Mike Rosenfeld
nice course Kris!!!!!!...is it my imagination that there is only about a
couple of hundred meters of pavement? What would you suggest for tires? I
cannot wait !!
On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 9:24 AM, Kris Schamp wrote:
> For those of you who didn't receive the e-mail I sent out earlier this
> week...
>
> Short Track season is only two weeks behind us and we are already getting
> everything lined up for our next big summer race event: the Kruger's
> Kermesse Farm Crit Series on Sauvie Island, starting on Sunday August 24.
>
> So far, it looks like everything is falling together pretty nicely. Last
> week I was at the farm to finalize the new-and-improved course, which will
> be about a half mile longer than last year's course and which will include
> some real nice (read: fast) farm roads in the back of Don Kruger's property.
> Check out the course map I posted on Google maps to get an idea of how much
> fun the new course will be:
> http://tinyurl.com/54rund
>
>
> Some other important things to know:
>
> 1) Series Pass & Pre-registration:
> Racers who race all three races get a discount, but you'll have to
> pre-register by next Monday (8/18) to enjoy this offer. All details on how
> to pre-register are posted on our race info page:
> http://www.portlandracing.com/kermesse/info.html
>
> 2) Bib Numbers:
> We will use special bib numbers, which you will receive at registration at
> your first race. So please leave your road bib #s at home. Also, make sure
> to budget enough time before your race to get through registration and pick
> up your bib number at the OBRA tent. Like in cross, your bib number will go
> on the left side.
>
> 3) Team Relay:
> The team relay races have been a big hit, both at last year's Kermesse and
> at the Short Track Series Finale. We plan to further this unique race format
> by ending each race day in the series with a team relay race. However, for
> logistical reasons we will require teams to sign up in advance. If you like
> to sign up your team for the relay, just shoot me an e-mail before Friday
> August 22.
>
> 4) Kiddie races, live music, gourmet food, beer garden
> Like last year, we will have the usual host of off-course activities that
> makes Kruger's Farm such a spectator and family friendly venue. As usual,
> we'll organize a FREE, fun kiddie race for the little ones. Salvador Molly's
> will be catering hot food and serving beer and other beverages. And each
> week, we plan to have a local band playing live music.
>
> 5) Sponsors:
> Cyclepath, Chris King, Clif Bar, Rapha and Nossa Familia have stepped up to
> support this new series with great raffle prizes and goodies! Stay tuned for
> more details on all the cool prizes we'll have up for grabs!
>
> That's it for now. We hope that this series will provide the perfect segway
> from short track and road season into cyclocross season, but we'll need you
> to come out and make it happen. Bring your friends. Bring your family. See
> you at the farm!
>
> ~Kris
>
> Kris Schamp
> www.portlandracing.com
>
> PS: We still need volunteers to help with registration, lap counting,
> course marshaling, and tear down. If you are interested in volunteering -
> and get to race for free - just reply to this e-mail with the dates and
> times that you are available. Volunteering is a lot of fun and it is a great
> way to help us making it all happen.
>
> PS2: we are still looking for a band to play at the first race (Sun 9/24
> between 2 and 4pm). If you know of any local talent that is available,
> please have them contact me directly via email. And just to be clear, it
> would be a paid gig.
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