2015 OBRA Criterium Championships - UPDATES

Charles Warner

2015-08-07

This is the ninth year for this race at this location and we are
excited to bring criterium racing to Vancouver downtown area. This
flat and fast course in the heart of downtown Vancouver has long been
a favorite. We are excited to be the 2015 OBRA Criterium Championship
event.

*Sponsors*

Thank you to our sponsors: Portland Rock Gym, Burnside Brewing,
Camille Hook Massage, TFK Wheels and Castelli. Without the
support of these sponsors and the cooperation of all the neighbors
along the course, this race would not be possible. Thank you!

*Registration*

Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Saturday evening. If you are
pre-registered, you only need to show up and race.

Registration will be at the intersection of 12th and Daniels.
Event day registration will open at 11:00 a.m. and close 15 min before
the scheduled start of each race.

Event-day registration will be $30 and $15 for additional races, $10
for juniors.

Checks can be made out to ���*Omnium Events*���.

*OBRA Criterium Championship*

The Vancouver Criterium will play host to the OBRA Criterium
Championship for all categories. All annual OBRA Members are
eligible.

*Parking*

There is parking around the outside of the course.

*Wheel Pit*

Wheels are wheels in/wheels out. There will be neutral wheels.
However, neutral support for this event provided by TFK Wheels.

*Race Numbers*

Numbers on the right.

*Weather*

The forecast looks to be ideal for bike racing on Sunday. Some clouds, low 80s.

*Bridge Pedal*
The Providence Bridge Pedal is taking place this weekend all over
Portland. The event starts early Sunday morning and will not likely
affect late afternoon racers, but please be aware to check traffic
closures.

*Prizes*

We have over $1,500 in prizes available.
OBRA Championship Medals for the top 3 in all categories
Cash prizes for the senior men and women will go to the top five.
The final prize list will be based on pre-registration.
Prizes can be picked up at the announcers stand.

*Course Report*

The course is 1.13km long, features 8-corners pretty flat and fast.

There are few rough spots on the road and some areas that will be
marked, though slightly improved from previous years.

*Post Race Food*

There will be a Grandma June's Food Cart onsite for the event with
lots of great drinks and food.

Visit omniumevents.com for a schedule of races and more details.

See you Sunday,

Charlie