The 2007 Bellingham Cyclocross Series

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Viking 'Cross 2006

This date featured the unveiling of our premier course, the Western Washington University south campus. Click the image below for a legal (8.5"x14") size, 2 Mb .pdf of the course (Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher required):

Both parts of this course have been used in our Wednesday night practices over the past three years, but never have they been combined into one super-course like this!

Of course, there are standard features such as a gravel, grass, trails, and run-ups. But have you ever raced in a tunnel? How about a trip through an original sculpture? Once you race 'cross like this, it will be hard to go back to those "mountain-bikey" courses (unless that's what you're good at).

Additional categories were offered for collegiate-specific racing. Major proceeds from this event benefited the WWU Cycling team, specifically sending their top cyclocross riders to CX Nationals in Rhode Island in December. Visit the their website to learn more about this dedicated group of young cyclists.

Also, this weekend was Western's Really BIG Weekend alumni event, so if you attended Western or have an interest, there are lots of other happenings on Friday and Saturday.

To print just the information below, highlight it with your cursor. Then choose "File->Print..." and check the option to print "Selection"

Directions: Take I-5 to the Samish Way/WWU exit, #252. From the south-bound offramp, turn right then left at the next light - Bill McDonald Parkway. From the north-bound offramp, turn left on Samish Way, left again at the light, cross over the freeway, through one light, and left on Bill McDonald Parkway.

Proceed up the hill, observing the speed limit change to 25mph and crosswalks near campus. Turn right on S. College Dr. when you see a flagger for the lower parking. Upper parking & registration will be just beyond the next light along 21st St.

Parking: There will be abundant parking, either by registration on both sides of 21st street, or on the middle section of the course along S. College Drive. As the course actually runs through parts of all the parking lots shown above, we would prefer to have cyclocross racers parking nearest the course, if only because you respect and understand some of the simple safety considerations. We will try to have as many signs out as possible, but please review the .pdf map linked above to get an idea where these areas are beforehand. Thanks!

Registration: You can download, print, and fill-out your event liability waiver right now! Beyond that, see the Entry Fees page for info on costs, race numbers, etc.

Race Times: See the Start Times page.

Results: Go to the Series Points page!

Restrooms: SSC secretly sponsored us with one oversized porta-potty, which mysteriously appeared in the center of our course near registration. Also, there are public restrooms in every open building on campus. However, it is Sunday, so don't expect them all to be open (such as Student Services). The Student Recreation Center will be open at 10 a.m. Fairhaven College has a facility and will probably be open. The Communications Building has one and will very likely be open. Please expand the map above for tips on these locations.

Dogs: This race is within city limits, and Bellingham does have a leash law. Futhermore, campus policy states: "Dogs and/or other service animals are not permitted on university property unless under immediate control of their handler." We don't want them loose on the course either, so you know how this works. Bring them if you are willing to keep a handle on them at all times!

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