October 20/04 4:42 am - Halloween `Cross, Ontario DH Series Needs Organizers

Posted by Editoress on 10/20/04
 

The Iron Duke Halloween Cross - Southern Ontario Cyclo-Cross #5
Courtesy Speed River Cycling Club

The Speed River Cycling Club is proud to present THE IRON DUKE HALLOWEEN CROSS on Sunday October 31st at Kelso Conservation Area, Milton Ontario.

The IRON DUKE CROSS will consist of a fast mix of rolling hills, pavement, gravel, grass and sand, barriers and obstacles, with one extended run up requiring you to shoulder your bike.

**Prizes will be offered for the best Halloween costume!**

Both novice and experienced cross racers are encouraged to come out and test yourselves. This race is your last chance to prepare for the impending abundance of Halloween candy!

Prizes and cash awards are made possible thanks to IRON DUKE CROSS race sponsors: Wellington Brewery, Speed River Bicycle, True North Cycles, Redden Media, Tim Hortons Aberfoyle, and Trek Bicycles.

Master B/C/D (40+ Men) 50 min, 11:00 am - $20.00
Women, 50 min, 11:05 am - $20.00
Senior, Master A (30-39), 60 min, 1:00 pm - $20.00
Junior, Under-17 Men, 60 min, 1:05 pm - $20.00

+ park admission extra, payable at gate. Cash only for race fee and citizens permits.

*ALL Competitors MUST have a valid UCI license or OCA citizens permit (available at registration) Permit is not available to US riders.

Registration opens at 8:30 am and closes 30 min before each start.

Directions:

From Highway 401 take Highway 25 north to Campbellville Road. Go west to Tremaine Rd. Go south to Kelso Rd then turn right and proceed to entrance of Kelso Conservation Area.

Contact: Sean Sinclair, (519) 824-9371, speedrivercc@hotmail.com


Downhill Ontario Cup Series 2005

The OCA is asking all interested organizers to send a letter indicating their interest in receiving a bid package for the 2005 Downhill Ontario Cup
Race series.

The OCA is considering making the Downhill Ontario Cups an entirely unique, stand-alone event series under the auspices of one organizer. We will be entertaining bids from qualified and experienced organizers.

Due date for letters requesting the bid package will Friday October 29th,
2004 6pm.

Please forward letters via email to: Steve Merker / DH OCUP Series smerker@ontariocycling.org