STATEN ‘CROSS

STATEN ‘CROSS Presented by CRCA, Honest Tea, Cadence Cycling and Multisport Centers, and Sportique

*Cash prizes for each money race will be as listed or 50% of gate receipts for that category, whichever is less Please check back for updates; this flyer is dated October 27, 2008. All proceeds to benefit I Challenge Myself. I Challenge Myself (ICM) challenges and supports youth from under-served communities of New York City to become physically active healthy adults and skilled active citizens and leaders. ICM gets these kids on Bikes and gives them an opportunity to experience a positive and healthy activity which builds confidence and a more promising future for them. For more information please visit www.ichallengemyself.org

Course Description

The course is a fun and challenging mix of terrain, covering a 2.2km circuit of grass, gravel, pavement, and hard-pack dirt. The course also includes two sets of artificial barriers (two 40cm high planks places 4 meters apart), a beach run, a Circle of Despair, and more. Premes, including Sportique products and a variety of delicious bacon, will be offered in select events.

General Information

NO REFUNDS, NO EXCEPTIONS

USCF Permit Pending

Race held RAIN, SNOW, SLEET, OR SHINE

All riders must present a valid USCF license at registration and sign an event release form (minors must have a parent/guardian sign). One-day and annual licenses will be available for purchase at registration and $5 discount on second race entry for same registrant. Mountain bikes without bar ends are allowed in USCF races.

For separate starts, groups are staged with a gap, stay where they are on the line, and are started at 30-second intervals. Promoter reserves the right to combine categories.

All riders will be staged in complete random order.

Wolf’s Pond Park is in a residential neighborhood, so please be courteous to our neighbors, we are their guests. Public restrooms will be available, and anyone caught urinating anywhere other than the restrooms will be DQ’d and asked to leave. Alcohol is not permitted within the park.

FREE registration for volunteers. Bring a volunteer, race for free. Everyone wins!

For more info, contact NYCX at newyorkcross@gmail.com, (215) 313-7759

Directions to Wolf’s Pond Park: Google Maps or Mapquest: 420 Cornelia Ave, Staten Island, NY 10312

Parking: Please be aware, parking in the park is limited and ample street parking is available. Registration: Register online at BikeReg.com. Online Registration closes on Wednesday, November 26, at high noon. Number pick up will be at Wolf’s Pond Park. Registration will close 15 minutes prior to each event.