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From: Brian Witty
To: "obra@list.obra.org" , "obrarace@list.obra.org" , Kevin Thompson
Date: Saturday, 02 August 2014, 09:55AM -07:00
Subject: Tigard Criterium- Cancellation Notice- Please Read
To All-
In a concerted effort between race promoters, we have elected to cancel the Tigard Criterium for this year. In order to provide the best possible racing to the Oregon peloton, we are electing to throw our support to the Volkswagen Stumptown Criterium this year. It's a marquee event on the Oregon racing calendar, and we want to see the event flourish so it will be back in successive years. Plus (total disclosure here), we want to be there ourselves!
Please go out and support (by racing and/or watching) with us! More info on the Volkswagen Stumptown Criterium can be found here: http://portlandcriterium.com/
The criterium racing scene has experienced a resurgence in the past several years, and we would all like to see that continue. The ultimate goal in race promotion is a carefully coordinated race schedule that provides both the best and the most opportunities for OBRA licensed riders to race their bikes. We promote races because it's fun and we love the people and the scene we support.
Thank you all for your support. We look forward to both races being back on the calendar in 2015!
Respectfully,
The Tigard Criterium
If you're inclined to keep reading(not req'd), here is a further description of our motivation and ultimately our decision to cancel:
We originally scheduled the Tigard Criterium on what appeared to be an open weekend. The Stumptown Criterium proceeded the same way. Through the contracting and permitting efforts, it just so happened that both races were scheduled on the same day. In an effort for the races to co-exist on the same day, we originally "inverted" the schedule at the Tigard Criterium to enable the Pro/1/2 racers to race twice on Sunday. However, that still did not take into account the masters and other categories being able to watch a premier event like the Stumptown Criterium. Quite simply, we don't feel it's in everyone's best interests to test allegiances, etc.- we just want the best events possible for all. The fact is that there just are not enough criterium racers to support two events on the same day for right now. Therefore, we hope to see you all at the Volkswagen Stumptown Criterium on Sunday!
On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 7:27 AM, B. Witty < bdwitty@gmail.com > wrote:
>A few things to keep in mind as you’re planning your Criterium racing weekend:
>
>1) We modified the schedule of our event to allow for the Sr. Men/Pro/1/2 and Sr. Women to be able to race our Tigard event AND then the Stumptown Criterium afterward.
>2) If you are to choose only one race, this is a gentle reminder that you won't need a USAC license for our race. We are an OBRA sanctioned event.
>3) Again, If you have to pick only one race, the Tigard Crit is less expensive and the races are longer duration.
>4) We have NInkasi primes!
>5) Make it a double (or triple) Crit weekend! OBRA Crit championships on Saturday, followed by the Tigard Criterium on Sunday. If you’re so inclined (and have a USAC license) you can double up on Sunday with the Stumptown Crit.
>
>Please check out the race flyer below for our amended race day schedule. Online registration closes Friday at 3pm.
>
>
>From: B. Witty [mailto: bdwitty@gmail.com ]
>Sent: Monday, July 28, 2014 2:13 PM
>To: obra@list.obra.org ; obrarace@list.obra.org
>Subject: Tigard Criterium- Sunday, August 3rd (Race Flyer)
>
>http://halffastvelo.com/tigard_crit.html
>The Tigard Criterium
>Sunday, August 3rd, 2014
>
>Presented By Half Fast Velo and Ninkasi Brewing
>Course Description:
>The Tigard Criterium features a four corner course with fast turns and smooth pavement along with a wide finishing straight.
>
>Course Map
>Start Time
>Category
>Field Limit
>9:00 am
>Senior Women (45 min.)
>100
>9:50 am
>Senior Men (60 min.)
>100
>10:55 am
>Free Kiddie Race 4-6yo (one blk.)
>--
>11:10 am
>Free Kiddie Race 7-9yo (1 lap)
>--
>11:25 am
>Cat 5 Men (30 min.)
>50
>12:00 pm
>Cat 4 Men (35 min.)
>75
>12:40 pm
>Women Cat 4/5 (30 min.)
>50
>1:15 pm
>Masters Men 40+ 4/5 (35 min.)
>75
>1:55 pm
>Cat 3 Men (45 min.)
>100
>2:45 pm
>JR 10-13, 14-17 (20 min.)
>--
>3:10 pm
>Masters Men 40+ Cat. 3/4 (45 min.)
>100
>Registration:
>Online Pre-registration available at the link shown on OBRA calendar: https://obra.org/schedule#august
>Race day registration starts at 8:00 a.m. and closes 15 minutes before your event starts. This race is sanctioned by OBRA and all racers must be OBRA members. Annual ($25) or day ($5) OBRA licenses available at the race.
>
>Fees:
>Juniors $10, all other OBRA racers $25 ($10 for second event). This includes OBRA equipment and insurance surcharges. Opportunities exist to exchange entry fees for volunteer time. Contact race director(s) to discuss. Email Kevin Thompson (503-481-7662 ) with any additional questions.
>Important Notes:
>Criterium rules in effect. Standard Bicycle racing rules apply. Approved helmets required at all times (including riding to and from registration, during warm-up, cool down, in your jeans, shorts, slippers) while at the venue. Failure to comply could result in disqualification. Course is closed for warm-up until all traffic controls are in place and clearance has been given by the chief judge and/or race director. Director reserves the right to split or combine groups.
>
>Directions:
>http://tinyurl.com/62ql3kq
>Parking is in George Fox's parking lot (please keep it clean).
>Prizes:
>$250 for Senior Men and Senior Women races.
>
>Note:
>OBRA and the organizers of this race do not provide insurance coverage for injuries that occur at the race. The costs related to those injuries are the responsibility of the individual participant. Helmets must be worn at all times while on a bike.
>Thank You and see you at the races!
>
>http://halffastvelo.com/tigard_crit.html
>