Cascade Cross Series

Woolley Cross

Now in its fifth year on the NW cyclocross scene, this course is now considered in some circles to be a Pacific Northwet classic. Epic conditions during its appearance in the Seattle CX series three years ago stamped the site firmly into the minds of many mud aficionados, and it has come through for the Cascade Cross Series ever since. We can count on plenty of fun & challenges again this year!

You will find yourself in the off-the-beaten path of the Northern State Recreation Area, just east of the town of Sedro Woolley on the Cascade Highway (Hwy 20). The course construction comes to you courtesy of NWCC Cycling Team and your favorite USCF official and kickin' Masters category racer, Marshall Will.

Northern State Recreation Area :: Sedro Woolley, WA

Brought to you by Skagit Bicycle Club and NWCC Dimensional on October 20, 2012

The race is on a 2 mile course; 10' wide on rolling grass & gravel with runups and barriers. Skagit County Parks maintains the Northern State Recreation Area trails for middle & high school cross country meets and frisbee golf. It looks smooth and fast, but wet conditions will quickly bog you down and have you wishing for an easier gear.

This is part of the old Northern State (mental) Hospital - pretty appropriate for cyclocross racing in our typical fall weather. Registration will be inside the old barn adjacent to the start & finish lines. Bring a trainer and you can warmup inside if the weather gets crazy-nasty.

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, take exit 230. Alternately, from the north (Bellingham), take the Cook Rd. exit to bypass Burlington. Head east on State Hwy. 20 for 8.6 miles. Turn left onto Helmick Road and go north for 0.4 miles, parking on left.

PRE-REGISTRATION: Available HERE until Friday at 5pm

COURSE MAP (2011)

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