Information on what the heck Cyclocross is HERE!!

Race Results will be posted HERE

First - a bit of History. Why the Bubba Memorial?  Big Shark "Veteran Racer" Butthead (aka- Josh Johnson)- a previous season's A Race winner recieved a dog a long, long time ago, "Bubba."  Butthead thought Bubba was a puppy, which it/he is definitely not. Actually, many people at first mistake Bubba for some sort of Hog, (perhaps a razorback?), but that is a different issue entirely. Although we enjoyed Bubba we did not think Bubba is going to live past another cross season. We really didn't.  He was NOT a puppy.  So this series is dedicated, again, to Bubba. Sadly, Bubba passed away this past summer- despite being commemorated for the past few years. We'll miss ya Bubba, although in truth he really had exceeded all of our expectations by remaining somewhat alive for as long as he did. He was adorable, albeit weird.

When? Select Saturdays and Sundays in October, November, and December 

What to Bring? You'll want to bring some food for yourself this year. Even so, on Saturday October 29, Johnny will be making chili. He's planning both meat and vegetarian chili, but he's not promising linen table cloths (try as we might to convince him). The chili is free, so bring your appetite. Please note: The full effect of Johnny's Chili might not be felt for 24-36 hours.

What? Cyclocross has been rapidly rising in popularity here in the US - featuring a blend of mountain bike and road bike racing - plus a few skills unique to the sport. It's a great way to spend the day outdoors as the seasons change - and keep your competitive edge. Lots of cow bell.  Each race is under an hour - and we allow athletes to self-select their category based on fitness, competency and what they did the night before.

Did you know? Big Shark Bicycle Company sells Raleigh, Van Dessell, Felt, Surly, Redline, Bianchi, Scott, Cannondale, Kona and Ridley Cyclocross bikes. Now that you do know... come check 'em out. They're cool.

Overall Winner of the "A" Race will win free entry for the 2012 season.

Overall Winner of the "B" Race will win a set of fabulous Easton Tubular Cyclocross wheels, no not the carbon ones.

Overall Winner of the "C" Race, Women's Series and the Single Speed category will win a Set of Challenge Tubular or Clincher cyclocross tires.

Cross Country Running Series:

• What? Approximately 5k cross country running series utilizing the same course as the Bubba Cyclocross Series...A combination of dirt roads, cross country and some asphalt.
• When? All Sunday Races   
• What Time?  Race registration on site at 10:00 am. Race start 11:00 am.
• Cost? $10.00 American.
• The Categories: A= Men's 1/2/3, B= Men's 3/4, C= Men's 4. Women's A=1/2/3, B=3/4
• Registration: On-site opens at 10:00 am.
• General Information: The Bubba Cross Country Series consists of 7 races- we will provide a clearly marked course and score finishing order ONLY. We will have prizes for the top finisher in these categories: Men Open, Women Open, Boys and Girls 14 and under, Men/Women 40+.
• Scoring: We will score the top 10 runners in each category- Overall Series Winners will recieve Trophies, Prizes and Glory.

  Event Schedule:

	Category	Start Time	Night Race*	Duration	Prize List
	Registration	10:00 am	5:30 pm	Closes :30 Pre-race
	Cross Country Running Race	11:00 am	Nope	Approx.5K (1-2 laps)	Category Prizes
	Juniors	11:35am	6:35 pm	20 minutes	Applause and Schwag
	Women A/B (Cat 1/2/3 $ 3/4)	High Noon	7:00 pm	45 minutes	3 places/$30, $20, $10 for both
	C Race & Single Spd (Cat 4)	1:00 pm	8:00 pm (Drag Race)	45 minutes	3 places/$30, $20, $10 for both
	B Race (Cat 3/4)	2:00 pm	9:00 pm	45 minutes	3 places/$30,$20,$10
	A Race (Cat 1/2/3)	3:00 pm	10:00 pm	60 minutes	5 places/$50,$40,$30,$20, $10

 

• SATURDAY Concordia Race will have the same Start Times as a Daytime Bubba
• (*Costumed racers on Halloween will be staged first in all categories. Drag Racers will be elligble for 'special prizes')
• Entry fee for all races is $25.00 - includes $3 rider insurance surcharge. Only $10 for second race (on the same day...) Night Race Entry is $30
  
• Women's A and B will start AT THE SAME TIME. There will be payout for both fields.
• Important Note!! Race numbers will be re-used for the series for both the CX Run's and Cyclocross Races - New Numbers are $2.00 Hang on to your numero!

We will have massage and body work on hand thanks to St. Louis Sports Injury and Rehab AND Ellisville Chiropractic. Athletes Dr. Matt Davidson and Lauren Hendrix-Vasquez will be on hand to take care of any Bubba induced cycling maladies.

The Mount Pleasant Winery Bubba will have a few Special Features!

• Most importantly the race will be GOING THROUGH THE BAR.
• Wine and Grape Juice to winners, and yes, we will card.
• We will have a bike wash area by the loading dock.
• Please Note - Our host for this weekend's venue, Mt. Pleasant Winery, will be selling Wine, Beer and Food. Please do not bring food and beverage onto their premises.
• Races will be held rain or shine, no refunds on race day.
• Series title will be scored 20 places deep in each category. 1st through 20th points will be distributed: 50, 40, 34, 30, 26, 23, 20, 17, 14, 12, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. 
• Missouri State Championship race will be double points for the series.  Medals and Jerseys for all classes riding cyclocross bikes.
• Big Shark Racing wishes to thank St. Louis County Parks for their continued support and use of their facilities.
• Special Bonus Rule! If you have a mechanical you have to complete the lap and to get back to the pit, you cannot cut the course. Just so's y'all know.

Mt. Pleasant Winery:

From the East or West- take I-64 to the Weldon Springs Exit/Highway 94 West. Follow to Augusta. Follow signs to the winery. Bingo. Glug glug glug.

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Here is a link: www.mountpleasant.com 

Fort Belle Fontaine Park:

13290 Bellefontaine Road, St. Louis, MO 63138

To Fort Belle Fontaine Park: Take I-270 to north on Bellefontaine Road (just east of Hwy 367). Go north on Bellefontaine Rd until you get to Fort Belle Fontaine Park.

Here is a map:

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Concordia Seminary:

801 Seminary place, St Louis, MO. 63105.

To Jefferson Barracks Park and the Lee's Shelter:

From Highway 270 South heads towards the appropriately named Jefferson Barracks (JB) Bridge. Exit at Telegraph Ave. North (left) and follow for about 2 miles until you see the sign for Jefferson Barracks on your right.  Follow to Park (left at cemetary-don't enter) and follow signs to Lee's Shelter- which is toward towards the river on the eastern side of the park. The roads into the park are a bit windy with a few turns- don't be afraid. The venue rocks.

From the North follow 55 South to 270 South/East towards the bridge and read the above directions.   

To St. Vincent Park

From Highway 170 take St. Charles Rock Road southeast - to 7335 St. Charles Rock Rd 63133. The park entrance is on your Left (north) after Pennsylvania Ave. The Park is located between University City and the UMSL campus. Here's a helpful map:

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To Faust Park

From the East or West- Take Highway 40 to the Clarkson Exit and Go North (or as we like to say "Narth"). Clarkson has an identity crisis and changes its name to "Olive." So, follow Olive until you come to White Road (on the East). Faust Park is on the North side of Olive across from the White Road turn. The race course will be towards the back of the park.  Note- Faust Park entrance is South of Ladue Road. Enter the park and go right towards the Music School.  Park in the Lower Lot next to the field.

To Sioux Passage County Park:

Take North To 270 (Left) Exit at Lindbergh or take 70 West to Lindbergh North (Left). Follow Lindbergh to Patterson Road and take a left. Follow to Old Jamestown Road and take a Left. Take a right at the Park entrance- race course will be about .25 miles into the park on your right. Course is on your right as you enter park.

To Spanish Lake Park:

Follow 270 (east from 170 or heading west from Illnois) and exit at Bellefontaine Rd. Go North to Spanish Pond Road. Take  right. Follow for about 1.5 miles and take the 2nd Park exit. If you end up in Kansas or Illnois you missed the exit. 
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To Creve Coeur Park:

From Columbia take I-70 East  to I 270 South. Exit at Dorsett Avenue and go Right just before intersection with Marine into the small park entrance.  From South on follow to stop light at Intersection of Dorsett Road and Marine Ave. To get to the UPPER area of the park- Take a Right on Dorsett and an immediate Left into the Park. The course is near the back loop road on top of the Bluff. For you locals- Don't go down the big hill towards the lake.To get to the lower section of the park- we will use the fields by the rowing club and next to the lake- off of Marine Avenue- at the bottom of the hill. We will use the LOWER fields for the night time Bubba's.

To Queeny Park

Take I-40 to Highway 141 South. Exit at Clayton road and go East to Weidman Road. Take Weidman Right (South). Take the first left into the Park.

To Tilles Park

Go West on Highway 40 to the McKnight Exit. Go South (aka Left) and follow until you see the Park on your right. Park, race cross, etc...

I could give you bad directions- or you could go here-

 http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/parkmaps/winter-locator.pdf

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