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Since we’re talking cross, here’s some more details on Starcrossed 2006

Star Crossed, the nations first and only twilight cyclocross criterium, is returning to King Countys Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA for the 5th consecutive year. Dubbed the Daytona 500 of cyclocross, Star Crossed kicks off the US cross season in style under the bright lights of the Group Health Velodrome.

Star Crossed is based on a few simple key ingredients - National caliber racing, a spectator friendly course, beer, music and unabashed champagne toting podium girls! states race promoter Jonny Sundt. Renowned race announcer and Velonews TV host, Dave Towle, states Star Crossed has created a model that needs to be repeated around the country. The racers love it, and the spectators have a real opportunity to discover how intense and fun the sport really is. I can’t wait to get the season started, and Star Crossed is the perfect way to do it. The only problem is that one of the best races of the year is the first!”

Energy Bar maker Clif Bar returns to the event for the second consecutive year along side new co-sponsor Hagens Berman LLP. Star Crossed has demonstrated that they have something special going on and we wanted to be a part of it. Hagens Berman LLP is proud to be a part of one of the best events in the country. States Hagens Berman founder Steve Berman.

Star Crossed will also feature the always popular beer garden, live DJ, spectator free raffle and giveaways including a Ridley Crossbow frameset, unique course obstacles featuring the Sliderule rider-over-bridge, and a new industry expo area. Zoka Coffee will offer food and espresso throughout the event.

Driving Directions:
Group Health Velodrome at King County’s Marymoor Park
From I-5 or I-405: Take SR-520 East to Redmond, WA, exit at Lake Sammamish Parkway. Turn right at the first stop light, and left at the second light into the park. Turn left at the 4th stop sign into the Velodrome parking lot.