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I agree that riders rolling around after the race need to keep the rules of the road in mind as well as a bit of common sense. I do, however, respectfully disagree on the assertion that centerline violations during races aren't a problem. This year's Columbia Plateau didn't have the usual hard-ass officiating (Paul Schwyhart, for example) keeping the 1/2 race under control, and the centerline crossings on Stage 3 numbered in the hundreds. It was bad enough that many riders - myself included - wanted a return of the strict officiating that has been such a sore spot with some racers in the past. This race is not the only one in which I've seen the centerline crossed.

It's simple: if we want to continue to do this sport that is a fun and healthy way of life for many of us, we need to buckle down and truly follow the rules. The centerline rule is not a guideline, it is a rule.

John

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Since Brian won't harp, I will.

I might know where at least one or two such complaints came from.

While I was posting as an EMT at the finish line, A masters rider that had

finished his race was rolling around the area and actually rode back toward

the finish line counter course direction in middle of the oncoming lane. It

was about the time he looked up that he saw the truck in front of him. The

trucks driver had to almost stop while moving left to avoid hitting him. My

point is that I don't think most of the problem is centerline violations

during racing but people rolling around on their bike before of after races

behaving like they have the road to themselves.

In an unrelated incident, I witnessed the near death of two women riders who

were OTB chasing and rode through a stop sign believing traffic would be

stopped. At that instant the car on the opposite side of the intersection

turned left in front of them missing them by inches. The traffic control

guy had his back to car that turned, had no orange vest and no hand held

stop sign. I encouraged him to stop traffic anytime he saw riders coming

from that time forward. I'm sure the driver thought he had the right of way

after stopping and assumed the women cyclists would stop at the sign also.

Another time I saw 4 or 5 riders that had finished congregating around the

finish line chatting like they were the only ones racing that day just as a

pack of riders was sprinting toward them. Some shrill screams from the

finish officials averted that catastrophe.

We all need to be especially vigilant at open course races. It takes only a

fraction of a second of inattention to be maimed or killed.

Be aware of what's going on around you.

If I sound like your mom, it's probably because I've been working as an EMT

and an official and sometimes support at a lot of the races this year. For

instance when I work as a follow official for a group of riders, I feel they

are MY riders to sheppard and protect. That's why I didn't like being

called away from the women's group yesterday to follow the 3s caravan that

already had plenty of support when the small group of 7 women had only me

for an official AND mechanical support. They weren't alone for too long

though as Ed Norton eventually took over that position. [Ed, were you an

MP?]

End harp.

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From: B Witty

To: ob-@topica.com

Cc: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn

Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 5:07 PM

Subject: [OBRA Chat] A quick (yet important) reminder of the centerline

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This is an email I just received from Clackamas County re: the race

yesterday. Centerline is a rule that HAS to be followed. It's not just a

matter of someone gaining an unfair advantage, it's an issue that affects us

even having races. Or even worse.

I'm not harping here as I think most are doing a very nice job of minding

the centerline rule. I just wanted to pass on this note I received as a

friendly reminder to all.

Cheers,

Brian Witty

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

From: Marek, Joe [mailto:jo-@co.clackamas.or.us]

Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 4:57 PM

To: 'Bri-@halffastvelo.com'

Subject: District Road Race on June 13th in Clackamas County

Brian,

I wanted to thank you for being so responsive and supportive in dealing with

the few complaints from the District Road Race held on June 13th on our

roads under Permit Number BR04-01. A specific concern of a citizen I talked

with dealt with cyclists riding in oncoming traffic.

As you know, and support, the safety of the riders and other road users is

of paramount importance to all, however, any issues that go awry come back

on me, the person who issued the permit. Prior to my role as County Traffic

Engineer, no bicycle races were allowed on County roads. Because of my

support and the support of our administration, we created a permit process

for bicycle races which has been in place for several years. OBRA has been

very good to work with on the races that I have permitted and I have had few

complaints.

This past weekend, I did receive complaints about the race. I want to

continue to be able to permit races on County roads, however, I need your

support, OBRA's support and most importantly, the support of each and every

participant to exercise good judgment so that the event is safe.

Riders absolutely cannot be riding in the oncoming travel lanes under any

circumstance unless the roadway is fully closed. I don't care how bad

someone wants to win. This offense, while not seeming like a big deal, will

end our bicycle race permit program if there is a crash involving a

competing cyclist that has crossed centerline and a motor vehicle. Such an

infraction may result in the loss of a life. I have no interest in trying

to explain how such an event would have occurred. I can't emphasize the

safety issue enough and perhaps the penalties should be more stringent such

as the person is out for the season. I'm sure that my sentiments are shared

by my colleagues in other agencies who issue bike race permits.

Similarly, all vehicles must also use due caution as well as other

participants such as support vehicles and photographers.

Please, please get this message out the racers and other participants that

safety needs to be the number one priority and crossing centerline will not

be tolerated and is a great way to end road racing on public roads in

Oregon.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks

Joe

_________________________

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Traffic Engineer

Clackamas County DTD

Sunnybrook Service Center

9101 SE Sunnybrook Blvd.

Clackamas, OR 97015

Tele: 503.353.4705

Fax: 503.353.4659

email: jo-@co.clackamas.or.us

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<DIV>I agree that riders rolling around after the race need to keep the rules of the road in mind as well as a bit of common sense. I do, however, respectfully disagree on the assertion that centerline violations during races aren't a problem. This year's Columbia Plateau didn't have the usual hard-ass officiating (Paul Schwyhart, for example) keeping the 1/2 race under control, and the centerline crossings on Stage 3 numbered in the hundreds. It was bad enough that many riders - myself included - wanted a return of the strict officiating that has been such a sore spot with some racers in the past. This race is not the only one in which I've seen the centerline crossed.</DIV>

<DIV> </DIV>

<DIV>It's simple: if we want to continue to do this sport that is a fun and healthy way of life for many of us, we need to buckle down and truly follow the rules. The centerline rule is not a guideline, it is a rule.</DIV>

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<DIV>John "Dan H." <br-@politesociety.com> wrote:</DIV>

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think most of the problem is centerline violations during racing but people rolling around on their bike before of after races behaving like they have the road to themselves. In an unrelated incident, I witnessed the near death of two women riders who were OTB chasing and rode through a stop sign believing traffic would be stopped. At that instant the car on the opposite side of the intersection turned left in front of them missing them by inches. The traffic control guy had his back to car that turned, had no orange vest and no hand held stop sign. I encouraged him to stop traffic anytime he saw riders coming from that time forward. I'm sure the driver thought he had the right of way after stopping and assumed the women cyclists would stop at the sign also. Another time I saw 4 or 5 riders that had finished congregating around the finish line chatting like they were the only ones racing that day just as a pack of riders was sprinting toward

them. Some shrill screams from the finish officials averted that catastrophe. We all need to be especially vigilant at open course races. It takes only a fraction of a second of inattention to be maimed or killed. Be aware of what's going on around you. If I sound like your mom, it's probably because I've been working as an EMT and an official and sometimes support at a lot of the races this year. For instance when I work as a follow official for a group of riders, I feel they are MY riders to sheppard and protect. That's why I didn't like being called away from the women's group yesterday to follow the 3s caravan that already had plenty of support when the small group of 7 women had only me for an official AND mechanical support. They weren't alone for too long though as Ed Norton eventually took over that position. [Ed, were you an MP?] End harp. ----- Original Message ----- From: B Witty To:

ob-@topica.com Cc: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 5:07 PM Subject: [OBRA Chat] A quick (yet important) reminder of the centerline rules ----------------------------------------------------------- Empower your Team with Remote Access. GoToMyPC Pro provides your organization with instant remote access to email,files, applications and network resources in real time. FREE TRIAL: http://click.topica.com/caaciqTaVxiDpa6foocb/ExpertCity ----------------------------------------------------------- This is an email I just received from Clackamas County re: the race yesterday. Centerline is a rule that HAS to be followed. It's not just a matter of someone gaining an unfair advantage, it's an issue that affects us even having races. Or even worse. I'm not harping here as I think most are doing a very nice job of minding the centerline rule. I just wanted to pass on this note I received

as a friendly reminder to all. Cheers, Brian Witty -----Original Message----- From: Marek, Joe [mailto:jo-@co.clackamas.or.us] Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 4:57 PM To: 'Bri-@halffastvelo.com' Subject: District Road Race on June 13th in Clackamas County Brian, I wanted to thank you for being so responsive and supportive in dealing with the few complaints from the District Road Race held on June 13th on our roads under Permit Number BR04-01. A specific concern of a citizen I talked with dealt with cyclists riding in oncoming traffic. As you know, and support, the safety of the riders and other road users is of paramount importance to all, however, any issues that go awry come back on me, the person who issued the permit. Prior to my role as County Traffic Engineer, no bicycle races were allowed on County roads. Because of my support and the support of our administration, we created a permit process for bicycle races

which has been in place for several years. OBRA has been very good to work with on the races that I have permitted and I have had few complaints. This past weekend, I did receive complaints about the race. I want to continue to be able to permit races on County roads, however, I need your support, OBRA's support and most importantly, the support of each and every participant to exercise good judgment so that the event is safe. Riders absolutely cannot be riding in the oncoming travel lanes under any circumstance unless the roadway is fully closed. I don't care how bad someone wants to win. This offense, while not seeming like a big deal, will end our bicycle race permit program if there is a crash involving a competing cyclist that has crossed centerline and a motor vehicle. Such an infraction may result in the loss of a life. I have no interest in trying to explain how such an event would have occurred. I can't emphasize the safety

issue enough and perhaps the penalties should be more stringent such as the person is out for the season. I'm sure that my sentiments are shared by my colleagues in other agencies who issue bike race permits. Similarly, all vehicles must also use due caution as well as other participants such as support vehicles and photographers. Please, please get this message out the racers and other participants that safety needs to be the number one priority and crossing centerline will not be tolerated and is a great way to end road racing on public roads in Oregon. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks Joe _________________________ Joseph F. Marek, PE, PTOE Traffic Engineer Clackamas County DTD Sunnybrook Service Center 9101 SE Sunnybrook Blvd. Clackamas, OR 97015 Tele: 503.353.4705 Fax: 503.353.4659 email: jo-@co.clackamas.or.us web:

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2004-06-14

Since Brian won't harp, I will.

I might know where at least one or two such complaints came from.

While I was posting as an EMT at the finish line, A masters rider that had

finished his race was rolling around the area and actually rode back toward

the finish line counter course direction in middle of the oncoming lane. It

was about the time he looked up that he saw the truck in front of him. The

trucks driver had to almost stop while moving left to avoid hitting him. My

point is that I don't think most of the problem is centerline violations

during racing but people rolling around on their bike before of after races

behaving like they have the road to themselves.

In an unrelated incident, I witnessed the near death of two women riders who

were OTB chasing and rode through a stop sign believing traffic would be

stopped. At that instant the car on the opposite side of the intersection

turned left in front of them missing them by inches. The traffic control

guy had his back to car that turned, had no orange vest and no hand held

stop sign. I encouraged him to stop traffic anytime he saw riders coming

from that time forward. I'm sure the driver thought he had the right of way

after stopping and assumed the women cyclists would stop at the sign also.

Another time I saw 4 or 5 riders that had finished congregating around the

finish line chatting like they were the only ones racing that day just as a

pack of riders was sprinting toward them. Some shrill screams from the

finish officials averted that catastrophe.

We all need to be especially vigilant at open course races. It takes only a

fraction of a second of inattention to be maimed or killed.

Be aware of what's going on around you.

If I sound like your mom, it's probably because I've been working as an EMT

and an official and sometimes support at a lot of the races this year. For

instance when I work as a follow official for a group of riders, I feel they

are MY riders to sheppard and protect. That's why I didn't like being

called away from the women's group yesterday to follow the 3s caravan that

already had plenty of support when the small group of 7 women had only me

for an official AND mechanical support. They weren't alone for too long

though as Ed Norton eventually took over that position. [Ed, were you an

MP?]

End harp.

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

From: B Witty

To: ob-@topica.com

Cc: Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn

Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 5:07 PM

Subject: [OBRA Chat] A quick (yet important) reminder of the centerline

rules

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This is an email I just received from Clackamas County re: the race

yesterday. Centerline is a rule that HAS to be followed. It's not just a

matter of someone gaining an unfair advantage, it's an issue that affects us

even having races. Or even worse.

I'm not harping here as I think most are doing a very nice job of minding

the centerline rule. I just wanted to pass on this note I received as a

friendly reminder to all.

Cheers,

Brian Witty

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

From: Marek, Joe [mailto:jo-@co.clackamas.or.us]

Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 4:57 PM

To: 'Bri-@halffastvelo.com'

Subject: District Road Race on June 13th in Clackamas County

Brian,

I wanted to thank you for being so responsive and supportive in dealing with

the few complaints from the District Road Race held on June 13th on our

roads under Permit Number BR04-01. A specific concern of a citizen I talked

with dealt with cyclists riding in oncoming traffic.

As you know, and support, the safety of the riders and other road users is

of paramount importance to all, however, any issues that go awry come back

on me, the person who issued the permit. Prior to my role as County Traffic

Engineer, no bicycle races were allowed on County roads. Because of my

support and the support of our administration, we created a permit process

for bicycle races which has been in place for several years. OBRA has been

very good to work with on the races that I have permitted and I have had few

complaints.

This past weekend, I did receive complaints about the race. I want to

continue to be able to permit races on County roads, however, I need your

support, OBRA's support and most importantly, the support of each and every

participant to exercise good judgment so that the event is safe.

Riders absolutely cannot be riding in the oncoming travel lanes under any

circumstance unless the roadway is fully closed. I don't care how bad

someone wants to win. This offense, while not seeming like a big deal, will

end our bicycle race permit program if there is a crash involving a

competing cyclist that has crossed centerline and a motor vehicle. Such an

infraction may result in the loss of a life. I have no interest in trying

to explain how such an event would have occurred. I can't emphasize the

safety issue enough and perhaps the penalties should be more stringent such

as the person is out for the season. I'm sure that my sentiments are shared

by my colleagues in other agencies who issue bike race permits.

Similarly, all vehicles must also use due caution as well as other

participants such as support vehicles and photographers.

Please, please get this message out the racers and other participants that

safety needs to be the number one priority and crossing centerline will not

be tolerated and is a great way to end road racing on public roads in

Oregon.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks

Joe

_________________________

Joseph F. Marek, PE, PTOE

Traffic Engineer

Clackamas County DTD

Sunnybrook Service Center

9101 SE Sunnybrook Blvd.

Clackamas, OR 97015

Tele: 503.353.4705

Fax: 503.353.4659

email: jo-@co.clackamas.or.us

web: www.co.clackamas.or.us

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2004-06-14

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This is an email I just received from Clackamas County re: the race

yesterday. Centerline is a rule that HAS to be followed. It's not just

a matter of someone gaining an unfair advantage, it's an issue that

affects us even having races. Or even worse.

I'm not harping here as I think most are doing a very nice job of

minding the centerline rule. I just wanted to pass on this note I

received as a friendly reminder to all.

Cheers,

Brian Witty

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

From: Marek, Joe [mailto:jo-@co.clackamas.or.us]

Sent: Monday, June 14, 2004 4:57 PM

To: 'Bri-@halffastvelo.com'

Subject: District Road Race on June 13th in Clackamas County

Brian,

I wanted to thank you for being so responsive and supportive in dealing

with the few complaints from the District Road Race held on June 13th on

our roads under Permit Number BR04-01. A specific concern of a citizen

I talked with dealt with cyclists riding in oncoming traffic.

As you know, and support, the safety of the riders and other road users

is of paramount importance to all, however, any issues that go awry come

back on me, the person who issued the permit. Prior to my role as

County Traffic Engineer, no bicycle races were allowed on County roads.

Because of my support and the support of our administration, we created

a permit process for bicycle races which has been in place for several

years. OBRA has been very good to work with on the races that I have

permitted and I have had few complaints.

This past weekend, I did receive complaints about the race. I want to

continue to be able to permit races on County roads, however, I need

your support, OBRA's support and most importantly, the support of each

and every participant to exercise good judgment so that the event is

safe.

Riders absolutely cannot be riding in the oncoming travel lanes under

any circumstance unless the roadway is fully closed. I don't care how

bad someone wants to win. This offense, while not seeming like a big

deal, will end our bicycle race permit program if there is a crash

involving a competing cyclist that has crossed centerline and a motor

vehicle. Such an infraction may result in the loss of a life. I have

no interest in trying to explain how such an event would have occurred.

I can't emphasize the safety issue enough and perhaps the penalties

should be more stringent such as the person is out for the season. I'm

sure that my sentiments are shared by my colleagues in other agencies

who issue bike race permits.

Similarly, all vehicles must also use due caution as well as other

participants such as support vehicles and photographers.

Please, please get this message out the racers and other participants

that safety needs to be the number one priority and crossing centerline

will not be tolerated and is a great way to end road racing on public

roads in Oregon.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks

Joe

_________________________

Joseph F. Marek, PE, PTOE

Traffic Engineer

Clackamas County DTD

Sunnybrook Service Center

9101 SE Sunnybrook Blvd.

Clackamas, OR 97015

Tele: 503.353.4705

Fax: 503.353.4659

email: <mailto:jo-@co.clackamas.or.us> jo-@co.clackamas.or.us

web: <http://www.co.clackamas.or.us> www.co.clackamas.or.us

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This is an email I just received from <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Clackamas</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> re: the race yesterday.

Centerline is a rule that HAS to be followed. It’s not just a matter of someone

gaining an unfair advantage, it’s an issue that

affects us even having races. Or even worse. <o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

I’m not harping here as I think most

are doing a very nice job of minding the centerline rule. I just wanted to pass on this note I received

as a friendly reminder to all.<o:p></o:p>

Cheers,<o:p></o:p>

Brian Witty<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

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

From: Marek, Joe

[mailto:jo-@co.clackamas.or.us] 

Sent: <st1:date

Month="6" Day="14" Year="2004">Monday, June 14, 2004</st1:date> <st1:time

Hour="16" Minute="57">4:57 PM</st1:time> 

To: 'Bri-@halffastvelo.com' 

Subject: <st1:Street><st1:address>District

Road</st1:address></st1:Street> Race on June 13th in <st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Clackamas</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>

<o:p> </o:p>

Brian,<o:p></o:p>

I wanted to thank you for being so responsive and supportive

in dealing with the few complaints from the District Road Race held on June 13th

on our roads under Permit Number BR04-01.

A specific concern of a citizen I talked with dealt with cyclists riding

in oncoming traffic.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

As you know, and support, the safety of the riders and other

road users is of paramount importance to all, however, any issues that go awry

come back on me, the person who issued the permit. Prior to my role as County Traffic

Engineer, no bicycle races were allowed on County roads. Because of my support and the support of

our administration, we created a permit process for bicycle races which has

been in place for several years.

OBRA has been very good to work with on the races that I have permitted

and I have had few complaints.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

This past weekend, I did receive complaints about the

race. I want to continue to be able

to permit races on County roads, however, I need your support, OBRA's support

and most importantly, the support of each and every participant to exercise

good judgment so that the event is safe.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Riders absolutely cannot be riding in the oncoming travel

lanes under any circumstance unless the roadway is fully closed. I don't care how bad someone wants to

win. This offense, while not

seeming like a big deal, will end our bicycle race permit program if there is a

crash involving a competing cyclist that has crossed centerline and a motor

vehicle. Such an infraction may

result in the loss of a life. I

have no interest in trying to explain how such an event would have

occurred. I can't emphasize the

safety issue enough and perhaps the penalties should be more stringent such as

the person is out for the season.

I'm sure that my sentiments are shared by my colleagues in other

agencies who issue bike race permits.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Similarly, all vehicles must also use due caution as well as

other participants such as support vehicles and photographers.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Please, please get this message out the racers and other

participants that safety needs to be the number one priority and crossing

centerline will not be tolerated and is a great way to end road racing on

public roads in <st1:State><st1:place>Oregon</st1:place></st1:State>.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

If you have any questions, please let me know.<o:p></o:p>

Thanks<o:p></o:p>

Joe<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

_________________________<o:p></o:p>

Joseph F. Marek, PE, PTOE<o:p></o:p>

Traffic Engineer<o:p></o:p>

Clackamas <st1:place><st1:PlaceType>County</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName>DTD</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><o:p></o:p>

<st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Sunnybrook</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName>Service</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType>Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p>

<st1:Street><st1:address>9101 SE Sunnybrook Blvd.</st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p>

<st1:place><st1:City>Clackamas</st1:City>, <st1:State>OR</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode>97015</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p>

Tele: 503.353.4705<o:p></o:p>

Fax: 503.353.4659<o:p></o:p>

email: <a

href="mailto:jo-@co.clackamas.or.us">jo-@co.clackamas.or.us</a><o:p></o:p>

web: <a

href="http://www.co.clackamas.or.us">www.co.clackamas.or.us</a><o:p></o:p>

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