CCCX CYCLING SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
2024 DIRTY DELA XC
Did you miss the DeLaveaga Crusher Cup?
DeLaveaga was the highest attended Crusher Cup with some of the best positive feedback. We also heard that many folks did not know about it - we listened!
This is another chance to ride the epic course.
DIRTY DELA COURSE
Dirty DeLa XC Course
Based on feedback, we are adding a bit more fire road for passing. Instead of dropping to Redwood Lower at the start/finish, the course will follow Enchanted Trail and drop down to Redwood Lower further down. This adds about 1/3 mile of fire road. There is some trade-off in missing the tree drop and other features of Redwood. Overall - we hope this will be an improvement for larger fields.
The distance and elevation gain are about the same at 2.5 miles and 300 ft.
Start Times and Laps
Schedule:
7:30AM - Preride
8AM - Registration
9 AM - Race Wave #1
- CAT2 (Sport)
- CAT3 (Beginner)
- Middle School
10:30AM - Race Wave #2
- CAT1 (Expert)
- Pro/Open
Gear up for the same number of laps as the Crusher Cup.
Lap Count:
- 6th/7th Grade - 2 Laps
- CAT3 - 2 Laps
- 8th Grade - 3 Laps
- CAT2 - 4 Laps
- CAT1 - 5 Laps
- Pro/Open - 6 Laps
Dirty DeLa Registration Pricing
Dirty DeLa offers teired pricing depending on when participants register. Early bird registration ends 14 days before each race. Regular registration ends at NOON on Friday, Septmeber 27. Late registration ends a 3PM on Saturday.
About the Delaveaga Park Venue
Delaveaga Park has been the home of the Western Collegiate MTB Championship held by UCSC Cycling for many years. It features an outstanding XC course with very diverse terrain and trail features.
There is very easy access to the venue, ample parking and restrooms.
Classes/Categories
Age Rules
Middle School: Current grade or during summer break, grade when school resumes.
All other age categories: Age as of September 29, 2024
Classes and Categories
Middle School Class Boys: 6th/7th Grade, 8th Grade; Girls: 6th/7th Grade, 8th Grade (younger riders may register for Middle School).
Beginner Class Men: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-44. 45-54, 55-64, 65+ ; Women: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-44. 45-54,55-64, 65+
Sport Class Men: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-44. 45-54,55-64, 65+ ; Women: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-44. 45-54, 55-64, 65+
Expert Men: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-44. 45-54, 55-64, 65+ ; Women: 18 and under, 19-34, 35-44. 45-54, 55+
Open/Pro: Men; Women
Getting Here
Delaveaga Park
855 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Stewardship (SCMTS)
The Crusher Cup has partnered with SCMTS on the Delavaega Park race.
Please consider making a donation to SCMTS at registration.
The SCMTS Vision:
We believe that trails are a gateway to the adventure, fun, exercise and sense of wonder offered by the great outdoors. Our work expands and enhances sustainable trail networks so everyone has a place in enjoying and protecting the Santa Cruz Mountains.
We envision Santa Cruz County becoming the model for sustainable trail systems, community stewardship and land manager partnerships, by design, construction and maintenance, through community collaboration, partnerships and world-class events.