Thursday, March 11, 2010







 The Mercer Cup presented by MyLaps - Nov. 14th & 15th, 2009
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The third weekend of the USGP of Cyclocross returns to Mercer County Park on November 14th and 15th where the racers are sure to face windy, challenging conditions and deep fields from the highly competitive Mid-Atlantic cross scene.  This year the event will race in a new section of the Park but will again feature the always interesting course design from USGP Executive Director, Bruce Fina.

Once again Clif Bar will present it's Kids' Cross Clinic featuring the Clif Bar athletes at the race venue. 

Please note that there will be a $3 per car parking charge in effect on Saturday and Sunday.

 Weekend Schedule
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Friday, November 13th 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Clif Bar Kids' Cross Clinic Team Clif Bar's stellar crew of young pros at the Race Venue - registration is free and limited to the first 30 kids ages 10-16 on BikeReg.com

Friday night Numbers Ceremony
Join us at our new location in Mercer County Park (behind the Bark Park!) under the Big Top tent.
Pre-ride the course from 2-4pm (weather permitting), watch the kids cross clinic with the swell guys from Clif Bar and then beer is on us while you pick up your race numbers and rub elbows with the pros.  Bring a jacket!  We'll have food and heaters but it'll still be nippy! Our food vendors will be set up with some tasty options if you want to grab a snack.

5:30pm - 7:30pm. 

Saturday and Sunday:

6:00am - registration opens.  you MUST have signed in for your race ONE HOUR prior to scheduled start time in order to race.
8:00am - Racing begins for the amateurs
1:45pm - UCI Elite Women
3:00pm - UCI Elite Men.

 Hotels
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Area Hotels:

 

Trenton Marriott at Lafayette Yard (Host Hotel)


West Lafayette Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
1-609-421-4000

$89 per night

Group Name: US Gran Prix of Cyclocross

The Clarion Hotel Palmer Inn (Host Hotel)

3499 Route 1 South

Princeton, NJ 08540

(609) 452-2500

Reservation Code: US Gran Prix of Cyclocross

The Nassau Inn
Ten Palmer Square
Princeton, New Jersey  08542
609.688.2649


The Comfort Inn

3702 US Route 1 North
Lawrenceville, NJ  08648
609-896-3700

 Directions
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Please note that there is a $3 per car parking charge in effect at on Saturday and Sunday.

From the North/ New Jersey Turnpike
Take I95 South/ NJ Turnpike to exit 8 towards Hightstown/Freehold
Keep Right at the fork to continue toward Franklin St / Route 33
Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Hightstown/ Route 33 W/E Windsor and merge onto Franklin St/Route 33
Turn left at North Main Street
Turn slight right at Mercer Street
Turn slight left at US 130 S
Turn right at Church St
Continue on Edinburg Windsor Rd./ Windsor Rd Continue to follow Windsor Rd
Turn left at Old Trenton Rd
The Park will be on you right follow signs for Event parking

From the South/ Philadelphia
Take I95 North towards Trenton
Continue on I295 S
Take exit 65A on the left for Sloan Ave E
Merge onto Sloan Ave
Continue on Flock Rd
Turn left at Edinburg Rd
Continue on Old Trenton Rdd
The park will be on your left follow signs Event Parking

From Princeton/Route 1
Exit onto CR 533 South/ Quakerbridge Rd
Turn left at Hughes Drive
Turn left at Edinburg Rd
Continue on Old Trenton Rd
The park will be on your left follow signs for Event Parking



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