The 2009 Cyclocross National Championships in Bend will be much more than world-class cyclocross racing, it will be a week-long celebration of all things cyclocross. From four days of epic cyclocross racing, to bike film premieres and art exhibits, live music, parties, and special events, you won’t have to look very far to find a great time.
Check out the official Cross Nat’s Calendar of Events below. We'll be updating this calendar frequently. If you’d like to add something to the calendar, email us at info@visitbend.com.
Sunday, December 6
Wednesday, December 9
- 9:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00pm - 8:00pm - Packet pick-up and registration at 450 S. W. Powerhouse Drive Suite 429 in the Old Mill District. The office is located adjacent to REI and upstairs from Helly Hansen.
- 12:00pm - Pre-Ride with the Pros
Join several top-notch professional cyclocross racers, along with the Clif Bar/Salsa Cycles cyclocross team and take a pre-ride of the nationals course, when it officially opens at noon. Learn which lines the pros will be taking and how to make the most of your national championship race. Meet at WebCyclery, located at 550 SW Industrial Way at 11:45am, and be ready to ride. Visit BendCyclingEvents.com for more info and join us early at Thump Coffee for cappuccino happy-hour, 10am-noon.
- 7:30pm - The Science of Success: Trebon vs Craig
Join national champions Ryan Trebon and Adam Craig, and a panel of sports physiology experts as they explore the science of success. Free Beer provided by Deschutes Brewery. Autographed jerseys to be raffled to benefit the Sparrow Clubs. Presentation starts at 7:30pm at the Rebound Physical Therapy on the Westside of Bend, located at 155 SW Century Drive. Call (541) 285-7070 for more information.
- Bike art exhibits in downtown Bend.
Thursday, December 10
- 7:30am - 3:00pm - Packet pick-up and registration at 450 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Suite 429 in the Old Mill District. The office is located adjacent to REI and upstairs from Helly Hansen.
- 8:00am - 6:00pm - Deschutes Brewery Beer Garden opens. Serving beer, nonalcoholic beverages and food; located adjacent to the race course.
- 8:30am - 4:30pm - National Championship Races begin! Click here for a schedule of races.
- 9:00am - 4:00pm - Cyclocross Vendor Expo - See all kinds of cool gear at the 'cross nationals expo, in the Old Mill District near the start line of the race course. Click here for vendor information.
- Bike art exhibits in downtown Bend.
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4:30pm - Meet-and-greet presentation with Team CLIF Bar & Salsa Cycles 'Cross Racers. Plus, a presentation and Q&A session with the riders and team staff of SustainableCycling.com.
Location: WebCyclery
Address: 550 SW Industrial Way #20, in the Old Mill Marketplace in Bend
- 6:30pm - 9:00pm - CXing Barriers '09 - a modest soiree for the Masters Women of Cyclocross Nationals. DROP BY anytime at McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Rambler Room. RAFFLE at 7:30 - must be present to win!!...a custom frame, a messenger bag, many more goodies. FREE: entry, raffle, appetizers. FUN girlie stuff for sale. WEAR your team jersey and get 2 raffle tickets. MEET women who like to talk about bikes. HEAR Georgia Gould talk at 7:00. Hosted by Winona Hubbard.
>> Read the Press Release and Details Here
>> Read the Blog Here
>> RSVP to rsvpcxingbarriers09@gmail.com
- 7:00pm - Presentation: Past and Present Superstars w/ Special Guests
Come on down to Jackson's Corner at 845 NW Delaware Ave. and hear about what it's like to be a superstar in the world of cyclocross. Meet past superstar, Marcel Russenberger (World Cup winner, Tour de France and Classics vet) and current rock'n superstar, Molly Cameron (pro racer, Portland Bicycle Studio owner, factory Shimano Di2 rider, and Belgian Pilgrim). Presentation starts at 7pm,come early to order your food and check BendCyclingEvents.com for more info and special deals on food, beer and kombucha.
Friday, December 11
- 7:30am - 3:00pm - Packet pick-up and registration at 450 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Suite 429 in the Old Mill District. The office is located adjacent to REI and upstairs from Helly Hansen.
- 8:00am - 6:00pm - Deschutes Brewery Beer Garden opens. Serving beer, nonalcoholic beverages and food; located adjacent to the race course.
- 8:00am - 4:30pm - National Championship Racing! Click here for a schedule of races.
- 9:00am - 4:00pm - Cyclocross Vendor Expo - See all kinds of cool gear at the 'cross nationals expo, in the Old Mill District, near the start line of the race course. Click here for vendor information.
- 5:00pm - 9:00pm - "CrossCulture: Art + Bike Love" in downtown Bend. Experience several collections of cycling and cyclocross art in the shops of Downtown Bend. Don't miss the art reception at the TBD Loft featuring the extraordinary photography collection of the PDX Cross crew from Portland.
- 5:00pm - Showcase: Vanilla Bicyles/SpeedVagen and Special Guests
Experience downtown Bend and come check out "Cross Culture: Art + Bike Love." Take special note on visiting Thump Coffee at 25 NW Minnesota Ave to meet Sacha White and see what our favorite frame-builder is up to. He's bringing very special guests from Rapha and Embrocation Cycling Journal, and you won't want to miss this. Check out BendCyclingEvents.com for all your latest info on this schwanky night of fun.
- 6:00pm - Late - 'Cross Nat's Blowout Bash presented by USA CYCLING at Midtown Hall, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., downtown Bend. Live music, tasty beer, prize giveaways and photo slideshow. Admission: Free admission for EVERYONE! All ages welcome.
Saturday, December 12
- 7:30am - 3:00pm - Packet pick-up and registration at 450 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Suite 429 in the Old Mill District. The office is located adjacent to REI and upstairs from Helly Hansen.
- 8:30am - 4:30pm - National Championship Racing! Click here for a schedule of races.
- 8:00am - 6:00pm- Deschutes Brewery Beer Garden opens. Serving beer, nonalcoholic beverages and food; located adjacent to the race course.
- 9:00am - 4:00pm - Cyclocross Vendor Expo - See all kinds of cool gear at the 'cross nationals expo, in the Old Mill District, near the start line of the race course. Click here for vendor information.
- 6:00pm - 9:00pm: WebCyclery Cyclocross Movie Night at the Tower Theatre. Giro and WebCyclery present the World Premiere of The Cyclocross Meeting, a new film by Brian Vernor - the creator of Pure Sweet Hell. The Giro pre-party begins in the Tower Theatre lobby at 6 p.m. The film begins at 7:30 p.m. with a live performance by Talkdemonic. A portion of the door benefits the Central Oregon Trail Alliance. Free shuttles to the Deschutes Brewery Warehouse provided after the film. Advanced tickets can be purchaced at Webcylery.com by clicking here.
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8:00pm - Late - Deschutes Brewery and GIANT Bicyclers invite you to get your funk on at the Saturday Night Warehouse Party held at the Deschutes Brewery Lower Warehouse, 399 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Dr. Music, beer, dancing and fun. Admission: $5; free for racers with invitation from packet pick-up. Proceeds to benefit the Central Oregon Trail Alliance. 21 and older only.
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The Knights of the Cross Crusade Have Spoken. Would you like to be crowned the Clydesdale Cyclocross Champion of the Universe? We thought so. 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. >> Find out where & when here
Sunday, December 13
- 7:30am - 2:00pm - Packet pick-up and registration at 450 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Suite 429 in the Old Mill District. The office is located adjacent to REI and upstairs from Helly Hansen.
- 8:30am - 4:00pm - National Championship Racing! Click here for a schedule of races.
- 9:00am - 4:00pm - Cyclocross Vendor Expo - See all kinds of cool gear at the 'cross nationals expo, in the Old Mill District, near the start line of the race course. Click here for vendor information.
- 4:00pm - Awards Ceremony and celebration in the Old Mill District.
- 7:00pm - The Official SUPER-FUN Blowout Bash, presented by BendCyclingEvents.com/Team BEER!
This is it, ladies and gents, lets just hope you don't have a red eye flight in the morning. This event is hosted by The Summit Saloon at 125 NW Oregon Ave, a benefit for Bends Community BikeShed, and will include a live dj, special music guests, "Gold Sprints" from Team BEER, prizes, schwag, PRO's, racers, friends, family, and $2 pints pouring all night from Deschutes Brewery. Visit BendCyclingEvents.com for more info and get ready to dance.