Welcome to the St. Mary's Child Center CycloCross Website

SMCX Mission Statement

The Troiano family along with the Heroes Cycling team and Speedway Wheelmen seek to raise awareness about the St. Mary's Child Center (SMCC). SMCC feeds, nurtures, educates and provides a loving environment for approximately 350 at-risk 3-5 year old, pre-school children annually. There are at least an additional 10,000 children in Indianapolis who could benefit from services provided by SMCC. We have partnered with the OVCX series to do this and provide a healthy family-oriented activity for the Ohio Valley region. This race is purely a fundraiser.

St. Mary's Child Center

Cyclocross Tour Schedule

Part of the Indiana CycloCross Series.

Information

USA cycling license required. You can ride your mountain bile but ineligible for prizes. Visit www.OVCX.com for series rules and updates as well as this website. Registration is through BikeReg.com. There will be an additional $10 registration late fee on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Registration starts at 9:00 AM on September 25th. Seven female/five male toilets near registration.

Race Report

The inaugural St Mary's CycloCross was a huge hit. The winter wonderland effect of the snow was infectious with everyone having a hoot-of-a-time. Participating in the festivities were the Mayors of Lawrence and Indy who both proclaimed, "This is awesome!" The event garnered over 4K for Indy's needy children. Oh yea...the racing was cool too...

Food and Beer

Mobile kitchen by Duos with emphasis on locally grown organic produce.
Beer Truck will be provided by Monarch Beverage Co. Racers 21 and older recieve one complimentary beer. Beer will be $3.50.

2011 News

This year, the racecourse is at a different location in the park. Enter Fort Benjamin State Park, go to bottom of hill (3/4 mile), make a hair-pin turn left, go up the hill (1/2 mile) race is just to the left.The course was designed by Scott "Scooter" Bond.

• Lost and Found. Please return any found object or report a lost item to the registration desk.
• Bike Cleaning. There will be a hose to clean your bike behind the restrooms at the bottom of the hill. This is near last years race.
• Food. There will be on-site food both days. At the Fort (The Garrison) there is all you can eat catfish fry Friday and Saturday evenings for $10.
• Nightlife. Broad Ripple is the bohemian quarter in Indy and is truly happening. It is 15-18 minutes from the Fort. Just be ready to race...

Local Housing

The housing at the Fort Benjamin Harrison is a real value. The officer's home sleep up to 9 and cost less than $330. The single rooms were recently renovated are unique.

Sponsors