Dax Turner

Looking for a ride back to Eugene after the XC race me and my bike if any one can help me out let me know I can help with gas thanks. Dax 541-510-9175

Joseph Davis

Just a little reminder that Spring Thaw is 1 month away!!! With this being the 20th anniversary, there is some special awards & prizes. Who wouldn't love a hand etched 20th logo pint glass or maybe a performance shirt????

We are also in need of a few more volunteers. All volunteers get a FREE lunch, & choice of a FREE shirt or pint glass. If anyone is interested, Please contact us from our web site:

http://www.echelonrace.com/volunteer.php

Roger Wimberly

I race for a team called Pistis racing team.
I would first like to thank everyone one that was involved in putting on the Spring thaw.
Good weather,good course, and a special thanks to all the riders that were there from all over.
I seen some intersting things while I was there yesterday that I was real pleased with. The Pro riders took time out of there way to talk to the young kid's and new racers coming up in Mt.biking.
My family of 4 races are in all different classes. ages 14,16,34,and 36 and we all have are own stories. Just to make every moment count and try and be as positive as possible in doing so. The people that race make that happen in way's that you may not all realize.
A Big Thanks to everyone!!! Race to have Fun..
God Bless you all,
Roger

Amy Warner

The Spring Thaw is this weekend in Ashland.
The course is the same as it was in 2007.
The snow is gone; the course is 100% clear.
The forecast calls for a high in the 80s.
Besides being a fun weekend, we are part of the GT Golden Race Series.
It would be great for an Oregonian to win!
Come out and race...
Amy Warner
Race Director

Eric Teel

Well folk, the weather forecast says Partly Cloud with sun breaks Saturday. Highs in the low 60s to lower 70s.

The climb is not yet powdery from a heatwave, which means it is smooth and extremely fast. (Except the top 1 1/2 mile, which is too steep fo be fast.)

We've had crews out the last two weekend working out the corners and preparing for the onslaught. It's in pretty darn good shape right now. Dry enough to not be wet/muddy, but moist enough to not be loose.

Can you climb? You're going to need to this year in the XC. I hear Decker and Tree Farm are coming down again this year.

Also, DH'ers would be wise to register tonight (Friday) or line up as soon as registration opens in the morning up at Four Corners because we may be close to our max of 200.

See you all in the morning!

Eric Teel
SOMBA

shane.-@comcast.net

I just wanted to commend the organizers of the Spring Thaw. There was a big mishap with the beginners? field this weekend, to make a long story short. There was a sign posted to turn left, but a car was blocking the sign. The beginners went the wrong direction and some. Out of a field of 51 only about 8 people stayed on the course. Sometimes it is best to be the turtle. Well in the end more beginners finished behind the sweep, but this could have be an ugly situation if it wasn?t handled well by the promoters and the officials.



In a time when the promoter could have easily said that the rules state that a racer needs to know the course and should not rely on signs and markings? the promoters came up with a solution that gave the racers some choices. I believe in the end, most everyone would say the solution that was offered was fair to all parties.

Randy Dreiling

Hello All



The 2nd race in the Oregon Mt Bike Cross Country

series is the Spring Thaw this weekend...I hope you

all can make it...they always put on a great race down

there.



It is also the 1st race in the Oregon Mt Bike Downhill

series. Fun fast course with a awesome people

friendly jump in the middle...great spot for photo's



Don't forget to look in your goodie bags, as there are

free entries in random bags.



I ended up having to work and can not be there, so if

you have any series questions please e-mail me.



Take Care and good luck









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