2016 OBRA Criterium Championships - UPDATES

Charles Warner

2016-08-10

This is the 10th year for this race at this location and we are
excited to bring criterium racing to Vancouver downtown area. This
flat and fast course in the heart of downtown Vancouver has long been
a favorite. We are excited to be the 2016 OBRA Criterium Championship
event.

*Registration*

Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Friday evening. If you are
pre-registered, you only need to show up and race.

Pre-register here: http://obra.org/events/24535/register

Event day registration will open at 8:00 a.m. and close 15 min before
the scheduled start of each race.

Event-day registration will be $30 and $15 for additional races, $10
for juniors.

Checks can be made out to “*Omnium Events*”.

*OBRA Criterium Championship*

The Vancouver Criterium will play host to the OBRA Criterium
Championship for all categories. All annual OBRA Members are
eligible.

*Parking*

There is parking around the outside of the course.

*Wheel Pit*

Wheels are wheels in/wheels out. There will be neutral wheels.
Neutral support for this event provided by TFK Wheels.

*Weather*

Low 90s and sunny!

*Prizes*

We have over $1,500 in prizes available.
OBRA Championship Medals for the top 3 in all categories
Cash prizes for the senior men and women will go to the top five.
The final prize list will be based on pre-registration.
Prizes can be picked up at the announcers stand.

*Course Report*

The course is 1.13km long, features 8-corners pretty flat and fast.

There are few rough spots on the road and some areas that will be
marked, though slightly improved from previous years.

*Post Race Food*

There will be a Grandma June's Food Cart onsite for the event with
lots of great drinks and food.

Visit omnium-events.com for a schedule of races and more details.

See you Sunday,

Charlie