Day of the Dead Cross Crusade Cyclocross Festival in Bend, Oregon
October 26-28, 2012
Is it a cyclocross race? Is it an art festival? Is it a cultural celebration? Yes!
Every October, Bend will play host to the inaugural “Day of the Dead Cyclocross Festival.” This amazing event will include the famous Halloween Cyclocross Crusades, the acclaimed Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show, the third annual Cross Culture Art Celebration, a cultural celebration showcasing the “Dia de los Muertos” holiday tradition, and much more.
| The three-day festival will take place at venues throughout the City of Bend and will feature the following events: >>Printable Course Map |
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Halloween Cross Crusades
Two full days of epic racing for all categories on the National Championship course at Deschutes Brewery.
The legendary Halloween Cyclocross Crusades race has been drawing crowds in Astoria, OR for years, but now it's Bend's turn to have a little fun. The race will take place at Deschutes Brewery in the Old Mill District on October 29 and 30, 2011.
Witness the fun and mayhem of over 1,000 cyclocross racers donning costumes and competing for Cross Crusade points. In addition to two days of epic racing, attendees will enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the Deschutes Brewery beer garden, live music, and cultural food and festivities. Visit www.crosscrusade.com for more information.
Cross Culture Art + Bike Love
The collision of cyclocross and art might sound dangerous, but trust us – it's a spectacle you won't want to miss. Soak in the creative energy at the 3rd annual Cross Culture Art + Bike Love experience in downtown Bend celebrating bike art, Bend’s creative culture and the rich artistic heritage of the Dia de los Muertos tradition. Keep in touch on Facebook and Twitter.
Clydesdale Cyclocross Championship of the Universe
The Knights of the Cross Crusade have spoken; therefore, let it be known that on the fifth Saturday of the tenth month of the year 2011, a Clydesdale Champion of the Universe will be knighted. Cyclocross gladiators weighing 200 pounds (1.428 Contadors) or more, and Athenas, female gladiators weighing 160 pounds (1.142 Contadors) or more are eligible to enter the ring of battle. You won't want to miss this epic event on Saturday night October 29 at Deschutes Brewery. Seriousness will not be tolerated. Read the details here!
Deschutes Brewery Warehouse Party
Deschutes Brewery loves to have a really good time. This will be the party of the year. We promise.
Deschutes Brewery will host another not-to-be-missed warehouse party on Saturday night when they host their warehouse celebration of the Dia de los Muertos holiday and all things Cyclocross.
Day of the Dead Super-D & Cyclocross Super-D Championship of the Universe
That’s right. We think it’s time for the cyclcross world to get vertical.
Dia de los Muertos Cultural Celebrations
Get your fill of cool culture throughout the festival! Dia de los Muertos cultural celebrations will be happening at festival venues all weekend long. Complete festival details will be posted here, so check back for updates.
Lodging Specials
| TownPlace Suites - Rates Starting at $109 800.257.3000 Website |
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| Mount Bachelor Village Resort - Rates Starting at $95 888-449-5917 Website |
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| Pine Ridge Inn - Rates Starting at $134 800.600.4095 Website |
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| Phoenix Inn - Rates Starting at $99 888.291.4764 Website |
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For a complete list of Bend Lodging Options click here.
Festival Schedule of Events
Friday October 28 -
1-4PM: Cyclocross Super D Championship of the Universe. Open to mountain bikes and cross bikes. The winner of the Cyclocross division will be crowned the first ever “Cyclocross Super D Champion of the Universe.” www.bendsuperd.com
5:30-7:30PM: Special Art Exhibit at MYC Yoga in tbd loft
Art
walkers are invited to a special student art exhibit honoring the Day
of the Dead tradition. Westside Village Magnet School students will be
displaying pastel drawings, sugar “calaveras” and paper mache skulls at
myc yoga in the tbd loft.
6-9PM: Cross Culture Caminata Art and Cyclocross Celebration in Downtown Bend. Experience the true meaning of Cross Culture with art, music and mayhem in downtown Bend.
9PM-LATE: Get your Halloween FREAK on at Power 94FM’s Monster Ball at Bend’s Century Center! This is a legitimate RAGER folks. Must be 21 or older to enter. Get the scoop at www.power94.FM
Saturday October 29 -
8AM to 4PM: Halloween Cross Crusade races in the Old Mill District and Deschutes Brewery. Register at www.crosscrusade.com
10AM to 6PM: Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show at the Century Center and GoodLife Brewing Company. Free transportation will be provided between the Cross Crusades and the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show. www.oregonhandmadebicycleshow.com
8PM – 1AM: Deschutes Brewery Warehouse Party. Must be 21 or older to enter.
www.deschutesbrewery.com/event/deschutes-brewery-warehouse-party
8:30 – 9PM: Don't miss the 3rd Annual Clydesdale Championship of the Universe in the Old Mill District and Deschutes Brewery.
Sunday October 30 -
11am-1pm: Commute Options Bicycle Decorating and Kiddie Kross Races in the Old Mill District and Deschutes Brewery.
Kids can decorate their bikes and parade over in time to participate or spectate at the Kiddie Cross Races. Kiddie Kross is a non-competitive event for those 12 and under. Kiddies will be divided into 2 categories based on height and bike type: A's and B's. All 3 wheel bikes or bikes with training wheels are automatically in B's. Kids on two wheels, over established height are A's. B's will do small inner loop specifically designed for them. A's will do ONE lap on the cross course.
8AM to 4PM: Halloween Cross Crusade races in the Old Mill District and Deschutes Brewery. Register at www.crosscrusade.com
10AM to 5PM: Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show at the Century Center and GoodLife Brewing Company. Free transportation will be provided between the Cross Crusades and the Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show. www.oregonhandmadebicycleshow.com
Special thanks to Cyclocross Magazine!
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