Races > Portland Cup
January 06, 2009

The Portland Cup presented by Stanley

The Finale.  Where better to finish up the USGP season than in Portland, OR - home to some of the top athletes in the sport and epic epic conditions.  Last year's race was was held in near Hurricane condtitions and boasted some of the biggest fields of the whole season!  Year in and year out, Portland offers up the crowds of afficianados the conditions and level of racing that people expect from the sport of 'cross and provides a true test to the amateur and pro athlete alike.  Then, when the racing is done, kick back and enjoy one of Portland's famous and tasty microbrews and toast the end of a satisfying season! 

PLEASE NOTE: there will be a $3 per car parking fee in effect on Saturday and Sunday.

Brad Ross, local organizer for the USGP of Cyclocross's Portland Cup presented by Stanley says about his course:

We are using the same course as the 2004 Nationals.  It's relatively flat and offers spectators a wide open view of almost the entire course from the infield at Portland International Raceway.  There are rolling sections and lots of trees.  As in the past, we expect that having our race in December means that the weather is going to play a huge role in the outcome here. There are lots of berms that we'll be using as run-ups and lots of trees and roots to navigate.  When it's muddy, and it's always muddy, the rider who handles the slippery, muddy technical sections the best is the person who will win the race. Even a little mistake on the technical climbing sections could cost somebody the race. It's happened before!



Portland Cup presented by Stanley Race Headquarters Hotel:

Red Lion Hotel on the River
909 N. Hayden Island Drive
Portland, OR 97217
 503-283-4466
Rate - $82 Per night
Ref - USGP Cyclocross

PLEASE NOTE: there will be a $3 per car parking fee in effect on Saturday and Sunday.


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Friday, December 5th 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Clif Bar Kids' Cross Clinic with World Championship Silver Medalist Danny Summerhill, Team Clif Bar's Ben Turner and Troy Wells and Brady Kapius  at the Race Venue - registration is free and limited to the first 25 kids ages 10-16 on BikeReg.com

Friday night Numbers Ceremony
Location: Hopworks Urban Brewery, 2944 SE Powell Blvd., Portland, OR 97202
Number Pick Up for all pre-registered categories AND on-site registration available

6:00 pm to 8:00pm


Saturday and Sunday:
8:00am - Racing begins for the amateurs
1:45pm - UCI Elite Women
3:00pm - UCI Elite Men.
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