November 5, 2004 -We are not sure if Vancouver Island has ever had a “legal” `Cross race but for certain it has been a while. With a great deal of help from Frontrunners, Cycling B.C., Nanaimo Parks and Rec and Nanaimo BMX we have been given the green light to hold our first “official” race at Beban Park on November 13th. This is a Club race, open to members of our club ($10), other clubs ($10), cycling B.C. members ($10). For anyone else that is not licenced this year and is not an associated member of cycling B.C. ($15). This race is definately CASUAL but COMPETITIVE. The course start and registration witll be at the Grandview Bowl at Beban Park. You can find maps to the track under www.nanaimobmx.com look under information and then maps. We will be close to the dog park.

Mountainbikes are totally welcome in both races.

Schedule (Approx. schedule. Remember this is a “Club” race not the World Champs!)

– 2:30 Beginner Clinic with Wendy Simms and potentially another “expert” rider. Wendy will take any or all beginners out for a lap of the course to explain different sections of the course, what to expect and what to do. There is nothing on this course that should instanty put fear into anyone that is OK on their bike. This pre-ride/clinic is designed to make you feel comfortable for the beginner race.

– 3:00 Beginner Race: This race is open to 1st timers only. Mountainbikes or cross bikes are welcome. The race will be about 30 minutes.

– 3:30 Non Beginner Race: This race is for anyone that has raced Cyclocross before or wants a more competitive/longer race than the beginner one. Race will be about 45-50 minutes for the winner. We will finish before sundown.

Winners Drink for FREE at the Frontrunners Party that night.

Volunteers: We will need about 10 volunteers for the course. If you can help out for 1hr and 15 minutes or a portion of please let me know.

If you want any more information on this event please feel free to e-mail me at normont@islandnet.com

The race course is within riding distance of the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay Ferry terminal. About a 15 minute ride to the race and 10 minutes back to the ferry at cruising speed. You would have to catch the 12:30 departure at the latest to make the race.