đŁWin a FOX fork just for signing up!
Thanks to our friends at FOX, weâre raffling off a FOX Podium Gold 34, 29er fork. Hereâs the catch, you need to register by MONDAY, OCT. 7đď¸! Already signed up? Youâre in the raffle (sorry, Doggie Cross and Costume Race donât count for entry)
Winner will be announced after Oct. 7, so donât wait. Lock in your spot at Surf City, October 25â26 at Crest Ranch, and get your chance to take home this fork.
Register now! https://www.bikereg.com/surfcitycrestranch?
Surf City CX Series
Short introduction to Cyclo-cross:
Cyclo-cross is the rough equivalent of cross-country running for cyclists. training for road riders.
The sport, which originated in Europe more than 60 years ago, was intended as off-season (Oct.-Jan.) Riders practiced on forest trails, parks, and soccer fields, etc. This often meant crossing streams, climbing over fallen trees and carrying their bikes through unridable sections. The typical 'cross course consists of a 1.5-2 mile loop of varied terrain, including dirt, pavement, steep run-ups and
09/24/2025
Why is Surf City the longest-running cyclocross series in the United States?
Sure, itâs because racers keep showing up to throw down on the course, but itâs more than that. Since 1978, Surf City has been about building community, friendships, and traditions that last far beyond the finish line.
Weâre proud to be more than just a bike race. Surf City is the only race in Santa Cruz that offers back-to-back racing, camping, and activities that bring people together both on and off the bike.
Head to the link below to grab your race entry and camping pass. bikereg.com/surfcitycrestranch?orc=1
09/05/2025
Surf City Cyclocross Returns October 25â26 at Crest Ranch The Rock Lobster and Onko Rinkus crew is bringing Surf City Cyclocross back for another lap around the sun. This yearâs event will take place on October 25-26 for our two-day race and campinâŚ
RUN, DONâT WALK! Registration for Surf City Cyclocross is officially OPEN. Hit the link below to grab your race and camping spot. Camping passes are limited, so if youâre planning to pitch a tent, grab your pass today!
https://www.bikereg.com/surfcitycrestranch?
08/25/2025
đ¨ NorCal CX is BACK for 2025! đ¨
From Folsom to Santa Cruz, Sacramento to Berkeley, the season is packed with epic courses, muddy battles, and all the community vibes we love. đâ¨
Mark your calendars, grab your cowbells, and get ready for another unforgettable season of cyclocross in Northern California!
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Surf City Cyclocross is back! Join us Saturday & Sunday, October 25â26 at Crest Ranch in Santa Cruz for another epic weekend of racing.
Course Change
Weâre switching things up this year with a course thatâs faster and flowier. Less jungle-cross, more speed and fun.
Doggie Cross
Back by popular demand: race a lap with your pup at 2:30 on Saturday. Treats for finishers (the dogs, not you).
Camping
Camping available FridayâSunday. Be sure to grab your pass when you pre-register. Please, no jumbo RVs, space is limited as Crest Ranch continues fire recovery. Weâll also have family-friendly activities Saturday night, so stick around and pitch a tent.
Costume Race
The highlight of Surf City All Hallow's Cross is the COSTUME RACE! This is the best race to spectate and participate in, so we encourage everyone to join the fun. Put on your best costume and ride one fun lap of the course.
This is Race #2 of the Bay Area Super Prestige Series, so series points are on the line.
08/13/2024
Hey Folks, we're happy to share that Surf City is returning to a multi-weekend series this year! Race #1 will be held on the University of Santa Cruz campus, which last happened in 1996. This is also the 40th anniversary since the USA Cycling National Championships held on campus in 1984.
Race #2 and #3 will be at Crest Ranch in Bonny Doon, featuring our weekend-long festival with camping and all the other good stuff.
10/03/2023
Registration for Surf City CX is live! October 28-29, two days of racing and camping in Bonny Doon. Check out the website for info and please sign up in advance and reserve your camping pass!
Surf City Cyclo-X Surf City Cyclocross returns to Crest Ranch Christmas Tree Farm, in the mountains above Santa Cruz! Weâre hosting a two-day event with racing on Saturday and Sunday. Camping will be available at the venue on Friday and Saturday night. Plan to stay and join the party!
11/07/2022
Well folks, we're done and dusted. Results are posted to the website. And you can check out this awesome video that Bell Helmets produced from last weekend. Mark you calendars for Halloween weekend next year in 2023, and hopefully see you at the remaining 2022 Bay Area Super Prestige events.
Bell Helmets | Surf City Cyclocross 2022 Surf City Cyclocross has been happening in Santa Cruz, California in one form or another for the past 44 years. What started as a series, the now two-day rac...
10/25/2022
Will boots be shooted at the tracklocross podium this weekend? Will Caroline and Tobin defend their titles as elite champions whilst racing in tutus and cocktail dresses? Will there be Le Mans starts? No way to say for sure, but you know that Josh Becker will be there to capture it on camera if it goes down. Only two days left to preregister for your race. www.cyclo-x.com
10/14/2022
Calling all costume racers to the line!
Photos by Jesse Boudart
10/11/2022
Shoutout to Cyclocross Magazine for helping spread the gospel. You can help us out by spreading the word and pre-registering for the race and camping now!
Surf City Cyclocross Series is Back with Costume Cross, Free Racing for First-Timers Get your costumes ready, Surf City is back at it again with another spooky costume race, free racing for first-timers and races #3 and #4 of the BASP.
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