CRUSHER CUP #3 - July 6 - Delaveaga Park
Race Schedule
Athlete Check-in - 8AM
Preride - 8AM
Race Wave 1 - 10AM
- Sport
- Middle School
- Beginner
Race Wave 2 - 11:30AM
- Open/Pro
- Expert
Laps:
Middle School Girls, 6/7th Grade Boys and Beginner Women - 2 Laps
8th Grade Boys and Beginner Men - 3 Lap
Sport - 4 Laps
Expert - 5 Laps
Pro - 6 Laps
About the Delaveaga Park Venue
Delaveaga Park hhelp by as been the home of the Western Collegiate MTB Championship held by UCSC Cycling for many years. It features an outstanding XC course with very diverse terrain and trail features.
There is very easy access to the venue, ample parking and restrooms.
Race Features
The Delaveaga Park Crusher Cup will feature:
- RDIF timing
- Medals for top-3 finishers in each class
- Prize $ for Open/Pro
- Food Truck
- Neutral Mechanical Aid
The Course
The Delaveaga Park Crusher Cup will feature the traditional UCSC Western Collegiate Championship course.
The course has a great mix of fast hardpack with sections of more technical roots and rocks. If you have not ridden or raced this course, you do not want to miss it!
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Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Stewardship (SCMTS)
The Crusher Cup has partnered with SCMTS on the Delavaega Park race.
Please consider making a donation to SCMTS at registration.
The SCMTS Vision:
We believe that trails are a gateway to the adventure, fun, exercise and sense of wonder offered by the great outdoors. Our work expands and enhances sustainable trail networks so everyone has a place in enjoying and protecting the Santa Cruz Mountains.
We envision Santa Cruz County becoming the model for sustainable trail systems, community stewardship and land manager partnerships, by design, construction and maintenance, through community collaboration, partnerships and world-class events.
SIGN-UP FOR THE WOMEN / GIRLS SKILLS CLINIC AND PRERIDE
DeLaveaga Park - June 22 CONCLUDED
New to XC racing or just want to brush up on skills and techniques?
We are pleased to announce the women and girls MTB skills clinic and course preride with skills coach Jessica Tseng at DeLaveaga Park on June 22 @ 2:30PM. It is not required that you race on Sunday to attend the clinic, simply sign-up below.
The DeLaveaga is a course well suited for learning skills that will improve confidence on the trails! The clinic is designed to empower female riders, whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started. We'll cover various topics to help you improve your racing skills, boost your confidence, and find your edge on the trails.
This clinic is a fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded women and gain valuable knowledge.
Following the clinic, at 4 PM there will be a Women's group preride with Jessica and UCSC Cycling President Justine McOuat.
This opportunity allows you to familiarize yourself with the race course, providing a competitive advantage for Sunday's race (if you are racing).
Remember to bring your helmet and cycling gear.
See you out there!
