Bike race at Soldiers Home

[from Matt Broxterman]

DC-CX is coming!!

Cyclocross racing is coming to Washington, DC this fall. The first USA Cycling sanctioned cyclocross race in the city will take place October 28th, 2007 on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Bike racers from across the mid-atlantic will line up for a full day of racing in 9 categories that range from beginners and juniors [...] to elite and professionals.

[...] There will be no on-site Registration for DCCX, so racers will need to register online at http://www.bikereg.com by 9pm on Friday October 26th. Please note that a valid government issued photo ID will be required for entry to the Armed Forces Retirement Home grounds. All racers, volunteers, and spectators should enter the Retirement Home Grounds at “Eagle” gate, which is located at Rock Creek Church Rd, NW & Upshur St, NW.

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Comments

[mjbrox]

With all this rain, it should be a very muddy race with lots of crashes. I hope to make it up there by 1 or 2.

[mjbrox]

I found the schedule. It looks like there will be full day of racing.

Cat 4 Men (C) 40 minutes 10:00 AM
Cat 3/4 Women (B) 40 minutes 10:02 AM
Masters Men 35+/45+* 45 minutes 11:00 AM
Cat 3/4 Men (B) 45 minutes 12:15 PM
Juniors (18 & Under) ** 45 minutes 12:15 PM
Cat 1/2/3 Women (A) 45 minutes 1:30 PM
Juniors (16 & Under) 2 laps 1:30 PM
Masters 55+ Men 45 minutes 1:30 PM
Cat 1/2/3 Men (A) 60 minutes 2:30 PM

[mjbrox]

It says

"Race proceeds will be donated to benefit the veterans at the AFRH."

I have not personally, seen a Cyclocross race but I heard they are great for spectators. Apparently there will be a professional class that will race. The course is two miles and they Pros will race to see who can do the most laps in 60 mins. There should be lots of crashes and multiple points along the course to view the race.

[Lisa]

Does the AFRH make money on this? Is this an example of the place finding revenue sources without further development?