Fast Track Cycling, Inc.

The 3rd Annual Chagrin River Cyclocross Challenge will take place Saturday November 1, 2008 on 15 acres of private land located in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. All proceeds from the event will benefit Fast Track Cycling, Inc. (www.fasttrackcycling.org), a 501c3 non-profit that is developing an indoor track cycling velodrome in Cleveland Ohio. We are anticipating over 100 participants and over 150 spectators for the cyclocross race on November 1st.

Fast Track Cycling, Inc. is currently negotiating to purchase a 9 acre parcel of land within the City of Cleveland upon which they will construct a 5+ acre enclosed dome which will accomodate a 250m track, running track and other amenities. The project will revitalize a blighted area as well as provide recreational, wellness, and other services to children of all ages and adults. To date, Fast Track has been funded by a $30,000 grant from Civic Innovation Lab and other donations totaling $5,000.

See you on Novemeber 1st!
-BRD

Schedule of Events Posted

The schedule of events for race day has been posted here.

Course Open for Practice

Starting this Wednesday, we will be doing some practice out at the course along with finishing up some work on the course. We'll get started at around 5:30, but get there whenever you can. We'll do some course work and then ride until dark, or longer if you bring lights. Afterwards, we'll order some pizza hang out around a camp fire. This forecast calls for some great fall weather...so come on out.

Later,
BRD

Date Change

I had to change the date to 11/1. Sorry for the confusion. We are still part of Lake Effect Series.

Later,

BRD

Date Set for 3rd Annual Chagrin River Cyclocross Challenge

After a 1 year hiatus, the Chagrin River Cyclocross Challenge is back. The date is Sunday October 26th and the race will be part of the 2008 Lake Effect Cyclocross series. The course will be the same as previous years with only a few small changes. Start times and other details will be posted here.

The promoter, me, will be pledging 100% of the profits to Fast Track Cycling, a 501c3 that is constructing an indoor velodrome in Cleveland.

The race will feature a Halloween theme. Costumes are not required, however, if you want to be officially scored, you must race with a costume on. There will be awards for the best and most creative costumes.

Also we'll be bringing back a better than ever beer garden with a to be announced beer sponsor. Course will be open on Saturday 10/25 for pre-riding and there will be camping available Saturday night as well.

Sometime in late September or early October the course will be available for pre-riding during the week. Stay tuned for more information.

Later,
BRD