2022 Cross Infestation returns to Coyote Point, with Clara Honsinger, free races for beginners and food trucks

2022 Cross Infestation will close out the five-race, six-day Bay Area Super Prestige series. The event is moving from last year’s Lake Stafford Park to Coyote Point Park in San Mateo.

Coyote Point Park, one of NorCal’s top cyclocross courses, returns this December 4th. Home to dozens of thrilling races over the decades, this year’s Bike Law Cross-Infestation, presented by the Roaring Mouse team, is set to raise the standard even higher.

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Cash prizes of at least $1,000 are expected to attract top talent to the race, as is the announcement that current national champion Clara Honsinger will be starting to prepare for the national championships.

Honsinger adds his name to a list of cyclocross stars who have traveled to race at the venue, including Thomas Frischknecht, Ryan Trebon and Todd Wells.

Course

Located on a rocky headland in San Francisco Bay, the race features two steep climbing challenges on each turn, as well as a scenic but painful beach run. There are long sections of grass and woods, as well as long straights on the sidewalk. Since recent upgrades to the park, there are more spectator options than ever, with clear sight lines and plenty of spots to visit during the race.

Free races for beginners

Beginner runners run for free! We collaborated with Cyclocross magazine offer free entry to first-time runners. So if this will be your first race, come to Coyote Point Park and experience what it’s like to be part of an exciting race! Beginner runners run for free – email us and we’ll send you a code!

Despite appearances, the Coyote Point race was not a day at the beach. 2018 Coyote Point Cyclocross Race 1, San Mateo, CA. © J. Vander Stucken / Cyclocross Magazine

For spectators and between races

Party area: hanging around and heckling! 2 food trucks, Fort Point Beer available for hands-on and by suggested donation, as well as sponsors and team tents.

Family fun: Awesome playground, access to the bay (bring your kayak/SUP), better plane viewing for final approach in SFO (sorry, no drones allowed), dogs only allowed in leashed areas with restrictions (please check park website).

Come say hello, check out great products and support these cycling community sponsors!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We hold ourselves and all event participants to high standards. Bullying is not tolerated. Social or physical bullying is not tolerated. Athletes can self-select the area/category that best matches their gender identity or that they believe is most sportingly and socially appropriate for competition purposes.

Logistics

Race date: Sunday, December 4, 2022

Location: Coyote Point Recreation Area, San Mateo, California

Address: 1701 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, California 94401

Parking fee: Access fee of $6 per vehicle for all day access to the park.

Race details

Event calendar: www.teamroaringmouse.com/cxrace
Neutral technical support: Support for Roaring Mouse Cycles in the pit area
Prizes and podiums: The podiums will be approximately 45-60 minutes after the end of each race for the race and the BASP series overall