We've decided 2019 Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard was our last. It was a great run, starting back in 2009, running for 11 seasons. Thanks to all the sponsors, workers, racers, spectators, and especially Baker Orchard for the great memories!
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Thursday, October 3, 2019
2019 Donkey Cross Call-up Lists Posted
Call-up lists can be viewed by clicking here. As is tradition, all previous elite men and women winners receive an automatic front row starting position.
Monday, August 26, 2019
10th Anniversary Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard
This year's Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard marks the 10th anniversary for the event! Donkey Label Racing is teaming up with the Big Ring Flyers this year. The course layout will be similar to the new course layout used last year. Tom Nielsen of Coldwell Banker Burnet is putting up the $1500 cash prize list again. Free Brats to all racers. The Bicycle Chain will be on site again too. Don't miss the MCF cyclocross classic!
Saturday, October 6, 2018
2018 Results Posted
Click here to view the 2018 Donkey Cross Results on the Endurance Promotions website.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
2018 Donkey Cross Call-up Lists Posted
Click here to view 2018 Donkey Cross Call-up List. Does not include call-ups based on current CRY standings, which will go first.
Monday, October 1, 2018
Thanks to 2018 Donkey Cross Sponsors!
A special thanks to all the sponsors of Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard! Baker Orchard is supporting the event for the 10th year running! Tom Nielsen-Realtor for Coldwell Banker Burnet is once again providing the impressive $2000 cash prize list! Free Brats from Red Table Meats to all racers! The Bicycle Chain will also be back providing neutral support to riders. Donkey Label Racing is partnering with Koochella Racing this year to give you a new and improved course! Donkey Label merchandise will be available for purchase on-site. Thanks again to everyone who works to make this a great event!
New Course for 2018
The 10th edition of Donkey cross will feature a new course layout!
The big change is the elimination of the long out-and-back, along the orchard fence, in favor of more technical riding in the orchard near the traditional start location. The start will remain the same as last year, but the course will now loop back and through the start, once per lap.
The Pit will be significantly better, located in the orchard, instead of in the woods. It will be a traditional 2-sided pit. Half the course is in the orchard, half in the woods. Up by the barn, the course will be identical to last year, including the same CX barriers, and log stairs. The sand pit approach is in the opposite direction to past years.
These changes are being made to give the riders more of a traditional CX course feel, and put the riders in view of the spectators for more of the race.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
10th Annual Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard
2018 will be the 10th edition of Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard, on Saturday, Oct 6th. As always, we've got a great event planned for everyone. Don't miss this CX classic!
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Monday, August 14, 2017
$2000 Cash Prize list for 2017 Donkey Cross
Tom Nielsen has increased his cash sponsorship for the 9th edition of Donkey Cross and Baker Orchard to $2000!
Monday, October 10, 2016
2016 Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard Results Posted
Photo by Brian Headlee
Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard was another huge success. Thanks to everyone for joining us.
Results can be viewed here
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard - 8th edition
Cross racing is back for the 8th successive year at Baker Orchard, rebranded last year as Donkey Cross. Donkey Label Racing is promoting the event, and Coldwell Banker Burnet Realtor, Tom Nielsen, is providing the $1500 cash prize list. Donkey Label will provide it's unique wears as merchandise prizes for the non-cash fields. Red Table Meats is providing the tasty brats, free to all racers. Roseville's Bicycle Chain is providing neutral Pit support.
All the great course features are back by popular demand:
- Low barriers between the apple stand and orchard barn
- Log Stair Run-up
- Sandpit
- Double Track Sections through the woods
- Racing through the apple trees
The course will be unchanged from last year.
Like past years, there will be music, and a race announcer to keep spectators up to date on each race as it happens.
Like past years, there will be music, and a race announcer to keep spectators up to date on each race as it happens.
Chip Timing services will be provided by Endurance Promotions, to provide timely and accurate race results.
As in years past, on top of the $1500 cash plus merchandise, our popular custom medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each race category, and each field winner receives a peck of apples! And of course, the ever popular Apple Hole Shot!
The Orchard Stand will be open for business and free Brats, complements of Red Table Meats, will be provided to all race participants. Consuming Fire Brick Oven Pizza will be onsite as well.
Donkey Label merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Donkey Label merchandise will also be available for purchase.
Bring your friends and family to what will certainly be a spectacular event!
Event Flyer can be viewed by clicking here.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard 2015 Call-ups
Based on pre-registration, CRY standings, and USAC rankings.
Call-up Lists
Call-up Lists
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
2015 Donkey Cross @ Baker Orchard
Cross racing is back for the 7th successive year at Baker Orchard, rebranded as Donkey Cross. Similar to last year, Donkey Label Racing is promoting the event, and Coldwell Banker Burnet Realtor, Tom Nielsen, has upped the ante, providing the $1500 cash prize list (up from $1000 last year). Donkey Label will provide it's unique wears as merchandise prizes for the non-cash fields.
All the great course features are back by popular demand:
- Low barriers between the apple stand and orchard barn
- Log Stair Run-up
- Sandpit
- Double Track Sections through the woods
- Racing through the apple trees
The course will be unchanged from last year, with the exception of moving the finish back to it's original position to be more spectator friendly.
Like past years, there will be music and a race announcer to keep spectators up to date on each race as it happens.
Like past years, there will be music and a race announcer to keep spectators up to date on each race as it happens.
Chip Timing services will be provided by Endurance Promotions, to provide timely and accurate race results.
As in years past, on top of the $1500 cash plus merchandise, our popular custom medals will be awarded to the top 3 in each race category, and each field winner receives a peck of apples! An back by popular demand, the Apple Hole Shot!
The Orchard Stand will be open for business and free Brats will be provided to all race participants.
Bring your friends and family to what will certainly be a spectacular event!
Event Flyer can be viewed by clicking here.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
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