SLY FOX CROSS

 

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!!!!

                                                                              Shimano 

50% discount for adding a second race!!

In the time honored Belgian tradition of cyclocross and beer, Sly Fox Brewing Company presents the 8th Annual Sly Fox Cross! 

SLY FOX CX 2026

Paved, sprint prologue, like the 2025 version, takes a sweeping 90-degree turn into the concaved hedgerow followed by a 1% grade trail straightaway. Contend with some off-camber followed by grass turns in a soft meadow – maybe even catch view of a plane on the runway.

Throw out your sail and crush the macadam straightaway back towards the brewery past your first option to pit. Make your way to the lower part of the course, over some logs in the trail overlooking the Colebrookdale Railroad and back into the main grass field.

Climb through the woods, holding onto any hope you make the ride-up. The crowd will be yelling loudly, offering pickles and sloshing beers. Only you can determine if the noise is triumphant cheers or boos. Note: boos are discouraged unless the racer is your best friend or isn’t smiling.

Back through the main grass field, past the pit in case you trashed your gear in the Fox Pit, through the sea crates out back of the brewery and repeat. Hopefully you get a few times to show your CX acumen to the cheering crowds.    

 Sly Fox will be providing food so you can make a day out of it. What better way to combine the Sly Fox community with the cycling community than with a race? Please see above for special BikeReg beer and food deals.

Sly Fox Brewing Company supports the cycling community so PLEASE support them!

Remember this is a free event...so please

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEER WILL BE PERMITTED!

THIS WILL BE A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!  NO REFUNDS!!

Multiple Race discount:  After your first race its half price  for each additional race. YOU MUST REGISTER FOR BOTH RACES AT THE SAME TIME WHEN ADDING ITEMS TO YOUR CART TO RECIEVE THE DISCOUNT.  

COURSE:  Consists of grass, pavement, dirt, natural and man-made barries.  There will be a true run-up, and technical wooded section. 

REGISTRATION: Day of registration opens at 7:00AM and closes 15 minutes prior to each events posted start time. The Day-of Registration Service Charge is $10.00 (so preregister and save)!  Unlicensed riders must purchase a One-Day license ($15.00) to race. The standard USAC 2026 Event Release Form is used. No mail-in registration. No Refunds. 

LICENSING:  A current USAC domestic license is required for USAC events. One-day licenses may ONLY be used in the Cat 5 Men’s event and the Cat 5 Women’s events.  One-day licenses may NOT be used for Master Men events.

SINGLE SPEED: This is an open class, so everyone can race regardless of your current cat ranking.  BUT you still need either a day license or have a current / active  one.  Call, text, email with any questions. 

USAC Annual and One-Day licenses will be available for sale.

FACILITIES: The Sly Fox Tastin' Room will be open for food and beverages. There will be an outside Beer-Garden on the course with food as well. OUTSIDE FOOD AND BEER IS NOT PERMITTED!  

WARMUPS: The course will be open at 7:15AM for pre-riding/inspection on the morning of race ONLY. Warmups may begin approximately 10 minutes prior to each race.  Racers that dont follow these rules will be DQ and forfeit their entry fee.

CALL-UP PROTOCALL: PACX Series points

LAPPED RIDERS: Lapped riders will finish on the same lap as the leaders. Riders in danger of being lapped must yield to oncoming racers and are not to interfere with their progress or trail behind them. Lapped riders may be pulled at the discretion of USA Cycling officials.

RULES: All USAC Cyclocross rules apply. Mountain Bikes are allowed to race but bar ends MUST be removed (USAC rule1J1.(d)). The event shall be held rain or shine, as noted above. This event is held under USAC permit (pending).

QUESTIONS: Please email justtopher@gmail.com  with all race related questions.

Sly Fox Cross also has a Facebook page!

Elite Men and Women's payouts will be as follows:

Racers1st2nd3rd4th5th6th1-5$100$65$40   6-10$150$100$55$40  11-20$200$130$70$50$40 21 +$250$150$100$75$60$45