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2004-06-08

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The Summer Ride Fest

Time To Ride

When: July 15th and 18th, 2004

Where: Oakridge, Oregon

Hosted by Paul's Bicycle Way of Life Cycling Team and The Disciples Of Dirt

Mountain Bike Club.

This is your chance to get together with friends from all over the northwest

and beyond. Enjoy some of the best riding Oregon and the Northwest have to

offer. Be it Mountain Bike, Road Bike, Freeride or Downhill Oakridge has it.

The Mountain and Road bike tours will all be guided and supported by local

riders.

For the Freeride and Downhill rides Willamette Pass is a short 30 minute

drive, we may have an outdoor Free Ride park in place, watch for more

information to follow.

No matter your taste or your ability we have put together a collection of

awesome rides for the weekend to meet everyone's needs. Then on Saturday

night sit back and relax with your fellow riders, have a burrito, tell

stories about the ride and enjoy the local commodore between cyclists from

all over.

This year we will also be offering a Beginner Mountain bike clinic and ride

on Saturday.

The Rides

Mountain Bike Rides

Thursday: Intermediate and Advanced rides

Trailhead Coffee House: 1:00 PM

Friday: Intermediate and Advanced rides

Trailhead Coffee House: 11:00AM

Saturday: The Ultra, The Classic, The Elementary, and Apprentice

Trailhead Coffee House: 8:00AM

The Ultra, a 60 plus mile adventure, Time to Climb but get ready for your

reward with miles of awesome singletrack descending.

The Classic, 35-mile quest with great singletrack trail, enjoy the climbs,

the views and the descents.

The Elementary Ride, an 18-mile group style ride, take all day and enjoy

some beautiful singletrack.

The Apprentice Ride, Morning Mountain Bike Clinic and then 10 miles of easy

to moderate trail with experience guides to answer all your questions.

Sunday: 9:00AM at Trailhead Coffee House

Hone up on your technical skills and get ready for a fun adventure down the

Bunchgrass trail, with a combination of fast singletrack, un-rideable

switchbacks and cliff side singletrack where you loose 100' in elevation in

100' of trail, this is a true test of ones skills. 20 miles of excellent

riding from Bunchgrass Mtn down to Oakridge with an elevation gain of 2500'

and loss of 4000'. This ride is only open to the intermediate rider and

above.

For a mellower finish to the weekend join the group out for a casual group

ride on either Larison Creek or Larison Rock trails, while these rides has

some climbing you will be rewarded with some great singletrack and a dip in

the creek.

Road Bike Rides

Saturday: Aufderheide Scenic Byway.

Red Covered Bridge in Westfir: 8:00AM-10:00AM

With a 100k and 200k option, Riders can challenge themselves with a long

gradual climb followed by a short steep climb through classic old growth

national forest on a quiet 2 lane road.

Westfir marks the beginning of the Aufderheide National Forest Scenic Byway

(Forest Service Road 19), we will start and finish at the 180-foot Office

Bridge, Oregon's longest covered bridge. Then follow the "Wild and Scenic"

North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette through The Gorge, a

twisting canyon lined with 1,000-foot-high rocks with a rest stop at

Constitution Grove, a 200-year-old-growth forest, before a challenging 2

mile climb up to Box Canyon. Where the turn around point for the Metric

Century will be, as well as a second rest stop.

If you continue on to the 200k Mark, you will be rewarded with a fun, fast,

twisty descent along the South Fork of the McKenzie River turning into a

rolling route along Cougar Reservoir to Cougar Dam with a final descent down

to Delta Campground and the 100k mark and the turnaround point, with a rest

stop. For the return trip home be ready for a challenging climb back up from

Delta Campground. Make sure to watch for Deer, Elk, and the occasional

Oregon Bobcat as the road ascends back along Cougar Reservoir and the South

Fork of the McKenzie River back to Box Canyon. The descent back into Westfir

is rolling but mostly downhill along the North Fork of the Middle Fork of

the Willamette River.

Downhill and Freeride Park (The park is pending approval-check before

coming)

Spend the day at Willamette Pass on their new downhill runs. Push yourself

to new speeds, get major air and hangout with your friends. Then at The

Westfir Outpost challenge yourself or your friends to some North Shore style

freeriding. This non-competition playground will be open at 3:00PM and open

to all riders willing to huck themselves towards the earth. The cost to

enter the park will be $5.00. Then stick around to see the best of the

Willamette Valley put on a Freeride show and show everyone how it is done.

Trek Demo

This year we will also have the Trek Bicycle Demo fleet available. This is

your option to come out and check out the bikes and talk to Trek about your

options. You will be able to ride them under real riding conditions. Both

road and mountain bikes will be available.

The racing Scene: The Mountain Bike State Championships in Oakridge are the

same weekend.

July 16 Hill Climb; registration 5pm-race6pm at "THE WALL"

July 17 Dirt Crit/Short Track reg4pm-race5pm Old Mill site, Oakridge

Industrial Park (OIP)

July 18 Cross Country starts at High School registration 8am-race sport and

beg 10am...rest classes 11am

Registration:

Mountain Bike

Thursday: Trailhead Coffee House: 12:30 AM

Friday: Trailhead Coffee House: 10:30 AM

Friday: Trailhead Coffee House: 6-9 PM

Saturday: Trailhead Coffee House: 6:30-8:00 AM

Sunday: Trailhead Coffee House: 7:30-9:00 AM

Road Bike

Saturday: Trailhead Coffeehouse: 6:30-8:00 AM & the Red Covered Bridge,

Westfir: 7:30-9:30 AM.

Camping & Staging area

Staging & Camping with showers at The Westfir Outpost approximately 10

minutes from Oakridge. From I-5 take hwy 58 East for approx. 35 miles and

turn south on LaDuke Road. Follow LaDuke Road approximately 3 miles to The

Westfir Outpost on the right. From East of Oakridge take hwy 58 approx. 4

miles west of Oakridge and turn on LaDuke Road and head for The Westfir

Outpost. Approximate travel from Eugene, 45 minutes.

Ride information: All rides will be minimally marked with ribbon, there will

be maps available. All riders should be able to find a suitable pace between

lead and sweep guides. Weather can vary this time of year from hot and dry

to cold and rainy, BE PREPARED. There will be water and snacks available for

all rides. There are few bail-out options so be prepared to go the distance

without the support if needed.

Make checks payable to Richard Sweet / Helmets are required at all times you

are on your bike.

Registration Information

Name: ______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City: ________________ State: _____ Zip: _________

Phone: (home) ________________ Phone: (work) ________________

E-mail: _____________________________________

Age: _____ (under 18 must have parent present at registration)

Thursday: Short _____ Long _____

Friday: Short _____ Long _____

Saturday: (only one)

The Ultra ______ The Classic ______ The Elementary ______ The Apprentice

Ride ______

Road: 100k _____ 200k _____

Sunday:

Short _______ Long (intermediate or higher) ______

Camping: Thursday Night ______ Friday Night ______ Saturday Night ______

Fee structure:

1 ride (road or Mtn) $15.00

Camping: 1 night only $7.00

Weekend of Riding: $30.00

Weekend of Camping: $10.00 at The Westfir Outpost

Burrito Dinner Party: $10.00 (included in Weekend of riding)

Can food Donation for the Community of Oakridge Bring 3 or more cans of food

and receive a $5.00 discount off your weekend registration.

For more information contact Richard Sweet at ride-@hotmail.com

<mailto:ride-@hotmail.com> or call 541-334-6449. Mail registrations to:

-- The Summer Ride Fest, 1456 McKinley Court, Eugene OR 97402--

Registrations must be received by July 12th or you will have to register

again at the event, mail registrations received after July 12th will be

returned to sender.

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The

Summer Ride Fest

Time To

Ride

When: July 15th and

18th, 2004

Where: <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =

"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City

w:st="on">Oakridge</st1:City>, <st1:State

w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place>

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"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p>

Hosted by Paul’s <st1:Street

w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Bicycle Way</st1:address></st1:Street> of Life

Cycling Team and The Disciples Of

Dirt Mountain Bike Club.

<o:p> </o:p>

This is your chance to get

together with friends from all over the northwest and beyond. Enjoy some of the

best riding <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place

w:st="on">Oregon</st1:place></st1:State> and the Northwest have to offer. Be it

Mountain Bike, Road Bike, Freeride or Downhill Oakridge has it. The Mountain and

Road bike tours will all be guided and supported by local riders.

<o:p></o:p>

For the Freeride and Downhill

rides <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Willamette</st1:PlaceName>

<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Pass</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> is a short 30 minute

drive, we may have an outdoor Free Ride park in place, watch for more

information to follow.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

No matter your taste or your

ability we have put together a collection of awesome rides for the weekend to

meet everyone's needs. Then on Saturday night sit back and relax with your

fellow riders, have a burrito, tell stories about the ride and enjoy the local

commodore between cyclists from all over.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

This year we will also be

offering a <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName

w:st="on">Beginner</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType

w:st="on">Mountain</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> bike clinic and ride on

Saturday.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

The

Rides<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Mountain Bike

Rides<o:p></o:p>

Thursday: Intermediate and Advanced

rides<o:p></o:p>

Trailhead Coffee House: 1:00

PM<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Friday: Intermediate and Advanced

rides<o:p></o:p>

Trailhead Coffee House:

11:00AM<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Saturday: The Ultra, The Classic, The

Elementary, and Apprentice<o:p></o:p>

Trailhead Coffee House:

8:00AM<o:p></o:p>

The Ultra, a 60 plus mile adventure, Time

to Climb but get ready for your reward with miles of awesome singletrack

descending.<o:p></o:p>

The Classic, 35-mile quest with great

singletrack trail, enjoy the climbs, the views and the

descents.<o:p></o:p>

The Elementary

Ride, an 18-mile

group style ride, take all day and enjoy some beautiful

singletrack.<o:p></o:p>

The Apprentice

Ride, Morning

Mountain Bike Clinic and then 10 miles of easy to moderate trail with experience

guides to answer all your questions.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Sunday: 9:00AM at Trailhead

Coffee House<o:p></o:p>

Hone up on your technical skills

and get ready for a fun adventure down the Bunchgrass trail, with a combination

of fast singletrack, un-rideable switchbacks and cliff side singletrack where

you loose 100’ in elevation in 100’ of trail, this is a true test of ones

skills. 20 miles of excellent riding from Bunchgrass Mtn down to Oakridge with

an elevation gain of 2500’ and loss of 4000’. This ride is only open to the

intermediate rider and above.<o:p></o:p>

For a mellower finish to the

weekend join the group out for a casual group ride on either Larison Creek or

Larison Rock trails, while these rides has some climbing you will be rewarded

with some great singletrack and a dip in the creek.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Road Bike

Rides<o:p></o:p>

Saturday: Aufderheide Scenic

Byway.<o:p></o:p>

<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName

w:st="on">Red</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Covered

Bridge</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> in Westfir:

8:00AM-10:00AM<o:p></o:p>

With a 100k and

200k option, Riders can challenge themselves with a long gradual climb

followed by a short steep climb through classic old growth national forest on a

quiet 2 lane road.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Westfir marks the beginning of

the Aufderheide National Forest Scenic Byway (Forest Service Road 19), we will

start and finish at the 180-foot <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Office

Bridge</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place>’s longest

covered bridge. Then follow the "Wild and Scenic" North Fork of the Middle Fork

of the Willamette through The Gorge, a twisting canyon lined with

1,000-foot-high rocks with a rest stop at Constitution Grove, a

200-year-old-growth forest, before a challenging 2 mile climb up to Box Canyon.

Where the turn around point for the Metric Century will be, as well as a second

rest stop.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

If you continue on to the

200k Mark, you will be rewarded with a fun, fast, twisty descent along

the South Fork of the McKenzie River turning into a rolling route along Cougar

Reservoir to Cougar Dam with a final descent down to Delta Campground and the

100k mark and the turnaround point, with a rest stop. For the return trip

home be ready for a challenging climb back up from Delta Campground. Make sure

to watch for Deer, Elk, and the occasional Oregon Bobcat as the road ascends

back along Cougar Reservoir and the South Fork of the <st1:PlaceName

w:st="on">McKenzie</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType

w:st="on">River</st1:PlaceType> back to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName

w:st="on">Box</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType

w:st="on">Canyon</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. The descent back into Westfir is

rolling but mostly downhill along the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the

<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Willamette</st1:PlaceName>

<st1:PlaceType

w:st="on">River</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Downhill and <st1:place

w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Freeride</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType

w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> (The park is pending approval-check

before coming)<o:p></o:p>

Spend the day at <st1:place

w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Willamette</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType

w:st="on">Pass</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> on their new downhill runs. Push

yourself to new speeds, get major air and hangout with your friends. Then at The

Westfir Outpost challenge yourself or your friends to some <st1:place

w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">North</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType

w:st="on">Shore</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> style freeriding. This

non-competition playground will be open at 3:00PM and open to all riders willing

to huck themselves towards the earth. The cost to enter the park will be $5.00.

Then stick around to see the best of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName

w:st="on">Willamette</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType

w:st="on">Valley</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> put on a Freeride show and show

everyone how it is done.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Trek Demo<o:p></o:p>

This year we will also have the Trek

Bicycle Demo fleet available. This is your option to come out and check out the

bikes and talk to Trek about your options. You will be able to ride them under

real riding conditions. Both road and mountain bikes will be available.

<o:p> </o:p>

The racing Scene: The <st1:place

w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Mountain</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName

w:st="on">Bike</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType

w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Championships in Oakridge are the

same weekend.<o:p></o:p>

July 16 Hill

Climb; registration 5pm-race6pm at "THE WALL"<o:p></o:p>

July 17 Dirt

Crit/Short Track reg4pm-race5pm Old Mill site, Oakridge Industrial Park

(OIP)<o:p></o:p>

July 18 Cross

Country starts at High School registration 8am-race sport and beg 10am...rest

classes 11am<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Registration:<o:p></o:p>

Mountain

Bike<o:p></o:p>

Thursday: Trailhead Coffee House:

12:30 AM<o:p></o:p>

Friday: Trailhead Coffee House:

10:30 AM<o:p></o:p>

Friday: Trailhead Coffee House:

6-9 PM<o:p></o:p>

Saturday: Trailhead Coffee House:

6:30-8:00 AM<o:p></o:p>

Sunday: Trailhead Coffee House:

7:30-9:00 AM<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Road Bike<o:p></o:p>

Saturday: Trailhead

Coffeehouse: 6:30-8:00 AM & the Red Covered Bridge, Westfir:

7:30-9:30 AM.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Camping & Staging

area<o:p></o:p>

Staging & Camping with

showers at The Westfir Outpost approximately 10 minutes from Oakridge. From I-5

take hwy 58 East for approx. 35 miles and turn south on <st1:Street

w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">LaDuke Road</st1:address></st1:Street>. Follow

<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">LaDuke

Road</st1:address></st1:Street> approximately 3 miles to The Westfir Outpost on

the right. From East of Oakridge take hwy 58 approx. 4 miles west of Oakridge

and turn on <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">LaDuke

Road</st1:address></st1:Street> and head for The Westfir Outpost. Approximate

travel from <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place

w:st="on">Eugene</st1:place></st1:City>, 45 minutes.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Ride information: All rides will

be minimally marked with ribbon, there will be maps available. All riders should

be able to find a suitable pace between lead and sweep guides. Weather can vary

this time of year from hot and dry to cold and rainy, BE PREPARED. There will be

water and snacks available for all rides. There are few bail-out options so be

prepared to go the distance without the support if needed.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Make

checks payable to Richard Sweet / Helmets are required at all

times you are on your bike. <o:p></o:p>

Registration

Information<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Name:

______________________________________ <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Address:

_____________________________________<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

City: <st1:place

w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">________________</st1:PlaceName>

<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>: _____ Zip:

_________<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Phone: (home) ________________

 Phone: (work) ________________

<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

E-mail:

_____________________________________<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Age: _____ (under 18 must have

parent present at registration)<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Thursday: Short _____ Long

_____<o:p></o:p>

Friday: Short _____ Long

_____<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Saturday: (only

one)<o:p></o:p>

The Ultra ______ The Classic

______ The Elementary ______ The Apprentice Ride ______<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Road: 100k _____ 200k

_____<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Sunday:

<o:p></o:p>

Short _______ Long

(intermediate or higher) ______<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Camping: Thursday Night ______ Friday

Night ______ Saturday Night ______<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Fee structure:<o:p></o:p>

1

ride (road or Mtn) $15.00

Camping:

1 night only $7.00

<o:p> </o:p>

Weekend

of Riding: $30.00

Weekend

of Camping: $10.00 at The Westfir Outpost

Burrito

Dinner Party: $10.00 (included in Weekend of riding)

<o:p> </o:p>

Can food Donation for the

Community of Oakridge Bring 3 or

more cans of food and receive a $5.00 discount off your weekend

registration.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

For more information contact Richard Sweet at

<A href="mailto:ride-@hotmail.com">ride-@hotmail.com</A> or call

541-334-6449. Mail registrations to: -- The Summer Ride Fest, 1456 McKinley

Court, Eugene OR 97402-- Registrations must be received by July 12th

or you will have to register again at the event, mail registrations received

after July 12th will be returned to sender.</BODY></HTML>

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