Staten CX

The course is a fun and challenging mix of terrain, covering a 2.5km circuit of grass, gravel, pavement, and hard-pack dirt. The course also includes one set of artificial barriers (two 40cm high planks places 4 meters apart), a beach run, and a few new tricks for 2009…

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. $5 late fee for race-day registration.

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.

TANDEM OPEN: Tandem teams of mixed age, ability, and gender are allowed (and encouraged!). Tandems must be free of bar ends. USA Cycling license required.

ECCC COLLEGIATE FIELDS WILL IN WITH USA CYCLING CATEGORIES BUT WILL BE SCORED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ECCC SERIES RULES. REGISTER FOR ONE RACE BUT GET SCORED FOR 2!

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.

For more info, contact NYCX at newyorkcross@gmail.com.

 

Demo Bikes:  Van Dessel will be at the race with an entire fleet of Demo bikes for you to try out!  To reserve a bike at any of the following events just come see us at the event WELL ahead of your start, or contact them ahead of time to make arrangements. Bikes are available on a first come first serve basis on event day, or can be reserved ahead of an event for $25.   To reserve a bike or find out more contact Van Dessel at info@vandesselsports.com or 866-835-5454

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.

Public Transportation:  Take the Staten Island Ferry to Staten Island- then Hop on the Staten Island Commuter Rail and take it to Prince’s Bay

Registration: Register online at BikeReg.com. Online Registration closes on Wednesday, November 25.  Number pick up will be at Wolf’s Pond Park. Registration will close 15 minutes prior to each event.