'Cross Examination: Portland series draws record turnout
By VeloNews.com
This report filed October 6, 2006
Cross Crusade nears 800-rider mark...
They do like their cyclo-cross in Oregon. The Cross Crusade series organizers report that the October season-opener at Alpenrose Dairy in Portland drew 798 racers, making it the largest one-day ‘cross race ever held in the United States.
Some 760 racers tackled the Alpenrose course last year, organizers say.
"The popularity of cyclo-cross racing in the Northwest continues to amaze us," said Brad Ross, director of the 15-year-old series. "The turnout speaks to the accessibility and fun of cyclocross, despite how physically demanding the sport is."
The series, sanctioned by the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA), will pay more than $20,000 in prize money as well as awarding merchandise.
This report filed October 6, 2006
Cross Crusade nears 800-rider mark...
They do like their cyclo-cross in Oregon. The Cross Crusade series organizers report that the October season-opener at Alpenrose Dairy in Portland drew 798 racers, making it the largest one-day ‘cross race ever held in the United States.
Some 760 racers tackled the Alpenrose course last year, organizers say.
"The popularity of cyclo-cross racing in the Northwest continues to amaze us," said Brad Ross, director of the 15-year-old series. "The turnout speaks to the accessibility and fun of cyclocross, despite how physically demanding the sport is."
The series, sanctioned by the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA), will pay more than $20,000 in prize money as well as awarding merchandise.
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