Michael Barmache
Just a FYI
Mt hood hill climb is only 2000 feet not the posted 3000. The climb
starts at 3995 and ends at Timberline at 6000 ft. for an average
gradient of 6.7%
Candi Murray/Oregon Bicycle Racing Assn wrote:
2004 Oregon Hillclimb Championship
Where: Timberline Road, Mt. Hood
Date: September 12th (Sunday) 2004
Check in: 8:30-9:30 am. Government Camp Rest Area
Start Time: 10:00 am
Distance: 5.6 miles
Elevation Gain: Approximately 3000'
Course Description: The Timberline Hill Climb Time Trial climbs steadily
through a wooded area of alpine fir on a narrow twisting road. The
surface
is somewhat rough due to old pavement. The last half-mile or so is quite
steep and riders should expect some spectator congestion near the finish
area. Riders should also expect some gravel on the descending left turn
where the West Leg road joins the main Timberline road. Every effort
will be
made to sweep the area.
Assembly and Starting Information: First rider off at 10:00. Riders
should
be at the start area at least five minutes before scheduled start time.
Riders will not be held or pushed and must be stopped with one foot on
the
ground when starting. Start times will be 1 minute apart in the
following
order:
Tandem
Juniors (Men & Women) 10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
Masters (Men & Women) 60+, 55-59, 50-54, 45-49, 40-44, 35-39, 30-34
Cat 4/5 (Men & Women)
Cat 3 (Men & Women)
Senior1/2 (Men & Women)
(Citizens may race as Cat 4/5 or in their age class)
OBRA Medals for first 3 OBRA riders in each class. $50.00 for the
fastest
man and woman of the day.
Registration: Send $16.00 ($5.00 for Juniors, $18.00 for tandems) and an
OBRA standard entry form to:
John Lombard (Checks payable to John Lombard)
327 N Morgan St
Portland, OR 97217
Phone: 503-805-8489
Please indicate classes preferred and OBRA number on the release.
Entries
must be received by September 9th 2004. NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION.
Rules & Instructions:
1. Numbers must be located on left side. Do not fold or cut number.
2. No warm up on the course after 9:30 a.m.
3. Descending riders must use main Timberline Road
4. No support permitted. No feeding. No vehicles on course. No restarts.
Requirements: This is an OBRA event; a season or single day license is
required. OBRA membership waived for out of state riders. One-day
membership
available for $5.00. Helmets are mandatory and must be worn at all times
riders are on bikes, regardless of whether they are racing. All OBRA
rules
are in effect. Riders returning to the staging area must obey all rules
of
the roads and highways.
Directions: Start located at Government Camp Rest Area. Take Highway 26
out
of Portland. Allow 60 minutes driving time.