The Missoula Cyclocross Series, proudly sponsored by Big Sky Brewing, officially dubbed the Big Sky Brewing Wednesday Cyclocross Series, will take place at the brewery on Missoula’s west edge. Races kick off on September 15 and will run for 5 weeks, starting at 5:45 PM. The tap room wraps up at 6:30 PM, just in time for spectators to catch the race’s climax. Big Sky promises beer at the finish line after each race, alongside the usual array of goodies—bagels, brownies, and cookies. Open Road and Missoula Bicycle Works are also contributing to the series. Challenging 100-foot run-ups are expected to test even the fastest, like Jamul. Entry fees are set at $5 per race or $20 for the whole series, with Shaun Fulmer leading as this year’s series czar. The finale will feature a Big Sky BBQ celebration.
Series scoring is as follows:
- 1st place gets 20 points, plus an additional point for each competitor beaten within their class.
- 2nd place earns 12 points, plus a bonus point per competitor beaten.
- 3rd place receives 8 points, plus a point for each beat.
- 4th place is awarded 5 points, plus a point per competitor outpaced.
- 5th place secures 2 points, plus a bonus point for each beat.
- All other finishers gain a point for each competitor they surpass, while DNFs score zero but count towards others’ scores.
Series classes include:
- Men A
- Men B
- Men 45+
- Women A
- Women B
- Women 45+
The Schedule:
- Sept 15: Big Sky #1
- Sept 22: Big Sky #2
- Sept 29: Big Sky #3
- Oct 6: Big Sky #4
- Oct 13: Big Sky #5
Submitted by Bill
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