Jim Anderson
Come end the racing season with the biggest OBRA event in Eugene, The
Hutch's Bicycles Eugene Celebration Omnium. Be sure to be part of the
exciting action down in Eugene on the 16-17, come race, check out the
Eugene Celebration Events. You can purchase a event button at the race
for a special discount, gets you into events downtown. SO what are you
waiting for !?!
B.A.R points and Sunday, 17th is the LAST Oregon Cup Series Race (Women
and 1,2 racers only).
Racers please note:
exit 172 on I5 South for the Cottage Grove Road Races/Time Trial
Hotels, Lodging are booking up, please get your places now! Camping is
also available at Cottage Grove Lake Area.
Also, as always, still looking for helpers/volunteers. Please let me
know if someone you know, yourself or friends/family might be able to
help me out! Please have them email or contact me!
Pre-Registration does not have a late fee, but is nice to do. If you can
pre register, please do. Info on the races are below.
Any Questions, call or email me!
Thank you and see you all there!
Race Flyer Below ------
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Hutch's Bicycles EUGENE CELEBRATION OMNIUM
SEPTEMBER 16th & 17th
OBRA Sanctioned Race
OBRA B.A.R Race
Last Race of the OBRA Oregon Cup Race on Sunday, 17th for the Women and
Cat. 1,2.
Hutch's Rack and Roll Road Race - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th
Cottage Grove Lake, Cottage Grove
10:00am Cat 1,2,3 7 laps 56Miles
10:10 Cat 3,4,5 6 laps 48Miles
12:20 Masters 35+ 6 laps 48 Miles
12:25 Juniors (under 18) 5 laps 40Miles
12:30 Cat 1-4 Women 5 laps 40Miles
(Category 3 has the option to ride with the Cat 1,2 or the Cat 4,5)
Day of Registration: Opens 7:30am closes 15 min. before posted start
time.
Course: Flat to rolling country roads with good to excellent pavement.
Directions: From Eugene, head south on I-5 to exit 172 (Cottage Grove
Lake). Exit 172 is the 2nd Cottage Grove exit. NOTE: If you miss it,
you will have to travel south approx. 10miles to another exit. Turn left
onto S 6th st. S 6th st. becomes London Rd. and precede approx. 5
miles. Follow the signs to the parking area called Lakeside, right on
the lake on your left. Allow approx. 30-45 minutes from Eugene.
Hutch's Rack and Roll Time Trial - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
Cottage Grove Lake, Cottage Grove
***First rider of at 4:00PM---The TT will follow the same start order as
the morning's road race schedule***
Registration: Riders must pre-register for the TT either by mail or at
the morning road races to compete in the TT.
Course: Flat to rolling country roads with good to excellent pavement. 8
miles. Start/Finish will be near the start of the road race.
Directions: Same as the road race, Cottage Grove Lake and Lakeside
parking area.
Hutch's Bicycles Road Race - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
Elmira/Venta
9:00AM Cat 1,2,3 Men 7 laps 70Miles
Oregon Cup Points Competition for the Cat. 1,2 ONLY
9:15 Cat 3,4,5 Men 5 laps 59Miles
11:30 Masters 35+ 5 laps 59Miles
11:45 Juniors (under 18) 3 laps 36 Miles
12:00 Women 1-4 5 laps 59Miles
Oregon Cup Points Competition for the WOMEN.
Day of Registration: At Elmira High School; opens 7:30am and closes 15
min. prior to posted start time.
Course: A gradual longer climb and a shorter, steeper climb. Remainder
of course consists of rolling, country roads. Some chip sealing has
been done.
Directions: From I-5 N or S, take Beltline West, Beltline ends and
comes to a T. Go right on West 11th (Hwy 126). Continue to Veneta (still
on Hwy 126) turn right (north) onto Territorial Hwy and go about one
mile to a left (west) on Warthen Rd. Follow Warthen about 1mile to
Elmira High School, turn right onto Falcon Dr. and follow to the high
school parking lot. Allow approx. 30 minutes travel from Eugene.
SPONSORS:
Hutch's Bicycle Shop, Eugene/Springfield, (541) 345-7521
Hutch's Rack and Roll Car Racks, 1365 Villard St, (541) 681-3554
Full City Coffee Roasters, 842 Pearl, (541) 344-0475
Palace Bakery, 844 Pearl, (541) 484-2435
Bene' Gourmet Pizza, 225 W Broadway, (541) 284-2700
Awards: Points will be awarded fifteen deep in EACH EVENT as follows:
1st-25pts, 2nd-22pts., 3rd-20pts., 4th-18pts., 5th-16pts., 6th-14pts.,
7th-12pts., 8th-10pts., 9th-8pts., 10th-6pts., 11th-5pts., 12th-4pts.,
13th-3pts., 14th-2pts., 15th-1pt. Riders overall finish will be
figured by cumulative points, However you DON'T need to participate in
ALL three events to be figured into the overall.
Prizes will be a combination of Gift Certificates, Cash and Products.
Prize List
Cat 1,2,3 $260 CASH, GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 6 places.
$30.00 CASH for 1st Cat. 3 in overall points.
Cat 3,4,5 $190 GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 4 places
Masters 35+ $185 GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 4 places
Women 1-4 $195 CASH, GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 4 places
Juniors $170 GIFT CERTIFICATES, RIBBONS, MERCHANDISE / 4 places
Entry Info: Road Races are $20.00, Time Trial is $15.00. All 3 races
together are $50.00. You DON'T need to participate in ALL three events
to be figured into the overall points.
Juniors (18 under) Fees: $5.00 a race, $15.00 for all 3 races.
Pre-Register online at www.active.com/cycling, search "Eugene
celebration"
All Racers must be OBRA members. You can join on site and purchase
yearlong $15.00 or day membership for $5.00. More info at www.obra.org
or ob-@teleport.com.
Registration Info: Pre-register by sending checks payable to JIM
ANDERSON and mail with a standard release to: JIM ANDERSON 1467
Greentree Circle, Lake Oswego, OR 97034. Pre-Registration is helpful
and suggested, however there are NO LATE FEES.
Promoter reserves the right to combine or split groups. All OBRA racing
rules apply. ANSI approved helmets required. Entrants under 18 must
have a parent or guardians sign a release. Need more INFO? Call Jim
Anderson, Race Director at 503-975-8229, or e-mail spa-@teleport.com
Eugene Celebration info: This years Eugene Celebration Bike Races are
an auxiliary event of the 2000 Eugene Celebration. Buttons are
available for purchase at race or at the celebration events downtown
Eugene. Buttons are at a SPECIAL price for racers, $5 for adults, Kids
12 and under are free. Special price is at race registration only. Be
sure to get a Eugene Celebration Program and button at the race, then
head on out after the races to downtown Eugene!! Please go out and
support this new addition to the races this year!!
More info available about the Eugene Celebration at:
www.eugenecelebration.com
Info on Eugene and Lane County available at: www.downtowneugene.com,
www.co.lane.or.us, www.clickoregon.com
Accommodations: Please note that the weekend of this race is the Eugene
Celebration, which is a very big event. Hotel/Motel Rooms will fill up
fast, please plan ahead!
Hilton Eugene. 66 East 6th. (541) 342-2000
Valley River Inn. 1000 Valley River Way. (541) 687-0123
Doubletree Hotel Eugene/Springfield. 3280 Gateway. (541) 726-8181
Best Western. 1655 Franklin Bv. (541) 683-3669
Red Lion Hotel. 205 Coburg Rd. (541) 342-5201
Relax Inn. 1030 Highway 99N Cottage Grove. (541) 942-5132
Holiday Inn Express. Beltline Rd & Gateway Rd. (541) 746-8471
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
Hutch's Bicycle Shops, Rack and Roll Car Rack Stores, Full City Coffee
Company, Palace Bakery, Lane County Public Works, US Army Corps.
Engineers, Cottage Grove, Weyerhaeuser, Fern Ridge School District,
Elmira High School, Residents of Fern Ridge, Elmira and Cottage Grove
area, Oregon Bicycle Racing Association, Team Oregon and the many
Volunteers/ OBRA officials, Downtown Events Management and Eugene
Celebration 2000!!
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Jim Anderson
2000 Eugene Celebration Race Director
spa-@teleport.com
503-975-8229