mmur-@teleport.com
Although I appreciate the "Not an OBRA event" disclaimer, the note below is
inappropriate. "Races" that do not have rules, are not insured, do not have
officials, do not have road use authorization or permitting, etc. do not
help the cause of bicycle racing they hurt it. Training rides should be
considered just that...training rides. Pack riding on open roads with out
special use permits, lead and follow vehicles, appropriate signage and
corner marshalling is illegal and unsafe. In many parts of the country the
existence of "unofficial" races has made it nearly impossible to obtain road
use permits and consequently there are very few road events.
This Thursday evening ride has existed for several years. If it is going to
be considered in any way a race it is way past time that someone steps up
and does the few things that are required of races. These things are NOT
difficult to do. Get a permit to allow use of the road from the appropriate
road use authority. OBRA will provide insurance and signage. There will be
costs but they are so small that a single sponsor could cover them and still
have a free entry fee if that is the goal. Alternatively a $3 entry fee
could cover costs if volunteer labor is used.
On the other hand, if this is to remain a training ride then don't pretend
that it is a race. Don't publicize it as a race on the racing association
mailing list. Most importantly, don't ride like a race i.e. don't ride more
than 2 abreast, don't obstruct traffic, obey all traffic signs.
Mike Murray
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Subject: [OBRA Chat] Thursday Night Flyer
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Eugene Oregon Thursday Night Training "Race" Series
April 5th
Start time: 4:30
Course Description: Approximately 27-mile loop consisting of gentle
rollers, log trucks, crosswinds, and feisty farmers.
No Fees.
No officials or line judges.
No prizes.
No Permits. Ride at your own risk.
No one is responsible for the group or the ride.
No formal rules, just common sense safe riding rules.
No Registration required. Not an OBRA event, just for fun and to go hard.
No port-a-pots.
Helmets required.
Handicapped if needed.
Contact Information: Melissa Erion (541) 342-2682 mler-@hotmail.com
Directions to Start/Finish: From I-5 N or S. Take the I-105 W exit 194B
towards Eugene take the OR-99 N/OR-126 exit towards W. EUGENE/FLORENCE.
Merge onto W 6TH AVE/OR-126 W/OR-99 N Turn LEFT onto GARFIELD ST/OR-126 W.
Turn RIGHT onto W 11TH AVE/OR-126. Turn LEFT onto S BERTELSEN RD. S
BERTELSEN RD becomes BAILEY HILL RD. Follow that road over the hill to the
first Intersection.
Parking: Located at the Church or near the intersection of Lorane Hwy and
Bailey Hill Rd.
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