dollars for wheels

Steve-@clark.wa.gov

2004-03-22



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Candi,

IMHO, I think you should keep doing the $1 surcharge in hopes that the wheel

program will eventually be able to support all riders 9/10 Shim/Cam.

I didn't like it very much that there was no wheel support for yesterday OSU

road race but I considered it just helping to catch up for the deficit so

far that the program has seen. I donated $5 at BB#1 plus brought my own

wheels, for each BB, cause they said we wouldn't have supported wheels. I

want to see the program work and that's why I did it.



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM

To: obra

Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







So what if we change it to

$1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for all

those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?







-----Original Me So what i ssage-----

From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a race.

I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who race a

lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is the

racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers,

team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire.



It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially if

someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

wheels.



It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that people

are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is 30

or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



Norman



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<DIV><SPAN class=648134616-22032004>IMHO, I think you should keep doing the $1

surcharge in hopes that the wheel program will eventually be able to support all

riders 9/10 Shim/Cam.</SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=648134616-22032004>I didn't like it very much that there was no

wheel support for yesterday OSU road race but I considered it just helping to

catch up for the deficit so far that the program has seen. I donated $5 at

BB#1 plus brought my own wheels, for each BB, cause they said we wouldn't

have supported wheels. I want to see the program work and that's why I did

it.</SPAN></DIV>

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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT

face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Candi Murray/Oregon

Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March

19, 2004 2:45 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> [OBRA Chat] dollars for

wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>So what if we change it to </SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>$1 surcharge for each rider registering

but the $1 will be waived for all those that bring their wheels to

registration.  This will get us enough wheels and give you all a

choice.?</SPAN></DIV>

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    face=Tahoma>-----Original Me<SPAN class=170154322-19032004><FONT

    face=Arial> So what i </FONT></SPAN>ssage-----<BR><B>From:</B>

    Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March

    19, 2004 2:24 PM<BR><B>To:</B> cmur-@obra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [OBRA

    Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV>My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels

    to a race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those

    who race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think

    it is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't

    like the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the

    racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just

    to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire. </DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV>It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially

    if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

    number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

    is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

    wheels. </DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV>It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

    people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field

    is 30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is

    too skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least

    10 sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.

    </DIV>

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If there are not going to be enough wheels, what is the point of the

program. To support people who are too lazy to bring wheels?



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From: MARTEL,MATT (HP-Corvallis,ex1) [mailto:matt_m-@hp.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:36 PM

To: obra

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





From what I understand, there are not enough wheels to adequately support

the fields so we need to bring wheels regardless if we pay a dollar or not.

We need to make it clear...



BRING A SET OF WHEELS! OBRA DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH WHEELS YET TO SERVE ALL THE

FIELDS ADEQUATELY!



Bottom line...we need to get money so we can make this program work. The

donation jar hasn't cut it so far. Eventually everyone will benefit so

everyone should pay. We just need to supplement (BRING A SET OF WHEELS!) the

program until it is up to speed.





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Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:08 PM

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Actually, I think it is a good idea to waive the $1 for those who bring

wheels, as it will encourage people to bring wheels and not rely solely on

the OBRA wheels.



-----Original Message-----

From: MARTEL,MATT (HP-Corvallis,ex1) [mailto:matt_m-@hp.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:06 PM

To: obra

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





Charge the $1 for everyone regardless if they bring wheels. It is very

little to ask and eventually we will get enough money to have the right

amount of wheels in all the common configurations for each category. I am

assuming this is the ultimate goal? Of course we will also need some money

and mechanics' time to keep them in good condition. I'd be happy to

volunteer to maintain some of them on a regular basis. Let me know who to

contact if this service is needed. I am at most of the races. I have some

vise-grips! :)



I will still bring a set of wheels to put in until I here there is enough to

adequately support all of us.



Matt Martel

Corvallis

EWEB Windpower



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM

To: obra

Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







So what if we change it to

$1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for all

those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?







-----Original Me So what i ssage-----

From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a race.

I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who race a

lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is the

racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers,

team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire.



It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially if

someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

wheels.



It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that people

are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is 30

or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



Norman



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<DIV><SPAN class=500523419-21032004>If there are not going to be enough

wheels,

what is the point of the program.  To support people who are too lazy to

bring wheels?</SPAN></DIV>

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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT

face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> MARTEL,MATT

(HP-Corvallis,ex1) [mailto:matt_m-@hp.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday,

March

19, 2004 3:36 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [OBRA Chat]

dollars

for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=204031323-19032004><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff

size=3>From what I understand, there are not enough wheels to adequately

support the fields so we need to bring wheels regardless if we pay a dollar

or

not. We need to make it clear...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=204031323-19032004><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff

size=3></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=204031323-19032004><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff

size=3>BRING A SET OF WHEELS! OBRA DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH WHEELS YET TO SERVE

ALL THE FIELDS ADEQUATELY!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=204031323-19032004><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff

size=3></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=204031323-19032004><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff

size=3>Bottom line...we need to get money so we can make this program work.

The donation jar hasn't cut it so far. Eventually everyone will benefit so

everyone should pay. We just need to supplement (BRING A SET OF WHEELS!) the

program until it is up to speed.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=204031323-19032004><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff

size=3></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>

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face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Schreck,

George

[mailto:George.-@PacifiCorp.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March 19,

2004

3:08 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'matt_m-@hp.com'; obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE:

[OBRA

Chat] dollars for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=179570623-19032004>Actually, I think it is a good idea

to waive the $1 for those who bring wheels, as it will encourage people to

bring wheels and not rely solely on the OBRA wheels.</SPAN></DIV>

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    face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> MARTEL,MATT

    (HP-Corvallis,ex1) [mailto:matt_m-@hp.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday,

    March 19, 2004 3:06 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [OBRA

Chat]

    dollars for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

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    class=919355222-19032004>Charge the $1 for everyone regardless if they

bring

    wheels. It is very little to ask and eventually we will get enough money

to

    have the right amount of wheels in all the common configurations for each

    category. I am assuming this is the ultimate goal? Of course we will also

    need some money and mechanics' time to keep them in good condition. I'd be

    happy to volunteer to maintain some of them on a regular basis. Let me

know

    who to contact if this service is needed. I am at most of the races. I

have

    some vise-grips! :)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

    class=919355222-19032004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

    <DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

    class=919355222-19032004>I will still bring a set of wheels to put in

until

    I here there is enough to adequately support all of

us.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

    class=919355222-19032004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

    <DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

    class=919355222-19032004>Matt Martel</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

    class=919355222-19032004>Corvallis</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

    class=919355222-19032004>EWEB Windpower</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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    face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Candi

    Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

<BR><B>Sent:</B>

    Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> [OBRA

    Chat] dollars for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>So what if we change it to

</SPAN></DIV>

    <DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>$1 surcharge for each rider

registering

    but the $1 will be waived for all those that bring their wheels to

    registration.  This will get us enough wheels and give you all a

    choice.?</SPAN></DIV>

    <P></P>

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      face=Tahoma>-----Original Me<SPAN class=170154322-19032004><FONT

      face=Arial> So what i </FONT></SPAN>ssage-----<BR><B>From:</B>

      Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday,

      March 19, 2004 2:24 PM<BR><B>To:</B> cmur-@obra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B>

      Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

      <DIV>My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of

wheels

      to a race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or

      those who race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge,

as

      I think it is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official,

I

      don't like the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out

      for the racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support

      folks just to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

      <DIV>It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race,

      especially if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did

not

      write the number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and

      the promoter is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to

      have the OBRA wheels. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

      <DIV>It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

      people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the

      field is 30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel

      supply is too skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there

should

      be at least 10 sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some

      roads/conditions. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

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i'm still using an 8 spped clutster. does that make me a luditte squared?

please let me know.

thanks,

phil "yes, i'm still in the 20th century"

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Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com] wrote:

"On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10 sets

of

 wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions. "



OBRA currently has 10 sets of wheels. Norm's point is correct however

that

 this is not enough since those 10 sets need to be spread over the total

number of fields. Since races generally have 3 to 5 fields out

simultaneously the OBRA wheels will only add 2-3 wheel pairs to the cars

following any given field. If there is more than one car following a

given

 race then you need to divide that number again. The bottom line is that

it

 is essential that people continue to provide wheels for follow vehicles.



On the issue of 10 speed wheel; there are currently no discount 10 speed

clusters. Purchasing 10 speed wheels will greatly increase the cost of

this

 program. We are investigating it and also looking at purchasing more

wheels

 but it is unclear if this will be a good idea especially given the

controversy about how to fund the program. Many people seem to think that

they will not be able to use the current 9 speed wheel in their 10 (or

7,8)

 speed systems. This is incorrect. You can run a 9 speed wheel on a 10

speed bike. It will make noise, not shift smoothly and I would not

suggest

 it for routine use but it will run and, if you have the cahones to do it,

will get you back to the filed if you flat. More importantly it will do

what these wheels are generally used for, get you back to the parking lot.

I expect that as 10 speed becomes more of a standard the cost will drop

considerably and we will convert all the wheels to 10 speed. At that

point

 I expect that the 10 speed users will stop complaining and they will be

replaced by the Luddites still using 9 or less speeds.



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2004-03-20



Peter Murphy [mailto:murphy_-@hotmail.com] asks:

"What is OBRA's version of wheels in-wheels out? I'm gathering from the

conversation that if a rider puts wheels in and needs a change on the road,

the rider just grabs any wheel? Not their own?"



Even if the official word is "wheels in, wheels out" this is impractical to

actually do. If there is ANY hope that the rider is going to make it back

into the field they need to get a wheel as fast as possible. Time spent

searching through the wheels for YOUR wheels will greatly decrease the

chance that you will get back into the race. In fact, just the time spent

adjusting the quick release to match your fork ends will often make the

chance of catching the field minimal. Consider the table below:



stop time (sec) time to catch (minutes)

10 0.83

20 1.67

30 2.50

40 3.33

50 4.17

60 5.00



This assumes a field speed of 25 (many are faster) and a chaser speed of 30

(most are slower). Do the math for other speeds. Then add in the question

about what if you are in the break and your wheels are following the field.

The only way that getting a wheel has any hope of getting you back in the

race is to take the first and fastest wheel possible.



Mike Murray



mike.m-@obra.org

2004-03-20



Brad Cockman, DC [mailto:bra-@bigfoot.com] wrote:

"How about for next year's road events there just be an across the board

wheel surcharge passed along to the promoters?"



This was the original plan. In fact, there are people outside of OBRA that

provide this service as a business. We set the fee at near what the cost

would be through the commercial services. There were few race organizers

who were willing to accept this increased fee. At that point, so that the

program would work and the wheels would be used, we started to look at ways

to pass the cost directly to the riders who are the ones that actually

benefit.



As Candi pointed out, currently we are getting a big benefit because Roger

is overseeing the program and not seeing any income for his time investment.

I have to point out that the same thing is true for Candi and just about

everyone else who provides services for OBRA. IF OBRA is to continue we

need to move away from this model. When Roger stops doing this (he is 72

years old) someone else will need to step up if the program is to continue.

It will be a lot easier to find someone if there is a revenue stream

associated with it.



Mike Murray



Doug Evans

2004-03-19



During last weeks race I worked in the second position car for the cat 1/2 race and I don't see how that scenerio could have worked out. We were driving just behind the break with 2 pairs of wheels. There would be no way to grab just the wheels belonging to the guys in the break. It appears that races are too dynamic for the riders to get their own wheels, not to mention that the time loss required for the racer to come to the vehicle to select the correct wheel would be excessive.





-----Original Message-----

From: Peter Murphy [mailto:murphy_-@hotmail.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 4:50 PM

To: ob-@topica.com

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





Sort a side topic.



What is OBRA's version of wheels in-wheels out? I'm gathering from the

conversation that if a rider puts wheels in and needs a change on the road,

the rider just grabs any wheel? Not their own? (I hate to do this,

but....) when i raced in Florida, you had to put your number on the wheel,

or your team name and when you needed a change you grabbed your (or your

team's) wheel. It was up to the wheel truck or the pit crew to make sure you

weren't grabbing a wheel that you were not entitled to.



Anyway, $1 surcharge per race is a great idea. Even an increase in dues is

not a bad idea. OBRA has increased their level of service, therefore we

could expect an increase in fees. USCF was increasing their fees($50/year

now) for years and not giving much of anything to the everyday racer/rider.



my 2 cents





Pete Murphy



"...sometimes the smallest, softest voice, carries the grand biggest

solution.."    NOFX











 From: "MARTEL,MATT (HP-Corvallis,ex1)" <matt_m-@hp.com>

Reply-To: matt_m-@hp.com

To: "'cmur-@obra.org'" <cmur-@obra.org>, obra <ob-@topica.com>

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels

Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 16:24:36 -0800



Candi -



Thanks for these details. 14 flats in one race?! I would have never guessed

that high! What are you guys doing?



I suppose the cost of the program includes wheels and cassettes (common

configurations), tires, tubes, and various maintenance to them. How much of

the $4000 is already paid? Or do we need $4000 more? What do you think will

be the yearly cost once all the wheels are purchased? This may be too soon

to ask.



I am asking this because $1 may not be much to ask but $5 may be stretching

wallets a little too much. I don't really know. We wouldn't want to

discourage people from racing because of cost.



Maybe we can't get the program into full swing in one year. We may have to

spread it over a couple years. Until then we can make do with bringing a

set

of our own wheels to the races.



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:36 PM

To: obra

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels











Roger Banvard has taken the wheel program as his retirement project.

Roger

is 72 and lives in Newport. He maintains and transports the wheels to the

races at no cost to us. I try and get him gas money but he usually refuses

it. Please let him know how much you appreciate what he does.



Last week at the Banana Belt there were 14 flats in the 1/2 field alone

and

two broken spokes. There will need to be a constant source of inflow to

pruchase the new tires and keep things in ship shape. We are looking at

the

getting 10 new sets of silver Cosmics for $174 but I did notice that there

are some Mavic Wheelsets at Nashbar for Mavic X221 K/Shimano M510 K

Wheelset

for $99.95 a set or Mavic CXP211 Shimano 2200 for $89.95 a set. Then we

still have to get the right cassettes etc. We figure that the program will

cost around $4000 this year. Maybe what we need to do for 2005 is just

raise the cost of membership to $20.







C



-----Original Message-----

From: Keele, Terry [mailto:terry.-@agedwards.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:04 PM

To: 'cmur-@obra.org'

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





Candy,



You can post this for general discussion if you wish.



I think $1 a race for wheel support is the fairest thing I've ever heard

of.

$1 for one less thing that I have to worry about, bring with me and then

corral at the end of an event. I've put more than $1 in the jar each time

and I'm not compatible with 9sp. I do it because if the program is

overwhelmingly successful, 10 sp will come along later, but we will never

get there unless we can get it off the ground. However, I'd rather you

just

charge me for it upfront, then I don't have to bring an extra buck and I

can

take care of it pre-reg. I'll still be required to bring a rear wheel, but

I'm still throwing in my dollar. Yes. Making a waiver for those who bring

their own wheels is probably necessary because there is always some clown

who will object to kicking in a dollar because his wheel type isn't

supported. C'mon people, OBRA has given you so much, here's a real

opportunity to give back for the price of a Powerbar.



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM

To: obra

Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







So what if we change it to

$1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for all

those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?







-----Original Me So what i ssage-----

From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a race.

I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who race

a

lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is the

racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers,

team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to

leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire.



It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially if

someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

wheels.



It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that people

are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is 30

or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



Norman



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Peter Murphy

2004-03-19



Sort a side topic.



What is OBRA's version of wheels in-wheels out? I'm gathering from the

conversation that if a rider puts wheels in and needs a change on the road,

the rider just grabs any wheel? Not their own? (I hate to do this,

but....) when i raced in Florida, you had to put your number on the wheel,

or your team name and when you needed a change you grabbed your (or your

team's) wheel. It was up to the wheel truck or the pit crew to make sure you

weren't grabbing a wheel that you were not entitled to.



Anyway, $1 surcharge per race is a great idea. Even an increase in dues is

not a bad idea. OBRA has increased their level of service, therefore we

could expect an increase in fees. USCF was increasing their fees($50/year

now) for years and not giving much of anything to the everyday racer/rider.



my 2 cents





Pete Murphy



"...sometimes the smallest, softest voice, carries the grand biggest

solution.."    NOFX











 From: "MARTEL,MATT (HP-Corvallis,ex1)" <matt_m-@hp.com>

Reply-To: matt_m-@hp.com

To: "'cmur-@obra.org'" <cmur-@obra.org>, obra <ob-@topica.com>

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels

Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 16:24:36 -0800



Candi -



Thanks for these details. 14 flats in one race?! I would have never guessed

that high! What are you guys doing?



I suppose the cost of the program includes wheels and cassettes (common

configurations), tires, tubes, and various maintenance to them. How much of

the $4000 is already paid? Or do we need $4000 more? What do you think will

be the yearly cost once all the wheels are purchased? This may be too soon

to ask.



I am asking this because $1 may not be much to ask but $5 may be stretching

wallets a little too much. I don't really know. We wouldn't want to

discourage people from racing because of cost.



Maybe we can't get the program into full swing in one year. We may have to

spread it over a couple years. Until then we can make do with bringing a

set

of our own wheels to the races.



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:36 PM

To: obra

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels











Roger Banvard has taken the wheel program as his retirement project.

Roger

is 72 and lives in Newport. He maintains and transports the wheels to the

races at no cost to us. I try and get him gas money but he usually refuses

it. Please let him know how much you appreciate what he does.



Last week at the Banana Belt there were 14 flats in the 1/2 field alone

and

two broken spokes. There will need to be a constant source of inflow to

pruchase the new tires and keep things in ship shape. We are looking at

the

getting 10 new sets of silver Cosmics for $174 but I did notice that there

are some Mavic Wheelsets at Nashbar for Mavic X221 K/Shimano M510 K

Wheelset

for $99.95 a set or Mavic CXP211 Shimano 2200 for $89.95 a set. Then we

still have to get the right cassettes etc. We figure that the program will

cost around $4000 this year. Maybe what we need to do for 2005 is just

raise the cost of membership to $20.







C



-----Original Message-----

From: Keele, Terry [mailto:terry.-@agedwards.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:04 PM

To: 'cmur-@obra.org'

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





Candy,



You can post this for general discussion if you wish.



I think $1 a race for wheel support is the fairest thing I've ever heard

of.

$1 for one less thing that I have to worry about, bring with me and then

corral at the end of an event. I've put more than $1 in the jar each time

and I'm not compatible with 9sp. I do it because if the program is

overwhelmingly successful, 10 sp will come along later, but we will never

get there unless we can get it off the ground. However, I'd rather you

just

charge me for it upfront, then I don't have to bring an extra buck and I

can

take care of it pre-reg. I'll still be required to bring a rear wheel, but

I'm still throwing in my dollar. Yes. Making a waiver for those who bring

their own wheels is probably necessary because there is always some clown

who will object to kicking in a dollar because his wheel type isn't

supported. C'mon people, OBRA has given you so much, here's a real

opportunity to give back for the price of a Powerbar.



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM

To: obra

Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







So what if we change it to

$1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for all

those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?







-----Original Me So what i ssage-----

From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a race.

I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who race

a

lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is the

racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers,

team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to

leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire.



It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially if

someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

wheels.



It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that people

are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is 30

or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



Norman



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Candi -



Thanks for these details. 14 flats in one race?! I would have never guessed

that high! What are you guys doing?



I suppose the cost of the program includes wheels and cassettes (common

configurations), tires, tubes, and various maintenance to them. How much of

the $4000 is already paid? Or do we need $4000 more? What do you think will

be the yearly cost once all the wheels are purchased? This may be too soon

to ask.



I am asking this because $1 may not be much to ask but $5 may be stretching

wallets a little too much. I don't really know. We wouldn't want to

discourage people from racing because of cost.



Maybe we can't get the program into full swing in one year. We may have to

spread it over a couple years. Until then we can make do with bringing a set

of our own wheels to the races.



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:36 PM

To: obra

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels











Roger Banvard has taken the wheel program as his retirement project. Roger

is 72 and lives in Newport. He maintains and transports the wheels to the

races at no cost to us. I try and get him gas money but he usually refuses

it. Please let him know how much you appreciate what he does.



Last week at the Banana Belt there were 14 flats in the 1/2 field alone and

two broken spokes. There will need to be a constant source of inflow to

pruchase the new tires and keep things in ship shape. We are looking at the

getting 10 new sets of silver Cosmics for $174 but I did notice that there

are some Mavic Wheelsets at Nashbar for Mavic X221 K/Shimano M510 K Wheelset

for $99.95 a set or Mavic CXP211 Shimano 2200 for $89.95 a set. Then we

still have to get the right cassettes etc. We figure that the program will

cost around $4000 this year. Maybe what we need to do for 2005 is just

raise the cost of membership to $20.







C



-----Original Message-----

From: Keele, Terry [mailto:terry.-@agedwards.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:04 PM

To: 'cmur-@obra.org'

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





Candy,



You can post this for general discussion if you wish.



I think $1 a race for wheel support is the fairest thing I've ever heard of.

$1 for one less thing that I have to worry about, bring with me and then

corral at the end of an event. I've put more than $1 in the jar each time

and I'm not compatible with 9sp. I do it because if the program is

overwhelmingly successful, 10 sp will come along later, but we will never

get there unless we can get it off the ground. However, I'd rather you just

charge me for it upfront, then I don't have to bring an extra buck and I can

take care of it pre-reg. I'll still be required to bring a rear wheel, but

I'm still throwing in my dollar. Yes. Making a waiver for those who bring

their own wheels is probably necessary because there is always some clown

who will object to kicking in a dollar because his wheel type isn't

supported. C'mon people, OBRA has given you so much, here's a real

opportunity to give back for the price of a Powerbar.     



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM

To: obra

Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







So what if we change it to

$1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for all

those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?







-----Original Me So what i ssage-----

From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a race.

I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who race a

lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is the

racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers,

team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire.



It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially if

someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

wheels.



It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that people

are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is 30

or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



Norman



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size=3>I suppose the cost of the program includes wheels and cassettes (common

configurations), tires, tubes, and various maintenance to them. How much of the

$4000 is already paid? Or do we need $4000 more? What do you think will be the

yearly cost once all the wheels are purchased? This may be too soon to

ask.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

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size=3>I am asking this because $1 may not be much to ask but $5 may be

stretching wallets a little too much. I don't really know. We wouldn't want to

discourage people from racing because of cost.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle

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3:36 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for

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<P> <SPAN class=379142623-19032004>Roger Banvard has taken the wheel

program as his retirement project.  Roger is 72 and lives in Newport. 

He maintains and transports the wheels to the races at no cost to us.  I

try and get him gas money but he usually refuses it. Please let him know

how much you appreciate what he does.</SPAN></P>

<P><SPAN class=379142623-19032004> Last week at the Banana Belt there were

14 flats in the 1/2 field alone and two broken spokes. There will need to

be a constant source of inflow to pruchase the new tires and keep things in ship

shape.  We are looking at the getting 10 new sets of silver Cosmics for

$174  but I did notice that there are some Mavic Wheelsets at Nashbar for

<SPAN class=head>Mavic X221 K/Shimano M510 K Wheelset for $99.95 a set or Mavic

CXP211 Shimano 2200 for $89.95 a set.  Then we still have to get the right

cassettes etc.  We figure that the program will cost around $4000 this

year.  Maybe what we need to do for 2005 is just raise the cost of

membership to $20.</SPAN></SPAN></P>

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PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'cmur-@obra.org'<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars

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<DIV><SPAN class=519594722-19032004>Candy,</SPAN></DIV>

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<DIV><SPAN class=519594722-19032004>You can post this for general discussion

if you wish.</SPAN></DIV>

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<DIV><SPAN class=519594722-19032004>I think $1 a race for wheel support is the

fairest thing I've ever heard of.  $1 for one less thing that I have to

worry about, bring with me and then corral at the end of an event.  I've

put more than $1 in the jar each time and I'm not compatible with 9sp.  I

do it because if the program is overwhelmingly successful, 10 sp will

come along later, but we will never get there unless we can get it off the

ground.  However, I'd rather you just charge me for it upfront, then I

don't have to bring an extra buck and I can take care of it

pre-reg.  I'll still be required to bring a rear wheel, but I'm still

throwing in my dollar.  Yes.  Making a waiver for those

who bring their own wheels is probably necessary because there is always

some clown who will object to kicking in a dollar because his wheel

type isn't supported.  C'mon people, OBRA has given you so much, here's a

real opportunity to give back for the price of a

Powerbar.     </SPAN></DIV>

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    face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Candi Murray/Oregon

    Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March

    19, 2004 2:45 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> [OBRA Chat] dollars

    for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>So what if we change it to </SPAN></DIV>

    <DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>$1 surcharge for each rider registering

    but the $1 will be waived for all those that bring their wheels to

    registration.  This will get us enough wheels and give you all a

    choice.?</SPAN></DIV>

    <P></P>

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      face=Tahoma>-----Original Me<SPAN class=170154322-19032004><FONT

      face=Arial> So what i </FONT></SPAN>ssage-----<BR><B>From:</B>

      Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday,

      March 19, 2004 2:24 PM<BR><B>To:</B> cmur-@obra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B>

      Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

      <DIV>My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels

      to a race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or

      those who race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as

      I think it is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I

      don't like the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out

      for the racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support

      folks just to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

      <DIV>It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race,

      especially if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not

      write the number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and

      the promoter is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to

      have the OBRA wheels. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

      <DIV>It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

      people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the

      field is 30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel

      supply is too skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should

      be at least 10 sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some

      roads/conditions. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

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Brad Cockman, DC

2004-03-19



How about for next year's road events there just be an across the board

wheel surcharge passed along to the promoters? The promoters could just

up the cost of their particular race by a buck or two and when it comes

time to pay the fees it's already done. Heck, we could just end up with

a spare bike vehicle there will be so much dinero in the kitty!



The Paypal thing is a great idea. Thanks Brooke. My contribution is

forthcoming.



Brad





HOYER,BROOKE (HP-Vancouver,ex1) wrote:

 Okay everyone ... it's just a dollar a race. I just contributed $10 to

the

wheel program via PayPal (to cmur-@obra.org <mailto:cmur-@obra.org>

).

Since I race 'cross only (plus a mtb race or three) I'm not even going

to

use the wheel program this season!



According to Candi, I just contributed more than all the teams combined.



Now, OBRA, how about buying some neutral support pit bike for 'cross?

I'd

contribute to that too.



Hasta banana,

BH



HOYER,BROOKE (HP-Vancouver,ex1)

2004-03-19



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Okay everyone ... it's just a dollar a race. I just contributed $10 to the

wheel program via PayPal (to cmur-@obra.org <mailto:cmur-@obra.org> ).

Since I race 'cross only (plus a mtb race or three) I'm not even going to

use the wheel program this season!



According to Candi, I just contributed more than all the teams combined.



Now, OBRA, how about buying some neutral support pit bike for 'cross? I'd

contribute to that too.



Hasta banana,

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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:blue'>Okay everyone ... it's just a dollar a race. I just contributed $10 to the wheel program via PayPal (to <a

href="mailto:cmur-@obra.org">cmur-@obra.org</a>). Since I race 'cross only (plus a mtb race or three) I'm not even going to use the wheel program this season!</span></font></pre><pre><font

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2004-03-19



I think waiving the fee for those that bring wheels is a good idea. This will elimate some of the grip. Plus we need more wheels than what is provided. Either way, I won't complain... the program is great.



MARTEL,MATT (HP-Corvallis,ex1)

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From what I understand, there are not enough wheels to adequately support

the fields so we need to bring wheels regardless if we pay a dollar or not.

We need to make it clear...



BRING A SET OF WHEELS! OBRA DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH WHEELS YET TO SERVE ALL THE

FIELDS ADEQUATELY!



Bottom line...we need to get money so we can make this program work. The

donation jar hasn't cut it so far. Eventually everyone will benefit so

everyone should pay. We just need to supplement (BRING A SET OF WHEELS!) the

program until it is up to speed.





-----Original Message-----

From: Schreck, George [mailto:George.-@PacifiCorp.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:08 PM

To: 'matt_m-@hp.com'; obra

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





Actually, I think it is a good idea to waive the $1 for those who bring

wheels, as it will encourage people to bring wheels and not rely solely on

the OBRA wheels.



-----Original Message-----

From: MARTEL,MATT (HP-Corvallis,ex1) [mailto:matt_m-@hp.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:06 PM

To: obra

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





Charge the $1 for everyone regardless if they bring wheels. It is very

little to ask and eventually we will get enough money to have the right

amount of wheels in all the common configurations for each category. I am

assuming this is the ultimate goal? Of course we will also need some money

and mechanics' time to keep them in good condition. I'd be happy to

volunteer to maintain some of them on a regular basis. Let me know who to

contact if this service is needed. I am at most of the races. I have some

vise-grips! :)



I will still bring a set of wheels to put in until I here there is enough to

adequately support all of us.



Matt Martel

Corvallis

EWEB Windpower



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM

To: obra

Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







So what if we change it to

$1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for all

those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?







-----Original Me So what i ssage-----

From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a race.

I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who race a

lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is the

racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers,

team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire.



It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially if

someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

wheels.



It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that people

are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is 30

or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



Norman



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<DIV><SPAN class=204031323-19032004><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff

size=3>From what I understand, there are not enough wheels to adequately support

the fields so we need to bring wheels regardless if we pay a dollar or

not. We need to make it clear...</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

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size=3></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=204031323-19032004><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff

size=3>BRING A SET OF WHEELS! OBRA DOES NOT HAVE ENOUGH WHEELS YET TO SERVE ALL

THE FIELDS ADEQUATELY!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

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size=3></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=204031323-19032004><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff

size=3>Bottom line...we need to get money so we can make this program work. The

donation jar hasn't cut it so far. Eventually everyone will benefit so everyone

should pay. We just need to supplement (BRING A SET OF WHEELS!) the program

until it is up to speed.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>

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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Schreck, George

[mailto:George.-@PacifiCorp.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March 19, 2004

3:08 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'matt_m-@hp.com'; obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [OBRA

Chat] dollars for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=179570623-19032004>Actually, I think it is a good idea to

waive the $1 for those who bring wheels, as it will encourage people to bring

wheels and not rely solely on the OBRA wheels.</SPAN></DIV>

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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT

face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> MARTEL,MATT

(HP-Corvallis,ex1) [mailto:matt_m-@hp.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March

19, 2004 3:06 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars

for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>Charge the $1 for everyone regardless if they bring

wheels. It is very little to ask and eventually we will get enough money to

have the right amount of wheels in all the common configurations for each

category. I am assuming this is the ultimate goal? Of course we will also need

some money and mechanics' time to keep them in good condition. I'd be happy to

volunteer to maintain some of them on a regular basis. Let me know who to

contact if this service is needed. I am at most of the races. I have some

vise-grips! :)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>I will still bring a set of wheels to put in until I

here there is enough to adequately support all of us.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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class=919355222-19032004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>Matt Martel</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>Corvallis</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>EWEB Windpower</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV></DIV>

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face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Candi

Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org] <BR><B>Sent:</B>

Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> [OBRA

Chat] dollars for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

<DIV> </DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>So what if we change it to </SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>$1 surcharge for each rider registering

but the $1 will be waived for all those that bring their wheels to

registration.  This will get us enough wheels and give you all a

choice.?</SPAN></DIV>

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    face=Tahoma>-----Original Me<SPAN class=170154322-19032004><FONT

    face=Arial> So what i </FONT></SPAN>ssage-----<BR><B>From:</B>

    Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March

    19, 2004 2:24 PM<BR><B>To:</B> cmur-@obra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [OBRA

    Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV>My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels

    to a race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those

    who race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think

    it is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't

    like the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the

    racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just

    to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire. </DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV>It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially

    if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

    number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

    is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

    wheels. </DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV>It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

    people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field

    is 30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is

    too skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least

    10 sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.

    </DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

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Roger Banvard has taken the wheel program as his retirement project. Roger

is 72 and lives in Newport. He maintains and transports the wheels to the

races at no cost to us. I try and get him gas money but he usually refuses

it. Please let him know how much you appreciate what he does.



Last week at the Banana Belt there were 14 flats in the 1/2 field alone and

two broken spokes. There will need to be a constant source of inflow to

pruchase the new tires and keep things in ship shape. We are looking at the

getting 10 new sets of silver Cosmics for $174 but I did notice that there

are some Mavic Wheelsets at Nashbar for Mavic X221 K/Shimano M510 K Wheelset

for $99.95 a set or Mavic CXP211 Shimano 2200 for $89.95 a set. Then we

still have to get the right cassettes etc. We figure that the program will

cost around $4000 this year. Maybe what we need to do for 2005 is just

raise the cost of membership to $20.







C



-----Original Message-----

From: Keele, Terry [mailto:terry.-@agedwards.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:04 PM

To: 'cmur-@obra.org'

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





Candy,



You can post this for general discussion if you wish.



I think $1 a race for wheel support is the fairest thing I've ever heard

of. $1 for one less thing that I have to worry about, bring with me and

then corral at the end of an event. I've put more than $1 in the jar each

time and I'm not compatible with 9sp. I do it because if the program is

overwhelmingly successful, 10 sp will come along later, but we will never

get there unless we can get it off the ground. However, I'd rather you just

charge me for it upfront, then I don't have to bring an extra buck and I can

take care of it pre-reg. I'll still be required to bring a rear wheel, but

I'm still throwing in my dollar. Yes. Making a waiver for those who bring

their own wheels is probably necessary because there is always some clown

who will object to kicking in a dollar because his wheel type isn't

supported. C'mon people, OBRA has given you so much, here's a real

opportunity to give back for the price of a Powerbar.

    -----Original Message-----

    From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

    Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM

    To: obra

    Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







    So what if we change it to

    $1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for

all those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?



      -----Original Me So what i ssage-----

      From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

      Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

      To: cmur-@obra.org

      Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





      My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a

race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who

race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it

is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like

the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the

racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just

to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire.



      It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race,

especially if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not

write the number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the

promoter is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the

OBRA wheels.



      It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field

is 30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is

too skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least

10 sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



      Norman

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<P> <SPAN class=379142623-19032004>Roger Banvard has taken the wheel

program as his retirement project.  Roger is 72 and lives in Newport. 

He maintains and transports the wheels to the races at no cost to us.  I

try and get him gas money but he usually refuses it. Please let him know

how much you appreciate what he does.</SPAN></P>

<P><SPAN class=379142623-19032004> Last week at the Banana Belt there were

14 flats in the 1/2 field alone and two broken spokes. There will need to

be a constant source of inflow to pruchase the new tires and keep things in ship

shape.  We are looking at the getting 10 new sets of silver Cosmics for

$174  but I did notice that there are some Mavic Wheelsets at Nashbar for

<SPAN class=head>Mavic X221 K/Shimano M510 K Wheelset for $99.95 a set or Mavic

CXP211 Shimano 2200 for $89.95 a set.  Then we still have to get the right

cassettes etc.  We figure that the program will cost around $4000 this

year.  Maybe what we need to do for 2005 is just raise the cost of

membership to $20.</SPAN></SPAN></P>

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PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'cmur-@obra.org'<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars

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<DIV><SPAN class=519594722-19032004>Candy,</SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=519594722-19032004></SPAN> </DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=519594722-19032004>You can post this for general discussion

if you wish.</SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=519594722-19032004></SPAN> </DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=519594722-19032004>I think $1 a race for wheel support is the

fairest thing I've ever heard of.  $1 for one less thing that I have to

worry about, bring with me and then corral at the end of an event.  I've

put more than $1 in the jar each time and I'm not compatible with 9sp.  I

do it because if the program is overwhelmingly successful, 10 sp will

come along later, but we will never get there unless we can get it off the

ground.  However, I'd rather you just charge me for it upfront, then I

don't have to bring an extra buck and I can take care of it

pre-reg.  I'll still be required to bring a rear wheel, but I'm still

throwing in my dollar.  Yes.  Making a waiver for those

who bring their own wheels is probably necessary because there is always

some clown who will object to kicking in a dollar because his wheel

type isn't supported.  C'mon people, OBRA has given you so much, here's a

real opportunity to give back for the price of a

Powerbar.     </SPAN></DIV>

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    face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Candi Murray/Oregon

    Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March

    19, 2004 2:45 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> [OBRA Chat] dollars

    for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>So what if we change it to </SPAN></DIV>

    <DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>$1 surcharge for each rider registering

    but the $1 will be waived for all those that bring their wheels to

    registration.  This will get us enough wheels and give you all a

    choice.?</SPAN></DIV>

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      face=Tahoma>-----Original Me<SPAN class=170154322-19032004><FONT

      face=Arial> So what i </FONT></SPAN>ssage-----<BR><B>From:</B>

      Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday,

      March 19, 2004 2:24 PM<BR><B>To:</B> cmur-@obra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B>

      Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

      <DIV>My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels

      to a race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or

      those who race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as

      I think it is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I

      don't like the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out

      for the racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support

      folks just to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

      <DIV>It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race,

      especially if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not

      write the number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and

      the promoter is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to

      have the OBRA wheels. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

      <DIV>It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

      people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the

      field is 30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel

      supply is too skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should

      be at least 10 sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some

      roads/conditions. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

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no team made a donation ;-)







-----Original Message-----

From: Andrew Beehler [mailto:andyc-@hotmail.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:13 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





That sunds great, and what happened with the Team donation challenge? i

think it was fred meyer offerinng a large donation, and challenging other

teams to do the same?



    ----- Original Message -----

    From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn

    To: obra

    Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:44 PM

    Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







    So what if we change it to

    $1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for

all those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?



      -----Original Me So what i ssage-----

      From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

      Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

      To: cmur-@obra.org

      Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





      My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a

race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who

race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it

is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like

the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the

racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just

to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire.



      It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race,

especially if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not

write the number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the

promoter is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the

OBRA wheels.



      It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field

is 30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is

too skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least

10 sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



      Norman

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<DIV>That sunds great, and what happened with the Team donation challenge? i

think it was fred meyer offerinng a large donation, and challenging other

teams to do the same?</DIV>

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    style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>

    <A title=c-@obra.org href="mailto:cmur-@obra.org">Candi Murray/Oregon

    Bicycle Racing Assn</A> </DIV>

    <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title-@topica.com

    href="mailto:ob-@topica.com">obra</A> </DIV>

    <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March 19, 2004 2:44

    PM</DIV>

    <DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [OBRA Chat] dollars for

    wheels</DIV>

    <DIV><BR></DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>So what if we change it to </SPAN></DIV>

    <DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>$1 surcharge for each rider registering

    but the $1 will be waived for all those that bring their wheels to

    registration.  This will get us enough wheels and give you all a

    choice.?</SPAN></DIV>

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      <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT

      face=Tahoma>-----Original Me<SPAN class=170154322-19032004><FONT

      face=Arial> So what i </FONT></SPAN>ssage-----<BR><B>From:</B>

      <A href="mailto:Norma-@aol.com">Norma-@aol.com</A>

      [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24

      PM<BR><B>To:</B> cmur-@obra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe

      no surcharge for the wheels?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

      <DIV>My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels

      to a race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or

      those who race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as

      I think it is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I

      don't like the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out

      for the racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support

      folks just to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

      <DIV>It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race,

      especially if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not

      write the number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and

      the promoter is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to

      have the OBRA wheels. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

      <DIV>It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

      people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the

      field is 30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel

      supply is too skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should

      be at least 10 sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some

      roads/conditions. </DIV>

      <DIV> </DIV>

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Actually, I think it is a good idea to waive the $1 for those who bring

wheels, as it will encourage people to bring wheels and not rely solely on

the OBRA wheels.



-----Original Message-----

From: MARTEL,MATT (HP-Corvallis,ex1) [mailto:matt_m-@hp.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 3:06 PM

To: obra

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels





Charge the $1 for everyone regardless if they bring wheels. It is very

little to ask and eventually we will get enough money to have the right

amount of wheels in all the common configurations for each category. I am

assuming this is the ultimate goal? Of course we will also need some money

and mechanics' time to keep them in good condition. I'd be happy to

volunteer to maintain some of them on a regular basis. Let me know who to

contact if this service is needed. I am at most of the races. I have some

vise-grips! :)



I will still bring a set of wheels to put in until I here there is enough to

adequately support all of us.



Matt Martel

Corvallis

EWEB Windpower



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM

To: obra

Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







So what if we change it to

$1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for all

those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?







-----Original Me So what i ssage-----

From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a race.

I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who race a

lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is the

racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers,

team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire.



It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially if

someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

wheels.



It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that people

are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is 30

or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



Norman



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<DIV><SPAN class=179570623-19032004>Actually, I think it is a good idea

to

waive the $1 for those who bring wheels, as it will encourage people to bring

wheels and not rely solely on the OBRA wheels.</SPAN></DIV>

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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT

face=Tahoma>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> MARTEL,MATT

(HP-Corvallis,ex1) [mailto:matt_m-@hp.com] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday,

March

19, 2004 3:06 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [OBRA Chat]

dollars

for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>Charge the $1 for everyone regardless if they bring

wheels. It is very little to ask and eventually we will get enough money to

have the right amount of wheels in all the common configurations for each

category. I am assuming this is the ultimate goal? Of course we will also

need

some money and mechanics' time to keep them in good condition. I'd be happy

to

volunteer to maintain some of them on a regular basis. Let me know who to

contact if this service is needed. I am at most of the races. I have some

vise-grips! :)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>I will still bring a set of wheels to put in until

I

here there is enough to adequately support all of us.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>Matt Martel</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>Corvallis</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>EWEB Windpower</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>

<DIV></DIV>

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face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Candi

Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org] <BR><B>Sent:</B>

Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> [OBRA

Chat] dollars for wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

<DIV> </DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>So what if we change it to </SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>$1 surcharge for each rider registering

but the $1 will be waived for all those that bring their wheels to

registration.  This will get us enough wheels and give you all a

choice.?</SPAN></DIV>

<P></P>

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    <DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT

    face=Tahoma>-----Original Me<SPAN class=170154322-19032004><FONT

    face=Arial> So what i </FONT></SPAN>ssage-----<BR><B>From:</B>

    Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday,

March

    19, 2004 2:24 PM<BR><B>To:</B> cmur-@obra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:

[OBRA

    Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

    <DIV>My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels

    to a race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or

those

    who race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I

think

    it is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't

    like the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the

    racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks

just

    to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire. </DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV>It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race,

especially

    if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

    number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the

promoter

    is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

    wheels. </DIV>

    <DIV> </DIV>

    <DIV>It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

    people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the

field

    is 30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is

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Charge the $1 for everyone regardless if they bring wheels. It is very

little to ask and eventually we will get enough money to have the right

amount of wheels in all the common configurations for each category. I am

assuming this is the ultimate goal? Of course we will also need some money

and mechanics' time to keep them in good condition. I'd be happy to

volunteer to maintain some of them on a regular basis. Let me know who to

contact if this service is needed. I am at most of the races. I have some

vise-grips! :)



I will still bring a set of wheels to put in until I here there is enough to

adequately support all of us.



Matt Martel

Corvallis

EWEB Windpower



-----Original Message-----

From: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:45 PM

To: obra

Subject: [OBRA Chat] dollars for wheels







So what if we change it to

$1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for all

those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?



-----Original Me So what i ssage-----

From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a race.

I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who race a

lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is the

racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers,

team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire.



It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially if

someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

wheels.



It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that people

are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is 30

or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



Norman



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class=919355222-19032004>Charge the $1 for everyone regardless if they bring

wheels. It is very little to ask and eventually we will get enough money to have

the right amount of wheels in all the common configurations for each category. I

am assuming this is the ultimate goal? Of course we will also need some money

and mechanics' time to keep them in good condition. I'd be happy to volunteer to

maintain some of them on a regular basis. Let me know who to contact if this

service is needed. I am at most of the races. I have some vise-grips!

:)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>I will still bring a set of wheels to put in until I

here there is enough to adequately support all of us.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>Corvallis</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

<DIV><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#0000ff size=3><SPAN

class=919355222-19032004>EWEB Windpower</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle

Racing Assn [mailto:cmur-@obra.org] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March 19, 2004

2:45 PM<BR><B>To:</B> obra<BR><B>Subject:</B> [OBRA Chat] dollars for

wheels<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>So what if we change it to </SPAN></DIV>

<DIV><SPAN class=170154322-19032004>$1 surcharge for each rider registering but

the $1 will be waived for all those that bring their wheels to

registration.  This will get us enough wheels and give you all a

choice.?</SPAN></DIV>

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face=Arial> So what i </FONT></SPAN>ssage-----<BR><B>From:</B>

Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March

19, 2004 2:24 PM<BR><B>To:</B> cmur-@obra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [OBRA

Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>

<DIV>My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to

a race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who

race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is

the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers, team

mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire. </DIV>

<DIV> </DIV>

<DIV>It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially

if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter is

stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA wheels.

</DIV>

<DIV> </DIV>

<DIV>It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is

30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions. </DIV>

<DIV> </DIV>

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So what if we change it to

$1 surcharge for each rider registering but the $1 will be waived for all

those that bring their wheels to registration. This will get us enough

wheels and give you all a choice.?





-----Original Me So what i ssage-----

From: Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]

Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 2:24 PM

To: cmur-@obra.org

Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Maybe no surcharge for the wheels?





My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to a

race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who

race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it

is the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like

the "wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the

racers, team mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just

to leave someone out on the course with a flat tire.



It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially if

someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter

is stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA

wheels.



It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that people

are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is 30

or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions.



Norman



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the $1 will be waived for all those that bring their wheels to

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face=Arial> So what i </FONT></SPAN>ssage-----<BR><B>From:</B>

Norma-@aol.com [mailto:Norma-@aol.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, March

19, 2004 2:24 PM<BR><B>To:</B> cmur-@obra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [OBRA

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<DIV>My two cents worth is that I always bring an extra set of wheels to

a race. I think that everyone especially in the cat 3 and above, or those who

race a lot should do the same. I mildly oppose the surcharge, as I think it is

the racers responsibility to bring wheels. As an official, I don't like the

"wheels in wheels out" rule it is too tough to figure out for the racers, team

mates with wheels in, and of course for the support folks just to leave

someone out on the course with a flat tire. </DIV>

<DIV> </DIV>

<DIV>It is also a problem getting your wheel back after the race, especially

if someone leaves it on the bike and the support person did not write the

number down, or if the racer forgets the wheel at the race and the promoter is

stuck getting it back. For those reasons it is great to have the OBRA wheels.

</DIV>

<DIV> </DIV>

<DIV>It is a great program, I just don't want it to become the norm that

people are not expected to supply an extra set for there race. If the field is

30 or more and there are a half a dozen fields the OBRA wheel supply is too

skimpy. On a 60 mile road race with 50 racers, there should be at least 10

sets of wheels. The 5 sets could go fast on some roads/conditions. </DIV>

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