kl_grah..@comcast.net
Greetings All -
2 days until online registration closes. We would encourage everyone to get registered when you can - before the deadline. This helps all involved to determine the correct amount of support needed to provide you and the hosting community the best event possible. Online registration closes Saturday, March 19th, 2016 by 12:00 p.m., Pacific Time - $30.00. Day-of-Race Registration Opens @ 8AM and close @ AM - Adults: $35.00.
QUESTION OF THE DAY : Where are all my ladies at???? I have only 6 ladies registered for the Cherry Pie so far!!! Is Wayne Brady going to have to.....open DAY OF REGISTRATION 30 minutes earlier for all the ladies to get registered - hmmmmmmmmm! More to details to come! GET REGISTERED LADIES!!!! :)
Registration link: http://obra.org/events/24556/register
Course link: : https://ridewithgps.com/events/2015-Cherry-Pie-2
Flyer Link: http://www.obra.org/flyers/2016/cherry_pie_rr_2016.pdf
WEATHER : PURELY CLASSICS WEATHER!
SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT: HUGE Thank you to our friends at Yakima Racks from Lake Oswego Oregon for all the primary sponsorship support provided this year for the Cherry Pie Road Race! Thank you to CEO Ryan Martin, Summer Henderson and Ryan Lindquist! www.yakima.com
MECHANICAL SUPPORT : Our amazing team sponsor at Peak Sports from Corvallis Oregon will be providing mechanical support prior to the race. Thank you to David Sullivan and all the staff @ Peak Sports for their continued support and amazing sponsorship! www.peaksportscorvallis.com
WHEEL SUPPORT: Our great friends at Rolf Prima will be providing wheel support for this years event. Thank you to Brooke Stehley and the staff at Rolf Prima for supporting the Cherry Pie this year! www.rolfprima.com
special note: please make sure that you bring wheels as well so that each field has a equal share of wheels for this year's event.
FOOD : For spectators and racers wanting amazing food before, during and after the race: Please visit the 3 Legged Dog restaurant in Independence @ 250 S. Main St. Independence OR 97351. www.threeleggeddog.biz
I wanted to clear up some confusion about the categories and prizes for this year's Cherry Pie Road Race. In past years, we have normally had two sessions of racing (AM and PM). This year, we have consolidated the fields into one AM race session. Below shows a complete breakout of each field:
10:00 PRO 1-2 MEN'S 88.5 MILES (3 LAPS/FEED ZONE)
10:05 MASTERS 40-49 MEN'S 59.8 MILES (2 LAPS/NO FEED ZONE)
10:10 CAT 3/4/5 MEN'S*** 59.8 MILES (2 LAPS/NO FEED ZONE)
10:15 MASTERS 50 – 60+ MEN'S 59.8 MILES (2 LAPS/NO FEED ZONE)
10:20 CAT 1/2/3 WOMEN* 59.8 MILES (2 LAPS/NO FEED ZONE)
10:25 CAT 4/5 WOMEN - MSTS 40+/50+/60+ WOMEN** 29.9 MILES ( 1 LAP /NO FEED ZONE)
( THIS FIELD IS DESIGNATED FOR WOMEN ONLY . THIS IS NOT A CAT 4/5 OR MASTERS MENS FIELD )
MILEAGE SHOWS IS APPROXIMATE, AND INCLUDES NEUTRAL-ROLL OUT TO THE INDEPENDENCE BRIDGE @ RIVER RD.
*CAT 3 WOMEN SCORED SEPARATELY, BUT PRIZED WITH THE 1’S AND 2’S
** MASTERS WOMEN SCORED SEPARATELY, BUT SCORED WITH THE CAT 4’S AND 5’S.
*** CAT 3/4/5 MENS WILL RACE TOGETHER - CAT 3'S WILL BEING SCORED SEPARATELY AND 4/5 MEN WILL BE SCORED TOGETHER.
Also - here is a breakdown of each category and how they will be scored and prized:
PRIZES WILL BE BROKEN OUT @ 15% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF OF REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS.
MEN'S PRO 1/2 - 1 category/scored together
MEN'S Masters 40+ - 1 category
MEN'S 3/4/5 - 2 categories: CAT 3 - CAT 4/5, scored and prized separately.
MEN'S Masters 50+/60+ 2 categories: 50+ - 60+, scored and prized separately.
WOMEN'S CAT 1/2/3 - Scored separately only if each field has at least 5 riders in each group, otherwise scored and prized together.
WOMEN'S CAT 4/5/Master 40+, 50+, 60+ - Scored separately only if each field has at least 5 riders in each group, otherwise scored and prized together.
Hopefully this clears up any confusion about the categories and where you would like to race. If not, please let me know via email: kl_graham@comcast.net or call me @541-905-9698.
We look forward seeing you all this year in Independence Oregon!
Thanks.
Kenny Graham
President
WCVT/PPBS
541-905-9698