2009 New Brighton Cyclocross

A waterfront and mountain view, sand, gravel, dirt, grass, run-ups, hurdles, lots of sweeping turns, and a several nasty sharp ones… The New Brighton Cyclocross race is a definite classic on the cross circuit.

In 2008, Team Wedgewood hosted the inaugural at New Brighton Park, an eleven hectare multi-use ocean-front park in East Vancouver.

For 2009 the team is planning yet another sweet Euro spectator-friendly parcours. Race organizer Dave Cressman won’t give away all the plans and surprises yet, but he did say this:

"I'm looking at reversing the course, adding some Belgian flavours, and still dreaming of a fly-over!"

We can only imagine what this means—some of us may need to grow wings…

Mark your calendar for “a date with dirt”. Saturday, October 3 is the day. Watch for more details here when available.

For the time being, it’s time to train. Get out to New Brighton and muck around! Get directions to the park.

Saturday, October 3, 2009 - Racing Program
9 am - Course Open
10 am - Beginner Men /Beginner Women / Youth Under 17
11 am - Open B Men / Open Women / Master Women
12 pm - Elite Men / Master 35+ Men

FREE! - Kid's Under 9 Cross Race - 10:40 am

ENTRY - $10 Youth U17 / $25 All Others

Download Race Info here.

2009 Race Report and Photos here.

2008 photos and results
Videos and photos from last year
Video: Cycle Cross Race with Matt Kennedy
Video: Wedgewood Cross Classic 08 (Carelle Dunn)
Photos: John Irvine Photography
Download 2008 results [.xls] | View results on Canadian Cyclist
Read what Steedcycles had to say on their Blog.