Banana Belt Updates

Jeff Mitchem

2009-03-02

BB#1 -
Thanks to all 490+ of you who participated in the grimiest BB on record.
Check out the online photos!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brujo/sets/72157614582644523/ . Kudos to Team
Beer for seeking the line less traveled. Results are being confirmed and
will be posted soon.

BB#2 -
Online Registration. Online registration will be open until 3 pm Friday.
Some fields filled up, some came close. So get in early.
Pre-Registered Riders. SIGN NO RELEASE FORMS. ALL PRE-REGISTERED RIDERS MUST
CHECK-IN at registration on printed start lists - very quick, painless and
essential.
Day of Registration. OBRA memberships are required and will be available. If
you signed a release form at BB#1, do not sign another. New riders will need
to sign release forms.
Course Direction. Will remain clockwise. The curb-sized crack within 50
meters of the uphill finish remains potentially lethal.
Parking Fee. Yes. Carpool to spread the $5 cost. Ranger Smith will ticket.
Weather. Spring is in the air! Forecast calls for partly cloudy, 53 degrees
10% chance of rain.
Volunteers. Volunteers are always welcome and compensated with one free
entry to a BB or two free entries to PIR. Reply if interested.
Points and Prizes. Finish points in all categories are awarded 15 deep (20,
18, 16, 14, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2). Cat 1-2 Men and Cat 3 Men
Hot Spot (sprint laps) points are awarded three deep (5, 3, 2) + $50 cash to
winner. Cat 1/2 Men: Race 2 - lap 2, 4; Race 3 - lap 1, 3, 5. Cat 3 Men:
Race 2 - lap 3; Race 3 - lap 2, 4. Overall prizes will consist of medals
three deep and cash to be distributed based on participation. Payout
schedule will be posted at registration prior to BB#3.
BB#3 - Oregon Cup. BB#3 is the first OR Cup of the season - points go
20-deep in the Cat 1-2 men and Cat 1-2 women.
Questions. Don't hesitate to reply.

Train safe.
JM