The region's favorite for Cyclocross racing will begin their 2nd race of their two month series on Sunday, October 12th, 2008. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:00am with the beginner racing and end in the late afternoon with the masters racing. The event is open to the public for viewing and space is open for new participants (including the kiddie kross for participants 12 and under!). More information can be found on the Cross Crusade website: www.crosscrusade.com.
Another exciting portion of the Cross Crusade event is the Oregon Manifest Handmade Bike Show. The handmade bike show is much like viewing an economical and usable art show. Per the website www.oregonmanifest.com. "OREGON MANIFEST is the collective vision of Portland, Oregon’s cycling and creative communities, who’ve come together to dream up and develop the most original, spirited and spectacle-laden boutique bike show in the nation.