Race 8: Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Gibson Ranch Park

Gibson Ranch Park has become a staple venue on the Sacramento Cyclocross calendar. It's a massive park with rolling grassy hills and one of the more technical hillsides of the season is a 'crossers paradise.

Double-header weekend accommodations

Directions to the Race

  • Gibson Ranch Park, Elverta

Getting There
Gibson Ranch Park is located in Elverta, north of Sacramento.
Address to use for directions: 8556 Gibson Ranch Park Rd, Elverta, CA 95626

Parking
PLEASE NOTE: Parking is $5 per car. Once you pass the guard shack, follow the signs to Picnic Area #3.

What can families do?
There is a playground close to the start/finish line. The race course circles around Gibson Lake which is stocked with catfish and trout. The park is also home to ducks, horses, geese, pigs, cows, chickens and even llamas! If hiking is your thing, the Park Loop trail makes a scenic 3-mile trek around the entire perimeter of Gibson Ranch Park, or you can hike along the 2-mile Dry Creek trail.

What is there to eat?
El Fira will have their wood-fired oven out at this race, and will be serving wood fired pizzas, and other delictable foods.

The Margee: Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pep Plus: Pepperoni, Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Olives and Garlic Aioli
Give Me Tater Pie!: Roasted Potato, Sharp Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Scallion and Sour Cream

Will there be beer?
Why yes... yes there will! Enjoy fresh, local, craft beer, poured by the awesome crew with Bikes for Kids.


Yolo Brew Beer Garden
Types of beer available at this race:
Orange Blossom Blonde
Capitol Gold Pale Ale
Dirty Cog Porter
 

Support our non-profit partner,
Bikes for Kids, by drinking beer!
You get beer, kids get bikes... it's perfect.

Course preview: https://youtu.be/mCVkJ0bCku8

Course length: 1.9

Elevation gain per lap: 150 feet

Course direction: Clockwise

Bibs: On the right

Course description: The Gibson Ranch course gets a fast pavement start before diving off into grassy rolling hills. Steady climbs are met with rewarding descents and fast turns before dropping down onto the old horse racing track. Once off the track we hit up the hillside for some technical work and a drop down into the creek for a natural barrier climb out.

Race support: Pete Tipshus, owner of Happy Trails Mechanical Support and long-time supporter of Sacramento Cyclocross, will be out at this race if you have a last-minute bike crisis. If you take advantage of his help, please send a little love his way since he donates his time, skills and supplies to support our races.

Course Map

Course map for SacCX Race #8 on December 10th


Overlay of NCNCA District Champs course on December 11th (red) and Sacramento Cyclocross Race #8 course on December 10th (blue)

Categories, Start Times and Prizes

Start Time Category Prizes Length  
9:00 am C Men   30 min Not permitted by USAC
9:00 am Master C Men 35+   30 min Not permitted by USAC
9:00 am Open Master Men 60+   30 min Not permitted by USAC
9:00 am Master C Men 45+   30 min Not permitted by USAC
9:00 am Master C Men 55+   30 min Not permitted by USAC
 
9:45 am B Men   45 min Not permitted by USAC
9:45 am Master B Men 35+   45 min Not permitted by USAC
9:45 am Master B Men 45+   45 min Not permitted by USAC
9:45 am Master B Men 55+   45 min Not permitted by USAC
9:45 am Single Speed B   45 min Not permitted by USAC
 
10:45 am B Women   45 min Not permitted by USAC
10:45 am C Women   30 min Not permitted by USAC
10:45 am C Women 40+   30 min Not permitted by USAC
 
11:45 am Kids Race - 9 and under Free! - Register on race day. 1 modified lap.
 
  Need a USAC license?
Start Time Category Prizes Length USAC Categories
12:15 pm Junior Men 15 - 18   25 min  All categories
12:15 pm Junior Women 15 - 18   25 min  All categories
12:15 pm Junior Men 10 - 14   25 min  All categories
12:15 pm Junior Women 10 - 14   25 min  All categories
 
1:00 pm Elite A Women $2,500 series cash, 5 deep 45 min  Cat 1, 2, 3, 4
1:00 pm Master A Women 35+   45 min  Cat 1, 2, 3, 4
 
2:00 pm B Men   45 min  Cat 3, 4, 5
2:00 pm Master B Men 35+   45 min  Cat 3, 4, 5
2:00 pm Master B Men 45+   45 min  Cat 3, 4, 5
2:00 pm Open Master Men 55+   45 min  Cat 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
 
3:00 pm Elite Men A $2,500 series cash, five deep 60 min  Cat 1, 2, 3, 4
3:00 pm Open Single Speed   60 min  Cat 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3:00 pm Master A Men 35+   60 min  Cat 1, 2, 3, 4
3:00 pm Master A Men 45+   60 min  Cat 1, 2, 3, 4
 

Prices and Series Information


The series championship will use your six best races out of the eight race series.

You will be issued a reusable RFID chip for the entire season. A $20 deposit will be added to your first race, and is fully refundable when you return the chip at the end of the season.

Online pre-registration will close on Thursday, October 6 at 6 pm.

When you pre-register online, you do not sign-up for a specific race. Instead, purchase race credtis that allow you to come to any Sacramento Cyclocross race this season... no transfer fees! The more credits you buy at one time, the more you save.

If you lose your bib number and/or RFID chip, it is a $5 replacement fee (plus an additional $20 chip deposit). Race credits expire at the end of the season, and are not transferable to another racer. No refunds.

Adult Prices

Walk-up registration is $35*.
Race another class on the same day for $10.

Save up to 25% by registering online! Decide how many races you can come to, then register for that number of race credits. You do not need to tell us in advance which race(s) you plan on coming to.
# of Race Credits Total Price* Amount Saved
1 Race Credit $30 Save $5
2 Race Credits $60 Save $10
3 Race Credits $89 Save $16
4 Race Credits $117 Save $23
5 Race Credits $145 Save $30
6 Race Credits $172 Save $38
7 Race Credits $199 Save $46
8 Race Credits $210 Save $70
* Does not include the $20 deposit for your reusable RFID chip at your first race. The deposit is fully refundable at the end of your season.

Junior Prices (for the four junior classes)

Walk-up registration is $25*.
Save up to 30% by registering online! Decide how many races you can come to, then register for that number of race credits. You do not need to tell us in advance which race(s) you plan on coming to.
# of Races You
Register for Online
Total Price* Amount Saved
1 Race $20 Save $5
2 Races $40 Save $10
3 Races $59 Save $16
4 Races $77 Save $23
5 Races $95 Save $30
6 Races $112 Save $38
7 Races $129 Save $46
8 Races $140 Save $60
* Does not include the $20 deposit for your reusable RFID chip at your first race. The deposit is fully refundable at the end of your season.

Shop Sponsor

City Bicycle Works, along with Team City, has stepped up to help us with this race. Please show them your thanks and love!





Venue Partner

Thanks to Gibson Ranch Park for allowing us to play!