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 The Derby City Cup - October 24th and 25th, 2009
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The 2009 Derby City Cup is the second stop on this year's US Gran Prix of Cyclocross.  The local 'cross scene is booming and Louisville is already gearing up for the return of 'cross on October 24th and 25th, 2009.  The weekend kicks off on Thursday with a clinic featuring Simon Burney and Amy Dombrowski at 5pm.  Thing keep rolling on Friday afternoon with the Clif Bar Kids' Cross Clinic featuring the athletes of Team Clif Bar Troy Wells and Brady Kapius- free Kids ranging from 10-16!

Fans can get a headstart on the Weekend's fun by joining us for a Number Presentation Ceremony on Friday night at the BBC Tap Room at 636 Main Street in downtown Louisville from 6-8pm.  Pick up your number for SATURDAY or register to race.   Then, come on down to Champions' Park on Saturday where spectators can watch the race action, shop the Expo for the latest in cycling gear, grab a slice (or two!) of Papa John's Pizza and enjoy the fun!  Racing begins at 8:30 am and the Pros take to the course at 1:45pm!  See you there!

NOTE: There will be a $3 parking fee in effect each day

 Weekend Schedule
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Thursday, October 22nd:

   5pm:  Race Clinic with Simon Burney and Amy Dombrowski at Champions' Park. Register at BikeReg.com.              
Friday, October 23rd:

     4pm:  Clif Bar Kids' Clinic,  Champions' Park with Brady Kapius and Troy Wells.  

     Friday Night Number Presentation Party at the BBC Tap Room from 6-8pm.

     636 Main Street, Louisville, KY.  Pick up your number for Saturday or register to race Saturday.

Saturday and Sunday - October 24th and 25th:  

    6:30am:  Registration Opens

    8:30am:  First Race of the Day  (see BikeReg.com for complete schedule of races)

          1:15pm - Kids' Races.  Sign up on site. 

The Pro Women race each day at 1:45pm and the Pro Men race at 3:00pm.  Come on down, race and spectate!

 Local Info
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Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs
700 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
Main phone: 502.636.4400

Churchill Downs Museum
704 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY
(502) 637-1111

Dining Out/Shopping/Tatoos/Bike Culture:

The Highlands / Bardstown Road Area.

4th Street Live Night Club District
Fourth Street Live!
420 W. Liberty St., Ste. 265
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: (502) 584-7170

 Directions
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 Hotels
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The Derby City Cup Race Headquarters Hotel:


Ramada Downtown North- hotel has undergone major renovation since 2008 

Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast with HOT WAFFLES is served every day. Fitness room with 4 state-of-art equipments is open all day. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access, 2 miles from downtown Louisville with 20+ restaurants in 10 minutes drive. Ample parking is available for buses, trucks & RV all around the hotel.

1041 Zorn Avenue
Louisville, KY 40207
Phone:  502 897-5101
Rate - $79 per night
Ref - US Gran Prix of Cyclocross
Cut off Date for rate – 10/07/09

Additional Hotel Info:

Courtyard by Marriott
Downtown Louisville
100 South 2nd Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-560-0200
Ref: Derby City Cup
Rate: $103.00

Cut off date: 10/02/09

The Hampton Inn
101 East Jefferson St
Louisville, KY
502-585-2200

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