The Mens 4/5 race is now full and registration has been closed for this category. I will allow Men 4/5 to enter the afternoon Masters Men 4/5 race but you will be ineligible to win prizes and must sign up day of race.
Thanks for your support, guys.
Women wanting to race a longer distance may enter a men's event and will be eligible for prizes.
found someone, thanks.
From: rpcramer@hotmail.com
To: g2strategic@comcast.net; obra@list.obra.org
Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 15:16:04 -0700
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] PIECE OF CAKE UPDATE
Wanted: Eugene/Springfield area racer who is attending Piece of Cake and would be able to pick up some donated 'product' (this Friday afternoon) and bring it to the race Saturday. Pretty ez job, in turn you will race for free.
Please reply off-line to me, rpcramer AT hotmail.com, thanks, Rich
I only need ONE volunteer for this, when I have one I'll post back to the list asap.
> Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:42:28 -0700
> From: g2strategic@comcast.net
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] PIECE OF CAKE UPDATE
>
> A few more cake crumbs...
>
> 1) Numbers are to be placed on right side and back. You should know how to do this properly by now. If not please email Candi for detailed instructions.
>
> 2) So far we only have total of 10 women in ALL fields. It's a very poor use of resources to use 6 escort cars to support two groups of 5 riders each and so - at my discretion - we will be combining all women together unless this changes significantly.
>
> The good news? The women who are pre-registered are all in the prizes! Yea! The bad news? I guarantee you we won't lose money on these races next year. Boo.
>
> 3) As of this morning we have 49 entries for Men 4/5, which means there are only 16 slots left. Well done, gentlemen. You rock -- metaphorically speaking, that is.
>
> 4) Weather forecast looks spectacular! I don't know about you but I am tired of rain. I'm really looking forward to a beautiful day! See you Saturday!
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Wanted: Eugene/Springfield area racer who is attending Piece of Cake and would be able to pick up some donated 'product' (this Friday afternoon) and bring it to the race Saturday. Pretty ez job, in turn you will race for free. Please reply off-line to me, rpcramer AT hotmail.com, thanks, Rich I only need ONE volunteer for this, when I have one I'll post back to the list asap.
> Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2012 14:42:28 -0700
> From: g2strategic@comcast.net
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] PIECE OF CAKE UPDATE
>
> A few more cake crumbs...
>
> 1) Numbers are to be placed on right side and back. You should know how to do this properly by now. If not please email Candi for detailed instructions.
>
> 2) So far we only have total of 10 women in ALL fields. It's a very poor use of resources to use 6 escort cars to support two groups of 5 riders each and so - at my discretion - we will be combining all women together unless this changes significantly.
>
> The good news? The women who are pre-registered are all in the prizes! Yea! The bad news? I guarantee you we won't lose money on these races next year. Boo.
>
> 3) As of this morning we have 49 entries for Men 4/5, which means there are only 16 slots left. Well done, gentlemen. You rock -- metaphorically speaking, that is.
>
> 4) Weather forecast looks spectacular! I don't know about you but I am tired of rain. I'm really looking forward to a beautiful day! See you Saturday!
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A few more cake crumbs...
1) Numbers are to be placed on right side and back. You should know how to do this properly by now. If not please email Candi for detailed instructions.
2) So far we only have total of 10 women in ALL fields. It's a very poor use of resources to use 6 escort cars to support two groups of 5 riders each and so - at my discretion - we will be combining all women together unless this changes significantly.
The good news? The women who are pre-registered are all in the prizes! Yea! The bad news? I guarantee you we won't lose money on these races next year. Boo.
3) As of this morning we have 49 entries for Men 4/5, which means there are only 16 slots left. Well done, gentlemen. You rock -- metaphorically speaking, that is.
4) Weather forecast looks spectacular! I don't know about you but I am tired of rain. I'm really looking forward to a beautiful day! See you Saturday!
Despite reports the county had been grading on the gravel section of the course this week, the POC course looks good to go for next weekend. That I could see, very little work was done on West Perrydale and no work was done on DeJong.
While there is still quite a bit of loose gravel, the net effect is that the roads will be much, much faster than last year. There are a few more pot holes but much of the gravel is more compact and smooth. Some of the fastest lines will be on the wrong side of the road, however. A "virtual center line" rule will still be enforced.
Of course, sturdy wheels and tires are still strongly suggested.
Today there was a lot of water on the course in places. Long term weather forecast calls for a drying trend so I feel confident that snorkeling gear will not be necessary.
See you all next weekend!
A couple of people have asked me about the field limits shown on the race flyer. The numbers are primarily because we have to post a bond with Yamhill County based on an anticipated number of athletes. As it is, the field limits are about what we have experienced in the past.
We won't turn anyone away unless we exceed numbers in a particular field by 30%. Be advised, the Men's 4/5 field is likely to sell out.
The 2012 PrestoVelo/BicycleAttorney.com Piece of Cake Road Race is just over a week away! Next Saturday, April 7!
The 2012 course follows the same 17.4 mile clockwise circuit as last year. It includes 3+ miles of gravel road. It’s mostly flat, with a few gently rolling hills. Sturdy tires and wheels are strongly advised. A "virtual centerline" rule will be enforced in the unpaved areas.
Start is located at Perrydale School (they are kindly allowing us to use their parking lot) at 7445 Southwest Perrydale Road, Amity, OR 97101-9725. Please carpool if you can; parking is limited.
Fields:
We have changed some of the categories around this year. The primary changes are new 40+ Cat 2/3 / Masters 50+; Mens Cat 4/5; and Women's 4/5 fields. We will run a single Juniors field, recommending that this race is best for older, stronger junior riders. Save time at on-site check-in/registration by downloading and filling out BOTH the OBRA and the Yamhill County waiver before you arrive.
Race for Free:
If you can help fill one of these positions, you'll earn an entry for yourself or a teammate:
Follow car driver (1 needed morning session - 2 laps)
Follow car driver (2 needed afternoon session - 2 laps)
Flagger (2-3 needed - all day worth two entries )
Prizes and Sponsors:
As part of the Oregon Cup, POC will be distributing $750 to the top 15 Cat 1/2 Men and $250 to the top 4 Cat 1/2 Women. Oregon Cup leaders will have free entry into this race. The defending Cat 1/2 champions are Jake Hansen and Sue Butler.
In addition to prizes, all category winners will receive cakes plus some fantastic Paris/Roubaix-esque trophies by Tom Ghilarducci and Danny Knudsen. I mean, these trophies are cool... and well worth suffering for.
Cash and fantastic merchandise prizes are thanks to our fantastic sponsors: Bike N Hike, Hopworks, Kiwi Outdoor Rep Group, CycleSoles, Nancy's, Elk Cove Vineyards, Sports Nutrition Center, and Enzo's. Give them all your thanks for supporting this event.
The 2012 POC winner's cakes are provided by the Perrydale Girls Softball team as part of a fundraising effort. Don't forget to visit their bake sale in the school gym!
Behavior notes:
Getting permission to run a bicycle race in a rural community is no small feat... not to mention permits from two counties and ODOT. Please model exceptional Citizen OBRA behavior so we will continue to be welcomed back. Absolutely no alcohol consumption is permitted... no even an after-race libation.
Toilet facilities will be supplied. We will be offering a bounty on public urination: photograph and identify a violator and receive free entry to this event. Please pack out your own trash: do not litter anywhere on the course or start area. Leave no trace.
See you there!
View a map of the course here: http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/or/perrydale/436127872080247628
Download the Flyer Here: 2012 POC Flyer
Questions: poc2011@prestovelo.com
First, thanks to all who raced Piece of Cake yesterday, the weather
cooperated once again for us!
I have unclaimed prizes for:
Jake Norris
Drew Russell
Chris Deardorff
Cliff Thompson
I have left items:
1 Seat bag, black, River City bikes logo
Exte Ondo wind vest, yellow/black
Verge long sleeve jersey, yellow/blue, Union Cycles logo(s)
Blue long sleeve wind jacket, REMax, Maestro among other logos.
We WILL have more Porta-Potties next year, sorry for that under-estimation,
i know the "pain" that is.
One more thing, in an effort to continue the support from our kind sponsors,
a word of thanks to them would be appreciated, especially by those who won
prizes provided by the following:
G.I. Joe's (Mens 1/2 cash and many Gift Cert's) - Shannon-@GIJoes.com
Springfield Creamery/Nancy's Yogurt (Womens cash and drinkable yogurts)
Su-@nancysyogurt.com
Bike-n-Hike (Gift Cert's) Kevin Chudy, chu-@spiritone.com
Laurelwood Brewpub (Gift Cert's), Mike DeKalb, Mi-@Laurelwoodbrewpub.com
Kool-Stop brake pads, Tim Watson, KSIOr-@aol.com
Voler Cycling apparel (Gift Cert's), Ed Fonda, Ed-@voler.com
also Andrew Deenik at New York City sub shops (Portland, Bend, Hood River)
provided Gift Cert's, Outdoor Research provided some hats for cold-weather
wear.
a quick note to these people will only help us all in the future.
Thanks, PrestoVelo cycling team
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