SOUTHERN CROSS!

As if cyclocross wasn't hard enough already. 55Nine Performance is hosting the first endurance cyclocross event in the Southeast on January 24. That's the weekend after the Florida State Championship race.

Mostly gravel roads with some 'cross-style goodies thrown in to keep things interesting, the race will start and finish at Mulberry Gap in Ellijay, GA. The CX course will be completely on Mulberry Gap's 15 acre property with the gravel road section taking you out onto the National Forest roads.

WHAT IS THE COURSE LIKE?

Hard. There will be climbing, descending, a couple run-ups, and "natural barriers". Do not underestimate the difficulty of this event. The weather, if nasty, can add another element of difficulty. The course will be around 50-ish miles with the largest percentage of it on gravel roads.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN MY RACE ENTRY?

T-shirt, a killer race, free beer, hot showers, and a post-race HOMEMADE ALL YOU CAN EAT CHILI meal (vegetarians will be accommodated).

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Entry fees are $60 per person.

WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES?

Open Women, Open Men, Singlespeed, Fixed Gear

WHAT DO I WIN?

First place in each category will win equal cash monies and prizes. 2nd and 3rd place will win prizes.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

There is a limit of 50 racers for the 2009 event. Don't delay, register here.