Re: River City Bicycles Mt Tabor Series Update

tackyglueit

2008-03-20

Pir is too flat, anyone can sit in; tabor is now too hilly, no one will come
race it........... im laughing..........just can't win.

2008/3/20 Michael Benno :

> Compare those two alternatives to the original route
> http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=8451 Lap: 1.3-miles, 201-Ft of
> Climbing.
>
> Both those alternates have a lot more climbing! Could be pretty darn
> brutal weekday race!
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Clark Ritchie
> To: OBRA
> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 12:52:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] River City Bicycles Mt Tabor Series Update
>
> Here are 2 alternate routes that were kindly sent to me earlier:
>
> http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=8444 Lap: 1.6-miles, 401-Ft of
> climbing
>
> http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=8446 Lap: 1.9-miles, 309-Ft of
> climbing
>
> I am thinking of mixing it up this year--maybe we do different routes,
> twice each, over six races? Have to see what the Parks Dept. says.
>
> --Clark
>
>
>
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 3:49 PM, wrote:
>
> > Seems like there's a couple possible loops looking at it from the google
> > map. I say the more technical, the better. Please keep it on the road, this
> > "let's pretend we're belgian" thing can stay on the cross course, as far as
> > I'm concerned ;)
> >
> > Joe King
> >
> > 2008/3/20 Clark Ritchie :
> >
> > > Great idea. The Parks Dept., however, is very strict about usage at
> > > Mt Tabor. I feel confident in saying that this would never fly.
> > >
> > > I did receive some useful suggestions from other list members, thank
> > > you. I really don't think construction will be an issue, but you never
> > > know... this is all very much plan "B" planning.
> > >
> > > --Clark
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On Thu, Mar 20, 2008 at 3:37 PM, Tim Schauer <
> > > TSchauer@mackaysposito.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > How about a part road, part gravel path Kermesse?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > *From:* obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:
> > > > obra-bounces@list.obra.org] *On Behalf Of *Clark Ritchie
> > > > *Sent:* Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:05 AM
> > > > *To:* OBRA
> > > > *Subject:* [OBRA Chat] River City Bicycles Mt Tabor Series Update
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hi everyone,
> > > >
> > > > The Mt Tabor Series is gearing up for another year. River City
> > > > Bicycles has stepped up, once again, to be the title sponsor. Thank you,
> > > > River City.
> > > >
> > > > However, I just learned that the Water Bureau is prepping for a
> > > > Reservoir Replacement Project. They plan to upgrade cameras and poles,
> > > > install alarms, microphone sensors, repair windows and walkways, etc. This
> > > > project might affect our route and the Parks Dept. is encouraging me to
> > > > think of alternative routes. Given the limited pavement around Mt Tabor, I
> > > > honestly don't know of many other options.
> > > >
> > > > The Water Bureau is reviewing the construction schedule and will let
> > > > me know as soon as possible which areas will be affected. I'll post more
> > > > when I know more.
> > > >
> > > > http://www.mttaborseries.com/
> > > >
> > > > Thank you.
> > > >
> > > > --Clark
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Clark Ritchie 503.936.2575
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