Richard Sweet

We are in the last week before the Oregon State Championship Road Race this

year. As many found out during the rehearsal the course is a hard one and

will make a worthy State Champion.



I have seen allot of people out pre-riding the course making there plans for

the race. The course is in good shape and if the weather holds true to the

forecast we will see slightly cooler temps then this past weekend. I will be

out sweeping the course this week and double checking the corners on

Saturday morning.



Race numbers, you should have two numbers on. One on the back in the middle

and one on the left side.



The feed zone will be on Pine Grove road, on the hill just before making the

left onto Spencer Creek road. We got reports of riders feeding in other

zones last time, this could get you disqualified from the race if done.



Just a reminder for the race, the winners of the Senior Men and Senior women

race will get a Championship Jersey and Vest. This race is open to all men

and women with an valid annual OBRA membership, regardless of category. If

you win another one of the age or category specific races you can purchase

these items at $40 each from OBRA.



We will not be doing the Tandem class this race.



The championship Categories for this race will be the following;



Senior Men: 105 miles, 10:00am start

Senior Women: 60 miles, 10:05am start

Men Masters: 40-49, 50-59 and 60+ :45 miles, 10:15am start

Women: Cat 4, Masters 30-39, 40-49 and 50+ :45 miles, 10:20am start



The Non-Championship categories for this race will be the following, these

will get prizes and cash.

Men Cat 3/4/5: 45 miles, 10:10am start

Juniors 15-18: 30 miles, 1:00pm start (registration will end at noon, after

10:00 go to the finish line at the top of Doan Road and find me)

Juniors 10-14: 15 miles, 1:00pm start (registration will end at noon, after

10:00 go to the finish line at the top of Doan Road and find me)



It looks like we will have a good group juniors again racing for prizes so

come on out and support these up and coming racers so we continue to have

future stars on the road.



We may switch some start times around in the morning do to the Senior Men

going 105 miles, I will send out an email if it happens and have it posted

at registration.



If you pre-register you are guaranteed a Custom Oregon Championship Burley

Musette Bag complete with a Clif Bar and Clif Shot, if you don't you will

need to be one of the first 85 people to register day of race. If you

register online at www.orbike.com, there is a $1.42 charge, bring your

registration receipt with you, registration closes on Wednesday online.



The Directions to Staging area were a little bit off last time so here is

the corrected version. I hope this helps clear things up a little more.



Take I-5 to exit 195B and head west on Beltline Hwy and follow it to the

intersection at Hwy 126. Take a right on Hwy 126 (heading West). Take a

left (south) on Greenhill road, there is a stop light and gas station on the

NE corner, as well as a sign that directs you to Crow. In about 1/4 mile or

less it turns into Crow Road, continue for approximately 8 miles to Crow

High School, which is on the right at 25863 Crow Rd. Drive time from

Portland/Bend/Medford is approx 2 1/2 hours.



FYI, We will have water this time at the finish line, sorry about that last

time. Awards and medals will also be at the finish line, all championship

winners will need to be around to get pictures taken. If you won your

championship during the Rehearsal RR and would like to have your picture

taken on the podium please find me at the finish so we can set it up.





If you have any questions you can email me direct at

<rich-@westernp.com>,



Time To Ride,

Richard Sweet

Race Director

Richard Sweet

The second part of the championships is only 2 1/2 weeks away.



I wanted to let everyone know that for both the Senior Men and Senior women

race we will be supplying the Championship Jersey and Vest for the winners.

This race is open to all men and women with an valid annual OBRA membership.



We will not be doing the Tandem class this race.



The championship Categories for this race will be the following;



Senior Men: 105 miles, 10:00am start

Senior Women: 60 miles, 10:05am start

Men Masters: 40-49, 50-59 and 60+ :45 miles, 10:15am start

Women: Cat 4, Masters 30-39, 40-49 and 50+ :45 miles, 10:20am start



The Non-Championship categories for this race will be the following, these

will get prizes and cash.

Men Cat 3/4/5: 45 miles, 10:10am start

Juniors 15-18: 30 miles, 1:00pm start (registration will end at noon, after

10:00 go to the finish line at the top of Doan Road and find me)

Juniors 10-14: 15 miles, 1:00pm start (registration will end at noon, after

10:00 go to the finish line at the top of Doan Road and find me)

It would be helpful to know if any juniors plan on making the race, we need

to set up drivers and officials. Send me an email if you are pretty sure you

are coming.



We may switch some start times around in the morning do to the Senior Men

going 105 miles, I will send out an email if it happens and have it posted

at registration.



If you pre-register you are guaranteed a Custom Oregon Championship Burley

Musette Bag complete with a Clif Bar and Clif Shot, if you don't you will

need to be one of the first 85 people to register day of race. You can

register online at www.orbike.com, there is a $1.42 charge, bring your

registration receipt with you.



We are in need of volunteers, if you supply one you get a free entry and

they get a custom Burley Musette bag with a lunch. If they are a driver for

one of the classes they will be reimbursed for gas. I need to know ASAP so I

can touch base with them to let them know what they would be doing. I cannot

guarantee that I will need volunteers or that you will get a free entry the

day of race if I don't know beforehand.



The Directions to Staging area were a little bit off last time so here is

the corrected version. I hope this helps clear things up a little more.



Take I-5 to exit 195B and head west on Beltline Hwy and follow it to the

intersection at Hwy 126. Take a right on Hwy 126 (heading West). Take a

left (south) on Greenhill road, there is a stop light and gas station on the

NE corner, as well as a sign that directs you to Crow. In about 1/4 mile or

less it turns into Crow Road, continue for approximately 8 miles to Crow

High School, which is on the right at 25863 Crow Rd. Drive time from

Portland/Bend/Medford is approx 2 1/2 hours.



FYI, We will have water this time at the finish line, sorry about that last

time. Awards and medals will also be at the finish line, all championship

winners will need to be around to get pictures taken. If you won your

championship during the Rehearsal RR and would like to have your picture

taken on the podium please find me at the finish so we can set it up.



We also plan to have more registration volunteers so that should go a little

smoother and quicker this time as well.



I still have prizes for people who raced in a cash/prize race last weekend.

I will try to bring them to Mt. Hood so if you get a chance look me up and I

will give it to you then, if you were top 5 in most classes, I am staying at

Toll Bridge Campground in a 24' Motor Home and will have a Kona Pop-up

canopy in front of it. If you won't be there send me an email and we will

work out how to get it to you.



Time To Ride,

Richard Sweet

Race Director