Mike Ripley

Hello

This is an update on some safety items for the Willamette Gran Fondo and other general info.

First off thank you so much for coming to some of the most amazing roads in Oregon including a trip over Alsea Falls for round 2 of the Oregon Triple Crown. If you are a Triple Crown Participant I have attached the standings after Oregon Gran Fondo including Overall!

When planning this route I knew that moving to summer would make a 100+ mile route a bit daunting, so this will have as much climbing as the Oregon Gran Fondo all in 79 Miles, plus a bit more shade. The Medio is a great route minus the Lobster Valley push!

Event info at willamettegranfondo.com
Online reg closes Thursday at 4pm, price increase Wednesday

Thanks to Rolf Prima and Co-Motion Cycles along with Slocum Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Ninkasi Brewing and the City of Philomath. Event Mechanical at aid 2 and on course by Corvallis Cyclery and also by Len of Hutches in Eugene and Springfield in event also riding a Electric bike!

Please note that packet pickup the day prior Saturday is now at Corvallis Cyclery 12-4 pm and is highly encouraged to beat the day of crowd the am of the event from 6am until 7:45.
Riders not wishing to be timed may leave after 7am need to confirm this at check in!

Road that mark the way will have Willamette Gran Fondo signage, Cyclists on roads and Oregon Triple Crown signs!

Event start time 8am With police lead out from the Philomath Police Department
Distances 79 Gran, 61 Medio, 32 Picollo

Estimated finish time of 4:30 for the fastest folks and around 8 hrs for some.

Safety
Some parts have a particular extra danger do to speed, narrow shoulders and or left hand turns. Safety notes attached to review.
Remember that all roads are open and being that it is a sunday traffic will be light until you travel onto HWY 34 and over the falls for the Descent after aid 2.

Lane County Search and Rescue will be on site and we have people in 3 positions including 2 medics that I do not wish to utilize including 80 hrs of flagging for your protection. Please know that while the flaggers will stop traffic from the front your backside will be exposed to cars, so please cross when safe and please yield to traffic.

You will have limited to no cell phone coverage from Mile 25 for the gran until mile 62. My number is 541-225-7946 and with Lane county SAR, or Corvallis Cyclery Mechanical Sag support we will get you up and running or a trip back to the start if need be.

Aid stations will have plenty of Water and Hammer Heed and PB and J, nuetella and other assortments of salt and savory items.

Special Note that all Piccollo Riders need to go straight at Decker rd where the "Short Course" Sign is. By all means this is not meant to mock u as this 32 miles out and back is tough for sure with the aid station in Alpine waiting after 9:30am. Great job signing up for 32 miles if you are new to cycling!

Drop bags are limited to a small cooler or 1 gallon zip lock bag for aid 2 at Alsea falls Where John Osborn can fix what ails you mechanically. Please drop by 7:30 am Sunday August 2nd on site.
Please include your rider bib number and last name and know that any item will be returned around 5-6pm Sunday.

You will be receiving 2 bibs to place on your Right Side and back of your jersey.
The only riders having a Calf Marking will be part of the OTC series with your age.
IF you DNF or get a ride please text me
If you are scheduled to ride the Gran and downgrade to the Medio please get a mark on your Bib at Aid #2

Suncreen is a great idea and we will be cool in the am as you get into Alsea, and really only heat up a bit in Lobster Valley if you are doing the Gran and the final 16 for all riders after Alpine.

Main turn is S fork RD after Alsea at mile 26
Medio Riders turn left

Gran Riders at mile 26 continue straight to Lobster Valley to turn around and come back at mile 44 for a Right hand turn on South Fork RD.

Flaggers will be onsite and please do not ask them what to do....if they tell you the wrong thing its on you....signs will say Gran only....Gran Only!

More photos to come as I will be riding the loop Wednesday.....wish me luck...time to wear the Hydration Pack!

Mike and family and crew!

Adam Kennedy

Is that even legal (gluten free doughnuts that is)???

On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Mike Ripley wrote:

> Are they gluten free ?
> The smack talk that is
>
> Bets? Any odds on who has the fastest 4?
> Who's the bookie
>
> On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, Adam Kennedy wrote:
>
>> Mike et al.,
>>
>> Rumor has it there may be select VCC'ers on hand at the Corvallis Cyclery
>> packet pick up for some pre-ride smack talk and doughnut buffet. You're
>> really not going to want to miss this. Thanks for putting it on Mike.
>>
>> Hope to see a good bunch in Corvallis!
>>
>> Adam K.
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Mike Ripley wrote:
>>
>>> OBRA
>>>
>>> Weather is looking good for all you weather watchers and I hope to see
>>> plenty of Teams or "group" sign up in the next few weeks.
>>> 100 miles and 7500 ft of Climbing in the Gran and 55 miles 3800 ft in
>>> the Medio with 10 year age groups for each distance and Team Divisions as
>>> well
>>>
>>> This "ride" will fit into any training plan and or the racer in you will
>>> see how much you an push the tempo.
>>>
>>> Bonus for all who can beat the Host Team Vertebrata is a free massage
>>> for each one of your teammates compliments of the Vertebrata Chiropractic
>>> Clinic in Corvallis for a max of up to 5 teams that could beat Will and the
>>> gang (They are tough, but how tough?)
>>>
>>> The route will be flagged/timed and include 2-3 Strava Sections to send
>>> post event prizes to you from our sponsors and in fact the Gran Strava
>>> Sections will be for fastest man and women combined! SO both sections count
>>> and as well as an overall Champion will be awarded for fastest man and
>>> women on the Gran Course.
>>>
>>> Planet X USA has bestowed on my a set of Carbon Clinchers and vouchers
>>> for top placing finishers in the Gran and Medio and 1 lucky person will win
>>> a GARMIN 510.
>>>
>>> Best way to enter is as a Team or group of friends to save 30% and you
>>> can mix an match Gran and Medio entries.
>>>
>>> Packet pickup and registration will be going on
>>> 4/26 4-5:30 at Corvallis Cyclery
>>> 4/27 1-6 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Corvallis
>>> 4/28 7:30-8:45 at Philomath High School
>>>
>>> Also if you are in need of a compped entry feel free to e-mail me for a
>>> loved one to help out on course at an aid station.
>>>
>>> Special Thanks to our Host Bike Shop Corvallis Cyclery and for all of
>>> those who are making this a great event for years to come!
>>>
>>> willamettegranfondo.com
>>>
>>> Register here
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mike Ripley
>>> Mudslinger Events
>>> Oregon Outdoor Recreation
>>> mudslingerevents.com
>>>
>>> PO BOX 87
>>> Monroe, OR. 97456
>>> 541-225-7946
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> OBRA mailing list
>>> obra@list.obra.org
>>> http://list.obra.org/mailman/listinfo/obra
>>> Unsubscribe: obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org
>>>
>>>
>>
>
> --
> Mike Ripley
> Mudslinger Events
> Oregon Outdoor Recreation
> mudslingerevents.com
>
> PO BOX 87
> Monroe, OR. 97456
> 541-225-7946
>
>

Mike Ripley

Are they gluten free ?
The smack talk that is

Bets? Any odds on who has the fastest 4?
Who's the bookie

On Tuesday, April 16, 2013, Adam Kennedy wrote:

> Mike et al.,
>
> Rumor has it there may be select VCC'ers on hand at the Corvallis Cyclery
> packet pick up for some pre-ride smack talk and doughnut buffet. You're
> really not going to want to miss this. Thanks for putting it on Mike.
>
> Hope to see a good bunch in Corvallis!
>
> Adam K.
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Mike Ripley
> > wrote:
>
>> OBRA
>>
>> Weather is looking good for all you weather watchers and I hope to see
>> plenty of Teams or "group" sign up in the next few weeks.
>> 100 miles and 7500 ft of Climbing in the Gran and 55 miles 3800 ft in the
>> Medio with 10 year age groups for each distance and Team Divisions as well
>>
>> This "ride" will fit into any training plan and or the racer in you will
>> see how much you an push the tempo.
>>
>> Bonus for all who can beat the Host Team Vertebrata is a free massage
>> for each one of your teammates compliments of the Vertebrata Chiropractic
>> Clinic in Corvallis for a max of up to 5 teams that could beat Will and the
>> gang (They are tough, but how tough?)
>>
>> The route will be flagged/timed and include 2-3 Strava Sections to send
>> post event prizes to you from our sponsors and in fact the Gran Strava
>> Sections will be for fastest man and women combined! SO both sections count
>> and as well as an overall Champion will be awarded for fastest man and
>> women on the Gran Course.
>>
>> Planet X USA has bestowed on my a set of Carbon Clinchers and vouchers
>> for top placing finishers in the Gran and Medio and 1 lucky person will win
>> a GARMIN 510.
>>
>> Best way to enter is as a Team or group of friends to save 30% and you
>> can mix an match Gran and Medio entries.
>>
>> Packet pickup and registration will be going on
>> 4/26 4-5:30 at Corvallis Cyclery
>> 4/27 1-6 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Corvallis
>> 4/28 7:30-8:45 at Philomath High School
>>
>> Also if you are in need of a compped entry feel free to e-mail me for a
>> loved one to help out on course at an aid station.
>>
>> Special Thanks to our Host Bike Shop Corvallis Cyclery and for all of
>> those who are making this a great event for years to come!
>>
>> willamettegranfondo.com
>>
>> Register here
>>
>> --
>> Mike Ripley
>> Mudslinger Events
>> Oregon Outdoor Recreation
>> mudslingerevents.com
>>
>> PO BOX 87
>> Monroe, OR. 97456
>> 541-225-7946
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> OBRA mailing list
>> obra@list.obra.org
>> http://list.obra.org/mailman/listinfo/obra
>> Unsubscribe: obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org > 'obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org');>
>>
>>
>

--
Mike Ripley
Mudslinger Events
Oregon Outdoor Recreation
mudslingerevents.com

PO BOX 87
Monroe, OR. 97456
541-225-7946

Adam Kennedy

Mike et al.,

Rumor has it there may be select VCC'ers on hand at the Corvallis Cyclery
packet pick up for some pre-ride smack talk and doughnut buffet. You're
really not going to want to miss this. Thanks for putting it on Mike.

Hope to see a good bunch in Corvallis!

Adam K.

On Tue, Apr 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM, Mike Ripley wrote:

> OBRA
>
> Weather is looking good for all you weather watchers and I hope to see
> plenty of Teams or "group" sign up in the next few weeks.
> 100 miles and 7500 ft of Climbing in the Gran and 55 miles 3800 ft in the
> Medio with 10 year age groups for each distance and Team Divisions as well
>
> This "ride" will fit into any training plan and or the racer in you will
> see how much you an push the tempo.
>
> Bonus for all who can beat the Host Team Vertebrata is a free massage for
> each one of your teammates compliments of the Vertebrata Chiropractic
> Clinic in Corvallis for a max of up to 5 teams that could beat Will and the
> gang (They are tough, but how tough?)
>
> The route will be flagged/timed and include 2-3 Strava Sections to send
> post event prizes to you from our sponsors and in fact the Gran Strava
> Sections will be for fastest man and women combined! SO both sections count
> and as well as an overall Champion will be awarded for fastest man and
> women on the Gran Course.
>
> Planet X USA has bestowed on my a set of Carbon Clinchers and vouchers for
> top placing finishers in the Gran and Medio and 1 lucky person will win a
> GARMIN 510.
>
> Best way to enter is as a Team or group of friends to save 30% and you can
> mix an match Gran and Medio entries.
>
> Packet pickup and registration will be going on
> 4/26 4-5:30 at Corvallis Cyclery
> 4/27 1-6 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Corvallis
> 4/28 7:30-8:45 at Philomath High School
>
> Also if you are in need of a compped entry feel free to e-mail me for a
> loved one to help out on course at an aid station.
>
> Special Thanks to our Host Bike Shop Corvallis Cyclery and for all of
> those who are making this a great event for years to come!
>
> willamettegranfondo.com
>
> Register here
>
> --
> Mike Ripley
> Mudslinger Events
> Oregon Outdoor Recreation
> mudslingerevents.com
>
> PO BOX 87
> Monroe, OR. 97456
> 541-225-7946
>
> _______________________________________________
> OBRA mailing list
> obra@list.obra.org
> http://list.obra.org/mailman/listinfo/obra
> Unsubscribe: obra-unsubscribe@list.obra.org
>
>

Mike Ripley

OBRA

Weather is looking good for all you weather watchers and I hope to see
plenty of Teams or "group" sign up in the next few weeks.
100 miles and 7500 ft of Climbing in the Gran and 55 miles 3800 ft in the
Medio with 10 year age groups for each distance and Team Divisions as well

This "ride" will fit into any training plan and or the racer in you will
see how much you an push the tempo.

Bonus for all who can beat the Host Team Vertebrata is a free massage for
each one of your teammates compliments of the Vertebrata Chiropractic
Clinic in Corvallis for a max of up to 5 teams that could beat Will and the
gang (They are tough, but how tough?)

The route will be flagged/timed and include 2-3 Strava Sections to send
post event prizes to you from our sponsors and in fact the Gran Strava
Sections will be for fastest man and women combined! SO both sections count
and as well as an overall Champion will be awarded for fastest man and
women on the Gran Course.

Planet X USA has bestowed on my a set of Carbon Clinchers and vouchers for
top placing finishers in the Gran and Medio and 1 lucky person will win a
GARMIN 510.

Best way to enter is as a Team or group of friends to save 30% and you can
mix an match Gran and Medio entries.

Packet pickup and registration will be going on
4/26 4-5:30 at Corvallis Cyclery
4/27 1-6 pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Corvallis
4/28 7:30-8:45 at Philomath High School

Also if you are in need of a compped entry feel free to e-mail me for a
loved one to help out on course at an aid station.

Special Thanks to our Host Bike Shop Corvallis Cyclery and for all of those
who are making this a great event for years to come!

willamettegranfondo.com

Register here

--
Mike Ripley
Mudslinger Events
Oregon Outdoor Recreation
mudslingerevents.com

PO BOX 87
Monroe, OR. 97456
541-225-7946