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Nutty Cross, one of the most unique cyclocross races in California, returns for 2024 on Sunday, November 24 to bring cyclocross racing to the walnut orchard grounds of the Ruhstaller Brewery in Dixon.
2024 Nutty Cross returns to the walnut orchards on the grounds of the Ruhstaller Brewery.

2024 Nutty Cross returns to the walnut orchards on the grounds of the Ruhstaller Brewery.

The serpentine course weaves its way through the flat grounds under walnut trees and through the fan-filled brewery.

Food trucks and beer on tap await racers and spectators, while free racing for first-timers and Juniors should draw out those who are cyclocross and #shortrackgravel curious.

2023 brought mud. What will Mother Nature delivery for the 2024 Nutty Cross?

2023 brought mud. What will Mother Nature delivery for the 2024 Nutty Cross?

Stay for the day and cap it with the free four-person relay race.
The relay race brings shenanigans and fun for racers and spectators.

The relay race brings shenanigans and fun for racers and spectators.

This year, Nutty Cross is part of two series, as it joins the Bay Area Super Prestige series and the new, whacky Cyclocircus Series. It’s race five of the Bay Area Super Prestige series, and the second stage of the Cyclocircus series.
Here is the schedule:


9:00 AM – C Men

10:00 AM – Jr. Men 15-18, Jr. Men 10-14, Jr. Women 15-18, Jr. Women 10-14

10:45 AM – A Men 35+, A Men 45+, A Men 55+, A Men 60+

11:45 AM – Kids under 10 years course ride

12:15 PM – Women B, Women 35+, Women 45+, Women 55+, Women Singlespeed, Women Tracklocross, Women C

1:10 PM – Men B, Men B 35+, Men B 45+, Men B 55+, Men B Singlespeed

2:15 PM – Pro/A Men, Men A Singlespeed, Men Tracklocross, Pro/A Women

3:30 PM – RELAY (Free entry)

When?

  • Sunday, November 24, 2024

Where?

Who?

  • You, your friends, your family, your dog(s), and your positive attitude!

Why?

  • Fast and fun racing on an exciting course through a walnut orchard and around the Ruhstaller brewery.
  • Great live music on stage and a DJ or two hidden in the orchard.
  • Delicious food trucks for your post-race delight.
  • Beer!