Attention 2019 Sacramento Cyclocross racers! Please return your RFID chip by March 1, 2020 for a full refund.

You (or anyone you designate) can bring it to the Awards Party on December 21 and get a $20 bill back. Or you can mail the chip to:

Clipped In Races
4818 Golden Foothill Parkway
#4
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Note: If you want to throw some stamps on an envelope, we've been advised that 5 stamps should do the trick! Please wrap the chip in newspaper, or tape it to a bigger piece of paper. We've had envelopes rip open and the chips never arrive when they're not padded.

Please include either a.) the email address tied to your PayPal account, or b.) a self-addressed, stamped envelope so we can mail your refund. It does not matter how you originally paid the deposit, we can refund you whichever way is easiest.

Also please note that your chip was programmed specifically for the 2019 Sacramento Cyclocross series, and will not work at any other race until it is re-programmed.

We're excited to announce that all Juniors ages 18 and under will race FOR FREE again at SacCX this season!

A huge thanks goes out to Mike's Bikes for their sponsorship and for covering the cost of the race entry fees in the four Junior-specific categories. We're glad to have their support in encouraging more youth involvement in cycling, and can't wait to see more Junior racers get muddy and have fun on their bikes. Junior racers can register online at https://timeyourrace.com/sacCX/. A $20 RFID chip deposit is required, but that is fully refundable after each racer's last race of the season.

Get ready for the 2019 cyclocross season! Online registration is open for our Cyclocross Skills Clinic hosted by Sacramento Cyclocross Race Director Clint Claassen and Julie Young with Dai Endurance.

Topics will include on-the-bike CX skills and drills (dismounts, remounts, etc.), bike handling in a variety of conditions (grass, mud, sand & gravel), equipment selection and set up, dealing with weather, and tips to avoid common mistakes. We will set up obstacles for skills practice and also utilize the West Coast CX Points Prestige course for actual on course training!

We will have professional racers on site for the races and joining us as guest coaches, including nationally ranked rider Caroline Nolan. Be sure to stick around and watch them put their skills to use on course later that evening during the West Coast Cyclocross Points Prestige!

Click here to register now!

Mark your calendar and get ready for an awesome 2019 CX season! The full 2019 Sacramento Cyclocross schedule is live.

• Skills Clinic with Dai Endurance - August 17
• SacCX #1 – October 5 @ Lakeside Church
• SacCX #2 – October 12 @ Orangevale Park
• SacCX #3 – October 26 @ Miller Park
• SacCX #4 – November 3 @ Lembi Park
• SacCX #5 – November 16 @ Granite Beach
• SacCX #6 – November 23 @ LangeTwins Winery
• SacCX #7 – December 14 @ Gibson Ranch Park
• SacCX #8 – December 21 @ Johnson-Springview Park
• SacCX Awards – December 21 @ TBA

Join Clipped In Races for the West Coast Cyclocross Points Prestige: A new five-race series specifically geared towards maximizing USA Cycling ranking and upgrade points! Registration opens on July 16th, limited space available.

The West Coast CX Points Prestige will be held August 16-18, 2019 at Gibson Ranch in Elverta, CA.

Approved USAC Flyer | Learn More | Register on July 16

There was a scheduling conflict at Johnson Springview Park where we had originally planned to have Race #1 of the 2018 season. So we took the opportunity to go back to Bass Lake Golf Course in Rescue, CA since the property is slated to be sold at some point in the near future!

The race will still be held on October 13th, and we're excited to kick off the season with a fantastic venue.

We've recently needed to play a little "venue chess" since a new location we were working with pulled out. But we're close to finalizing everything for a rad 20th anniversary season, so mark your calendars for these dates!

• Skills Clinic with Dai Endurance - September 22nd & 23rd
• SacCX #1 – October 13
• SacCX #2 – October 20
• SacCX #3 – October 27
• SacCX #4 – November 4
• SacCX #5 – November 17
• SacCX #6 – December 8
• SacCX #7 – December 9
• SacCX #8 – December 15
• SacCX Awards – December 16

If you still have your 2017 blue RFID chip, the deadline to return it has (technically) passed. However! We're giving you one last shot at getting your $20 deposit refund!

Bring your chip to the Prairie City Race Series Packet Pick-Up on March 31 at Heckle Alehouse, or to the Prairie City Race Series Race #1 on April 4.

And hey, while you're at it, recharge you week on Wednesday evenings this Spring! Learn more at www.prairiecityraces.com

We're excited to announce that all Juniors ages 18 and under will race FOR FREE at SacCX this season!

A huge thanks goes out to Mike's Bikes for their sponsorship and for covering the cost of the race entry fees in the four Junior-specific categories. We're glad to have their support in encouraging more youth involvement in cycling, and can't wait to see more Junior racers get muddy and have fun on their bikes. Junior racers can register online at https://timeyourrace.com/saccx/regmain.asp. A $20 RFID chip deposit is required, but that is fully refundable after each racer's last race of the season.

An Open Letter to the SacCX Community

Dear SacCXers,

Last year we announced the Sacramento Cyclocross series would offer "split days" of both grassroots and USA Cycling sanctioned racing. As we explained at the time:

"SacCX has long been a grassroots series that encourages newcomers to come give it a try and discover what the sport has to offer... yet the greater Sacramento area is also home to many exceptionally gifted cyclocross racers who pour their hearts, souls, time, energy and talents into competing on the state, national, and even the international CX stage."

We worked hard to create a schedule that accommodated both types of racers as National Championships in Reno approached, and considered the 2016 season a success:

• It was the first time we had a presenting sponsor: amain.com
• We had over 3,000 registered racers throughout the eight race series
• 52.4% of those racers chose the "grassroots" morning races
• 47.6% of those racers chose afternoon USA Cycling sanctioned races
• We streamlined registration to comply with all USA Cycling requirements while remaining fast and flexible with race credit check-in

Sadly we had to pay over $6,000 to USA Cycling for insurance coverage that was redundant to what we already had, but it was a sacrifice we were willing to make to help our CX community have a strong, successful showing at National Championships in January 2018.

Unfortunately, USA Cycling has indicated they will not approve a "split day" permit for the upcoming 2017 season.

We were informed that we can either sanction the entire day through USA Cycling... or they will refuse to work with us at all. As much as we want support our racers who will be competitive at National Championships in Reno, we cannot afford to

• Pay $12,000+ for insurance we don’t need
• Spend $2,000+ for USA Cycling officials to rubber-stamp the quality results we already provide
• Alienate half our racers who don't want to pay $70 additional for an annual USA Cycling license
• Add paperwork and a $10 one-day license fee to new racers who just want to give cyclocross a try

We have asked what specific concerns USA Cycling has so that we can address them. Other than being told that last year was a special test case, and in general it’s against their rules, they have not offered a path forward to compromise.

We are discouraged and frustrated about their lack of understanding to the realities we face. And honestly, we’re confused why they feel they have the power to dictate what we can and can’t do outside of USA Cycling permitted events! But given they will not approve a race flier similar to last year we have no choice but to move forward without their involvement.

We wanted to present this to our CX community to let you know where things stand. As always, we welcome your suggestions and feedback.

Best,

Clint and Jennifer Claassen
Sacramento Cyclocross Series Coordinators

Attention 2016 Sacramento Cyclocross racers! Please return your RFID chip by March 1, 2017 for a full refund.

You (or anyone you designate) can bring it to the awards party on December 18 and get a $20 bill back. Or you can mail the chip to:

TimeYourRace
2201 Francisco Drive
Suite 140-240
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Note: If you want to throw some stamps on an envelope, we've been advised that 5 stamps should do the trick! Please wrap the chip in newspaper, or tape it to a bigger piece of paper. We've had envelopes rip open and the chips never arrive when they're not padded.

Please include either a.) the email address tied to your PayPal account, or b.) a self-addressed, stamped envelope so we can mail your refund. It does not matter how you originally paid the deposit, we can refund you whichever way is easiest.

Also please note that your chip was programmed specifically for the 2016 Sacramento Cyclocross series, and will not work at any other race until it is re-programmed.

We just created a new website for people that aren't familiar with the sport of cyclocross. Check it out at:

www.whatiscyclocross.com

It lists where we have upcoming races, and some of the reason why cyclocross is awesome, including: handups, beer gardens, free kids races, mud, barriers, and close by venues.

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the 2016 Northern California Nevada Cycling Association (NCNCA) Cyclocross District Championship at Gibson Ranch Park on Sunday, December 11, 2016. It will be held the day after the final race of the Sacramento Cyclocross season, and promises to be an awesome double-header weekend of muddy goodness at one of Northern California's greatest cyclocross venues.

Learn more on the District Champs webpage.

Cyclocross Clinics on September 10th and 11th!
Get ready for the 2016 CX season at a skills clinic hosted by Sacramento Cyclocross Race Director, Clint Claassen.
Clint and two USA Cycling certified CX coaches from Bell Coaching will go over on-the-bike skills and drills, bike handling, equipment selection, dealing with weather, and tips to avoid common mistakes.
Clinics are 9am - 3pm, and cost $40 for either day. 
Max of 45 participants each day. Lunch is included. Register Now

June 1, 2016

Dear SacCXers,

For the past two years, it's been our privilege to coordinate the Sacramento Cyclocross series. It's been an insane amount of work but it's been more than worth it as we personally meet more and more racers, and hear positive feedback about the roll SacCX plays in people's lives.

And during this time, we've come to understand that we serve an incredibly diverse group of athletes.

SacCX has long been a grassroots series that encourages newcomers to come give it a try and discover what the sport has to offer. We love hearing stories about people who stumbled upon our weekend mayhem... and were instantly hooked. This series is not only a place to race bikes, challenge ourselves, and grab celery handups... but a place to gather together and have fun with an amazing community of people.

The greater Sacramento area is also home to many exceptionally gifted cyclocross racers who pour their hearts, souls, time, energy and talents into competing on the state, national, and even the international CX stage. We are humbled and grateful when they choose to race SacCX and we want to do all we can to support their cycling careers.

As many of you know, Cyclocross National Championships will be coming to Reno in January 2018 and this is the first time in 16 years that it will be near Sacramento. SacCXers are being presented with a unique opportunity to make a strong showing on the National stage, right here in our own backyard. In order to compete at this level, our local racers need races that are sanctioned through USA Cycling, thus providing them upgrade points... and eventually, callup points.

These two racer profiles are about as opposite as it gets yet we feel it's important that we support both types. To this effort, we're excited to announce that all eight Sacramento Cyclocross races in 2016 will offer "split days" of both grassroots and USA Cycling sanctioned racing.

Start Time	Category	Length	USAC Categories
9:00 am	Men C	30 min	No USAC license needed
9:00 am	Men C 35+	30 min	No USAC license needed
9:00 am	Men C 45+	30 min	No USAC license needed
9:00 am	Men C 55+	30 min	No USAC license needed
9:00 am	Open 60+	30 min	No USAC license needed
9:45 am	Men B	45 min	No USAC license needed
9:45 am	Men B 35+	45 min	No USAC license needed
9:45 am	Men B 45+	45 min	No USAC license needed
9:45 am	Men B 55+	45 min	No USAC license needed
9:45 am	Single Speed B	45 min	No USAC license needed
10:45 am	Women B	45 min	No USAC license needed
10:45 am	Women C 39-	30 min	No USAC license needed
10:45 am	Women C 40+	30 min	No USAC license needed
11:45 am	Kids Race - 9 and under	Free! - Register on race day. 1 modified lap.
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	Women A	45 min	Cat 1, 2, 3, 4
1:00 pm	Women A 35+	45 min	Cat 1, 2, 3, 4
2:00 pm	Men B	45 min	Cat 3, 4, 5
2:00 pm	Men B 35+	45 min	Cat 3, 4, 5
2:00 pm	Men B 45+	45 min	Cat 3, 4, 5
2:00 pm	Open 55+	45 min	Cat 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3:00 pm	Elite Men A	60 min	Cat 1, 2, 3
3:00 pm	Single Speed A	60 min	Cat 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3:00 pm	Men A 35+	60 min	Cat 1, 2, 3
3:00 pm	Men A 45+	60 min	Cat 1, 2, 3

Our morning C and B races will NOT be affiliated with USA Cycling.

Our afternoon A, B and Junior races WILL be permitted through USA Cycling, allowing racers to accumulate USAC upgrade points.

On Monday, June 6th, we will begin releasing the dates and locations of the 2016 season. Each weekday, from Monday, June 6th until Wednesday, June 15th, go to the Sacramento Cyclocross Facebook page at 9:00 am. We'll post the date of the next race, and a picture of the venue. Everyone who correctly guesses where the race venue will automatically be entered to win a free race entry to that race. The location and the winner will be revealed each afternoon at 3:00 pm. If you don't feel like checking social media each day, hang tight and we'll email the final race schedule everyone on Wednesday, June 15th.

We always welcome new ideas and constructive feedback, so please don't ever hesitate to contact us with your thoughts. Many thanks to everyone who comes out and makes cyclocross such a unique, fun sport... we can't wait to see you in the Fall!


Best,

Clint and Jennifer Claassen
Sacramento Cyclocross Series Coordinators
clint@timeyourrace.com and jennifer@timeyourrace.com

If you are not able to make it to the last race of the season, please return your RFID chip by March 1, 2016 for a full refund.

You (or anyone you designate) can bring it to Race #8 on December 13, or the awards party on December 19 and get a $20 bill back. Or you can mail the chip to:

TimeYourRace
2201 Francisco Drive
Suite 140-240
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Note: If you want to throw some stamps on an envelope, we've been advised that 5 stamps should do the trick! Please wrap the chip in newspaper, or tape it to a bigger piece of paper. We've had envelopes rip open and the chips never arrive when they're not padded.

Please include either a.) the email address tied to your PayPal account, or b.) a self-addressed, stamped envelope so we can mail your refund. It does not matter how you originally paid the deposit, we can refund you whichever way is easiest.

Also please note that your chip was programmed specifically for the 2015 Sacramento Cyclocross series, and will not work at any other race until it is re-programmed.

On Halloween, during Race #4 at Lakeside Church, share a photo with the tag #saccxhalloween on Facebook or Instagram, and we'll give the best/funnest/most clever shot a prize package of Michael David Winery wine, Yolo Brewing Company beer, and a Brush-x!

Looking to tune up your skills before the season starts? New to CX (that's short for cyclocross!) and aren't sure where to even start? We have the answer for you!

Bell Coaching is a huge supporter of Sacramento Cyclocross, and their USAC certified coaches are putting on a clinic on Saturday, August 29th at Gibson Ranch Park... the same location as Race #6 of the 2015 Sacramento Cyclocross series.

Topics will include on-the-bike cyclocross skills and drills, bike handling in a variety of conditions, equipment selection and set up, dealing with weather, and tips on how to avoid common mistakes. They even include lunch!

Learn more about Bell Coaching at: www.bellcoachingservices.com.
Register for the clinic at: http://cyclocross-skills-clinic.eventbrite.com.

Yolo Brewing Company is offering SacCXers a discount for their online store at www.yolobrew.com. If you need a gift for your beer-loving Valentine, check-out their Personal Brewery Package or get a some of their delicious craft brews. Offer is good through February 22nd.

Enter the code SCX15FEB at checkout to receive the discount.

The end-of-the-season celebration will be held at Yolo Brewing Company. They have been showering our podium winners with growlers, bottles and glasses all season. Now we get to come together, celebrate a fun season of racing, and crown our series champions right in their brewery.

We are offering a limited number of package deals that include:

Sacramento Cyclocross / Yolo Brewing Company pilsner glass Food truck ticket Beer (or non-alcoholic beverage) ticket Raffle ticket    Reserve a Pint Glass Package

The first 150 packages are $15 each.
The next 200 packages are $20 each.
After that we're sold out. If we happen to have any leftover, they will be sold at the door for $25 each.

As part of their sponsorship of Sacramento Cyclocross, REACH Air Medical Services if offering a discounted membership to all racers. Get air medical transport coverage for everyone in your household; coverage in 28 states for an entire year is just $55... no deductible. If you spend much time riding on the road next to cars, or out exploring trails in the hills, this might be something that's worth it to your family.
Learn more and sign-up online. Track code: 13514 and Plan code: 8402

We have a lot of exciting things coming for Race #6 / NCNCA District Championships! REACH Air Medical Services has stepped up to sponsor the Elite class cash payouts. They're also offering ALL racers a discount on their membership.

Specialized Crux demo bikes will be available at the race. Stop by Kinetic Cycles this week to reserve your size.

And with the super-muddy conditions, we're bringing out SRAM neutral support with mechanic, bikes and wheels in the pits to keep you going.

We have made arrangements to have food at every Sacramento Cyclocross race for the remainder of the season! Here's where the grub will be coming from:

• Race #2 at Maidu Park: El Matador Mobile Mex food truck
• Race #3 at Lembi Park: Fuzion Eatz food truck
• Race #4 at Gibson Ranch Park: Miz Shirley Marie's food truck
• Race #5 at Miller Park: The Culinerdy Cruzer food truck
• Race #6 at Lange Twins Winery: Paul's Rustic Oven and Addy's Paella
• Race #7 at Mill View Ranch: Mill View Ranch
• Race #8 at Historic Old Sacramento: We'll be surrounded by all sorts of restaurants!

The 2014 Sacramento Cyclocross series jersey and shorts are now available in the Voler store. Many thanks to the folks at Voler for working with us to come up with an awesome, classy jersey for the season. Series winners will receive a winners jersey courtesy of Voler. Order yours now and it will ship in seven days!

Local craft brewerer Yolo Brewing Company has stepped up in a major way this season to sponsor the entire series! With Yolo Brewing Company's season-long partnership, SacCX has some awesome (and great tasting!) podium prizes for all non-junior winners throughout the series:

• 1st Place: Yolo Brewing Company growler... with voucher for 64 oz fill!
• 2nd Place: A 22 oz bottle of brewery fresh #yolobrew craft beer
• 3rd Place: Yolo Brewing Company pint glass

In addition to podium prizes, Yolo Brewing Company will host the end-of-the-season awards party on January 18th, the day after our race through Historic Old Sacramento. The Series Awards will have entertainment, raffle giveaways, food trucks, and of course... great beer.

Register online and save money on the whole season! Registration works a little differently this year, but our goal is to give people the flexibility to come to any race... and still save money by signing up in advance. Click on the button below to learn more and register today.

Register Now!.

We have men's and women's sizes, small - extra large. One shirt is $12 and two shirts are $20. Look for them at registration every race!

Our final race of the season will be in Historic Old Sacramento. Talk about bringing the Sacramento Cyclocross series home! We'll take racers up onto the boardwalk, through the train depot, down to the bike path along the river, and we will close down part of Front Street to finish on the cobblestone road. Stay up-to-date on the Race 8 webpage.

It's official! Race 6 at Lange Twins will also be the Northern California Nevada Cycling Association (NCNCA) District CHAMPIONSHIP! We had many requested to permit the entire series through USAC so people could earn points towards nationals. We had many other requests to keep the series "grassroots" and remain independent of USAC. So now we have the best of both worlds! More information is on the race page, and we have to give a big thanks to Kinetic Cycles for helping us pull this off.

The race at Miller Park will stay on the same weekend, but has been shifted from Saturday to Sunday, December 7. See you there!

Orangevale Park has been confirmed! We have to move it back a week to October 12, but we're excited to start the season with a bang at one of the favorite venues from last year. Folsom Bike has offered to be our shop support for this race and we're grateful for their help!

We just met with the City of Sacramento, and they gave us the thumbs-up for Race 5 at Miller Park! We're closing off a whole section of the Marina and this awesome course will run alongside the Sacramento River. It's a gorgeous venue right near the heart of the city... you won't want to miss it!

The new SacCX website is live! Stay tuned as we finalize the race venues and add more information to each race. We will summarize all of our updates on "All The Latest" page.

We've confirmed our 2nd "destination" venue! Race 7 will take you up to Mill View Ranch at Apple Hill. They have plenty of delicious offerings from the bakery and cafe in the morning, then BBQ and massive pies for refueling after you flog yourself on a twisty course that winds through an old Christmas tree farm, an orchard and a vineyard. Families can cheer on racers from the wraparound porch that overlooks the entire course (as well as the valley!). Big thanks to Team Cycle and T's Cycle Cafe for supporting this race!

The 2014 series will feature eight races, beginning in October 2014 and ending in January 2015.
The series championship will be each racer's six best races.