closes 15 minutes before each race category start.
Juniors (10-18 yrs of age) race FREE with a valid USA Cycling license, or $10 with purchase of a one-day license. Juniors pay regular entry fee for category races if NOT entering Junior race. • Additional race entries are $5.00 per race after higher entry fee is paid. • The Non-Competitive Fun Race entry is $5.00 (FREE if additional race), and does not require a license. • $5.00 late fee for race day entries, or postmarks after Wednesday Sept 17th. A USA Cycling license is required for competitive categories and can be purchased at the race or online at: www.USACycling.org (annual license only). Annual license fee is $60 ($30 for Juniors) and expires on 12/31/08. One-day license fee is $10 and available at pre-registration and race day registration. Event held under USA Cycling Permit. USA Cycling/USCF rules apply. Event held rain or shine; no refunds.
Course: The “Art of Cyclocross” is held on the grounds of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center. Known primarily for art exhibitions, theater performances, and musical concerts, the Muckenthaler mansion and theater are located within 8 acres of parkland just a mile west of downtown Fullerton. Racers will speed up and down green hillsides, through groves of trees, and past rows of palms and the historic 1924 Italianate Muckenthaler mansion.
Background Information: The Muckenthaler home was built by Walter and Adella Muckenthaler in 1924 on eight acres located atop a hill just west of downtown Fullerton. Designed by architect Frank Benchley, the Italian Renaissance-style structure is reminiscent of buildings constructed for San Diego’s 1915 Exposition in Balboa Park. The 18-room mansion was donated to the city in 1965 by Harold Muckenthaler who wished to see his childhood home used as a cultural center for the public to enjoy. Today the Muckenthaler Cultural Center hosts 5-10 art exhibitions each year in galleries housed on two floors of the mansion. The Center offers art classes for children and adults. The amphitheater is home to the Muckenthaler Repertory Theater Company, which performs plays and offers conservatory classes for students.
For More information go to www.socalcross.org
-DSheek
I can’t wait!
