Nathan Hobson
Hello again,
Just a couple of quick Elkhorn updates:
Current field sizes:
Men Pro 1,2: 46
Men cat 3: 95
Men cat 4: 92
Master's 40+: 43
Women Pro 1/2: 4
Women 3/4: 11
Thank you for supporting the Elkhorn!
All fields close at 100 or the race closes at a total of 400. As you can see the men's 3 and 4/5 race are almost at capacity. If you know of any women that are looking for a challenge, send them to the Elkhorn! The regional Pro 1,2 riders can ride a big stage race without getting worked over by the big domestic professional teams! Registration closes Tuesday, June 20th.
Prize money: Over $2,600 in individual stage money. Over $2,000 in prime cash at the crit, over $6,000 in GC pay out. Over $10,000 in total cash to be claimed at the 2006 Elkhorn!
License requirements and categories: You must have an Oregon Bicycle Racing Association to race. You can purchase a one event license for $5.00 when you pick up your packet. You must race in the same OBRA category as your current license. If you are a USCF 3 then you must race in the category 3 field at the Elkhorn. Racing in the wrong category will result in immediate disqualification.
The Elkhorn Classic Stage Race is the 2006 Stage Race Championship of the Federation of Independent Associations for Cycling. Championship jerseys will be awarded to the winner of the Pro 1/2 men's, the Pro 1/2 women's and the master's 40+ fields. Medals will be awarded to the top three places in each field as well. To be eligible for the FIAC Stage Race championship you must be an annual member in a participating independent cycling association: Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA), American Bicycling Racing (ABR), or the American Cycling Association (ACA). OBRA annual memberships will be available to purchase for $15.00 at registration. Awards will be presented as soon as results are available following the Dooley Mountain Stage at the Baker High School Commons room.
Complete rules can be found at: http://home.pacbell.net/learnest/ which is the home page for FIAC.
Other independent links:
OBRAOBRA www.obra.org
ABR www.ambikerace.com
ACA www.americancycling.org
Race bible and start sheets will be posted one week before the event.
If you have more questions please contact me at sixhobsons@comcast.net
Good riding,
Nathan Hobson
Elkhorn Classic Stage Race
June 23rd, 24th, 25th, 2006
Baker City, Oregon
www.elkhornclassic.com