Don Leet

In some of the races the clydes have done the 3 course and others the cat 2 course we will do what is wanted, I have heard though that most would like the longer course. I don't know the weight but ours will be the same as all the others.
Don
On Jun 3, 2010, at 9:27 PM, Chad H wrote:

> Right now the website says Clydes will only do 13 miles and that I would need to gain about 40 lbs to be a Clyde (250??). What's correct? I want to do the longer version so will sign up for Cat 2 if I need to. My apologies if you're not affiliated with the race. I just didn't see an email on the website.
>
>
> thanks
>
> -chad
> On Jun 3, 2010, at 6:57 PM, Don Leet wrote:
>
>> Pickett's Charge is coming up at the end of the month and here is a Garmin GPS map of the route as done by Ben Thompson (series leader of pro men's Rivercity XC series). You can tell by his heart rate he is going pretty hard. So the time to beat is 2:06. All the cat 2s, 1s and pros will do 2 laps, that will include the singlespeeders and the clydesdales. The cat 3s will do 1 lap. You can go to the Picketts web page for more details. It is the last race of the series and Mike will be there to give out all of the awards. You can email me if you have any questions. Ben says this is the best course of the series, and I agree. What that means is it is an awesome course because we have had all great courses in the races I have done.
>> Don
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plewse@hotmail.com

DECODED... What Don really means is that this is the "best" course of the series if you live in Bend and have memorized the radius and camber of all 300+ corners and lines around each and every lava rock--otherwise the locals would like you to come over so they can school you up;)

Good luck over there... Shoot it may even be spring by then!
Evan Plews
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Don Leet

Pickett's Charge is coming up at the end of the month and here is a Garmin GPS map of the route as done by Ben Thompson (series leader of pro men's Rivercity XC series). You can tell by his heart rate he is going pretty hard. So the time to beat is 2:06. All the cat 2s, 1s and pros will do 2 laps, that will include the singlespeeders and the clydesdales. The cat 3s will do 1 lap. You can go to the Picketts web page for more details. It is the last race of the series and Mike will be there to give out all of the awards. You can email me if you have any questions. Ben says this is the best course of the series, and I agree. What that means is it is an awesome course because we have had all great courses in the races I have done.
Don

david baker

some interestind numbers, looks like perfect racing weather last year,
moisture and temp.

BEND (350694)
Daily Almanac
Date: Jun 3, 2006

Daily Values Observed Normal Record/Year Prev Year
Max Temperature 66 69 96 in 1926 63
Min Temperature 48 39 25 in 1916 35
Avg Temperature 57.0 54 70.0 in 1970+ 49.0
Precipitation 0.10 0.03 1.33 in 1934 0.00
New Snowfall 0.0 - 0.0 in 2006+ 0.0
Snow Depth 0 - 0 in 2006+ 0
HDD (base 65) 8 11 24 in 1999+ 16
CDD (base 65) 0 0 5 in 1986+ 0

Month-To-Date Observed Normal Record/Year Prev Year
Avg Max Temperature 69.3 69.0 92.0 in 1922 60.7
Avg Min Temperature 49.0 39.0 26.0 in 1916 34.7
Avg Temperature 59.2 54.0 73.8 in 1986 47.7
Total Precipitation 0.18 0.09 1.33 in 1934 0.01
Total Snowfall 0.0 - 0.0 in 2006 0.0
Avg Snow Depth 0 - 0 in 2006 0
Total HDD 17 33 68 in 1966 51
Total CDD 0 0 27 in 1986 0
----- Original Message -----
From: "Martin Baker"
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Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Picketts Charge

> Great race, everyone!
>
> Did the course change from last year? I noticed that almost everyone was
> slower this year than last. Or was it just looser and dustier and thus
> slower?
>
> mb
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> Great race on a hot day!
>
> Thanks Julie and Sunnyside Sports for such a good time. Water never
> went down better.
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> MIke
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Ted Forgeron

Thank again to the guy and gal from Webcyclery on the mtb tandem who threw
the chain tool to me during Pickett's Charge. You saved me a long walk. I
plan to carry a chain tool from now on! Thanks!

--Ted Forgeron

david baker

yeah the course was the same, I was way slower than last year.
it is a bummer when you are trying to get better, hard to beleive dusty heat
could make that much difference.
next year we can all improve our times!
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> Great race, everyone!
>
> Did the course change from last year? I noticed that almost everyone was
> slower this year than last. Or was it just looser and dustier and thus
> slower?
>
> mb
>
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> Great race on a hot day!
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> Thanks Julie and Sunnyside Sports for such a good time. Water never
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Martin Baker

Great race, everyone!

Did the course change from last year? I noticed that almost everyone was
slower this year than last. Or was it just looser and dustier and thus
slower?

mb

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Great race on a hot day!

Thanks Julie and Sunnyside Sports for such a good time. Water never
went down better.

MIke

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Great race on a hot day!

Thanks Julie and Sunnyside Sports for such a good time. Water never
went down better.

MIke

Ron & Dorothy

The time trial, short track and XC were all very nice courses. I agree that

putting these on is a huge task and those of us that just show up and ride

"understand" that all cannot be perfect... although I feel that the three I

have raced this year (Reehers, Bear Springs and Picketts) were all great.

Damian was working his butt off to try to make it a great event for

participants... and those that helped him deserve credit as well. Unless

you are a pro like a select few... remember it is for fun. Just my

opinion...I do respect those opinions that are different... I just say good

job Damian. Don't let it bring you down as Neil Young said.

ron....just a beginner

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

From: "dan davis" <da-@preciseflight.com>

To: <ob-@topica.com>

Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 12:47 PM

Subject: [OBRA Chat] picketts Charge





Hey OBRA land

I would like to say thinks to Damian for a fun race yesterday! Weather

was super, course was fun and I had no problem finding the right turn!

Sorry all of you in the sport class that missed the "Y".

I know there was a lot of talk after the race about it being not very

organized, but it must be a BIG undertaking to put on a one day race,

But a 3 stage race I bet is more then 3 times the work.

So once again thanks for a good race!

Dan Davis.



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Doug Evans

The short track course was sweet and very spectator friendly. It was worth being there just to see Trebon float up the climb during the pro-elite race. I've never seen anyone climb like that before.





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

From: mtbtires.com - Don Person - shiggy [mailto:shi-@mtbtires.com]

Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 2:21 PM

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Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] picketts Charge





Agree. It was a very fun day on a very good course. Damion did a good job explaining the

courses before the start. Could have helped to have a "<---Short Loop / Long Loop --->"

sign at the turn. on the course I had to ask a local rider if we were at the turn yet.



Lots o' Fun though!

-Don



PS anyone that complains about how a race is organized needs to put on a race or at least

help with one.



On Mon, 23 May 2005 19:47:07 +0000, dan davis <da-@preciseflight.com> wrote :



 Hey OBRA land

I would like to say thinks to Damian for a fun race yesterday! Weather=20

was super, course was fun and I had no problem finding the right turn!=20

Sorry all of you in the sport class that missed the =93Y=94.=20

I know there was a lot of talk after the race about it being not very=20

organized, but it must be a BIG undertaking to put on a one day race,=20

But a 3 stage race I bet is more then 3 times the work.=20

So once again thanks for a good race!

Dan Davis=85

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mtbtires.com - Don Person - shiggy

Agree. It was a very fun day on a very good course. Damion did a good job explaining the

courses before the start. Could have helped to have a "<---Short Loop / Long Loop --->"

sign at the turn. on the course I had to ask a local rider if we were at the turn yet.



Lots o' Fun though!

-Don



PS anyone that complains about how a race is organized needs to put on a race or at least

help with one.



On Mon, 23 May 2005 19:47:07 +0000, dan davis <da-@preciseflight.com> wrote :



 Hey OBRA land

I would like to say thinks to Damian for a fun race yesterday! Weather=20

was super, course was fun and I had no problem finding the right turn!=20

Sorry all of you in the sport class that missed the =93Y=94.=20

I know there was a lot of talk after the race about it being not very=20

organized, but it must be a BIG undertaking to put on a one day race,=20

But a 3 stage race I bet is more then 3 times the work.=20

So once again thanks for a good race!

Dan Davis=85

--

shiggy's MT Bike Tire Site

THE bike tire information resource

http://www.mtbtires.com

Don "shiggy" Person

dan davis

Hey OBRA land

I would like to say thinks to Damian for a fun race yesterday! Weather

was super, course was fun and I had no problem finding the right turn!

Sorry all of you in the sport class that missed the ?Y?.

I know there was a lot of talk after the race about it being not very

organized, but it must be a BIG undertaking to put on a one day race,

But a 3 stage race I bet is more then 3 times the work.

So once again thanks for a good race!

Dan Davis?