PRE REGISTER and you will automatically be entered in to win a Medium 2009 GIANT TCX Frame and Fork ($800 Value) which will be raffled off just prior to the start of the Men’s A Race. You must be present to win. Day of raffles tickets will be availble for $5.00 each. Proceeds will benifit Neighborhood Bike Works (NBW). NBW will also be on hand soliciting donations of cycling paraphernalia, bikes and cash for the NBW.  Things that would be of use include : old but good condition cycling jerseys or shorts (small and med), bike parts in used but working or fixable condition, bikes and bike frames in the smaller sizes (48-56cm or 14-19″).  Cash donations are always welcome as they pay for staffing and programs at NBW.
For more information on what NBW is and does, go to their website: www.neighborhoodbikeworks.org
Course: The course winds its way through a defunct nursery from the early 20th century. Observe a plethora of characteristic south Jersey arboreal surroundings ranging from sandy deciduous, to ancient x-mas pine, to aromatic swamp. The course is flat and, aside from the turny stuff, fast.
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Registration: Register online at Bikereg.com. Online registration closes October 3rd at 11:59 pm. Day-of registration opens at 7:00 am and closes 30 minutes before each event. Please use the standard USCF Athlete Standard Release Form. One-day and annual licenses available. Mail Ins must be received by October 1st 2008. Send Standard Release along with check made Payable to QCW to Breakaway Bikes c/o Joe Wentzell / 1923 Chestnut St. / Philadelphia, PA19103. No refunds.
All USCF rules apply. Unlicensed Riders need to purchase a One-Day License in order to race (available for $10). $5 late fee applies for day of registration.
Child Care/Kids Activities:  We are offering Childcare services for kids 4 and up. $10.00 per child, drop off is 30 minutes before race start, pick up is 15 minutes after race ends. Kids accompanied by an adult may participate in arts/crafts, face painting, and other fun activities free of charge.Â
Call-ups:Â Call-ups, if necessary, will be based on placing in NJ Cross Series and/or order of registration.
Held under USA Cycling Event Permit pending. Races held Rain or shine.
Directions:Â Google Map or Map Quest to: 349 Dutch Row Rd.Elmer, NJ08318
From West Take I-76 across the WaltWhitmanBridge. Continue on Rt-42 south to exit 13 (Rt-55 south). Go 15 miles on 55s to exit 45 (CR-553, Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton). Turn right on Buck Rd. Immediately after GarrisonLake, make a right onto Dutch Row Rd/611. Course is 2.4 miles on right. (If you hit Centerton Rd, you’ve gone too far!)Â
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From South: Take Rt 40 into Elmer (Approximately 15 miles from DelawareMemorialBridge). At Main St in Elmer turn right follow Main St till it ends and turn left to follow around ElmerLake. Stay to your left at next intersection Dutch Row Rd. Look for Race Parking on your right.
From East: Take 55 North to Rt 40 Exit (Malaga-Elmer) Take 40 West approximately 5 miles to Dutch Row Rd. Turn Left course is aprox .5 miles on your right.
FromNorth: 295 South to Rt 42 to exit 13 (Rt-55 south). Go 15 miles on 55s to exit 45 (CR-553, Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton). Turn right on Buck Rd. Immediately after GarrisonLake, make a right onto Dutch Row Rd/611. Course is 2.4 miles on right. (If you hit Centerton Rd, you’ve gone too far!)Â
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