2nd Annual Psycho Cross Bike Race

The event is held on the grounds of the Warfield Complex, conveniently located off route 32 in Sykesville, MD.  Constructed in the late 1800’s, the complex is home to the former Springfield Hospital Center, one of the states largest operating mental institutions.  Abandoned since the 1960’s, many of the buildings still sit vacant – except for the ghosts that remain.

There are free races for children under 9-years old beginnign at 11:45am.  Please arrive 30 minutes early to register.

Cyclo-cross is the fastest growing cycling sport in the United States. Races almost universally consist of many laps over a short course, ending when a time limit is reached rather than after a specific number of laps or certain distance; the canonical length for senior events is one hour. Generally each lap is around 2.5-3.5 km and is 90% rideable.  A variety of terrain is typical, ranging from roads to paths with short steep climbs, off camber sections, lots of corners and, a defining feature, sections where the rider may need, or would be best advised to dismount and run while carrying the bike. Under-tire conditions include asphalt, hardpack dirt, grass, mud and sand.  Obstacles that force a rider to dismount and run with their bike or to "bunny hop" include banks too steep to ride up, steps, sand pits and plank barriers.