Jim Anderson
This weekend, be there, for the Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic
presented by Wells Fargo Bank. Some changes that i wanted to make sure
everyone knows about. Please be sure to read...
Time Trial Course, Stage 2 Changes:
We have changed the course from the one lap of the road course for the
TT, to an out and back course. Mileage is 5m(2.5 out and back), which
is approx. 1.2m shorter than previous course. The new TT course gains
200ft of climbing total. The course is closed to traffic and the
pavement is in perfect condition. This change was made to decrease the
demands on volunteer duties for that day. ECCC would like to thank
Weyerhaeuser for the use of this road.
Race Format is:
? Juniors (18 and under) race is a 1-day/2-event omnium point
format.
Awards will be given at end of Stage 2(Saturday, Sept. 15th).
? Masters 35+ race is a 2-day/3-event omnium point format. Awards
will
be given at end of Stage 3, Sunday, Sept. 16th.
? Pro/1/2, Cat. 3, and Cat. 4/5 are timed stage race events (new
for 2001!).
? Womens race is a 2-day/3-event omnium point format. Awards will
be given at end of Stage 3, Sunday, Sept. 16th.
? Women's event will track Cat. 4 and Masters 35+ Women for B.A.R.
NEW
CHANGE: $220 CASH - 6 deep for Cat. 4 Women
? For out of state or country we waive day license fees.
? Final race of the OBRA Oregon Cup Race Series on Sunday,
September
16th for the Women and Pro/1/2 Men.
Please come support this event!
Any questions please contact me
Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic Presented by Wells Fargo Bank
Eugene, Oregon
SEPTEMBER 15th & 16th
Media Sponsors:
Springfield News
KMTR TV
Additional Sponsors:
Russ Humberston Automotive Group:
RussAuto.com
Beaverton Toyota
Russ Chevrolet
Saturn of Salem/Beaverton
Clifbar
Produced by Downtown Events Management, Inc
Prize List: $2500 ALL CASH
2001 Race Details:
? The Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic is organized as part of the
3-day Eugene Celebration Festival produced by Downtown Events
Management, Inc.
? Oregon Bicycle Race Association (OBRA) Event
? OBRA B.A.R. Race
? For out of state or country we waive day license fees.
? Final race of the OBRA Oregon Cup Race Series on Sunday, September
16th for the Women and Pro/1/2 Men.
? Juniors (18 and under) race is a 1-day/2-event omnium point format.
Awards will be given at end of Stage 2(Saturday, Sept. 15th).
? Masters 35+ race is a 2-day/3-event omnium point format. Awards will
be given at end of Stage 3, Sunday, Sept. 16th.
? Women race is a 2-day/3-event omnium point format. Awards will be
given at end of Stage 3, Sunday, Sept. 16th.
? Pro/1/2, Cat. 3, Cat. 4/5 are timed stage race events (new for
2001!).
? Women's event will track Cat. 4 and Masters 35+ Women for B.A.R. NEW
CHANGE: $220 CASH - 6 deep for Cat. 4 Women
? Prize list distribution and breakdown of points/time bonuses for all
categories is in race bible.
Stage 1: Cottage Grove Lake Road Race - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th
Cottage Grove Lake, Cottage Grove
10:00am Pro/1/2 7 laps 59.5 Miles/95.7Km
10:10 Cat. 3 6 laps 51 Miles/82Km
10:20 Women 5 lap 42.5 Miles/68.3Km
12:20 Cat. 4/5 5laps 42.5 Miles/68.3Km
12:25 Masters Men 35+ 5 laps 42.5 Miles/68.3Km
12:30 Juniors (18 and under) 4 laps 34 Miles/54.7Km
Start/Finish: Lakeside Parking Lot
Course: Flat to rolling country roads with good to excellent pavement.
Race Course uses following roads: Cottage Grove Res. Rd, and London Rd.
Directions: From Eugene, head south on I-5 to exit 172 (Cottage Grove
Lake). Exit 172 is the 2nd Cottage Grove exit. NOTE: If you miss it,
you will have to travel south approx. 10miles to another exit. Turn left
onto S 6th st. S 6th st. becomes London Rd. and precede approx. 5
miles. Follow the signs to the parking area called Lakeside (north end
of lake). Allow approx. 30 minutes travel time from Eugene.
Stage 2: Cottage Grove Lake Time Trial - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Cottage Grove Lake, Cottage Grove
***First rider off at 4:00PM---The TT will follow the same start order
as the morning's road race schedule***
Course: out and back 5 mile(2.5out/back), 200 ft climbing total. Perfect
Pavement.
Stage 3: Lorane Valley Road Race - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
Twin Oaks/Bailey Hill
10:00AM Pro/1/2 5 laps 72.5 Miles/116.6Km
10:10 Cat. 3 4 laps 58 Miles/93.3Km
10:15 Women 3 laps 43.5 Miles/70Km
12:30 Cat. 4/5 3 laps 43.5 Miles/70Km
12:45 Masters Men 35+ 3 laps 43.5 Miles/70Km
Start/Finish: Twin Oaks School (on Bailey Hill Rd.)
Course: New Course! 2.5mile climb, with 4 mile rolling descent. Rest of
course is rolling hills with some flat sections. Good to excellent
pavement. Course is 14.5 miles and uses following roads: Lorane Rd.,
McBeth Rd., Lower Fox Hollow Rd. and Lorane Hwy. Race
Directions: FROM I-5 NORTH: Take the exit, exit number 195B, towards
Santa Clara/Florence. Merge onto Beltline Hwy W. Beltline Hwy W becomes
Beltline Rd. Turn left onto West 11th. Then, turn right onto S.
Bertelsen Rd.
Bertelsen becomes Bailey Hill Rd. FROM 1-5 SOUTH; Take the I-105 W, exit
194B, towards Eugene. Take the OR-99 N exit towards W. Eugene/Florence.
Merge onto W 6TH Ave. Turn left onto Garfield St. Turn right onto W
11TH Ave. Turn right left onto S. Bertelsen Rd, Bertelsen becomes Bailey
Hill Rd.
Allow approx. 20 minutes travel from Eugene.
Prize List
Pro/1/2 $1525 ALL CASH, AWARDS/RIBBONS - 15 places.
Cat. 3 $525 ALL CASH, AWARDS/RIBBONS, PRIZES - 7 places.
Cat. 4/5 $75 ALL CASH, AWARDS/RIBBONS, PRIZES - 5 places
Masters 35+ $125 ALL CASH, AWARDS/RIBBONS - 5 places.
Women $250 ALL CASH, AWARDS/RIBBONS - 5
places. NEW CHANGE: $220 CASH - 6 deep for Cat. 4 Women
Juniors PRIZES/AWARDS/RIBBONS - 5 places
Entry Info:
Pro/1/2, Cat. 3 and Cat. 4/5: $60.00
Masters 35+ and Women: All races $20.00 All 3 races together are $60.00
Juniors (18 under) Fees: $5.00 per race. Pre-Register online at
www.active.com/cycling, search "Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic"
All racers must be OBRA members. You can join on site and purchase
annual $15.00 or day membership for $5.00. OBRA day membership is waived
for out of state racers. More info on OBRA at www.obra.org or
ob-@teleport.com.
Registration Info:
Pre-register by sending checks payable to Downtown Events Management,
Inc (or DEMI) and mail with a standard release to: Eugene Celebration
Cycling Classic, Attn: Jim Anderson 1467 Greentree Circle, Lake Oswego,
OR 97034. Pre-Registration is helpful and suggested, however there are
NO LATE FEES. A Race bible will be sent to pre-registered and/or extras
will be available at registration. Racers will be issued a race bible
and packet with additional information after all registration
requirements have been met.
Pro/1/2, Cat. 3, and Cat. 4/5 races are timed events and therefore, all
riders must complete each stage to be in General Classification.
Race Director reserves the right to combine or split groups. All OBRA
racing rules apply. ANSI approved helmets required. Entrants under 18
must have a parent or guardians sign a release.
Need more info? Call Jim Anderson, Race Director at 503-975-8229, or
e-mail spa-@teleport.com
Race Info and Flyer will be available at: www.obra.org, www.active.com
and www.eugenecelebration.com
Accommodations: Hotel/Motel Rooms will fill up fast, please plan ahead!
Hilton Eugene. 66 East 6th. (541) 342-2000
Valley River Inn. 1000 Valley River Way. (541) 687-0123
Doubletree Hotel Eugene/Springfield. 3280 Gateway. (541) 726-8181
Best Western. 1655 Franklin Bv. (541) 683-3669
Red Lion Hotel. 205 Coburg Rd. (541) 342-5201
Relax Inn. 1030 Highway 99N Cottage Grove. (541) 942-5132
Holiday Inn Express. Beltline Rd & Gateway Rd. (541) 746-8471
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
Russ Humberston Automotive Group: Beaverton Toyota, Russ Chevrolet,
Saturn of Salem/Beaverton, Lane County Public Works, US Army Corps.
Engineers, Weyerhaeuser, Eugene School District/Twin Oaks School, Oregon
Bicycle Racing Association, OBRA Race Officials and the many volunteers!
General Festival Info:
Downtown Events Management, Inc. presents the 19th annual Eugene
Celebration on September 14, 15 & 16, 2001. The Eugene Celebration is
the
largest and most celebrated civic event in the southern Willamette
Valley, attracting nearly 100,000 participants during the three-day
event. The theme for the 2001 Eugene Celebration is " Northwest of
Normal." This theme draws attention to the power of individuals working
together to create a stronger sense of community.
The Eugene Celebration features seven entertainment stages featuring
over 70 acts during the three-day event! The Celebration is located
throughout the streets, parks and open spaces of downtown Eugene. The
entertainment stages are linked by street performers; food vendors;
beverage gardens; the Marketplace; the Community Causeway, a special
venue showcasing 100 non-profit organizations; and an extensive
KidZone. Other main events during the Eugene Celebration include a
community Parade, a Pet Parade, the Mayor?s Art show and selected
sporting events.
The admission button is $8 prior to the event or $10 at the gate, for
all three
days! A daily sticker priced at $7 will be sold at the gate on the day
it is
used. Buttons are available at over 50 outlets prior to the event as
well as
on-site during the event. Children 12 and under are free.
History of Eugene Celebration:
The Eugene Celebration was created in 1983 by the City to bring together
the Eugene community for three days of fun. In 1997, the City offered
the management of the Celebration to the public and private sector.
Downtown Eugene, Inc. stepped forward to accept the offer. In April
1998, Downtown Events Management, Inc. (DEMI) was created to manage the
Celebration as well as create and manage a year-round calendar of
events.
Today the Celebration is the largest and most celebrated civic event in
the southern Willamette Valley and attracts nearly 100,000
participants during the three-day period. The Celebration is anchored by
up to eight performance stages located throughout the streets, parks and
open spaces of downtown Eugene. The stages are linked by street
performers, face painters, food vendors, beverage gardens, a
marketplace, a special venue showcasing up to 100 non-profit groups, an
extensive KidZone area, the Celebration Parade and Pet Parade, Sporting
Events (Cycling Classic) and much, much more.
--
Jim Anderson
Race Director
Eugene Celebration Cycling Classic (Sept. 15-16th, 2001)
www.eugenecelebration.com
503-975-8229
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