Race 2: Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Miller Park

We’ve ended the season for the last few years at Miller Park, but in October it will be a whole new experience! Miller Park packs a punch in a narrow space. This sliver of park by the marina offers up a blank canvas of grass for the course designer to challenge you in many different ways. There's enough hillside to keep your legs burning and the change of the tides in the river will keep things exciting.

Directions to the Race

  • Miller Park, Sacramento

Getting There
Miller Park is located just southwest of downtown Sacramento.
Address to use for directions: Marina View Dr, Sacramento, CA 95818

Parking
The City of Sacramento recently changed the parking situation at Miller Park, and they now charge for parking. However, as part of a one-time agreement, they are waiving the parking fee at Miller Park during our special event on October 20.
Please do NOT park in the Sacramento Marina parking lot at the end of Ramp Drive as that will violate the terms of our permit.

What can families do?
Other than admiring the gorgeous view of the river from almost any point of the race course, there is not a lot for families to do at the race venue. However, downtown Sacramento with all its museums, parks and restaurants is just a couple miles away from the venue.

What is there to eat?
El Fira will have their wood-fired oven out at this race! They will be serving Beer Soaked Sausage with Carmelized Onion-Cabbage-Bacon Nirvana.


Will there be beer?
Unfortunately, the City of Sacramento required almost $800 worth of security to have a beer garden, so the Track 7 beer garden will not be at this race. Thankfully, their Curtis Park location is just a few miles down the road.

What if I don't have a CX bike?
Amaincycling.com has you covered! They are bringing a demo fleet of Specialized Crux Expert (carbon!) cyclocross bikes out to the races this year. It's $40 for a single race, or $75 for the whole day to borrow this $4,700 bike... and you won't even have to clean it when you're done! They have sizes 52, 54, 56, & 58. Call Evan at (530) 815-4311 to reserve your bike in advance.

Course preview: https://youtu.be/tXEMToukMGE (Same the past couple of years!)

Course length: 1.5 miles

Elevation gain per lap: 171 feet/lap

Course direction: Clockwise

Bibs: On the left

Course description:
Miller Park's riverfront venue produces a nearly all grass course with the exception of the paved start/finish. If the river level is low enough, we'll dive down to the beach for a little sand and a run-up as well. There's some punchy elevation change on this shorter course which will provide for some close and exciting racing.

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

Categories and Start Times

Start Time Category Length
9:30 am C Men 30 min
9:30 am Junior Men 15-18 30 min
9:30 am Master C Men 35+ 30 min
9:30 am Master C Men 45+ 30 min
9:30 am Master C Men 50+ 30 min
9:30 am Master C Men 55+ 30 min
9:30 am Junior Men 10-14 30 min
 
10:15 am C Women 30 min
10:15 am Master C Women 40+ 30 min
10:15 am Single Speed Women 30 min
10:15 am Junior Women 15-18 30 min
10:15 am Junior Women 10-14 30 min
 
11:00 am Master A Men 35+ 45 min
11:00 am Master A Men 45+ 45 min
11:00 am Master A Men 55+ 45 min
11:00 am B Men 45 min
11:00 am Single Speed B 45 min
 
12:00 pm Kids Race - 9 and under Free! - Register on race day.
1 modified lap.
 
12:30 pm Elite A Women 45 min
12:30 pm Master A Women 35+ 45 min
12:30 pm Open Master Women 50+ 45 min
12:30 pm B Women 45 min
12:30 pm Master B Women 35+ 45 min
 
1:30 pm Master B Men 35+ 45 min
1:30 pm Master B Men 45+ 45 min
1:30 pm Master B Men 50+ 45 min
1:30 pm Master B Men 55+ 45 min
1:30 pm Open Master Men 60+ 45 min
 
2:30 pm Elite Men A 60 min
2:30 pm Open Single Speed 60 min
 

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 18 at 11:59 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 $40*.
Race another class on the same day for $10.

Save over 20% 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 $35 Save $5
2 Race Credits $69 Save $11
3 Race Credits $102 Save $18
4 Race Credits $134 Save $26
5 Race Credits $165 Save $35
6 Race Credits $199 Save $41 + Free Neoprene Ankle Strap
7 Race Credits $230 Save $50 + Free Neoprene Ankle Strap
8 Race Credits $250 Save $70 + Free Neoprene Ankle Strap
* 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)

The Junior classes are sponsored by Mike's Bikes this season! Thanks to their generosity and support, all Juniors ages 18 & under can race in a Juniors category for free this season.
# of Races You
Register for Online
Total Price* Amount Saved
1 Race $0* 100% thanks to Mike's Bikes
2 Races $0* 100% thanks to Mike's Bikes
3 Races $0* 100% thanks to Mike's Bikes
4 Races $0* 100% thanks to Mike's Bikes
5 Races $0* 100% thanks to Mike's Bikes
6 Races $0* 100% thanks to Mike's Bikes
7 Races $0* 100% thanks to Mike's Bikes
8 Races $0* 100% thanks to Mike's Bikes
* 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

Kinetic Cycles is providing full support for this race. Please show them your love!



Venue Partner

Thanks to the City of Sacramento for allowing us to play!