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Kermesse ~ 1. annual, local celebration, typical for the Low Lands and northern France, accompanied by feasting, dancing and sports of all kinds. 2. (a.k.a. kermiskoers) Belgian style summer bike race, staged during local kermesse festivities. Good times, on and off the course! |
On Sundays August 24, September 7 and 14, Portland Racing brings you the Kruger's Kermesse Farm Crit Series, a fun and novel bike race series held at Kruger's Farm, located in the beautiful countryside of Sauvie Island (only 20' from downtown Portland). This series will be the perfect segway into the upcoming cyclocross season and make for a great training opportunity for novice and seasoned cross racers alike. And a fun one to boot...
This will NOT be your usual downtown crit. Except for racers doing multiple laps around a relatively compact course, everything else will be different! The race - open for racers of all ages and all abilities - will probably feel more like a fast and non-technical cyclocross race over hard-packed farm roads, featuring some potholes, some ruts, a sprinkle of gravel, a bit of sand, and depending on the weather, possibly some mud. However, everything will be 100% rideable (no barriers or dismounts). Just think about it as Portland's mini-version of Paris-Roubaix, sans cobblestones. To get a better idea of what we're talking about, check out this year's course map and various photos of last year's edition posted here, here and here.
Throughout the afternoon and evening, racers and spectators will be able to kick back on the concert lawn, located behind the farm store, right next to the finish line. We'll have a beer garden (serving Laurelwood microbrews), a live band and gourmet food at hand, catered by Kruger's Farm Market and Salvador Molly's/Vibrant Table. And the last race (9/14), we will end the day with a team relay race and a grand series raffle.
Categories
Beginner Men, Beginner Women, Junior Men, Junior Women, Men A, Men B, Men C, Women A, Women B, Singlespeed, Master Men A 35+, Master Men B 35+, Master Men C 35+, Master Men 50+, Master Women 35+, Master Women 45+
Free Kiddie Races: Beginner Kids, Expert Kids
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Race Schedule (Sunday 9/14) |
Race Fees
Juniors $10 - Beginners $15 - Others $20 - Second race: $5.00 -
Team Relay: $25 - Kiddie Race: FREE (but parents still have to sign a waiver)
Registration opens at 9:00am and closes 15 minutes before each race. Please schedule enough time for registration, especially if you still have to purchase an OBRA license.
NOTE: There will be a $5 parking fee (per car), so be smart and car-pool with friends, or just ride over to the farm on your bike!
| More Info Click here for the complete race flyer with more details about registration, bib numbers, directions, parking, prizes, team relay, bike/tire choice, etc. |
