De Stad Series Head to Cyclocross Paradise
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Tue October 21 2008
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Posted Oct 21, 2008
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De Stad Series Heads to Cyclocross Paradise
The De Stad Cyclocross Van Kansas Series presented by
Paceline Products is proud to present the Smithville
Cyclocross Festival Oct. 25th and Oct. 26th. This years
festival has moved to what will soon be known has
'Cyclocross Paradise' in the small town of Paradise,
Missouri (just 25 minutes North of Kansas City). Situated
along the shores of beautiful Smithville Lake is Sailboat
Cove Park which offers a great venue for cyclocross with its
natural obstacles, tree line paved trails, rolling terrain,
woody areas and beach shoreline. Spectators and racers will
both enjoy the course as it offers plenty of opportunities
to view the action.
Promoter Chris Locke said, “We are excited about the success
of the 2008 race series and the growth we have had after 8
years of bringing great cyclocross events to the Kansas City
area”. With growing attendance at each event, Kansas City is
fast becoming the hotbed for cyclocross. As the numbers
rise, the series attracts more sponsors to grow higher
payouts and more prizes. This weekend will be no different
as we expect over 500 riders.
A well balanced course has been designed by the Cross Guru
for the Smithville Cyclocross Festival. The course features
158 feet of climbing per 1.5 mile lap with plenty of
pavement, flowing turns, a few off camber turns, a natural
steep run up (one the Guru is famous for) and the return of
Harter’s Horseshoe V2 along the shores of Smithville Lake.
Conformables by Sidas has joined the great list of sponsors
for the festival. The sponsorship brings each class winner
custom foot beds ($140 value) made race day. The Wheel
Cyclery, Clay County Parks, KCA, Tifosi, FRS, Hammer
Nutrition, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Lantern Rouge Volunteer
Group, Thoroughly Kneaded Muscle Therapy, Chamois Butt’r,
and Santa Fe Bicycle and Coffee Shop bring the event more
than $5,000 in prizes.
Prizes are plentiful and the food abundant. Saturday will
feature a Mexican Fiesta and Sunday a Chili Extravaganza.
Don’t forget…coffee by the gallon and lots of sweets!
Racing at Sailboat Cove begins Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with
the Category 3 / 4 men going off first. Ladies don’t forget
that KCA is sponsoring the Category 4 women by supplementing
your entry, which means you race for only $5. Races continue
throughout the day with the Category Men 1/2/3 racing at
1:30 p.m. and the finale at 2:45 with the Juniors, Cat. 4
Women, and Masters B. This is a great venue for spectating.
Get your cross bikes ready to roll. There are categories for
Men and Women from Pro to beginner with everything in
between including the very popular Single Speed class. Visit
http://www.kansascitycross.com for all the details.
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For more information visit the De Stad Series website at
www.kansascitycross.com
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