thank you.

My friends…

A very sincere thank you for coming out last Sunday.  Truly an epic event, and I appreciate the spirit, friendship and shenanigans from every single one of you.  Thank you for pulling up the stakes and the course tape.

Some precious memories…

• I just wrote a check for $800 to support Project Recycle.
• Barnett and Sons donated $117 from pint sales.
• Little Emmett on his strider bike.
• The entire Reichert family going full tilt.
• Nic Handy creating the hill climb event.
• Our honorable mayor came out to see us.
• So many emails and posts and photos about how much fun was had.

I also received an email from the Town of Parker that they plan to keep the course mowed all year round, and our plan here is to have several events throughout the season in 2016.  If you have a minute, please shoot an email to Betsy at Parker Rec letting her know we appreciate her and the support of the town.

John Haley

Thanks to my buddy John for suggesting we partner up, and his help with permits, course prep and cleanup.

Make sure to post your photos in Bandido Cross on Facebook and follow us @BandidoCross.

We’ll be riding all year round – hope to see you soon.

 

 

Bandido Cross is here!

Last minute info…

Hola!  This years event is shaping up to be the biggest and best ever.  Here’s some more race day information for everyone.

• Bandido Cross is on!  Cyclocross is a fall/winter sport, and winter is here.  Races run no matter what.
• First time riding in snow or first cyclocross race?  We would suggest a few things.
  • Lower your tire pressure.  The turns are slippery in spots, and your cornering will improve.  Just ask us for suggestions.
  • Dress warm – hands, feet, head.  Ski helmets are great, ski gloves, an extra layer of socks.  High of 27 degrees.
  • Slow down, take it easy.  You’ll see what we mean in a few hours.
• Guided lap – 11 AM.  We’ll all do a course preview lap at 11 am.  More experienced riders will help you out with lines, obstacles, techniques.
• Really Racing – Noon.  40 Minutes
• Single Speed Clydesdales Named Cole: 12:40 for 40 minutes
• Not Really Racing – 12:40:30 for 40 minutes
• Kids: They are welcome to ride with parents or can go by themselves.
• Course clean-up: We just need to pull up the course tape and poles.
• Awards and Knighting Ceremony: All first time Bandido Cross riders will be honorably inducted into our proud ranks. Let us know at check in that it’s your first time.
• Adjourn to Barnett and Sons: Located 5 minutes away at 18425 Pony Express Dr, Parker, CO 80134, they are donating $1 per pint to Project Recycle.  We’ll get warm there!

If you’ve never been to Bandido Cross…

• This is unsanctioned.  We have no timing, scoring, referees.  We do have expectations, not rules:
• If you’re Really Racing –  Total honor system.  You fast riders know who you are and will keep track of each other.  Be gentlemen and gentleladies, good sports and tolerant.  You may be hit with a marshmallow or two.  Let me know the winner.
• If you’re not Really Racing – Get rowdy, have fun, be safe and helpful.  Stay in control, know when to say when.
• Cleanup – Help us keep this park ready for CX.  The Town of Parker and Parks and Rec has been amazing to this event.  Grab some trash, pick up / clean up.  Pack it in, pack it out.
• This is all about good friends, getting outside in the winter, having a good time.
• Thank you!  This started as 12 people in a backyard.  Your spirit and passion has made this what it is. Viva Bandidos!

 

Bandido Cross 2015: Sunday November 29

Greetings amigos.  This year’s Bandido Cross is set for Sunday November 29, 2015.  High Noon as always.

Over 100 people showed up last year – which was absolutely amazing.  We started years ago with 12 people in a backyard.

In order to keep this going, and stay true to the spirit, a few things will be different this year.

• We are getting an official permit with the Town of Parker.  This was done out of respect, to keep the course open for this and future events.
• We are also getting event insurance, which is required as part of the permitting process for the town.
• Which leads to the final change – there will be an entry fee this year, with a real registration and waiver.

The final cost is to be determined – but you will NOT need to purchase a racing license.  We are partnering also with a local kids bike charity.  But all in, for a marked course, reserved for us, will be less than $25.

Marshmallow Hill (p/b Hanes Her Way), the nuevo bandido knighting ceremony and everything that made the event and the people so kick ass will still be part of it.

Bandido Cross 2014: Sunday November 9

More details to follow, but mark your calendars.  Sunday, November 9 at the Zombie Cross / Salisbury Equestrian Park in Parker.

It’s an open date on the race calendar – we already checked.

Cornhole barrier, ladder golf, marshmallow bombardment for the kids, beer.

Free.

Bring your bike friends, bring your beer friends.

Bandido Flyover is Ready!

Many Bandidos volunteered tonight to get the flyover installed on the course.

PLEASE NO PRE-RIDING.

We know you’re excited and want to see it, so here’s a simulation of what the flyover will look like on race day.  Please note tall bikes are prohibited, this is a re-enactment.