Beth Whittaker

We want to thank the generosity of our sponsors and hope that you as a

community will thank them as well. Visit their businesses or buy their

products knowing they have contributed to the sport we all love i.e.

bicycling whether it is the recreational rider or serious racer. The

success

of these races can be upon the shoulders of the support of our sponsors and

our/your valued participation.



River City Bicycles: "a bicycle nirvana." We're full service!!! The best

clothing and accessories selection in the Northwest. Year round indoor test

track. Distributor for Cannondale, Klein, Specialized, Gary Fisher, ibis,

Merlin, Waterford, Calfee, Tomax, Electric bikes. A special thank you to

Dave Guettler for his wonderful committed support to our cycling community

and to our bike teams.



Phil Claud Sports Lab: Personalized coaching and training gym. Clinic of

champions for those seeking national championship goals or trying to learn

the traits and strategies of becoming a more experienced racer.



C.Z. Becker Co.- Specializing in hard wood floors restored to their

original

beauty. Specializing in Portland's Older Homes. Member of Historic

Preservation League of Oregon. Free Estimates: 503-282-0623.



Bike Gallery: 4 locations to serve you:

5329 NE Sandy Blvd. - 503-281-9800

1001 SW Salmon St. - 503-222-3821

200 B Ave. Lake Oswego - 503-636-1600

3645 SW Hall Blvd. Beaverton - 503-641-2580

The bike store that supports our community. Holding the New Year's Day ride

every New Year's Day at Water front Park at noon celebrating in the growth

and progress of bikeways and laws that protect cyclists everyday. Sponsor

of

Team Oregon! Thank you Jay Groves!



Henry's Caf?: 2508 SE Clinton. Neighborhood bistro open for breakfast &

lunch Sunday - Tuesday 8:00 - 2:00 PM. Open Wednesday through Saturday 8:00

AM -10:00 PM for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Come in and experience

the warm atmosphere and great food.



Weir's Cyclery: located at 5036 N. Lombard: 503-283-3883.

www,weirscyclery.com. Oldest and continuously operated family bicycle shop

in Oregon.



Team Sales Cycling: Dohnn Einhorn 503-620-8410 specializing in European

apparel.



Special Thanks to Candi Murray for her expertise and consulting for

questions

on OBRA and racing. She is a true inspiration to the longevity of this

wonderful sport.



Kmbs: Kathleen Moore business services. Avid bike racer, Mother,

environmental advocate.



Special Thanks to Candace Bonner for making the kids' race prizes of

chocolate lollipops. Her time and effort of helping with this race and

recruiting our special sponsors is appreciated.



Portland Running Company: For technical running and walking shoes.

Competitive runners, walkers, joggers, track & field, running apparel. Bring

your old shoes with you! Open 7 days/week 11355 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.

Beaverton. 503-524-7570.



Beckwith Bicycles: 4235 SE Woodstock Blvd. 503-774-3531. Quality bikes,

parts

and accessories since 1957. Expert in-store and mobile repair service.



T & E Cycles: Tom North 503-762-2148. Located at 16106 SE Division.

Specializing in dirt bikes and promoting dirt bike racing and downhill

racing. Ready to repair your bike locally in the Gresham neighborhood.



Saturn of Beaverton/Russ Humbertson Auto: Avid supporter of Cross

Crusade/Beaverton Grand Prix and Safeway/Saturn Team. Thank you Russ

Humbertson!!!!!



Safeway Food & Drug: It's all about customer service! Carry your Safeway

Club Card for your discounts offered at all Safeway stores.



Grand Central Bakery: Specializing in rustic breads. The real old world

bakery still exists. We want to thank them for donating the lunches for the

wonderful volunteers and our officials. P.S. Please be kind to the bike

officials for their hard work on YOUR behalf!



Moonstruck Chocolatier: YUMMY!!!! Gourmet chocolates. For the chocolate

lover in all of us! Please thank them when you redeem your gift

certificates. Located at:

608 SW Alder - 503-241-0955

7739 NE 21st - 503-283-8843



Natures Northwest- Lake Oswego Spa & Salon: 17711 Jean Rd. 503-635-8950.

The

healthy grocery/natural food store and full service spa and salon.



Common Grounds Coffee House: 4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Come in and read a

good

book and leave your cell phone at home.



Peet's Coffee & Tea: For information & ordering coffee by mail call

800-999-2132. The best coffee on the West Coast! Berkeley & Environs Since

1966. www.peets.com. 2 locations in Portland to serve you.



Shennanigans on the Willamette Restaurant: Portland's best kept secret!

Champagne Sunday Brunch 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Banquet facilities: 4575 N.

Channel, Swan Island. A fabulous view of the river.



Odwalla: Fresh squeezed, natural juices and smoothies and healthy nutrition

bars. Free samples on hand for everyone. Come and enjoy the fresh,

squeezed

taste of Odwalla.



Cliff Bar: Chewy, moist, energy bars. Wholesome bars that give the cyclist

the fuel to keep on pedaling and easy to carry in the heat or the freezing

cold.



REI: You've got the endurance. We've got the gear. Top brands: Novara,

Schwinn, Vision, LiteSpeed and much more! 2 locations: 1798 Jantzen Beach

Center and 7410 SW Bridgeport Rd, Tualatin.



Title Nine Sports: Specializing in Women's Apparel for the active and

energetic woman. Mail order today!!!



Terry Precision Cycling and Clothing for Women: Apparel & accessories &

bikes for the women of bicycling whether it be recreational or racing.



AnnzPanz - Caf?, Catering and Coffee. Quality cookware and culinary

accessories. 541-387-2654 or e-mail at annz-@aol.com. Located at 311 Oak

St.,Hood River.



Sourdough Willy's inc - 18711 Willamette Dr./West Linn - 503-636-1428. Best

home-made sourdough cinnamon rolls in town.



Portland Audubon Society: Preserving our natural wildlife and habitat. Say

hello to Gus and Sammie (2 wild geese) on the Colwood Golf course. They are

my best therapy in learning to appreciate nature & wildlife and giving me

a little tranquility during my day at work when I feed and pet them on

my lunch hour. Free year's subscription will be given as a raffle prize.



LAST BUT NOT LEAST. This race is promoted by the women masters of OBRA. We

have worked earnestly to prepare for this race since October 2000. We tried

to meet consistently at Bridgeport every 2 weeks. What we all learned in

this endeavor is that we are the Mothers and Grandmothers that keep our

households going. We were constantly interrupted by choir concerts, kid's

birthdays, wedding anniversaries, counseling apts., child plays, track meets

etc. The reason why Masters Women is the minority category is WE are taking

care of our families. Our hearts are in the right place! Our sincere

sympathy goes out to Darlene Maddux whose grandmother just passed away.