Gibson Ranch Park has become a staple venue on the Sacramento Cyclocross calendar. It's a massive park with rolling grassy hills and one of the more technical hillsides of the season is a 'crossers paradise.
Getting There
Gibson Ranch Park is located in Elverta, north of Sacramento.
Address to use for directions: 8556 Gibson Ranch Park Rd, Elverta, CA 95626
Parking
PLEASE NOTE: Parking is $5 per car. Once you pass the guard shack, follow the signs to Picnic Area #3.
What can families do?
There is a playground close to the start/finish line. The race course circles around Gibson Lake which is stocked with catfish and trout. The park is also home to ducks, horses, geese, pigs, cows, chickens and even llamas! If hiking is your thing, the Park Loop trail makes a scenic 3-mile trek around the entire perimeter of Gibson Ranch Park, or you can hike along the 2-mile Dry Creek trail.
What is there to eat?
El Fira will have their wood-fired oven out at this race, and will be serving wood fired pizzas, and other delictable foods.
The Margee: Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pep Plus: Pepperoni, Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Olives and Garlic Aioli
Give Me Tater Pie!: Roasted Potato, Sharp Cheddar, Smoked Bacon, Scallion and Sour Cream
Will there be beer?
Why yes... yes there will! Enjoy fresh, local, craft beer, poured by the awesome crew with Bikes for Kids.
Yolo Brew Beer Garden Types of beer available at this race: Orange Blossom Blonde Capitol Gold Pale Ale Dirty Cog Porter |
Support our non-profit partner, Bikes for Kids, by drinking beer! You get beer, kids get bikes... it's perfect. |
Course preview: https://youtu.be/mCVkJ0bCku8
Course length: 1.9
Elevation gain per lap: 150 feet
Course direction: Clockwise
Bibs: On the right
Course description: The Gibson Ranch course gets a fast pavement start before diving off into grassy rolling hills. Steady climbs are met with rewarding descents and fast turns before dropping down onto the old horse racing track. Once off the track we hit up the hillside for some technical work and a drop down into the creek for a natural barrier climb out.
Race support: Pete Tipshus, owner of Happy Trails Mechanical Support and long-time supporter of Sacramento Cyclocross, will be out at this race if you have a last-minute bike crisis. If you take advantage of his help, please send a little love his way since he donates his time, skills and supplies to support our races.
Start Time | Category | Prizes | Length | |
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9:00 am | C Men | 30 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
9:00 am | Master C Men 35+ | 30 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
9:00 am | Open Master Men 60+ | 30 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
9:00 am | Master C Men 45+ | 30 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
9:00 am | Master C Men 55+ | 30 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
9:45 am | B Men | 45 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
9:45 am | Master B Men 35+ | 45 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
9:45 am | Master B Men 45+ | 45 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
9:45 am | Master B Men 55+ | 45 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
9:45 am | Single Speed B | 45 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
10:45 am | B Women | 45 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
10:45 am | C Women | 30 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
10:45 am | C Women 40+ | 30 min | Not permitted by USAC | |
11:45 am | Kids Race - 9 and under | Free! - Register on race day. 1 modified lap. | ||
Need a USAC license? | ||||
Start Time | Category | Prizes | Length | USAC Categories |
12:15 pm | Junior Men 15 - 18 | 25 min | All categories | |
12:15 pm | Junior Women 15 - 18 | 25 min | All categories | |
12:15 pm | Junior Men 10 - 14 | 25 min | All categories | |
12:15 pm | Junior Women 10 - 14 | 25 min | All categories | |
1:00 pm | Elite A Women | $2,500 series cash, 5 deep | 45 min | Cat 1, 2, 3, 4 |
1:00 pm | Master A Women 35+ | 45 min | Cat 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
2:00 pm | B Men | 45 min | Cat 3, 4, 5 | |
2:00 pm | Master B Men 35+ | 45 min | Cat 3, 4, 5 | |
2:00 pm | Master B Men 45+ | 45 min | Cat 3, 4, 5 | |
2:00 pm | Open Master Men 55+ | 45 min | Cat 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
3:00 pm | Elite Men A | $2,500 series cash, five deep | 60 min | Cat 1, 2, 3, 4 |
3:00 pm | Open Single Speed | 60 min | Cat 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | |
3:00 pm | Master A Men 35+ | 60 min | Cat 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
3:00 pm | Master A Men 45+ | 60 min | Cat 1, 2, 3, 4 | |
The series championship will use your six best races out of the eight race series.
You will be issued a reusable RFID chip for the entire season. A $20 deposit will be added to your first race, and is fully refundable when you return the chip at the end of the season.
Online pre-registration will close on Thursday, October 6 at 6 pm.
When you pre-register online, you do not sign-up for a specific race. Instead, purchase race credtis that allow you to come to any Sacramento Cyclocross race this season... no transfer fees! The more credits you buy at one time, the more you save.
If you lose your bib number and/or RFID chip, it is a $5 replacement fee (plus an additional $20 chip deposit). Race credits expire at the end of the season, and are not transferable to another racer. No refunds.
Walk-up registration is $35*. Race another class on the same day for $10. Save up to 25% by registering online! Decide how many races you can come to, then register for that number of race credits. You do not need to tell us in advance which race(s) you plan on coming to. |
# of Race Credits | Total Price* | Amount Saved |
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1 Race Credit | $30 | Save $5 |
2 Race Credits | $60 | Save $10 |
3 Race Credits | $89 | Save $16 |
4 Race Credits | $117 | Save $23 |
5 Race Credits | $145 | Save $30 |
6 Race Credits | $172 | Save $38 |
7 Race Credits | $199 | Save $46 |
8 Race Credits | $210 | Save $70 |
* Does not include the $20 deposit for your reusable RFID chip at your first race. The deposit is fully refundable at the end of your season. |
Walk-up registration is $25*. Save up to 30% by registering online! Decide how many races you can come to, then register for that number of race credits. You do not need to tell us in advance which race(s) you plan on coming to. |
# of Races You Register for Online |
Total Price* | Amount Saved |
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1 Race | $20 | Save $5 |
2 Races | $40 | Save $10 |
3 Races | $59 | Save $16 |
4 Races | $77 | Save $23 |
5 Races | $95 | Save $30 |
6 Races | $112 | Save $38 |
7 Races | $129 | Save $46 |
8 Races | $140 | Save $60 |
* Does not include the $20 deposit for your reusable RFID chip at your first race. The deposit is fully refundable at the end of your season. |
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